If you hold a valid, comparable out of state license:
- A copy of your valid, comparable out of state license
- A master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education
If you do not have a valid, comparable out of state license:
- A master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education
- Completion of a preparation program in the field of specialization (e.g. superintendent) (Form 80-02: State-Approved Program and Completion of Standards Verification
must be submitted to ISBE)
- Internship or equivalent experience
- Completion of coursework* addressing methods of teaching exceptional children, reading methods, content area reading, and methods of teaching English language learners (Use
form 80-02: State-Approved Program and Completion of Standards Verification

- Licensure Tests: All test scores are valid indefinitely. View the options below to see the required tests for each area. Click here to register for the tests.
- Additional requirements: View required experience and specific requirements for each area in the chart below.
If completing a program at an Illinois institution, please work closely with the institution to ensure their specific requirements/timeframes are met.