This page provides a compilation of resources available relative to educator licensure, licensure renewal, and educator preparation. The resources are categorized by content area.

Application Refund

Application Fee Refund Request
Application Fee Refund Information

Forms

Licensure Forms

Illinois Teacher Resources

Summary of Findings From Illinois Student Focus Groups and Teacher Interviews
Illinois Virtual Instructional Coach and Building Mentor Program
Teacher License Lookup
Unfilled Positions
Reciprocal Illinois State-Retirement Systems

Licensure Resources

Do you hold a Short Term Sub License?
Documents Required for Your Application
Dual Credit Endorsement FAQ
Elimination of the Test of Basic Skills FAQ
Out of State Professional Educator License (PEL) Checklist
State and Global Seals of Biliteracy
Sub and PARA Checklist

Licensure Testing Resources

Licensure Testing Information
Illinois Licensure Testing System Website
EdTPA Cut Scores
EdTPA Fact Sheet
EdTPA Guide
EdTPA: An Evidence-Based Assessment of Teacher Effectiveness

Pathways to Licensure

Teacher Leader Problems of Practice Best Practice Guide
Bilingual Education Licensure Pathway (Sept. 21)
ESL Licensure Pathway (Sept. 22)
Illinois Educator Preparation Profiles (IEPP)
Elementary Education Licensure Pathway (July 21)
Career and Technical Education Licensure Pathway (July 21)
Early Childhood Education Licensure Pathway (July 21)
School Support Personnel Licensure Pathway (July 21)
Middle Grades Licensure Pathway (July 21)
Special Education Licensure Pathway (Jan 22)
Senior High Education Licensure Pathway (July 21)
How to Become a Substitute Teacher
What is a Paraprofessional?

Regionally Accrediting Bodies

All coursework must be completed through a regionally accredited institution for licensure in Illinois. Below you will find a list of regionally accrediting bodies.

Middle States Commission on Higher Education
New England Commission of Higher Education
North Central Association of Colleges & Schools – Higher Learning Commission
Northwest Commission on Colleges & Universities
Southern Association of Colleges & Schools – Commission on Colleges
Western Association of Schools & Colleges
Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior College

Resources

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