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

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Application Fee Refund Request
Application Fee Refund Information

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?

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

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