TITLE 23: EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION
CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
PART 25
EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.25 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR LICENSE
Section
25.25 Requirements for the Professional Educator License
The requirements
of this Section shall apply to the issuance of professional educator licenses (PELs). All professional education and
content-area coursework that forms part of an application for licensure,
endorsement, or approval submitted under this Part must have been passed with a
grade no lower than "C-" or equivalent to be counted towards
fulfillment of the applicable requirements. If the Governor declares a disaster
due to a public health emergency under Section 7 of the Illinois Emergency
Management Agency Act [20 ILCS 3305], Illinois educator preparation providers
shall be exempt from the "C-" or higher provision when entitling
candidates for licensure if the candidates are already enrolled in an educator
preparation course at
the time the disaster declaration is issued.
a) Each applicant shall:
1) hold a bachelor's degree; and
2) satisfy one of the
following requirements:
A) have completed an
approved Illinois educator preparation program for the type of endorsement
(i.e., teaching, administrative, or school support personnel) sought on the PEL
(see Subpart C). (Thirty-two semester hours of content and pedagogy coursework,
or a combination of experience and coursework, with no fewer than 18 hours of
content coursework (or its equivalent experience) specific to the endorsement
sought, are required for teaching endorsements.) Each applicant must complete a
program satisfaction survey on the Educator Licensure Information System, as
well as coursework addressing:
i) the psychology of, the
identification of, and the methods of instruction for the exceptional child,
including without limitation children with learning disabilities (Section 21B-20(1) of the Code),
which shall focus on the characteristics and methods of instruction for
cross-categorical special education students so that all teachers:
● understand the impact
that disabilities have on the cognitive, physical, emotional, social, and
communication development of an individual and provide opportunities that
support the intellectual, social, and personal development of all students;
● understand how students
differ in their approaches to learning and create instructional opportunities
that are adapted to diverse learners; and
● understand instructional
planning and design instruction based on knowledge of the discipline, students,
community, and curriculum goal;
ii) methods of reading
and reading in the content area (Section 21B-20(1) of the Code), which for
teachers and administrators shall address each of the following standards:
● varied instructional
approaches used before, during, and after reading, including those that develop
word knowledge, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, and strategy used in the
content areas;
● the construction of
meaning through the interactions of the reader's background knowledge and
experiences, the information in the text and the purpose of the reading
situation;
● communication theory,
language development, and the role of language in learning;
● the relationships among
reading, writing, and oral communication and understanding how to integrate
these components to increase content learning;
● the design, selection,
modification, and evaluation of a wide range of materials for the content areas
and the reading needs of the student;
● variety of formal and
informal assessments to recognize and address the reading, writing, and oral
communication needs of each student; and
● varied instructional
approaches that develop word knowledge, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, and
strategy use in the content areas;
iii) methods of reading
and reading in the content area (Section 21B-20(1) of the Code), which for
school support personnel shall address each of the following standards:
● to understand how
students acquire reading competency;
● to understand reading
deficits and reading levels, and how they contribute to a student's ability to
succeed in kindergarten through grade 12;
● to understand the
correlation of behavior and classroom culture (discipline, management, control,
influence on engagement) on reading development and reading acquisition; and
● to use the skills and
strategies specific to their school support personnel specialty to support or
enhance reading skill development, as applicable;
iv) instructional strategies for
English learners, which shall address bilingual education or English as a
Second Language; or
B) pursuant to Section 21B-35
of the Code, hold a valid, comparable certificate or license in another state
or country, or have completed a comparable teaching or administrative preparation program in another state or
country (see Section 25.425),
including:
i) coursework in the
methods of instruction of the exceptional child (Section 21B-35(a)(2)(A) of
the Code) in cross-categorical special education that meets the requirements of
subsection (a)(1)(A);
ii) coursework in
methods of reading and reading in the content area (Section 21B-35(a)(2)(A)
of the Code) that meets the requirements of subsection (a)(1)(B); and
iii) coursework in
instructional strategies for English learners (Section 21B- 35(a)(2)(A) of
the Code), which shall address bilingual education or English as a Second Language;
or
C) pursuant to Section 21B-35
of the Code, hold a valid, comparable certificate or license in another state
or country, or have completed a comparable school support personnel preparation
program in another state or country (see Section 25.425), including college
coursework in:
i) the methods of
instruction of the exceptional child (Section 21B-35(a)(2)(A) of the Code) in
cross-categorical special education, which shall meet the requirements outlined
in subsection (a)(1)(A);
ii) the methods of
reading and reading in the content area (Section 21B-35(a)(2)(A) of the
Code), which shall meet the requirements outlined in subsection (a)(1)(C); and
iii) instructional
strategies for English learners (Section 21B-35(a)(2)(A) of the Code),
which shall align to standards for addressing second language acquisition and
the diverse learner set forth in the Standards for the Speech-Language
Pathologist (23 Ill. Adm. Code 28.230) or, for other school support personnel,
the applicable standards in 23 Ill. Adm. Code 23 (Standards for School Support Personnel
Endorsements).
b) Each applicant for a PEL
endorsed in a teaching field shall have completed student teaching in
conformance with the requirements of Section 25.620, except in the following
circumstances:
1) Applicants awarded credit
in student teaching on a transcript issued by a regionally accredited
institution of higher education need not complete another student teaching
experience.
2) One full year's teaching
experience on a valid certificate, a license, or an approval in the PK-12
schools shall be accepted in lieu of student teaching.
3) Applicants holding a bachelor's
degree and a valid, comparable certificate or license from another state or
country do not need to provide evidence of student teaching.
c) For
the purposes of this Part:
1) A "valid,
comparable certificate or license" means a current (not expired) certificate
or license endorsed in the specific content area and grade levels for which
Illinois licensure is sought that is equivalent to an Illinois PEL.
2) "One full year's
teaching experience" means the equivalent of two semesters of scheduled
full-time teaching, which may, however, be accumulated in any combination of
increments. That is, it need not be accumulated through full-time teaching.
3) An "approval"
is a credential valid for serving in a specific education area and grade range.
Approvals can be issued on an existing educator license or may stand alone, as
applicable to the particular approval.
4) An “approved educator
preparation program” means a program approved for recognition under Subpart C
or completion of specified coursework, testing, and experiences aligned to State
and national standards, as specified and verified by the State Superintendent, in
consultation with the State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board, that
qualifies an individual for the professional educator license.
d) Evidence of teaching
experience, as may be required under this Part, may be satisfied in one of the
following ways:
1) For teachers employed in
Illinois public schools, verification of the teacher's experience obtained from
ELIS may be used.
2) The chief administrator
or other designated official of the employing school district or nonpublic
school (or other employing entity, if applicable to the holder of a PEL
endorsed for early childhood; also see subsection (d)(4)) may submit a letter documenting
the nature and duration of the applicant's teaching.
3) A letter signed by an
official of the state education agency in another state may be substituted for
an employer's letter when the latter cannot be secured.
4) Early childhood teaching
experience shall be understood as contributing to the fulfillment of this
requirement if gained in a position for which a PEL endorsed for early
childhood was required pursuant to the rules of the State Board at 23 Ill. Adm.
Code 235 (Early Childhood Block Grant).
5) Experience gained while
teaching in a home school shall not be applicable to the fulfillment of this
requirement.
e) Each applicant for a PEL
endorsed in an administrative or school support personnel field shall meet the
applicable requirements of Subpart D or E, respectively.
f) The PEL shall be
endorsed in accordance with this Part.
g) Each applicant shall be
required to pass the tests required for the PEL as specified in Section 21B-30
of the Code and Section 25.720 of this Part.
h) Until August 4, 2023
(the effective date of Public Act 103-488), and beginning again on September 1,
2025, if a candidate has completed all of the requirements for an
Illinois-approved educator preparation program at an Illinois institution of
higher education as listed in subsection (h)(1), but has not successfully
passed a teacher performance assessment (edTPA), the candidate may be entitled
for an educator license with stipulations endorsed for a provisional in-State
educator by the institution where the program was completed.
1) The candidate must have:
A) at least a bachelor's
degree;
B) completed all components
of an approved educator preparation program, excluding passing the edTPA;
C) passed the applicable
content test, as required by Section 21B-30 of the Code; and
D) attempted an edTPA and
received a minimum score on that assessment, as established by the State Board
in consultation with SEPLB.
2) The provisional in-State
educator endorsement on an educator license with stipulations is valid for one
full fiscal year after the date of issuance and may not be renewed.
(Source:
Amended at 48 Ill. Reg. 7729, effective May 9, 2024)
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CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
PART 25
EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.30 ENDORSEMENT IN TEACHER LEADERSHIP (THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2012) (REPEALED)
Section 25.30 Endorsement in
Teacher Leadership (Through December 31, 2012) (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 38 Ill.
Reg. 11261, effective May 6, 2014)
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE TITLE 23: EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION
CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
PART 25 EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.32 TEACHER LEADER ENDORSEMENT
Section
25.32 Teacher
Leader Endorsement
The
Section establishes the requirements for the receipt of a teacher leader
endorsement valid for prekindergarten through age 22 and for approval of educator
preparation programs to provide the program required for receipt of the
endorsement. The teacher leader endorsement is intended to increase the
quality of leadership, as well as teaching and learning practices, and
recognize the critical importance that leadership by teachers brings to the
overall school improvement mission of the school and its personnel. The
teacher leader endorsement will create a career path to retain and develop
high-performing teachers for leadership roles; formalize, define, and build the
competencies necessary for high-quality leadership to improve student learning;
and recognize and encourage shared leadership and decision-making in schools to
maximize outcomes for children.
a) For the purposes of this
Section, a teacher leader is defined as an individual with the capacity and
skills to:
1) harness the collective
knowledge of teachers to have a positive impact on teaching and learning and
school and student success;
2) promote shared
governance and leadership in schools by working effectively with the principal
and other adults in the school, with a consistent focus on student learning and
achievement;
3) model excellence in
teaching with a strong foundation in improving the climate of the school and
classroom, curriculum, instruction, assessment, and intervention;
4) provide guidance,
coaching, mentoring, influence, direction, and support to teachers to improve
the effectiveness of teaching and learning; and
5) promote
and influence change to improve school and student outcomes.
b) A teacher leader may
serve in a variety of roles within the school district, including, but not
limited to:
1) curriculum specialist
(i.e., identifying, designing, and implementing curriculum and school and
district improvement);
2) coach (i.e., providing
coaching to other teachers and staff on instructional practice and methods);
3) mentor teacher (i.e.,
providing mentoring to new teachers or others in need of assistance);
4) department
chair or lead teacher;
5) content specialist
(i.e., leading instructional programs in a specific content area);
6) teacher leaders
responsible for supervising others, provided that a supervisory endorsement is
not required pursuant to 23 Ill. Adm. Code 1.705 (Requirements for Supervisory
and Administrative Staff) for the position to which the teacher leader is
assigned;
7) program leaders (i.e.,
relative to the climate of the school and classroom, curriculum, instruction,
or assessment); and
8) other
areas of responsibility as identified by school districts.
c) A teacher leader
endorsement on a PEL will be available to persons who fulfill the requirements
of Section 21B-25(2)(E) of the Code and this Section. In order to receive a
teacher leader endorsement, a candidate holding a PEL endorsed in a teaching
field shall:
1) have obtained a master's
degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution; and
2) have completed a program
that meets the requirements set forth in this Section.
d) Only institutions of
higher education and not-for-profit entities that have been recognized under
Subpart C to conduct educator preparation programs may apply to the State Board
for approval to offer a teacher leader endorsement program. Each program shall
address at least the coursework listed in Section 21B-25(2)(E) of the Code and
this subsection (d):
1) Leadership,
to address:
A) knowledge of leadership
frameworks and models of shared governance;
B) understanding
teacher evaluation models and training;
C) ability
to hold self and others accountable for results; and
D) ability
to lead teams in setting goals and achieving results.
2) Designing professional
development to meet teaching and learning needs, to include:
A) understanding, applying,
and evaluating the specific needs of new teachers for induction and mentoring;
B) ability
to coach teachers and staff;
C) ability to understand,
apply, and evaluate models of effective professional development; and
D) ability to observe
instruction and provide coaching, mentoring, or professional development
feedback to teachers.
3) Building
school culture that focuses on student learning to address:
A) understanding diverse
learners (including students with Individualized Education Programs, English
learners, students who are underrepresented in the school population, and other
at-risk students) and their families and communities;
B) ability to analyze and
interpret data around school culture, working and learning conditions, and
climate;
C) understanding the impact
of instructional models and practices on improving learning, as well as the
culture and climate of the school and classrooms; and
D) ability to understand and
apply to the learning environment the Illinois Social and Emotional Learning
Standards set forth at 23 Ill. Adm. Code 555.Appendix A.
4) Using assessments to
improve student learning and foster student achievement.
5) Building
collaboration with teachers and stakeholders.
e) A request for program
approval shall be submitted to the State Superintendent for consideration in
accordance to the requirements of Section 25.120.
f) Actions following upon
the recommendation of SEPLB shall be as described in Section 25.160.
g) An approved teacher
leader program shall be subject to the review process set forth in Subpart C.
(Source:
Amended at 46 Ill. Reg. 12973, effective July 13, 2022)
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CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
PART 25 EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.35 ACQUISITION OF SUBSEQUENT CERTIFICATES; REMOVAL OF DEFICIENCIES (REPEALED)
Section 25.35 Acquisition of Subsequent Certificates;
Removal of Deficiencies (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 29 Ill. Reg. 15831,
effective October 3, 2005)
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CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
PART 25
EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.37 ACQUISITION OF SUBSEQUENT ENDORSEMENTS ON A PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR LICENSE
Section
25.37 Acquisition of Subsequent Endorsements on a Professional Educator
License
The
provisions of this Section shall apply when an individual who already holds a
professional educator license (PEL) with one or more teaching endorsements wishes
to receive an additional endorsement in a teaching field or a grade level.
a) An individual who wishes
to add subsequent content area endorsements or grade levels to a PEL shall meet the applicable
requirements of this Part specific to the content area of the endorsement
sought and provide evidence of having passed the applicable content-area test
required under Section 25.720.
b) A candidate not meeting
the criteria of subsection (a) who wishes to receive subsequent content area
endorsement in an area of special education (i.e., Learning Behavior Specialist
II, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Blind or Visually Impaired, or Early Childhood
Special Education), reading specialist, elementary
mathematics specialist, or
gifted education specialist shall submit official transcripts and evidence of
teaching experience to an Illinois institution of higher education operating a
program approved pursuant to Subpart C that prepares candidates for the endorsement
sought.
1) The institution may, at
its discretion, compare the coursework and clinical experiences already
completed by the applicant to the standards for the endorsement sought and,
based on this comparison, may identify for the candidate a "focused
program" consisting of coursework and experiences that the candidate must
complete in order to meet those standards.
A) In formulating this type
of program, the institution shall ensure that the candidate has broad and deep
knowledge of the subject matter, develops the knowledge and skills that are
needed to work with students in the age and grade ranges encompassed by the endorsement
sought, and is knowledgeable about pedagogical approaches that are suitable for
that age group.
B) The institution may
revise an individual's focused program to include additional or fewer
components as it may deem appropriate based upon the results of internal
performance assessments that form part of the institution's assessment system
(see Section 25.120) or other assessments that are directly related to the
standards for the endorsement sought.
C) Each institution shall
make available a description of the method to be used by the educational unit
in assessing the degree to which the work previously completed by candidates
for focused programs has addressed relevant standards and in identifying the coursework
and experiences these candidates will be required to complete in order to
qualify for subsequent endorsements. An institution that uniformly requires all
candidates seeking subsequent teaching endorsements to complete certain
coursework or field experiences, or to complete a full program without
acknowledgment of prior courses or experiences, shall publish and make
available a written statement to this effect, describing those requirements.
2) A candidate who
completes a focused program shall be considered as having completed the
institution's approved program for the endorsement sought and shall be eligible
to be recommended for the endorsement by entitlement, signifying that the
candidate has met all applicable standards.
c) An individual not
meeting the criteria of subsection (a) or (b) may provide evidence of holding a
valid, comparable out-of-state license in the endorsement area and grade range
sought.
d) An individual who holds a PEL
endorsed in a school support personnel area listed in Subpart D or any of the
administrative positions outlined in Subpart E and who wishes to obtain a
teaching endorsement shall meet the requirements of Section 25.100(e)(2)(C).
(Source:
Amended at 48 Ill. Reg. 7729, effective May 9, 2024)
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CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
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EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.38 SUBSEQUENT ENDORSEMENTS ON A PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR LICENSE FOR EMPLOYEES UNDER ARTICLE 34 OF THE SCHOOL CODE (PILOT PROGRAM)
Section 25.38 Subsequent Endorsements on a Professional
Educator License for Employees Under Article 34 of the School Code (Pilot
Program)
a) Pursuant
to Section 34-18.82 of the Code (Public Act 103-157), beginning July 1, 2024, subsequent
teaching endorsements may be granted by a school district organized under
Article 34 of the Code to employees licensed under Article 21B of the
Code for specific content areas and grade levels as part of a pilot program.
An endorsement in a specific content area may be issued to individuals who:
1) hold
a professional educator license endorsed in a teaching field;
2) have
passed the applicable content area test for the subsequent endorsement sought;
3) have
successfully completed a State Board-approved professional development
sequence, equivalent to 18 semester hours of coursework in the area of the
subsequent endorsement sought; and
4) are
currently employed by a school district organized under Article 34 of the Code.
b) Under
the pilot program, professional development sequences for up to seven
hard-to-staff endorsement areas shall be submitted to the State Superintendent
for approval in a format provided by the State Board and shall include the
following components for each endorsement area sequence:
1) a
description of the sequence and each of its components;
2) justification
for selecting the particular endorsement content area for the pilot program,
which must include district data and may include State data demonstrating that
positions requiring this endorsement are difficult to staff;
3) a
comprehensive review of relevant State learning standards;
4) alignment
to the applicable State content-test framework;
5) if applicable,
alignment to relevant educator preparation standards (see Section
34-18.82 of the Code);
6) a
description of how the sequence's outcomes were determined to be comparable to
the knowledge gained in 18 semester hours of coursework from a regionally
accredited institution of higher education;
7) the
assessment methods by which the participant will demonstrate successful
completion of the sequence; and the criteria for and process through which the
employer will determine successful completion of the sequence;
8) the
mode of delivery;
9) projected
timeline for participant completion of the sequence and each of its components;
10) a
description of the data collection and analysis process the school district
will complete during the pilot program to determine program; effectiveness;
11) cost
of program to participants;
12) number
of professional development hours toward license renewal that will be granted
to program participants; and
13) a list
of faculty or staff who will lead each component of the sequence and their
qualifications.
c) The
professional development sequences submitted under subsection (b) will be
reviewed and either denied or approved by the State Superintendent in
collaboration with the SEPLB. (See Section 34-18.82 of the Code.) Program
participants must complete the required professional development sequence by
June 30, 2028. Endorsements under this Section shall not be available for
application on or after July 1, 2028.
d) Beginning
August 1, 2025, and annually thereafter until August 1, 2028, program
participants shall provide the State Board with a report detailing the
following information:
1) names
and Illinois Educator Identification Numbers of individuals who enrolled in the
pilot program between July 1 and June 30 of the preceding year;
2) the
date of enrollment in the professional development sequence for each
participant, and if applicable, the date of completion of the sequence;
3) a
record of which enrollees completed, withdrew, or are still in progress of
completing the pilot program, which includes both the professional development
sequence and passing the content area test required under Section 21B-30 of the
Code; and
4) reasons
for candidates' withdrawal from the program, if applicable.
e) By
September 1, 2029, the State Board will publish a report that includes teacher
retention rates of pilot program completers compared to overall district
teacher retention rates and overall State teacher retention rates, and other
criteria, to determine the pilot program's effectiveness:
(Source: Added
at 48 Ill. Reg. 7729, effective May 9, 2024)
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CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
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EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.40 GRADE-LEVEL ENDORSEMENTS
Section 25.40 Grade-Level
Endorsements
a) Each
professional educator license issued under this Subpart B shall be endorsed for
the particular grade levels and content areas for which a licensee qualifies
based on the individual's educator preparation program, out-of-state license, or
subsequent endorsement coursework.
b) The
grade-level endorsement shall take precedence over content-area endorsements
when determining if a licensee is eligible to be assigned to a particular position
(also see 23 Ill. Adm. Code 1.Subpart G).
(Source: Amended at 43 Ill. Reg. 14806,
effective December 4, 2019)
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CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
PART 25
EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.42 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SPECIAL CERTIFICATE (2004) (REPEALED)
Section
25.42 Requirements for the Special Certificate (2004) (Repealed)
(Source:
Repealed at 29 Ill. Reg. 15831, effective October 3, 2005)
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SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
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SECTION 25.43 ENDORSEMENTS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS
Section 25.43 Endorsements
for Special Education Teachers
a) An
endorsement in special education shall be available to individuals who:
1) meet
the requirements of Section 25.25 and meet the requirements of subsection (b);
or
2) hold a PEL endorsed in a teaching field and meet the
requirements of subsection (e).
b) The
applicable special education endorsement on a PEL shall be issued to an
individual who completes an approved program and demonstrates attainment of the
relevant standards by passing the test required pursuant to Section 25.720
applicable to endorsement as:
1) Learning Behavior
Specialist I (LBS I) (23 Ill. Adm. Code 28.200);
2) Teacher
of Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired (23 Ill. Adm. Code 28.210);
3) Teacher
of Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (23 Ill. Adm. Code 28.220); or
4) Early
Childhood Special Education Teacher (23 Ill. Adm. Code 28.240).
c) A
holder of an LBS I endorsement on the PEL shall not serve students in early
childhood special education programs unless the holder has also acquired an
early childhood special education approval pursuant to 23 Ill. Adm. Code
226.810. This requirement shall not apply to teachers of students who are blind
or visually impaired or deaf or hard of hearing or to speech-language
pathologists.
d) A
subsequent endorsement (Learning Behavior Specialist II (LBS II)) shall be
available to holders of the PEL endorsed for any of the endorsements set forth
in subsections (b)(1) through (4). This shall be an optional credential issued
to candidates who complete programs approved in accordance with Subpart C and who
meet the standards applicable to one or more of the areas of specialization
identified in 23 Ill. Adm. Code 28.310 through 28.370:
1) LBS II/Transition
Specialist;
2) LBS II/Technology
Specialist;
3) LBS II/Bilingual
Special Education Specialist;
4) LBS II/Deaf-Blind
Specialist;
5) LBS II/Behavior
Intervention Specialist;
6) LBS II/Curriculum
Adaptation Specialist; or
7) LBS II/Multiple
Disabilities Specialist.
e) An
individual who holds a valid PEL with an early childhood, elementary, middle
grades, secondary, or special teaching endorsement, or a valid educator license
with stipulations endorsed for transitional bilingual educator shall receive an
LBS I endorsement to teach in special education if that individual has
successfully completed college-level coursework addressing each of the
following areas and demonstrates attainment of the relevant standards by
passing the test required pursuant to Section 25.720:
1) Survey of exceptional
children;
2) Characteristics of
special education students;
3) Methods of teaching
special education; and
4) Psychological
assessment for children with disabilities.
(Source: Amended at 48 Ill. Reg. 7729,
effective May 9, 2024)
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SECTION 25.45 STANDARDS FOR THE INITIAL SPECIAL PRESCHOOL-AGE 21 CERTIFICATE SPEECH AND LANGUAGE IMPAIRED (REPEALED)
Section 25.45 Standards for
the Initial Special Preschool-Age 21 Certificate – Speech and Language
Impaired (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 37 Ill.
Reg. 8379, effective June 12, 2013)
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SECTION 25.46 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR THE LEARNING BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST I ENDORSEMENT (REPEALED)
Section 25.46 Special Provisions for the Learning
Behavior Specialist I Endorsement (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 45 Ill. Reg. 7269,
effective June 3, 2021)
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SECTION 25.47 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR THE LEARNING BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST I APPROVAL (REPEALED)
Section 25.47 Special Provisions for the Learning
Behavior Specialist I Approval (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 45 Ill.
Reg. 7269, effective June 3, 2021)
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SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION
CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
PART 25
EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.48 SHORT-TERM EMERGENCY APPROVAL IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
Section 25.48 Short-Term Emergency Approval in Special
Education
The short-term emergency approval shall be available until
June 30, 2026. The provisions of this Section shall apply to school districts,
special education cooperatives and joint agreements, regional superintendents
of schools, nonpublic special education facilities approved by the State Board
pursuant to 23 Ill. Adm. Code 401 (Special Education Facilities Under Section
14-7.02 of the Code), and certain other facilities pursuant to 23 Ill. Adm.
Code 405 (Payments to Certain Facilities under Section 14-7.05 of the Code).
a) An
individual who wishes to receive a short-term emergency approval endorsed for
LBS I shall:
1) hold a
valid PEL with an early childhood, elementary, middle grades, secondary, or
special teaching endorsement or a valid educator license with stipulations
endorsed for transitional bilingual educator;
2) present
evidence of having completed college-level coursework encompassing a
"survey of exceptional children" as well as any one of the three
other areas required pursuant to Section 25.43(e); and
3) submit
the required fee along with an application to the State Board, on a form designed
by the State Superintendent.
4) The
employing entity shall provide the following:
A) a
statement of assurance that supervision will be provided by an individual who
holds a PEL endorsed for special education supervision pursuant to Section
25.497 or administration plus an LBS I endorsement, which must include a
description of the supervision the individual will receive.
B) a
statement of assurance that the employing entity has exhausted all recruitment
efforts and has been unable to secure the services of an individual who is
appropriately licensed for the teaching position in question.
b) An
individual who wishes to receive a short-term emergency approval endorsed for either
early childhood special education, deaf or hard of hearing, or blind or
visually impaired shall:
1) hold
a valid PEL with an early childhood, elementary, middle grades, secondary, or
special teaching endorsement or hold a valid educator license with stipulations
endorsed for transitional bilingual educator. If an individual is pursuing the
early childhood special education approval, an endorsement in early childhood
education or LBS I must be held;
2) present
evidence of having completed college-level coursework encompassing the
following topics:
A) for
teaching students who are blind or visually impaired:
i) anatomy
and pathology of eye conditions;
ii) functional
vision assessment and learning media assessment;
iii) basic
assistive technology;
iv) methodology
in teaching students who are blind or visually impaired; and
v) basic
orientation and mobility;
B) for
teaching students who are deaf or hard of hearing:
i) assessment
and developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs);
ii) language
and literacy;
iii) audiology;
iv) impact
of hearing loss on academic, behavior, speech, language, and aural habilitation
skills; and
v) methodology
in teaching students who are deaf or hard of hearing;
C) for
teaching students in early childhood special education, two areas of coursework
from the four areas required by 23 Ill. Adm. Code 226.810;
3) provide
evidence, as defined by the State Superintendent, of proficiency in Braille (if
teaching students who are blind or visually impaired) or sign language (if
teaching students who are deaf or hard of hearing);
4) submit
the required fee, along with an application, to the State Board, on a form
designed by the State Superintendent; and
5) provide
evidence of passing the required content tests pursuant to Section 25.720.
c) For
approvals specified under subsection (b), the employing entity shall provide
the following to its ROE, which shall upload the information specified in this
subsection on a form supplied by the State Superintendent into the ELIS account
of the applicant prior the State Superintendent issuing the application:
1) a
statement of assurance that supervision will be provided by an individual who
holds a PEL endorsed for director of special education that includes a
description of the supervision the individual will receive;
2) a
statement of assurance that the employing entity has exhausted all recruitment
efforts and has been unable to secure the services of an individual who is
appropriately licensed for the teaching position in question; and
3) verification
of enrollment or intent to enroll in coursework required as part of a
State-approved educator preparation program, signed by the applicant.
d) The
short-term approvals described in subsection (b) may be applied for until June
30, 2026.
e) Approval
of an individual's application shall be specific to the teaching assignment and
employer described in the application but shall be transferrable to a new
employer, provided that the conditions of subsection (a)(4) are met by the new
employer.
f) Upon
approval of an application by the State Superintendent, the individual shall
have three full fiscal years in which to complete the remaining coursework
described in Section 25.43(b), (d), or (e) or in 23 Ill. Adm. Code 226.810, as
applicable, and receive the endorsement under Section 25.43.
g) The
short-term emergency approval for a holder of an educator license with
stipulations endorsed for transitional bilingual educator will not expire when
the transitional bilingual educator endorsement expires; however, for the
short-term approval to remain in effect, the holder must hold a valid PEL.
h) The
short-term emergency approval shall not be renewed. An individual who does not
obtain the endorsement identified in Section 25.43 within the time allotted
shall not be assigned to a special education teaching position.
(Source: Amended at 47 Ill. Reg. 5954,
effective April 11, 2023)
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SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION
CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
PART 25
EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.50 GENERAL CERTIFICATE (REPEALED)
Section 25.50 General
Certificate (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 24 Ill. Reg. 12930, effective August 14, 2000)
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE TITLE 23: EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION
CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
PART 25 EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.60 ALTERNATIVE EDUCATOR LICENSURE PROGRAM FOR TEACHERS
Section 25.60 Alternative
Educator Licensure Program for Teachers
This Section establishes requirements in addition to those
set forth in Section 21B-50 of the Code for an institution of higher education
or a not-for-profit entity recognized and approved to offer educator
preparation programs under Subpart C to provide an alternative approach to
obtaining a PEL.
a) General Requirements
Each alternative educator
licensure program shall:
1) include
a program of study that addresses the content enumerated in Section
21B-50(b)(1) of the Code. For purposes of this subsection (a)(1), instruction
relative to special education, English learners, and reading shall meet the
criteria set forth in Section 25.25(a).
2) provide
up to two years of residency pursuant to Section 21B-50(b)(2) of the Code during
which the candidate is assigned to teach full time for at least one year as the
teacher of record or a co-teacher.
A) During
the first school year of the residency, the program shall assign a mentor teacher
to each candidate.
i) The
mentor shall:
● hold a PEL and be employed by
the school district where the candidate is serving the residency;
● have three years of full-time
teaching experience in the 10 years immediately preceding assignment as a
mentor; and
● have achieved a performance
evaluation rating of proficient or higher in the two most recent evaluations.
ii) In a
preschool educational program that meets the criteria established in Section
2-3.71 of the Code, each candidate shall be assigned a mentor or qualified
equivalent of a mentor.
B) During
the second year of residency, if applicable, the program shall assign a teacher
who meets the requirements of subsection (a)(2)(A) to serve as a coach for each
candidate, providing consultation and support, as needed.
3) involve
a partnership of the institution or not-for-profit entity offering the
alternative educator program with a public school district or nonpublic school
that meets the criteria set forth in Section 21B-50(d) of the Code or a
preschool educational program that meets the criteria established in Section
2-3.71 of the Code. Candidates also may serve:
A) in the
case of early childhood endorsements, in a position for which a PEL endorsed
for early childhood is required pursuant to the rules of the State Board at 23
Ill. Adm. Code 235;
B) in a
facility operated by a provider approved by the State Superintendent to contract
with school districts for the provision of special education services pursuant
to Section 14-7.02 of the Code and 23 Ill. Adm. Code 401; or
C) in a charter school.
4) at
the conclusion of the first or second year of residency, administer a
comprehensive assessment to gauge the candidate's teaching effectiveness. The
assessment shall be conducted by the principal or, in a preschool educational
program that meets the criteria established in Section 2-3.71 of the Code, a
principal or qualified equivalent of the school to which the candidate is
assigned, and the coordinator of the alternative educator program appointed by
the institution or not-for-profit entity. If there is disagreement about the
candidate's teaching effectiveness at the end of the first year of residency, a
second year of residency shall be required. If there is disagreement between
the two evaluators at the end of the second year of residency, a third year of
residency shall be completed under a professional development plan developed by
the principal and preparation program. (See Section 21B-50(b)(4) and (d) of
the Code.)
b) Candidate
Qualifications
1) In
order to participate in the first year of residency, the candidate shall:
A) apply
for an ELS-APE, which shall be issued upon the presentation of evidence of
having met the requirements set forth in Section 21B-50(c) of the Code and
payment of the fee required under Section 21B-40 of the Code; and
B) complete
the course of study required under subsection (a)(1).
C) Subsequent
endorsements may be added to the ELS-APE at the time of issuance if the
candidate has completed all required coursework for each subsequent
endorsement, as required under Section 25.100.
2) During
the first year of residency, the candidate shall:
A) Complete
any additional coursework relative to the standards set forth in 23 Ill. Adm.
Code 24 and the content-area standards for the teaching field of the
endorsement, as required under Section 25.120;
B) Until
August 4, 2023 (the effective date of Public Act 103-488), and beginning again
on September 1, 2025, pass a teacher performance assessment; and
C) Upon
finishing the first year of residency, be recommended for either the
professional educator license or a second year of residency in accordance with
the program's process established pursuant to subsection (c)(6)(C).
3) If
necessary, a candidate may complete any additional coursework relative to the
standards set forth in 23 Ill. Adm. Code 24 and the content-area standards for
the teaching field of the endorsement, as required under Section 25.120, during
the second year of residency or after the first year of residency; however, the
coursework must be complete prior to receiving licensure.
4) If
necessary, a candidate may complete a third year of residency pursuant to
Section 21B-50(b)(4) of the Code.
5) Prior
to receiving the PEL, each candidate must pass the content area test for each
area in which licensure is sought, as required by Section 21B-30(d) of the Code
and Section 25.720.
c) Proposal Requirements
1) Each
proposal shall describe the role and responsibilities of the institution or
not-for-profit entity and of the school district or nonpublic school with which
the institution or entity will partner. The proposal also shall identify the
program coordinator to be assigned by the institution or entity to oversee the
candidates in the alternative program.
A) The
proposal shall include a plan to ensure that the program coordinator visits the
classroom in which each candidate is placed for an average of one day a week
during the school year. Visits may occur in-person or virtually.
B) Any
program coordinator assigned to the candidates under this subsection (c)(1)
shall meet the requirement for training under subsection (c)(7).
2) Each
proposal shall demonstrate how the program will evaluate the congruence of a
candidate's baccalaureate education, the candidate's employment experience in a
field requiring application of that education, and the teaching area for which
the candidate seeks preparation and licensure.
3) For
candidates who have not completed a major in the particular content area of the
endorsement sought, as required under Section 21B-50(c) of the Code, the
institution or not-for-profit entity shall describe the process and criteria it
will use to determine whether the candidates' coursework and prior experience
align to the standards for the content area of the endorsement. Coursework, or
a combination of experience and coursework, must be equivalent to at least 9
semester hours in the endorsement areas for entry into the program, and at
least 32 semester hours of credit in the areas required under Section
25.25(a)(2)(A) prior to entitlement for the PEL. At least 18 of the 32 hours
must be in the specific endorsement area (e.g., biology or political science).
A) Any
transcript evaluation the program conducts pursuant to this subsection (c)(3)
shall be provided to the State Superintendent for approval no later than 45
days before the candidate is to be admitted into the program.
B) For
candidates seeking an endorsement in early childhood, elementary, or special
education, a major in the content area of one of the sciences (Section
21B-50(c)(3) of the Code) shall be understood to mean any of the biological, physical,
or social sciences.
4) Each
proposal shall provide an assurance that all candidates will be required to
pass a teacher performance assessment no later than the end of the first year
of residency, if required by this Section or Section 21B-30 of the Code.
5) Each
proposal shall describe the proposed course of study.
A) Each
proposal shall demonstrate how candidates will acquire knowledge of content and
skills equivalent to the content and skills contained in a preparation program
approved pursuant to Subpart C with regard to:
i) instructional
planning;
ii) instructional
strategies, including those meeting the criteria for instruction relative
to special education, reading, and English language learning set forth
in Section 25.25(a);
iii) classroom
management; and
iv) the
assessment of students and use of data to drive instruction. (Section
21B-50(b)(1) of the Code)
B) Each
proposal shall include provisions for determining the amount of time individual
candidates will need in order to complete the proposed course of study, based
upon factors, such as their experience and the type of program offered.
C) Each
proposal shall describe the field experiences in which candidates will
participate before beginning their first year of residency.
D) Each
program shall include a preservice assessment of each candidate's performance,
to be conducted by the institution or not-for-profit entity responsible for the
program at the conclusion of the course of study in order to determine the
candidate's readiness for the two-year teaching assignment. Each proposal
shall state the criteria for the institution's or entity's determination of
candidates' readiness.
6) Each
proposal shall describe the proposed arrangements for candidates' teaching
assignments under this Section and shall provide for these to be set forth in a
formal, written agreement between the participating entity responsible for the
program and the school districts, early childhood or nonpublic special
education facility, or charter school where candidates will practice. Each
agreement shall address:
A) the
nature and intensity of the support to be provided to candidates by the mentor,
as well as any experienced teachers and other staff members of the district,
including:
i) the
qualifications and experience of the mentor and any of the assisting teachers
and staff;
ii) the
estimated amount of time the mentor and any assisting teachers and staff will
devote to advising and assisting candidates; and
iii) the
specific roles of the mentor and any assisting teachers and staff;
B) provisions
enabling candidates to compensate for teaching time lost due to emergencies;
and
C) the
process and criteria to be used by the principal, or qualified equivalent, of
the school where the candidate is placed and the program coordinator to
recommend the candidate for a professional educator license after one year of
residency or placement in a second year of residency. (Section 21B-50(b)(2) of
the Code)
7) Each
proposal shall describe the proposed method of comprehensively assessing
candidates' teaching performance at the conclusion of the first or second year
of residency. This method shall, at a minimum, meet the requirements set forth
in 23 Ill. Adm. Code 50.120 and be conducted by an individual who has
successfully completed the prequalification process and passed the required
assessment authorized by Section 24A-3 of the Code. The assessment methods
shall be set forth in a formal, written agreement between the participating
entity responsible for the program and the school districts where candidates
will practice. Each agreement shall describe:
A) the
roles of the principal and program coordinator who will participate in the
evaluation of candidates;
B) assessment
methods capable of demonstrating whether a candidate is:
i) knowledgeable
about specific subject matter and strategies for teaching that subject matter
to students with differing needs; and
ii) skilled
in managing and monitoring students' learning;
C) the
professional development process to be used either for those candidates who
receive a "needs improvement" rating at the conclusion of the
assessment process or in instances when the principal and program coordinator
cannot agree. This process shall address the candidate's weaknesses and
deficiencies identified during the assessment and assist the candidate in
making improvement during the third year of residency relative to those
weaknesses and deficiencies. The option for professional development and a third
year of residency shall not be afforded to any candidate who receives
"unsatisfactory" ratings from both the principal and program
coordinator or for anyone who receives an "unsatisfactory" rating from
either the principal or program coordinator and a "needs improvement"
rating from either the principal or program coordinator; and
D) assurances
from the partner school districts to provide intensive mentoring and supports
through at least the end of the second full year of teaching (through the
first year of teaching on the professional educator license) for educators
who completed the Alternative Educators Licensure Program in less than two
years. (Section 21B-50(d) of the Code)
8) Each
proposal shall delineate any criteria, in addition to a candidate's receiving a
rating of "proficient" or higher at the conclusion of the
comprehensive assessment required under subsection (c)(7), by which candidates
will be recommended for the PEL endorsed in the content area and grade level of
the candidate's residency practice by the participating entity responsible for
the program.
9) Proposals
shall be submitted electronically to the State Superintendent or designee.
d) Program Approval
Proposals for the establishment of
alternative programs for teacher licensure meeting the specifications of this
Section and Section 21B-50 of the Code shall be approved by the State
Superintendent pursuant to the requirements set forth in Section 25.120. Programs
shall be reviewed in consultation with SEPLB.
e) Successful
completion of the program shall be deemed to satisfy any other practice or
student teaching and content matter requirements established by law. (Section
21B-50(b) of the Code) A candidate successfully completing the program shall
receive a PEL endorsed in the content area and grade levels of the residency
practice upon application and payment of the fee required under Section 21B-40
of the Code.
f) Each
alternative program established pursuant to this Section shall be subject to
the review process and reporting requirements described in Subpart C.
(Source: Amended at 49 Ill. Reg. 9405,
effective July 1, 2025)
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SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION
CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
PART 25
EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.65 ALTERNATIVE EDUCATOR LICENSURE (REPEALED)
Section 25.65 Alternative Educator
Licensure (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 43 Ill. Reg. 14806,
effective December 4, 2019)
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SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION
CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
PART 25
EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.67 ALTERNATIVE ROUTE TO TEACHER LICENSURE (REPEALED)
Section 25.67 Alternative
Route to Teacher Licensure (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 43 Ill. Reg. 14806,
effective December 4, 2019)
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SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION
CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
PART 25
EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.70 ENDORSEMENT FOR CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATOR (GRADES 5-12)
Section 25.70 Endorsement
for Career and Technical Educator (Grades 5-12)
The requirements of this Section
apply to individuals seeking an educator license with stipulations endorsed for
career and technical educator (ELS-CTE) pursuant to Section 21B-20(2)(E) of the
Code.
a) Each
applicant for an ELS-CTE shall present evidence of having completed 60 semester
hours of college coursework from a regionally accredited institution or
accredited trade and technical institution, as well as evidence of having
completed 2,000 hours of work experience outside the field of education in each
area to be taught. An applicant can use educational experience hours towards
the 2,000 hours of work experience only if the applicant was delivering the
instruction and was not a recipient of the instruction, and the applicant was
appropriately licensed or qualified to teach the course at the time of delivery
of instruction. Educational experience hours gained while teaching a course as
a substitute are not allowable except for the General Education program of
study. The required evidence of this work experience shall be written
statements from former supervisors who can be reached for verification or, in
cases in which supervisors are no longer available to verify the individual's
employment, affidavits by the applicant describing the work experience.
b) Each ELS-CTE
shall be valid until June 30 immediately following five years after the license
is issued (see Section 21B-20(2)(E) of the Code). Renewal of the license after
that five-year period shall be contingent upon criteria set forth in Section
25.800.
c) Subsequent
endorsements in CTE areas may be earned on an issued ELS-CTE by providing
evidence of 1,000 hours of work experience in the new endorsement area sought.
An applicant can use educational experience hours towards the 1,000 hours of
work experience only if the applicant was delivering the instruction and was
not a recipient of the instruction, and the applicant was appropriately
licensed or qualified to teach the course at the time of delivery of
instruction. Educational experience hours gained while teaching a course as a
substitute are not allowable except for the General Education program of study.
(Source: Amended at 47 Ill.
Reg. 5954, effective April 11, 2023)
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SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION
CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
PART 25
EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.72 ENDORSEMENT FOR PROVISIONAL CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATOR (GRADES 5-12)
Section
25.72 Endorsement for Provisional Career and Technical Educator (Grades 5-12)
The
requirements of this Section apply to individuals seeking an educator license
with stipulations endorsed for provisional career and technical educator (ELS-CTEP)
pursuant to Section 21B-20(2)(F) of the Code.
a) Each applicant for an
educator license with stipulations endorsed for provisional career and
technical educator shall present evidence of having completed 8,000 hours of
work experience in the skill area for which the applicant is seeking
employment. (See Section 21B-20(2)(F).) The required evidence of this work
experience shall be written statements from former supervisors who can be
reached for verification or, in cases in which supervisors are no longer
available to verify the individual's employment, affidavits by the applicant
describing the work experience.
b) At the time application
is made for the ELS-CTEP, the school district that will employ the individual
requesting the license shall verify, in writing, to the State Superintendent
that:
1) the district is unable
to find a qualified individual holding a PEL endorsed for the skill area of
instruction or an ELS-CTE in the skill area of instruction; and
2) the current
circumstances existing in the district require the employment of an individual
licensed in the skill area of instruction.
c) The ELS-CTEP is valid until
June 30 immediately following five years after the endorsement was issued.
(Section 21B-20(2)(F) of the Code)
d) In accordance with
Section 21B-20(2)(F) of the Code, the ELS-CTEP shall be renewed for a five-year
period provided that the individual seeking the renewal has paid the fee
required under Section 21B-40 of the Code to register the license.
e) Subsequent endorsements
in career and technical education areas may be added to an issued ELS-CTEP or educator
license with stipulations endorsed for part-time career and technical educator
(ELS-PCTE) by providing evidence of 1,000 hours of work experience in the new
endorsement area sought.
f) An applicant may use
educational experience hours toward hours of work experience only if the
applicant was delivering the instruction and was not a recipient of the
instruction.
(Source:
Amended at 46 Ill. Reg. 12973, effective July 13, 2022)
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SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION
CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
PART 25
EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.75 PART-TIME PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATES (REPEALED)
Section 25.75 Part-time
Provisional Certificates (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 37 Ill.
Reg. 8379, effective June 12, 2013)
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SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION
CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
PART 25
EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.80 ENDORSEMENT FOR PART-TIME PROVISIONAL CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATOR
Section 25.80 Endorsement
for Part-time Provisional Career and Technical Educator
(Repealed)
(Source:
Repealed at 46 Ill. Reg. 12973, effective July 13, 2022)
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SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION
CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
PART 25
EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.81 SHORT-TERM APPROVAL FOR CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Section 25.81 Short-Term Approval for Career and
Technical Education
Subject to the provisions of this Section, an individual
holding a PEL endorsed in a teaching field or any CTE educator license with
stipulations plus one year of teaching experience on that license may receive
short-term approval for assignment in a CTE position in which that individual
does not hold full qualifications. Nothing in this Section is intended to
modify existing endorsement requirements under Section 25.70, 25.72, or
25.100.
a) Applicability
1) The
short-term approvals described in this Section shall be available for
application until June 30, 2026 for individuals who lack the full work
experience required for a CTE endorsement under Section 25.70.
2) The
short-term approval shall be available in situations in which the employing
entity's need for short-term authorization has arisen due to the unforeseen
departure of a teacher who was fully qualified for the assignment in question.
b) Application
Procedures and Validity
1) A
licensed teacher seeking short-term approval under this Section shall file an
application in ELIS.
2) The
State Superintendent must approve an application for short-term approval if the
applicant:
A) provides
proof of 240 hours of applicable work experience in the content area sought; or
B) holds
a professional credential, as approved by the State Board, in the endorsement
area sought.
3) Short-term
approvals issued under this Section shall expire on July 1 immediately
following the third full fiscal year after the approval was issued and may not
be renewed.
4) Before
the short-term approval expires, an individual must apply for and receive the
applicable license or endorsement under Section 25.70 or 25.72 to continue
teaching in the assigned area.
5) Each
year of full-time work experience on the approval may be used toward 2,000
hours of work experience required for the full license or endorsement.
c) Filing
of Information by School Districts
The employing entity hiring an
individual under this Section must file all of the following with the regional
superintendent in a format designed by the State Superintendent:
1) a
description of the vacant position, including the subject area and the grade
level.
2) a
description of the entity's inability to fill the position with a fully
qualified individual.
3) a
statement of assurance that the employing entity has not honorably discharged
anyone in the past year who was fully qualified for the position.
4) a
statement of assurance, signed by the hiring district, that the individual will
be supervised by an employee in the school of assignment who holds a PEL
endorsed for general administration, principal, or superintendent.
d) Each
regional superintendent overseeing the entity that employs an individual
seeking a position under this Section shall upload the information specified in
subsection (c), on a form supplied by the State Superintendent, into the ELIS account
of the applicant prior to the State Superintendent issuing the application.
(Source:
Amended at 47 Ill. Reg. 5954, effective April 11, 2023)
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SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION
CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
PART 25
EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.82 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CERTIFICATE (2004) (REPEALED)
Section
25.82 Requirements for the Early Childhood Certificate (2004) (Repealed)
(Source:
Repealed at 29 Ill. Reg. 15831, effective October 3, 2005)
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SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION
CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
PART 25
EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.85 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR ENDORSEMENT IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE FOR INDIVIDUALS CURRENTLY CERTIFIED (REPEALED)
Section 25.85 Special
Provisions for Endorsement in Foreign Language for Individuals Currently
Certified (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 37 Ill.
Reg. 8379, effective June 12, 2013)
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SECTION 25.86 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR ENDORSEMENT IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE FOR INDIVIDUALS PREPARED AS TEACHERS BUT NOT CURRENTLY CERTIFIED (REPEALED)
Section 25.86 Special
Provisions for Endorsement in Foreign Language for Individuals Prepared as
Teachers But Not Currently Certified (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 37 Ill.
Reg. 8379, effective June 12, 2013)
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SECTION 25.90 ENDORSEMENT FOR TRANSITIONAL BILINGUAL EDUCATOR
Section 25.90 Endorsement
for Transitional Bilingual Educator
An individual holding an ELS-TBE
can only serve students who are English learners in Transitional Bilingual
Education settings. Requirements for the ELS-TBE, issued pursuant to Section 21B-20(2)(G)
of the Code, shall be as follows:
a) Requirements of Prior Education or Certification or Licensure.
The applicant shall:
1) have possessed, within five years prior to the date of
application, a valid teaching certificate, license, or comparable legal
authorization issued by a foreign country or by a state or possession or
territory of the United States; or
2) hold a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally
accredited institution of higher education in the United States or a degree
from an institution of higher learning in a foreign country that SEPLB determines
to be the equivalent of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
of higher learning in the United States (Section 21B-20(2)(G) of the Code).
The applicant must submit an official transcript from the U.S. institution or a
certified transcript from the foreign institution. The State Superintendent will
determine equivalency by comparing the applicant's course of study to that
required for a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of
higher learning in the United States on factors including:
A) the applicant's length of study at the foreign institution
(which shall be equivalent to four years of postsecondary study);
B) the number of credit hours or similar units of instruction that
the applicant has successfully completed (which shall be the equivalent of 120
semester hours);
C) the content of the applicant's courses and the distribution of
courses among the various disciplines constituting a bachelor's degree program
in the United States, which shall include the equivalent of a 32-semester-hour
major field of study;
D) the applicant's grades or similar evidence of successful
academic performance; and
E) the foreign institution's accreditation status, if any.
b) Language Requirements
1) The applicant must demonstrate adequate speaking, reading, and
writing, including grammar, skills in a non-English language in which
transitional bilingual education is offered in Illinois. This requirement may
be fulfilled in one of the following ways:
A) The applicant presents evidence of having graduated from a
teacher preparation institution or an institution of higher education in which
the medium of instruction was in a non-English language in which transitional
bilingual education is offered in Illinois and for which licensure is sought.
B) The applicant successfully completes the required test (see
Section 25.710) in the non-English language in which transitional bilingual
education is offered in Illinois and for which licensure is sought. If no test
for transitional bilingual education in the target language is listed in
Section 25.710, the required test shall be another test approved by the State Superintendent.
The selection, development, and administration of each test not listed in
Section 25.710 shall conform to the requirements of Section 25.715 to the
extent feasible in light of the rate of incidence of the target language in
Illinois.
C) The
applicant holds an Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy or has obtained working
fluency or higher on the Global Seal of Biliteracy in the language that
coincides with the endorsement sought on the license.
2) The applicant must demonstrate adequate speaking, reading, and
writing, including grammar skills, in English. This requirement may be
fulfilled in one of the following ways:
A) The applicant presents evidence of having graduated from an
institution of higher education in which the medium of instruction was English.
B) The applicant successfully completes the English Language
Proficiency Test (see Section 25.710).
(Source: Amended at 48 Ill.
Reg. 7729, effective May 9, 2024)
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SECTION 25.92 ENDORSEMENT FOR VISITING INTERNATIONAL EDUCATOR
Section
25.92 Endorsement for Visiting International Educator
The
procedure and requirements described in this Section shall apply when Illinois
school districts conduct formal recruitment programs outside the United States
to secure the services of qualified teachers.
a) The school district that
is seeking to recruit teachers shall enter into a written agreement with the
State Board regarding its recruitment program, shall provide assurances as the
State Board may require regarding compliance with applicable procedures,
training of representatives, and support for candidates employed under the
program. In accordance with Section 21B-20(2)(I) of the Code, the school
district also shall be responsible for preliminary verification that each candidate:
1) holds the equivalent
of a minimum of a bachelor's degree issued in the United States;
2) has been prepared as
a teacher at the grade level for which the candidate will be employed;
3) has adequate content
knowledge in the subject matter to be taught; and
4) has an adequate
command of the English language.
b) A representative of the
recruiting school district shall review the equivalence of each candidate's
degree to a bachelor's degree earned in the United States, the concentration of
the candidate's coursework in the area of potential teaching assignment, and
the grade levels for which the candidate has been prepared, using foreign credential evaluation
reports provided by State Board-approved evaluation companies, pursuant to
Section 25.425(c).
c) A representative of the
recruiting school district who has been trained by the State Board or its
designee in the use of the required instruments shall confirm evidence of each
candidate's English proficiency in one of the following ways:
1) A candidate's degree
from an institution of higher education in which the mode of instruction was
English;
2) A candidate's major in
the English language; or
3) Passing scores on the
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT), the Cambridge English Assessment with Common European Framework of
Reference for Languages (CEFR), or any other English language exam approved by
the State Superintendent in consultation with the SEPLB.
d) The recruiting school
district shall provide a report to the State Superintendent outlining
the district's conclusions regarding each candidate whose eligibility it
considers to have been verified. This report shall provide or summarize at
least:
1) the information that has
led the district to conclude that the individual's degree should be considered
the equivalent of a bachelor's degree earned in the United States;
2) how the district has
identified the grade levels for which the individual has been prepared;
3) the information that has
led the district to conclude that the coursework completed by the individual is
at least comparable to a major in the field of specialization and that the
individual has passed a test that provides evidence of subject-matter
competency; and
4) evidence of English
language proficiency.
e) Either the recruiting
district or the candidate shall furnish to one of the evaluation services
identified in Section 25.425(d) the candidate's university transcript, the
diploma reflecting the degree granted, and the results from the comprehensive
terminal examination or the periodic formal examinations required by the
university where the candidate completed teacher preparation, as applicable,
along with translations of all these materials into English. Approved evaluation service
providers shall submit official translated evaluation reports, inclusive of the
criteria required in Section 25.425(c)(1), to the State Superintendent.
f) The recruiting school
district shall affirm:
1) that the individual has been issued
a DS-2019 form by the
State Superintendent or designee or another program sponsor approved by the
State Superintendent and the U.S. Department of State to sponsor J-1 teachers
in Illinois;
2) that each potential
candidate is of good character,
as defined in Section 21B-15 of the Code;
and
3) that the district will require the
candidate to undergo State and federal background checks and employment history
reviews, as specified in Section 10-21.9 or 34-18.5 and Section 22-94 of the
Code, prior to employment in the district.
g) Upon receipt and
verification of the information and documents identified in subsections (c), (d),
and (f), confirmation of the individual's eligibility from the evaluation
service to which credentials were submitted under subsection (e), and an
application for the educator license with stipulations endorsed for visiting
international educator from the individual, accompanied by the fee required by
Section 21B-40 of the Code, the State Board shall
issue an educator license with stipulations endorsed for visiting international
educator in the content-area, grade levels, bilingual language, and foreign
language the individual is qualified to teach. The individual shall not be
required to pass any test that forms part of the Illinois Licensure Testing
System (see Subpart I) in order to qualify for this license. An individual with
an educator license with stipulations endorsed for visiting international
educator may teach that individual's native language without formal preparation
as a teacher of that language, provided that it was the language of instruction
in the program completed.
h) The educator license
with stipulations endorsed for visiting international educator shall be valid until
June 30 immediately following five years after the endorsement being issued and
shall not be renewable. The licensee shall pay the fee required by Section 21B-40
of the Code to register the license with the regional superintendent in the
region where the teaching will be done.
i) A holder of an educator
license with stipulations endorsed for visiting international educator shall be
permitted to teach in bilingual education programs in the language that was the
medium of instruction in the holder's teacher preparation program.
(Source:
Amended at 48 Ill. Reg. 7729, effective May 9, 2024)
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SECTION 25.95 WORLD LANGUAGE ENDORSEMENT FOR THE TRANSITIONAL BILINGUAL EDUCATOR
Section 25.95 World Language Endorsement for the
Transitional Bilingual Educator
The requirements of this Section apply to individuals
holding an educator license with stipulations endorsed for transitional
bilingual educator who wish to apply for a world language endorsement on that
license. The requirements of Section 25.100, rather than the requirements of
this Section, apply for individuals seeking to add a world language endorsement
on a PEL.
a) In
accordance with Section 21B-20(2)(H) of the Code, each applicant for a world language
endorsement on an educator license with stipulations shall demonstrate
proficiency in the language for which the endorsement will be issued by passing
the applicable test (see Section 25.710) in the non-English language in which world
language endorsement is sought; holding an Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy in
the language that coincides with the endorsement sought on the license; or
achieving working fluency or higher on the Global Seal of Biliteracy in the
language that coincides with the endorsement sought.
b) The
educator license with stipulations shall be endorsed for a specific world
language for which proficiency was demonstrated pursuant to subsection (a).
The world language endorsement shall be valid for the same validity period as
the license and shall expire when that license expires.
c) An
individual holding an educator license with stipulations endorsed for world language
shall be qualified to teach the world language of the endorsement in any of PK-12.
(Source: Amended at 46 Ill. Reg. 12973,
effective July 13, 2022)
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SECTION 25.96 ENDORSEMENT FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (BIRTH THROUGH GRADE 2)
Section 25.96 Endorsement for Early Childhood Education
(Birth through Grade 2)
The requirements set forth in this Section apply to the
receipt of an ECE endorsement (valid for teaching self-contained general
education) issued for birth to grade 2.
a) The
endorsement for ECE shall be affixed to the PEL.
b) Each
candidate for a PEL endorsed in ECE shall complete the requirements set forth
in Section 25.25.
c) Each candidate
enrolled in an Illinois approved program shall complete field experiences, as
defined in Section 25.610, in addition to one student teaching experience, as
required under Section 25.620, that together include opportunities to work in
at least two of the three early childhood age groupings of birth through age 3,
age 3 through 5 years, and age 5 through 8 years. The student teaching
experience may satisfy work in one of the three early childhood age groupings
and at least one field experience must be completed in one of the two remaining
areas.
d) An
individual who holds a valid PEL with an elementary education, middle grades,
secondary, or special teaching endorsement shall receive an ECE endorsement if the
individual has successfully completed 18 semester hours of college-level
coursework addressing each of the following areas specific to or inclusive of ECE
and by passing the test required by Section 25.720. Additional coursework
addressing topics in subsection (d)(2) or (d)(3) shall be taken if needed to
total 18 semester hours.
1) Child
growth and development.
2) Planning
and assessment.
3) Methods
and content pedagogy.
4) Literacy
methods.
5) Collaborative
relationships with family or communities.
e) Any
candidate completing an ECE program that meets the requirements of 23 Ill. Adm.
Code 26.110(d) is eligible for a Gateways ECE Level 5 credential for two years
after completing the program and may apply for the credential by using the
process set forth at https://www.ilgateways.com/credentials. Candidates are not
required to obtain the Gateways ECE Level 5 credential to receive the ECE
endorsement under this Section.
(Source: Amended at 48 Ill. Reg. 7729,
effective May 9, 2024)
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CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
PART 25 EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.97 ENDORSEMENT FOR ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (GRADES 1 THROUGH 6)
Section 25.97 Endorsement for
Elementary Education (Grades 1 through 6)
The requirements set forth in this
Section apply to the receipt of an elementary education endorsement (valid for
teaching self-contained general education).
a) The endorsement for self-contained general elementary
education in grades 1 through 6 shall be affixed to a PEL.
b) Each candidate for a PEL endorsed in
self-contained general elementary education shall complete the requirements set
forth in Section 25.25.
c) Each individual enrolled in an Illinois-approved
program shall complete field experiences and student teaching, as required by Section
25.620.
d) An individual who holds a valid PEL endorsed for
ECE, middle grades, secondary, or special teaching endorsement shall receive a
self-contained general elementary education endorsement if that individual has
successfully completed college-level coursework addressing each of the
following areas specific to or inclusive of elementary education and by passing
the test required by Section 25.720. (Additional coursework addressing topics
in subsection (d)(3) shall be completed if needed to total 18 semester hours.):
1) Growth and development.
2) Planning and assessment.
3) Methods and content pedagogy.
4) Literacy methods.
(Source:
Amended at 49 Ill. Reg. 9405, effective July 1, 2025)
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SECTION 25.99 ENDORSEMENT FOR THE MIDDLE GRADES (GRADES 5 THROUGH 8)
Section 25.99 Endorsement for
the Middle Grades (Grades 5 through 8)
The requirements set forth in this
Section apply to the receipt of a middle grade endorsement issued for grade 5
through grade 8.
a) A
subject-specific endorsement for the middle grades of 5 through 8 shall be
affixed to a PEL.
b) Each
candidate for a PEL endorsed for the middle grades shall complete the
requirements set forth in Section 25.25. As applicable to the specific
middle-grades subject area of the endorsement, an Illinois approved program
shall include the following:
1) for
a middle-grades math endorsement, 18 hours of math content, which shall include
three hours of content-specific methods focused on the middle grades;
2) for a middle-grades literacy endorsement, 18
hours of literacy content, which shall include three hours of content-specific
methods focused on the middle grades;
3) for a middle-grades science endorsement, 18
hours of science content (including three hours of content-specific methods
focused on the middle grades) to include coursework in each of the following
areas:
A) physical sciences;
B) life sciences; and
C) earth and space sciences; or
4) for a middle-grades social science endorsement, 18
hours of social science content (including three hours of content-specific
methods focused on the middle grades) to include coursework in each of the
following areas, in relation to Illinois, the United States, and the world:
A) history;
B) geography;
C) civics and government; and
D) economics.
c) Each
individual enrolled in an Illinois-approved program shall complete field
experiences and student teaching, as required by Section 25.620.
d) An
individual who holds a valid PEL with an ECE, elementary education, middle-grades,
secondary, or special teaching endorsement shall receive a content-specific
middle grades endorsement if that individual has successfully completed 18
semester hours of college-level coursework addressing each of the following
areas specific to or inclusive of the middle grades and by demonstrating attainment
of the relevant standards by passing the test required by Section 25.720:
1) content-specific methods; and
2) content coursework specific to the content area
sought.
e) A licensee holding the middle-grades endorsement
instead of the elementary education endorsement on the PEL may teach in grades
5 or 6 in a self-contained general education setting if the licensee has a
minimum of six semester hours of coursework in each content area to be taught
for which the licensee does not hold a content-area endorsement issued under
subsection (a).
(Source:
Amended at 46 Ill. Reg. 12973, effective July 13, 2022)
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SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
PART 25 EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.100 TEACHING ENDORSEMENTS ON THE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR LICENSE
Section
25.100 Teaching Endorsements on the Professional Educator License
Appendix E
provides a list of the available endorsements and shows for each endorsement
the related endorsements that were issued before July 1, 2013. Any semester
hours of credit presented toward fulfillment of the requirements of this
Section shall be posted on the candidate's official transcript and may be taken
in on-line or electronically-mediated courses, provided that college credit is
provided for the coursework by an institution, as defined in Section 25.10. All professional education and
content-area coursework that forms part of an application for licensure,
endorsement, or approval must have been passed with a grade no lower than
"C-" or equivalent and
be posted on the individual's official
transcript in order to be counted towards fulfillment of the applicable
requirements. If the Governor declares a disaster due to a public health
emergency under Section 7 of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act,
Illinois educator preparation providers shall be exempt from the "C-"
or higher provision when entitling candidates for licensure if the candidates
are already enrolled in an educator preparation course.
a) Secondary Education Science and
Social Science Endorsements
1) Content-specific
endorsements (e.g., science − biology, social science − economics)
shall be required in conjunction with some endorsements, as shown in Appendix
E. Except in the case of world language, a licensee shall be authorized to
teach all the subjects encompassed by a particular endorsement, regardless of
the content-specific endorsement or endorsements received in conjunction with
that endorsement. However, a licensee may not teach honors courses, as defined
by the employing district, or Advanced Placement courses in a subject for which
the licensee does not hold the content-specific endorsement. For example, a
secondary science teacher with a content-specific endorsement for science
− biology may not teach honors physics or chemistry unless that teacher
holds a content-specific endorsement in science − physics or science
− chemistry.
2) At least 12 semester
hours must be in the specific science or social science area sought (e.g.,
biology or political science), and 6 semester hours must be taken in at least
one other science or social science area (as applicable to the endorsement
sought.) Applicants for a science endorsement must complete coursework in both
the biological sciences (biology, ecology/environmental science) and physical
sciences (chemistry, earth & space science, physics.)
b) Science and Social Science
Endorsements Issued Prior to July 1, 2004. The provisions of subsection (a) do not apply to
endorsements in a particular content area available prior to July 1, 2004 that
were not exchanged for the endorsement currently available. Individuals
holding these endorsements shall teach only the specific content encompassed by
the endorsement issued. For instance, an individual who holds an endorsement
in biology (rather than "sciences" with a content-area endorsement in
science − biology) shall teach only biology and no other science
content. An individual who wishes to teach other subjects in the same field or
grade levels shall be required to apply for the relevant new endorsement in keeping
with Section 21B-40 of the Code and meet the applicable requirements of this
Section.
c) Endorsements
at Time of Issuance of the Professional Educator License
1) Pursuant to Section
21B-25 of the Code, each PEL shall be specifically endorsed by the State
Board of Education for each content area and grade-level range for
which the holder of the license is qualified to teach and for which
application has been made.
2) The PEL issued shall be
endorsed in keeping with the program completed and the related content-area
test passed by the candidate and for any other subject in which the individual:
A) meets the requirements of
subsection (d), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j) or (k); or
B) has accumulated 18
semester hours of college credit demonstrably related to the subject area,
either as a subset of an approved program at an Illinois institution or from
one or more regionally accredited institutions of higher education and has
passed the applicable content-area test.
d) Endorsements with No Tests
Certain
endorsements or content-specific endorsements listed in Appendix E have no
corresponding content-area test (see Section 25.710). The provisions of this
subsection (d) shall apply to the issuance of these endorsements and content‑specific
endorsements.
1) For an applicant who is
receiving an Illinois PEL endorsed for a teaching field, the institution that
offered the approved program completed by the applicant shall indicate that the
applicant has met the standards applicable to the endorsement or the particular
content‑specific endorsement, except that the requirements of subsection
(h) shall apply to the issuance of endorsements in safety and driver education.
2) An applicant prepared
out of state, or an applicant who is already licensed in Illinois and is
seeking to add a new endorsement or a content-specific endorsement in one of
these subjects, other than an endorsement in safety and driver education, shall
present evidence of completion of 18 semester hours of coursework (subject to
further limitations as set forth in this Section) in the area covered by the
endorsement or content-specific endorsement sought.
3) An applicant prepared
out of state or an applicant who is already licensed in Illinois and is seeking
to add a new endorsement in safety and driver education shall be subject to the
requirements set forth in subsection (h).
e) Addition of Endorsements
to Currently Held PELs
An
individual who holds a valid PEL shall apply for additional endorsements using the
ELIS and pay the fee required under Section 21B-40 of the Code.
1) When an applicant
qualifies for an endorsement, its issuance shall be reflected on ELIS.
2) Subject of Endorsement
A) An endorsement will be
issued for any subject in which the individual:
i) holds a valid PEL with an early
childhood, elementary, middle grades, secondary, or special teaching
endorsement and meets
the requirements of subsection (d), (f), (g), (h), (i), (k), or (l); or
ii) for other content areas
not referenced in subsection (e)(2)(A)(i), holds a valid PEL with an early childhood, elementary,
middle grades, secondary, or special teaching endorsement and:
● has accumulated 18
semester hours of college credit demonstrably related to the subject area, from
one or more regionally accredited institutions of higher education; and
● has passed the applicable
content-area test.
B) Individuals who hold one
senior high science or social science endorsement may add additional senior
high endorsements in the same subject (i.e., science or social science) by
completing 12 semester hours of content specific coursework or by passing the
applicable content-area test.
C) An individual who holds a
PEL endorsed for an area outside of teaching shall receive any of the teaching
endorsements identified in this Part by:
i) passing the tests
required by Section 25.720;
ii) completing a State-approved
program in the subject area sought or a comparable program, as defined in
Section 25.425(a), offered out of state;
iii) completing a student
teaching experience that meets the requirements of Section 25.620; and
iv) completing applicable
subject area requirements outlined in this Section.
f) Requirements for Reading
Teacher and Reading Specialist Endorsements
Special
provisions shall apply to the issuance of endorsements for reading teachers and
reading specialists. A reading teacher is a teacher whose assignment involves
teaching reading to students. A reading specialist is a teacher whose
assignment involves the provision of technical assistance or professional
development to other teachers and may also include teaching reading to
students.
1) Reading Teacher
This
endorsement shall not be issued alone as an individual's first teaching
credential. An individual who holds an Illinois PEL and who receives an
endorsement for some teaching field other than reading shall be eligible to
receive this additional endorsement on that license when the individual presents
evidence of:
A) having passed the
applicable content-area test (i.e., reading teacher or reading specialist) required
by Section 25.720; and
B) having completed 18
semester hours of graduate or undergraduate coursework in reading (as posted on
the individual's official transcript), including a practicum, at one or more
regionally accredited institutions of higher education, provided that all the
following areas were addressed:
i) foundations
of reading;
ii) content-area
reading;
iii) assessment
and diagnosis of reading problems;
iv) developmental and
remedial reading instruction, support, materials, and resources; and
v) literature
appropriate to students across all grade ranges.
2) Reading Specialist
A) Each candidate for the
reading specialist endorsement shall present evidence of two years of teaching
experience either on an educator license in an Illinois school or on a
comparable out-of-state certificate or license valid for teaching at any of the
grade levels of early childhood, elementary, middle, secondary, or special K-12.
Each candidate shall be eligible to receive the reading specialist endorsement
on the PEL when that candidate presents evidence of having completed the
teaching experience required under this subsection (f)(2)(A).
B) Each candidate shall hold
a master's degree or higher awarded by a regionally accredited institution of
higher education.
C) Each candidate shall have
completed a K-12 reading specialist preparation program approved pursuant to
Subpart C, or a comparable program, as defined in Section 25.425(a), offered
out of state, that includes clinical experiences with five or more students at
both the elementary (i.e., kindergarten through grade 8) and secondary levels
and leads to the issuance of a master's or higher degree, provided that a
person who holds one master's degree shall not be required to obtain a second
one. For purposes of the clinical experiences, a candidate shall work with at
least one student enrolled in elementary grades and at least one student
enrolled in secondary grades and may work with students one on one or in a
group. Each candidate shall have been recommended for the endorsement by the
institution offering the program.
D) Each candidate for a PEL endorsed for reading
specialist shall meet the requirements set forth in Section 25.25.
g) Requirements for Early
Childhood, Elementary, Middle Grades, and Bilingual Education Endorsements
1) The requirements of
Section 25.97, rather than the requirements of this Section, shall apply to
credentials and assignments in the elementary grades.
2) The requirements of
Section 25.99, rather than the requirements of this Section, shall apply to
credentials and assignments in the middle grades, except that Section 25.99
shall be read in conjunction with this Section with respect to reading teacher, reading specialist, gifted
education teacher, gifted education specialist, and library information specialist assignments in the
middle grades.
3) The requirements of 23
Ill. Adm. Code 1.780, 1.781, and 1.782, rather than the requirements of this
Section, shall apply to credentials and assignments in the areas of bilingual
education and English as a Second Language.
4) The requirements of Section 25.96,
rather than the requirements of this Section, shall apply to credentials and
assignments in ECE.
h) Requirements for Safety
and Driver Educator Endorsements
An
endorsement in safety and driver education shall be issued when the applicant
provides evidence of having completed 18 semester hours of college credit in
the field, distributed as follows:
1) 3 semester hours in
injury prevention or general safety;
2) 9 semester hours in
driver education that include:
A) driving
task analysis (introduction to driver education);
B) teaching
driver education in the classroom;
C) teaching the laboratory
portion of the driver education course, including on-street teaching under the
supervision of a qualified driver education teacher, advanced driver education,
and emergency evasive driving maneuvers; and
3) 6 semester hours chosen from at
least two of the following areas:
A) first
aid;
B) psychology
of adolescents or young adults;
C) any
safety-related issue relevant to driver education;
D) advanced driver education
in the use of simulation and multiple car programs;
E) health
and wellness;
F) care
and prevention of injuries;
G) issues
related to alcohol or drug abuse; or
H) driver education for
students with disabilities.
i) Requirements for Gifted
Education and Gifted Education Specialist Endorsements
Special
provisions shall apply to the issuance of endorsements for gifted education
teachers and gifted education specialists. A gifted education teacher is a
teacher whose assignment involves teaching gifted students. A gifted education
specialist is a teacher whose assignment involves the provision of technical
assistance or professional development to other teachers and may also include
teaching gifted students.
1) Gifted
Education Teacher
This endorsement shall not be issued alone as an individual's first
teaching credential. An individual who holds an Illinois PEL endorsed at any
of the grade levels of early childhood, elementary, middle, or secondary, or
for special teaching, shall be eligible to receive this additional endorsement
on that license when that individual presents evidence of:
A) having passed the applicable
content-area test required by
Section 25.720; and
B) having completed 18
semester hours of undergraduate or graduate coursework in gifted education (as
posted on the individual's official transcript), including a practicum, at one
or more regionally accredited institutions of higher education, provided that
all the following areas were addressed:
i) characteristics of the
field of gifted education as it pertains to gifted children, including their
cognitive, creative, and affective development;
ii) the wide range of ways
in which a child is gifted; issues and practices in identifying and serving
gifted children; and the manner in which assessment data shape decisions about
identification, learning progress, and outcomes; and
iii) theoretical and
research-based data necessary for the development of programs, curriculum, and
instructional sequences for gifted children, especially those serving gifted
students from diverse populations.
2) Gifted
Education Specialist
Each
candidate for the gifted education specialist endorsement shall hold a PEL
endorsed at any of the grade levels of early childhood, elementary, middle, or
secondary, or for special, and have at least two years of teaching experience
on that license, or on a comparable out-of-state certificate or license,
involving the education of gifted students.
A) Each candidate shall hold
a master's degree or higher degree awarded by a regionally accredited
institution of higher education.
B) Each candidate shall have
completed a gifted education specialist preparation program for PK-12 approved
pursuant to Subpart C, or a comparable program, as defined in Section
25.425(a), offered out of state, that aligns to the standards set forth at 23
Ill. Adm. Code 27.480 (Gifted Education Specialist). The program shall include
clinical experiences with five or more students in both prekindergarten through
grade 8 and grades 9 through 12 and lead to the issuance of a master's or
higher degree, provided that a person who holds one master's degree shall not
be required to obtain a second one. For purposes of the clinical experiences, a
candidate shall work with at least one student enrolled in prekindergarten
through grade 8 and at least one student enrolled in grades 9 through 12 and
may work with a student one on one or in a group. The clinical experience shall
also include coaching or mentoring one or more teachers on the topic of gifted
education. Each candidate shall have been entitled for the endorsement by the
institution offering the program.
C) Each candidate shall be
required to pass the content-area test for gifted education specialist.
D) An individual who
qualifies for the gifted education specialist endorsement may receive the
endorsement on a PEL for assignment in any of grades PK-12.
j) Requirements for Dual
Credit Endorsements
A
dual credit endorsement, as described in Section 20 of the Dual Credit Quality
Act [110 ILCS 27], shall be added to the PEL of qualified instructors who
request the endorsement in ELIS and submit evidence of qualification in a
format specified by the State Board.
1) Qualified instructors
must hold a qualifying master's degree and have completed 18 semester hours of graduate
coursework appropriate to the subject being taught, as defined in 23 Ill. Adm.
Code 1009.30(a)(2)(A)(i) and 1501.313(a)(2)(A).
2) Endorsements are valid
for teaching dual credit courses in grades 11 and 12.
3) Dual credit endorsements
are available in the following content areas:
A) Biology.
B) Calculus.
C) English Compositions.
D) English Literature.
E) General Math.
F) History.
G) Psychology.
H) Speech.
I) Statistics.
4) Dual credit endorsements
are not required to provide instruction for dual-credit courses.
k) Requirements for
Elementary Mathematics Specialist Endorsements
Special
provisions shall apply to the issuance of endorsements for elementary
mathematics specialists. An elementary mathematics specialist is a teacher
whose assignment involves the provision of technical assistance or professional
development to other teachers, supporting the improvement of mathematics
teaching and learning, and may also include teaching mathematics to students in
grades 1 through 6.
1) Each candidate for the
elementary mathematics specialist endorsement shall present evidence of two
years of teaching experience, either on an educator license issued by the State
Board of Education or on a comparable out-of-state certificate or license valid
for teaching at any of the grade levels of early childhood, elementary, middle,
secondary, or special K-12.
2) Each candidate shall
hold a master's degree or higher awarded by a regionally accredited institution
of higher education.
3) Each candidate shall
have completed a grade 1-6 elementary mathematics specialist preparation
program approved pursuant to Subpart C, or a comparable program, as defined in
Section 25.425(a), offered out of state.
4) Each candidate for a PEL
endorsed for elementary mathematics specialist shall meet the requirements set
forth in Section 25.25.
5) As part of an elementary
mathematics specialist program, each candidate must complete 18 semester hours
of coursework in mathematics (as posted on the individual's official
transcript), including fieldwork and a practicum, at one or more regionally
accredited institutions of higher education, provided that all the following
areas were addressed in the coursework:
A) mathematical content
knowledge;
B) mathematical practices;
C) development of
mathematical understanding in elementary education;
D) elementary mathematics
pedagogy and assessment; and
E) leadership and adult
learning.
6) Each candidate shall be
required to pass the content-area test for elementary mathematics specialist.
l) World
Language Endorsements
1) Individuals who hold one
world language endorsement may add additional world language endorsements by
passing the applicable content-area test, holding the Illinois State Seal of
Biliteracy that coincides with the endorsement sought, or by achieving working
fluency or higher on the Global Seal of Biliteracy that coincides with the
endorsement sought.
2) Individuals who hold a
bilingual education endorsement may add a world language endorsement in the
same language by passing the applicable content-area test, by holding the
Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy in the target language, or by achieving
working fluency or higher on the Global Seal of Biliteracy in the target
language.
(Source:
Amended at 49 Ill. Reg. 9405, effective July 1, 2025)
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SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION
CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
PART 25
EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.105 TEMPORARY SUBSTITUTE TEACHING PERMIT (REPEALED)
Section
25.105 Temporary Substitute Teaching Permit (Repealed)
(Source:
Repealed at 37 Ill. Reg. 8379, effective June 12, 2013)
SUBPART C: APPROVING PROGRAMS THAT PREPARE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS
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SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION
CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
PART 25
EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.110 DEFINITIONS
Section 25.110 Definitions
As used in this Subpart C:
"Code" means the
Illinois School Code [105 ILCS 5].
"Completer" means an
individual who has successfully completed all of the requirements of an
educator preparation program.
"Educator Preparation
Provider" or "EPP" means the institution or college, school,
department, or other administrative body within the institution that is
primarily responsible for the initial and continuing preparation of teachers
and other education professionals.
“Enrollment” means:
a declaration, by a student who has
accumulated at least 60 semester hours (or equivalent) of undergraduate credit of
an intent to graduate with an undergraduate major or minor leading to educator
licensure; or
a graduate or post-baccalaureate registration
as a candidate in a licensure program.
"Institution" means an
Illinois institution of higher education, an out-of-state college or university
granted authorization to operate by the Illinois Board of Higher Education as
an out-of-state institution, an out-of-state college or university granted
authorization to operate by the state in which it is located, or a
not-for-profit educational entity subject to the General Not For Profit
Corporation Act of 1986 [805 ILCS 105] or incorporated as a not-for-profit
entity in another state but registered to do business in the State of Illinois
pursuant to the Business Corporation Act of 1983 [805 ILCS 5].
"Institutional Report"
means documentation submitted with an application for recognition that meets
the conditions set forth in Section 25.115 and includes an educator preparation
program proposal for each program for which the institution wishes to be
approved.
"National Accreditation"
means accreditation through the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator
Preparation (AAQEP) or the Council for the Accreditation for Educator
Preparation (CAEP), both of which provide national evidence-based accreditation
processes to ensure that educator preparation programs are of high quality and
support continuous improvement.
"Program" or "Preparation
Program" means a program that leads to licensure.
"Program Proposal" means
the document that meets the requirements of Section 25.120 and, upon
confirmation by SBE licensure review team staff and consultation with SEPLB,
provides evidence of the institution's alignment to applicable standards and
criteria necessary for State approval of any proposed educator preparation
program.
"State Reauthorization"
or "State Reauthorized" means a program authorized pursuant to this
Subpart C.
(Source:
Amended at 46 Ill. Reg. 12973, effective July 13, 2022)
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE TITLE 23: EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION
CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
PART 25 EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.115 EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROVIDERS
Section 25.115 Educator
Preparation Providers
In order for an institution to
offer one or more programs that prepare professional educators, that
institution (educator preparation provider (EPP)) must be recognized by the State
Superintendent in consultation with SEPLB. Each program that is offered by a
recognized institution must also be individually approved by the State
Superintendent in consultation with SEPLB. Electronic transmission of written
materials pursuant to this Subpart C is required.
a) In order to be considered for recognition, a degree-granting
institution of higher education shall:
1) be
regionally accredited;
2) be approved by the Illinois Board of Higher Education to
operate as a postsecondary degree-granting institution under the provisions of
the Academic Degree Act [110 ILCS 1010] or, if the out-of-state institution is
not required to seek authorization to operate from the Illinois Board of Higher
Education, be approved to offer educator preparation programs by the state that
granted it operating authority; and
3) sponsor a course of study leading to a license issued under
Article 21B of the Code and this Part.
b) In
order to be considered for recognition, an eligible not-for-profit EPP shall
conduct or propose to conduct at least one approved program that will prepare
professional educators and leads to a license issued pursuant to Article 21B of
the Code and this Part, and the not-for-profit EPP shall meet the definition of
"institution" set forth in Section 25.110.
c) In
the case of a not-for-profit entity, all advertising materials, candidate
handbooks, catalogues, and candidate contracts shall display prominently the
fact that the entity does not offer higher education credit and that there is
no guarantee that the Illinois license or any endorsement affixed to that license
earned by the candidate will be honored or accepted for exchange in another
state.
d) The
procedures set forth in this subsection (d) shall apply to initial recognition
of an institution and the concurrent recognition of the EPP. The initial approval
of the educator preparation programs within that institution shall follow the
procedures set forth in Section 25.120.
1) An
institution shall notify the State Board of its desire to initiate the initial
recognition process by submitting a letter of intent to the State
Superintendent. Within 30 days after receipt of the notification, the State
Superintendent shall respond to the institution, identifying the staff member
who will be responsible for assisting the institution and inviting the
institution to submit an institutional report to that individual.
2) The
institution shall submit an institutional report to the State Superintendent,
in the quantity and format specified by the State Superintendent, that includes:
A) evidence
indicating that the institution meets the conditions described in subsection (a)
or (b);
B) a
written description that addresses each of the components set forth in this
subsection (d)(2)(B):
i) identification
of the EPP; its mission, purposes, or goals; its authority and responsibilities
for professional education; and its coordination of the institution's various
educator preparation programs;
ii) identification
of the dean, chair, or director who is officially designated to represent the EPP
and is assigned the authority and responsibility for its overall administration
and operation;
iii) evidence
of the institution's commitment and resources for the proposed program, to
include the EPP's operational budget, and evidence that the institution's
president or provost supports the educator programs being proposed;
iv) a
chart of the administrative and organizational structure of the EPP;
v) the
written policies and procedures that guide the operations of the EPP;
vi) the EPP's
policies for monitoring and evaluating its operations, the quality of its
offerings, performance of candidates, and effectiveness of its graduates; and
vii) the EPP's
published criteria for admission to and exit from all preparation programs for
professional educators, and process for development and submission of summary
reports of candidate performance at the time they exit the program.
3) State
Board staff shall review the institutional report and, within 60 days, either:
A) find
the institutional report to be adequate and invite the institution to submit a
proposal that meets the requirements of Section 25.120 for each of the programs
the institution wishes to implement; or
B) find
the institutional report not to be adequate, at which time no further review of
the institution shall occur unless the institution submits a revised
institutional report addressing the deficiencies identified.
4) The
State Superintendent may authorize the scheduling of an on-site review visit to
the institution at the mutual convenience of the affected institution and State
Board staff when the program proposal required under Section 25.120 is
submitted and found adequate. If the program proposal is found not to be
adequate, a site visit may be scheduled to determine if the deficiencies
identified are such that it is unlikely the institution will be recognized.
A) For
visits conducted in Illinois, the institution will be required to provide
housing (including a work room) for the personnel conducting the review visit;
or
B) For
visits conducted out of state, the institution will be required to provide
housing (including a work room), transportation, and meals for the personnel
conducting the review visit.
e) From
a pool of individuals (i.e., State Board staff and, if applicable, others
external to the agency) who have been trained in the applicable standards and
procedures, rules, and statutes, the State Superintendent shall empanel a team
to conduct the review to verify the information provided by the institution as
required by subsection (d)(2). If the team members are not employees of the
State Board, a staff member of the State Board or designee (individual who
State Board staff requests to serve as a reviewer who is trained to perform
duties that could constitute a conflict of interest for State Board staff) shall
accompany the team to ensure that applicable standards, procedures, rules, and
statutes are addressed.
f) The
team may gather necessary information via an in-person visit or via virtual
means. The review team shall prepare a draft report within 30 business days
after the conclusion of the review, and the institution shall have 30 business days
to correct any factual errors. The team shall review the institution's
suggested revisions and make appropriate changes. The review team shall provide
the final report to the State Superintendent within 30 business days after
receipt of the institution's factual corrections. The State Superintendent
shall provide the final report to the institution within 10 business days after
receiving it.
g) Within
30 business days after receipt of the final report, the institution shall
submit to the State Superintendent either a letter stating agreement with the
report's findings or, if not in agreement, a rebuttal to those findings.
1) The rebuttal
must indicate the grounds for disagreement with one or more of the review
team's findings and include documentation to support the institution's
position.
2) All
documentation must describe conditions that existed at the time of the review
visit. (Changes made by the EPP after the review will not be considered.)
3) All
documentation must relate directly to the standards, rules and procedures that
applied at the time of the review.
h) No later than 30 days after receipt of the rebuttal, the
review team shall submit to the State Superintendent a response to the
institution's rebuttal. The State Superintendent shall provide to the
institution the response to the rebuttal no later than 10 business days after
receiving it. Staff of the State Board shall convey to SEPLB a recommendation,
accompanied by the review team's final site visit report; the institution's
letter of agreement or rebuttal; a response to that rebuttal provided by the
review team; and any other relevant documentation that was available to the staff.
i) SEPLB,
after reviewing all the relevant materials, shall convey its recommendation to
the State Superintendent that the State Superintendent take one of the
following actions:
1) Recognize
the institution and EPP; or
2) Deny
recognition of the institution and EPP.
j) Actions
following upon the recommendation of SEPLB to the State Superintendent shall be
as described in Section 25.160.
k) After
recognition of an institution and EPP, SEPLB shall review one or more proposed
educator preparation programs as described in Section 25.120.
l) A
recognized EPP shall obtain approval of at least one educator preparation
program within three years after the date it gained initial recognition. EPPs
that do not obtain approval of at least one educator preparation program shall
no longer be considered recognized and must reapply for recognition.
m) As a
final step prior to receiving recognition, an EPP must participate in an
SBE-conducted training to orient it to policies, rules and procedures for
licensure and entitlement in Illinois. All recognized EPPs shall enter each
candidate for licensure into ELIS upon entry into the preparation program.
Candidates shall be placed in a pre-completion status until recommended for
licensure.
n) If
all of an EPP's educator preparation programs are discontinued, the EPP shall
no longer be considered recognized and must reapply for recognition.
(Source:
Amended at 48 Ill. Reg. 7729, effective May 9, 2024)
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SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION
CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
PART 25 EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.120 INITIAL APPROVAL OF EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Section 25.120 Initial
Approval of Educator Preparation Programs by the State Board of Education
The procedures set forth in this Section shall apply to the
initial approval or redesign of educator preparation programs established by EPPs
that are already recognized. Additional considerations for approval of
programs for foreign language are stated in Section 25.147.
a) The
institution shall submit to the State Superintendent a program proposal meeting
the requirements set forth in this subsection (a). As applicable to the
program being proposed, requirements in addition to this subsection (a) may be
found in 23 Ill. Adm. Code 30 (Programs for the Preparation of Principals in
Illinois) and 23 Ill. Adm. Code 33 (Programs for the Preparation of
Superintendents in Illinois).
1) Evidence
that the proposed program meets the applicable professional education and
content-area standards established by the State Board in rule; the standards
shall include:
A) the
applicable content standards set forth at 23 Ill. Adm. Code 20, 21, 23, 26, 27,
28, 29, 30, or 33; and
B) the
standards set forth at 23 Ill. Adm. Code 24 (Standards for All Illinois Educators).
2) A
description of the criteria for admission to, retention in, and exit from the
program, including the required grade point average and minimum grade
requirements for the institution.
3) A
description of the program assessments to be used, as relevant to the program
being proposed, and how the faculty will collect, analyze, and use the data
from the assessments used.
4) Identification
of the faculty members with primary responsibility for preparing professional
educators in the program and faculty members' qualifications for their positions.
5) A
description of the course of study, field experiences, and clinical practice.
The descriptions of field experiences and clinical practices shall include:
A) the
criteria and measures taken to ensure candidates gain experience in diverse settings
and with students with varying demographic characteristics;
B) the
measures taken to ensure that candidates gain experience with technology
relevant to the profession; and
C) the
program's requirements for faculty supervision of field experiences and
clinical practice.
6) The
proportion of coursework offered virtually.
7) Policies
and procedures that EPP program staff shall follow when identifying individual
licensure pathways for candidates based on prior coursework, experience, and
knowledge.
b) After
consideration of the proposal, SEPLB shall recommend that the State
Superintendent:
1) Approve
the proposed new educator preparation programs, thereby authorizing the EPP to
conduct the programs and to recommend candidates for licensure by entitlement;
2) Deny
approval of the proposed programs, thereby prohibiting the conduct of the
affected programs; or
3) Approve
the proposed new educator programs, thereby authorizing the EPP to conduct the
programs and to recommend candidates for licensure by entitlement, pending the
submission of additional information to the State Superintendent, as specified
by SEPLB.
c) Actions
following upon the recommendation to the State Superintendent shall be as
described in Section 25.160.
(Source:
Amended at 49 Ill. Reg. 9405, effective July 1, 2025)
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SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION
CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
PART 25
EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.125 NATIONAL ACCREDITATION OF EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROVIDERS AND PROGRAMS
Section 25.125 National Accreditation
of Educator Preparation Providers and Programs
An institution and its EPP that have been recognized under
Section 25.115 and offer at least one educator preparation program may choose
to seek national accreditation of the EPP and one or more educator preparation programs
it offers.
a) An
EPP may request State Board staff to attend the site visit conducted by a national
accreditor review team to provide local context on applicable standards,
procedures, rules, and statutes. The institution must provide travel and meal
reimbursement for the State Board staff attending the site visit.
b) Each
EPP shall report its current national accreditation status, including the
timeline for that status, annually to the State Board.
(Source: Amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 7269,
effective June 3, 2021)
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CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
PART 25
EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.127 REQUIREMENTS FOR ANNUAL REPORTING, PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION, AND ENTITLEMENT AUDITS
Section 25.127 Requirements
for Annual Reporting, Program Reauthorization, and Entitlement Audits
a) Annual
Program Reporting
Each EPP shall submit to the State
Board the data and information set forth in this subsection (a) annually. The
data and information shall be used by the State Board as part of its review of
an EPP and its programs for State reauthorization.
1) No
later than April 30 annually, each State-reauthorized EPP shall submit data and
other information relative to the domain and indicators of the EPP Continuous
Improvement and Accountability System listed in subsections (a)(1)(A) through (E)
for the prior reporting year (i.e., September 1 through August 31).
A) Candidate
Selection and Completion
i) Academic
Strength − Candidate and completer grade point average (GPA)
ii) Candidate
and Completer Diversity and Demographics − Proportion of diverse
candidates and completers
iii) Teaching
Promise − Candidate score on disposition assessment (assessment is to be
determined and data not yet collected)
B) Knowledge and Skills for
Teaching
i) Mastery
of Teaching Subjects − Candidate performance on Illinois Content Area
Tests described in Section 25.720
ii) General
Teaching Skill − If applicable, candidate performance on Teacher
Performance Assessment described in Section 25.720
iii) Preparedness
− Completer, Novice Teacher, and Supervisor perception of preparation for
role as an educator
C) Performance as Classroom
Teachers
Demonstrated Teaching Skill
− Aggregate data on completer effectiveness from the performance
evaluations conducted under Article 24A of the Code
D) Contribution to State
Needs
i) Completers
in High Needs Subjects − Completers who received an initial license in State
identified high needs subjects
ii) Placement
− Completers who received an initial license who are employed in an
Illinois public school
iii) Persistence
− Completers who persist in being employed in an Illinois public school
E) Other
domains and indicators as deemed necessary by the State Board
2) Each
institution shall make program completers' pass rates on tests required for
receipt of professional educator licensure pursuant to this Part and other
information required by Title II of the Higher Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1027) readily
available to the public on an annual basis and shall include it in or with
publications routinely sent to potential applicants, school counselors, and
prospective employers of the institution's program completers.
3) Each
EPP shall include in its annual report to the State Board its policy on Teacher
Performance Assessment plagiarism and cheating, including the EPP's options for
disciplinary action.
4) State
Board staff may visit a recognized institution at any time, with one day's
advance notice, and may ask to speak with faculty, candidates, or
administrators. All records shall be made available to State Board staff upon
request.
b) The
State Board shall annually notify programs of ratings received in the
Continuous Improvement Accountability System and of the status of their
reauthorization. Programs shall receive an overall rating of Exemplary
(Reauthorized with Distinction), Commendable (Reauthorized), Developing
(Conditional Reauthorization), and Needs Improvement (Probationary
Reauthorization). Programs that receive an overall rating lower than
commendable shall submit action plans to be reviewed by State Board staff and SEPLB
for feedback.
c) Changes
to Approved Programs
1) Using
a format identified by the State Superintendent, an EPP may request changes to
one or more currently approved programs by submitting documentation of the
proposed changes no later than 60 days prior to the date the changes will take
effect.
2) State
Board staff shall review the proposed changes and, within 30 days, approve or
deny the changes.
d) Audit of Licensure
Entitlements
1) Pursuant
to Section 21B-25 of the Code, the State Board shall conduct audits of
recognized institution licensure entitlements.
2) An
audit of each institution shall be conducted at least once every five years in
accordance with Section 21B-25 of the Code. Data and information from the
audits shall be used to determine if the EPP has met the requirements of
Section 21B-100 of the Code and this Subpart.
A) Institutions
undergoing an entitlement audit must submit requested documentation to the
State Board staff within six weeks after the request is made.
B) State Board
staff must review evidence submitted by the institution and, no later 60 days
after receipt of the report, must either:
i) Find
the evidence submitted to be adequate and notify the institution that no
further action is required; or
ii) Find
the evidence submitted to be inadequate and submit to the institution a report
of initial inadequacies.
C) No
later than 30 days after receipt of the report, institutions with initial
inadequacies shall supply State Board staff with additional evidence addressing
the deficiencies identified in the report.
D) State
Board staff must review the additional evidence submitted by the institution
and, no later than 30 days after receipt of the submittal, must either:
i) Find
the evidence submitted to be adequate and notify the institution that no
further action is required; or
ii) Find
the evidence submitted to be inadequate.
E) In the
event that a determination is made that the requirements set forth in Section
21B-100 of the Code or this Part have not been met, the provisions of Section
25.130 shall apply.
F) State
Board staff may visit a recognized institution at any time with one day's
advance notice and may ask to speak with licensure officers, candidates, or
administrators if they find a deficiency or any other problem during the audit
that needs to be addressed. All records shall be made available to State Board
staff upon request.
G) Institutions
identified as in violation of Section 21B-100 of the Code must submit a
remediation plan no later than June 30 of the audit year.
i) The
plan shall include remedies identified by State Board staff and SEPLB, as well
as internal procedures for improvement;
ii) The
plan shall include a timeline for implementation; and
iii) The
plan and timeline shall be approved by State Board staff prior to
implementation.
H) When
subsection (d)(2)(D)(ii) is applicable, an institution shall not enter any
additional entitlements until evidence that remedies issues identified by State
Board staff have been implemented.
(Source: Amended at 48 Ill. Reg. 7729,
effective May 9, 2024)
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SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION
CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
PART 25 EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.130 INTERVENTIONS BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND STATE EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND LICENSURE BOARD
Section 25.130 Interventions by the State Board of
Education and State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board
The provisions of this Section shall apply when the State
Superintendent receives information through any of the reports required under this
Subpart C, or by other means indicating that any recognized EPP or approved
educator preparation program may not be addressing any applicable standard or
may otherwise be failing to offer candidates any of the learning opportunities
that are necessary to their preparation as professional educators.
a) The
State Superintendent or designee shall inform the affected EPP of the areas of
concern and invite the EPP's representatives to appear on a date specified by SEPLB
to discuss the concerns identified. At the meeting, State Board staff shall
provide evidence of the concerns identified and a recommendation for how SEPLB
should proceed.
b) If SEPLB
determines, either after the EPP's appearance or in advance of the appearance,
that the concerns raised were unfounded or that the issues have been remedied, SEPLB
shall recommend to the State Superintendent that no further action is needed
with regard to the matter, and the State Superintendent or designee shall
notify the institution accordingly.
c) If
the institution does not respond to or declines the invitation to appear before
SEPLB, or if SEPLB concludes that the institution, after its appearance, has
not satisfied the concerns raised, SEPLB shall recommend to the State
Superintendent or designee that the EPP and one or more of its programs be
placed on probation. For the purposes of this subsection, "probation"
is the period of time in which no new candidates shall be enrolled in the EPP
or any of its programs, regardless of whether an individual program has
received "probation" status. The State Superintendent shall notify
the institution of the probation status of the EPP and one or more of its
programs.
1) An
EPP and one or more of its programs placed on probation shall submit the
applicable report required under subsection (c)(1)(A) or (c)(1)(B) (in a format
to be specified by the State Superintendent) to the State Superintendent or
designee, who shall forward the report to SEPLB for consideration. The
required report shall be submitted within one year after the date on which the EPP
was scheduled to appear before SEPLB pursuant to subsection (a). If no report
is received within this year, then the approval of the program or recognition
of the EPP and approval of all of its programs shall be revoked.
A) In the
case of one or more individual programs being placed on probation, each program
about which concerns have been identified shall submit to SEPLB a program
report that details the areas of concern identified by SEPLB and procedures the
program will take to remedy the concerns.
B) In the
case of both an EPP and one or more of its programs being placed on probation, the
EPP shall submit both the report requested in subsection (c)(1)(A) and a report
that details the identified concerns and the solutions that have been put into
place to remedy those concerns.
2) SEPLB,
after considering the report submitted by the program or EPP and the actions the
program or EPP has taken in response to the concerns identified, shall:
A) determine
that the concerns have been remedied and recommend to the State Superintendent
that the program or EPP and any of its programs for which concerns have been
identified be removed from probation and that no further action is needed with
regard to the matter, and the State Superintendent or designee shall notify the
institution accordingly; or
B) determine
that the concerns have been acted upon but have not been remedied and recommend
to the State Superintendent that the probation period be extended for not more
than an additional 12 months, beginning on the date on which SEPLB met to
consider the applicable reports submitted under subsection (c), and:
i) Within
the 12-month extension period, the program, or the EPP and any of its programs
for which concerns have been identified, shall resubmit the program proposal
required under Section 25.120 or a report (in the case of a program or EPP,
respectively), and reappear before SEPLB;
ii) If,
at the time that the program or EPP reappears before SEPLB or at the end of the
12-month extension period, the program or the EPP and any of its programs for
which concerns have been identified have not sufficiently addressed the
concerns, SEPLB shall recommend to the State Superintendent that approval of
the program or recognition of the EPP and approval of all of its programs be
revoked pursuant to subsection (c)(2)(C); and
iii) The
State Superintendent shall notify the program or the EPP and each of its
programs of any action taken pursuant to this subsection (c)(2)(B); or
C) determine
that the concerns have not been acted upon and that the program proposal or
actions taken as identified in the report indicate that the standards are not
being met or that the program or EPP may be failing otherwise to offer
candidates any of the learning opportunities that are necessary to their
preparation as professional educators and that these concerns cannot be
remedied before the end of the 12-month extension period. In each case, SEPLB
shall recommend to the State Superintendent that the State Board revoke approval
of the program or recognition of the EPP and approval of all of its programs. The
actions to be taken upon the recommendation of SEPLB to the State
Superintendent shall be as described in Section 25.160. Discontinuation of a
program pursuant to revocation of its approval or revocation of recognition, in
the case of an EPP, shall be subject to the requirements of Section 25.165(b).
3) The
State Superintendent may accept, modify, or reject any of the recommendations
of SEPLB issued in accordance with this subsection (c). In cases in which the
State Superintendent's modification or rejection results in an action that has
negative consequences for the program or the EPP and one or more of its
programs, then the actions to be taken shall be as described in Section 25.160.
(Source: Amended at 45 Ill.
Reg. 7269, effective June 3, 2021)
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SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
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EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.135 INTERIM PROVISIONS FOR CONTINUING ACCREDITATION AND APPROVAL JULY 1, 2000, THROUGH FALL VISITS OF 2001 (REPEALED)
Section 25.135 Interim
Provisions for Continuing Accreditation and Approval – July 1, 2000, through
Fall Visits of 2001 (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 32 Ill.
Reg. 13263, effective July 25, 2008)
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SECTION 25.136 INTERIM PROVISIONS FOR CONTINUING ACCREDITATION INSTITUTIONS VISITED FROM SPRING OF 2002 THROUGH SPRING OF 2003 (REPEALED)
Section 25.136 Interim
Provisions for Continuing Accreditation – Institutions Visited from Spring of
2002 through Spring of 2003 (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 32 Ill.
Reg. 13263, effective July 25, 2008)
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SECTION 25.137 INTERIM PROVISIONS FOR CONTINUING ACCREDITATION AND APPROVAL JULY 1, 1999, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2000 (REPEALED)
Section 25.137 Interim
Provisions for Continuing Accreditation and Approval – July 1, 1999, through
June 30, 2000 (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 26 Ill. Reg. 348, effective January 1, 2002)
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SECTION 25.140 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INSTITUTION'S EDUCATIONAL UNIT ASSESSMENT SYSTEMS (REPEALED)
Section 25.140 Requirements
for the Institution's Educational Unit Assessment Systems (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 40 Ill.
Reg. 12346, effective August 9, 2016)
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SECTION 25.142 ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS (REPEALED)
Section 25.142 Assessment Requirements for Individual
Programs (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 40 Ill.
Reg. 12346, effective August 9, 2016)
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SECTION 25.145 APPROVAL OF NEW PROGRAMS WITHIN RECOGNIZED INSTITUTIONS (REPEALED)
Section 25.145 Approval of
New Programs Within Recognized Institutions (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 40 Ill.
Reg. 12346, effective August 9, 2016)
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SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
PART 25 EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.147 APPROVAL OF PROGRAMS FOR WORLD LANGUAGE
Section 25.147 Approval of
Programs for World Language
a) State reauthorization of programs for world language shall not
be specific to individual languages. That is, an institution with an approved
program in any language shall be considered as having approval for any
combination of languages, subject to the provisions of this Section.
1) An institution with an approved world language program or an
approved alternative educator licensure program for world languages may add one
or more languages to that same program at the discretion of the EPP, provided
that the institution shall notify the State Superintendent to this effect in
writing no later than three months before instruction in that language is to
begin, except when notification is required further in advance under subsection
(a)(2).
2) An institution that intends to add one or more languages to
its approved program for which no test is listed in Section 25.710 shall notify
the State Superintendent no later than six months before instruction in that
language is to begin, in order to allow time for the identification of an
appropriate language proficiency test if needed.
3) An institution that intends to delete one or more languages
from its approved world language program shall be subject to the requirements
of Section 25.165(a).
4) An institution without an approved program in world language
may apply for approval of a new program under Section 25.120. The application
for approval shall indicate which languages the program will initially offer.
After initial approval of the program, the institution may add or delete
languages as provided in this Section.
b) Each world language program shall, as a requirement for
program completion , require its candidates for licensure, other than
candidates in Latin and Classical Greek, to complete the Oral Proficiency
Interview described in "ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024 – Speaking"
(2024), published by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
(ACTFL), 1001 North Fairfax Street, Suite 200, Alexandria VA 22314 and posted at
https://www.actfl.org/uploads/files/general/Resources-Publications/ACTFL_Proficiency_Guidelines_2024.pdf
(no later amendments to or editions of these standards are incorporated) and to
attain a score at the "intermediate high" level. As an alternative
to the ACTFL interview, a program may administer another measure of oral
proficiency, provided that approval for that measure is first obtained from the
State Board based on evidence that it permits identification of proficiency
equivalent to the "intermediate high" level on the ACTFL interview.
c) Pursuant to the standards set forth in 23 Ill. Adm. Code
27.340 (World Language), each approved preparation program in world language
shall lead to candidates' eligibility for a special PK-12 endorsement on a PEL.
(Source: Amended at 49 Ill. Reg. 9405,
effective July 1, 2025)
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CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
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EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.150 THE PERIODIC REVIEW PROCESS (REPEALED)
Section 25.150 The Periodic
Review Process (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 23 Ill. Reg. 7231, effective June 14, 1999)
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SECTION 25.155 PROCEDURES FOR THE INITIAL RECOGNITION OF AN INSTITUTION AS AN EDUCATOR PREPARATION INSTITUTION AND ITS EDUCATIONAL UNIT (REPEALED)
Section 25.155 Procedures
for the Initial Recognition of an Institution as an Educator Preparation
Institution and Its Educational Unit (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 40 Ill.
Reg. 12346, effective August 9, 2016)
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SECTION 25.160 NOTIFICATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS; DECISIONS BY STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Section 25.160 Notification
of Recommendations; Decisions by State Board of Education
a) State Board staff shall notify an affected institution in
writing no later than 10 days after final decisions have been made pursuant to
this Subpart C regarding institution recognition and new program approval.
Program reauthorization statuses shall be posted annually in the Illinois
Educator Preparation Profiles (IEPP)
(https://www.isbe.net/Pages/eppPublic.aspx). Programs requiring further action
due to ratings received on the IEPP will be notified by the State
Superintendent in writing of the required action (see Section 25.127(b)).
b) Within 10 days after receipt of written notification from
State Board staff under subsection (a), an affected EPP may submit a notice of
objection to the State Superintendent. This narrative and any supporting
documentation shall be submitted to the State Superintendent no later than 30
days after the institution submits its notice of objection. The State
Superintendent shall forward to the State Board for consideration at its next
available meeting the recommendation made by SEPLB and the institution's
narrative explanation of its objections and shall inform SEPLB that these
materials have been submitted for the State Board's consideration. The State
Board may accept, modify, or reverse a recommendation of SEPLB.
c) No
more than 30 days after the State Board makes its decision, the State
Superintendent shall notify the institution in writing of the State Board's
action.
(Source: Amended at 46 Ill. Reg. 12973,
effective July 13, 2022)
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SECTION 25.165 DISCONTINUATION OF PROGRAMS
Section 25.165
Discontinuation of Programs
a) An EPP that intends to discontinue an approved program or
cease offering preparation programs altogether shall so notify the State
Superintendent no later than 30 days prior to taking that action, except that
voluntary discontinuation of a program shall also be subject to the following
additional requirements:
1) The institution shall assure the State Superintendent that all
candidates currently enrolled in any program scheduled for discontinuation will
have an opportunity to complete the program by providing a detailed teach-out
plan in a format identified by the State Board.
2) The institution shall supply to the State Superintendent the
names and Illinois Educator Identification Numbers (IEINs) of all candidates
currently enrolled in any program scheduled for discontinuation.
b) When a program is revoked, the State Board may require the
continued operation of the affected programs for three additional academic years
to permit currently enrolled candidates either to complete the program or to
seek enrollment in another institution for that purpose. However, if the State
Board determines in consultation with SEPLB that the program is unable to offer
candidates learning opportunities that contribute to their competence as
professional educators, the Board shall require that the program cease
operating at the end of the then-current semester. The institution shall supply
to the State Superintendent the names, anticipated dates of completion, and IEINs
of all candidates currently enrolled in any program whose approval is revoked. A
recognized EPP that has had the reauthorization of one or more of its programs
revoked may seek re-approval of the programs after three years by completing
the process outlined in Section 25.120.
(Source: Amended at 48 Ill.
Reg. 7729, effective May 9, 2024)
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CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
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EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.170 LICENSURE OFFICERS
Section 25.170 Licensure
Officers
Each educator preparation provider (EPP) recognized pursuant
to Section 25.115 shall assign one or more individuals to serve as a licensure
officer, whose duties shall include confirming candidate eligibility for
licensure and entitling candidates for licensure upon program completion.
a) Licensure Officer
1) Pursuant
to Section 21B-100 of the Code, licensure officers are required to attend
training conducted by the State Superintendent of Education and review new
legislation and administrative rules as such become available.
2) Each
EPP shall identify at least one primary licensure officer and at least one
secondary licensure officer who will perform the primary licensure officer’s
duties in the primary licensure officer's absence.
3) Upon
hiring a new licensure officer, each EPP dean or designee shall notify the
State Superintendent, in writing, of the new licensure officer’s name and
contact information. This notification must be submitted no later than 10
business days after the individual begins the position.
4) Each
new licensure officer shall be required to attend a training session hosted by
the State Superintendent prior to entitling any candidate for licensure.
5) The
licensure officer shall serve as the main point of contact between the
institution and the State Superintendent during entitlement audits.
b) Entitling Candidates for
Licensure
1) Licensure
officers shall provide each candidate, upon enrollment, with written documentation
detailing how to create an ELIS account and how to apply for an entitlement.
2) Within
60 days after a candidate’s enrollment in a program, licensure officers shall
place that candidate in “pre-completion” status in ELIS.
(Source: Added at 46 Ill. Reg. 12973,
effective July 13, 2022)
SUBPART D: SCHOOL SUPPORT PERSONNEL
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SECTION 25.200 RELATIONSHIP AMONG ENDORSEMENTS IN SUBPART D
Section
25.200 Relationship Among Endorsements in Subpart D
The school
support personnel endorsement shall be placed on the professional educator
license issued pursuant to Section 21B-20(1) of the School Code [105 ILCS 5] and
Section 25.25 of this Part. Each
professional educator
license held by an
individual may be
endorsed for one or more school support areas
described in Section 21B‑25(2)(G) of the School Code and this Subpart D. These areas are school social
worker, school counselor, school psychologist, school nurse, non-teaching
speech-language pathologist, and marriage and family therapist.
(Source:
Amended at 42 Ill. Reg. 8830, effective May 21, 2018)
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SECTION 25.210 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS (REPEALED)
Section 25.210 Requirements
for the Certification of School Social Workers (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 29 Ill.
Reg. 15831, effective October 3, 2005)
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SECTION 25.215 ENDORSEMENT FOR SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS
Section 25.215 Endorsement for School Social Workers
a) The school social worker
endorsement shall be affixed to a PEL.
b) Each individual seeking
a PEL endorsed for school social worker shall complete the requirements set
forth in Section 25.25.
c) Each individual seeking
the school support personnel endorsement for school social worker shall
hold a master's or higher degree in social work with a specialization in school
social work awarded by a graduate school of social work accredited by the
Council on Social Work Education.
d) Each individual shall:
1) complete an Illinois
program approved for the preparation of school social workers pursuant to
Subpart C or a comparable approved program (including an internship) in another
state or country; or
2) hold a comparable
certificate or license issued by another state or country
(see Section 25.425).
e) If completing an
Illinois approved program, each candidate shall have completed both a
supervised field experience of at least 400 contact hours, supervised by a
field instructor holding a master's or higher degree in social work, and a
school social work internship of at least 600 contact hours in a school setting
or have one year of
professional experience as a school social worker on a valid, comparable
out-of-state school social work certificate or license that allows the holder to work as
a school social worker in that state's public schools, or an Illinois educator license
with stipulations for provisional educator with a school support personnel endorsement
for school social worker.
f) Each candidate shall be
required to pass the applicable content-area test (see Section 25.710), subject
to the provisions of Section 25.720.
g) The following experience
shall be honored in lieu of an internship:
1) one year of professional
experience as a school social worker on a valid, comparable out-of-state
certificate or license that allows the holder to work as a school social worker
in that state's public schools; or
2) one year of full-time
experience working as a school social worker on a short-term approval and a
proficient or higher evaluation rating.
(Source:
Amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 7269, effective June 3, 2021)
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SECTION 25.220 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF GUIDANCE PERSONNEL (REPEALED)
Section 25.220 Requirements
for the Certification of Guidance Personnel (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 29 Ill.
Reg. 15831, effective October 3, 2005)
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SECTION 25.225 ENDORSEMENT FOR SCHOOL COUNSELORS
Section 25.225 Endorsement for School Counselors
a) The school counselor
endorsement shall be affixed to a PEL.
b) Each individual seeking
a PEL endorsed for school counselor shall complete the requirements set forth
in Section 25.25.
c) Each individual seeking
the school support personnel endorsement for school counselor shall hold a
master's or higher degree awarded by a regionally accredited institution of
higher education in school counseling
or a related school counseling field.
d) Each individual shall:
1) complete an Illinois
program approved for the preparation of school counselors pursuant to Subpart C
or a comparable approved program in another state or country (including an
internship); or
2) hold a comparable
certificate or license issued by another state or country
(see Section 25.425).
e) If completing an
Illinois approved program, each individual must complete a supervised
counseling practicum of at least 100 clock hours that provided interaction with
individuals and groups of school age and included at least 40 hours of direct
service work. Each individual must also complete a structured and supervised
internship that is part of an approved program.
1) The internship shall be
of a length that is determined by the approved program to be adequate to enable
candidates to meet the standards set forth at 23 Ill. Adm. Code 23.110 but
shall entail at least 600 hours and last no less than one semester,
during which the candidate shall engage in the performance of various aspects
of the counseling role and shall be gradually introduced to the full range of
responsibilities associated with that role. However, the internship for an
individual with at least two years of teaching experience may, at the
discretion of the institution offering the approved program, consist of no
fewer than 400 hours. In each case, at least 240 hours of the internship shall
involve direct service work with individuals and groups of school age.
2) The internship shall
occur in a school setting except that, at the discretion of the institution, a
maximum of one-third of the hours required may be credited for experiences in
other related settings such as hospitals or day care settings that, in the
judgment of the institution, expose the candidate to the needs of school-aged
children and prepare the candidate to function as a school counselor.
3) As part of an approved
program, each individual shall complete coursework addressing:
A) the structure,
organization and operation of the educational system, with emphasis on PK-12
schools;
B) the growth and
development of children and youth, and their implications for counseling in
schools;
C) the diversity of Illinois students and the laws and programs that have been designed to meet their unique
needs; and
D) effective management of
the classroom and the learning process.
f) The following experience
shall be honored in lieu of an internship:
1) one year of professional
experience as a school counselor on a valid, comparable out-of-state
certificate or license that allows the holder to work as a school counselor in
that state's public schools; or
2) one year of full-time
experience working as a school counselor on a short-term approval and a
proficient or higher evaluation rating.
g) Each candidate shall be
required to pass the applicable content-area test (see Section 25.710) subject
to the provisions of Section 25.720.
(Source:
Amended at 48 Ill. Reg. 7729, effective May 9, 2024)
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SECTION 25.227 INTERIM APPROVAL FOR SCHOOL COUNSELOR INTERNS (REPEALED)
Section
25.227 Interim Approval
for School
Counselor Interns (Repealed)
(Source:
Repealed at 45 Ill. Reg. 7269, effective June 3, 2021)
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SECTION 25.230 NATIONALLY CERTIFIED SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
Section 25.230 Nationally
Certified School Psychologist
An individual who is a Nationally Certified School
Psychologist may qualify for a school support endorsement for school
psychologist under this Section, rather than the requirements set forth in
Section 25.235 (Endorsement for School Psychologists). Each candidate shall
hold a valid Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential issued
by the National Association of School Psychologists (https://www.nasponline.org/standards-and-certification/national-certification)
that allows the holder to work as a school psychologist in public schools.
(Source:
Amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 7269, effective June 3, 2021)
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SECTION 25.235 ENDORSEMENT FOR SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS
Section
25.235 Endorsement
for School
Psychologists
a) The school psychologist endorsement
shall be affixed to a PEL.
b) Each individual seeking
a PEL endorsed for school psychologist shall complete the requirements set
forth in Section 25.25.
c) Each candidate for the
school support personnel endorsement for school psychologist
shall hold a master's or higher degree in psychology or educational psychology
with a specialization in school psychology.
d) Each candidate shall:
1) have completed an
Illinois program approved for the preparation of school psychologists pursuant
to Subpart C or a comparable approved program in another state or country (including
an internship); or
2) hold a comparable
certificate or license issued by another state or country (see Section 25.425).
e) If completing an
Illinois approved program, each candidate shall have completed both a
supervised field experience of at least 250 hours in a school setting or child
study center and a one-year, full-time internship under the direction of an
intern supervisor.
f) The following experience
shall be honored in lieu of an internship:
1) one year of professional experience
as a school psychologist on a valid, comparable out-of-state certificate or
license that allows the holder to work as a school psychologist in that state's
public schools; or
2) one year of full-time
experience working as a school psychologist on a short-term approval and a
proficient or higher evaluation rating.
g) Each candidate shall be
required to pass the applicable content-area test (see Section 25.710) subject
to the provisions of Section 25.720.
(Source:
Amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 7269, effective June 3, 2021)
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SECTION 25.240 STANDARD FOR SCHOOL NURSE ENDORSEMENT (REPEALED)
Section 25.240 Standard for
School Nurse Endorsement (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 29 Ill.
Reg. 15831, effective October 3, 2005)
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SECTION 25.245 ENDORSEMENT FOR SCHOOL NURSES
Section
25.245 Endorsement
for School
Nurses
a) The school nurse
endorsement shall be affixed to a PEL.
b) Each individual seeking
a PEL endorsed for school nurse shall complete the requirements under Section
25.25.
c) Each individual seeking
the school support personnel endorsement for school nursing shall hold a
bachelor's degree or higher.
d) Each individual shall:
1) complete an Illinois
program approved for the preparation of school nurses pursuant to Subpart C or
a comparable approved program (including an internship) in another state or
country; or
2) hold a comparable
certificate or license issued by another state or country.
e) If completing an
Illinois approved program, each individual must complete an internship of at
least 300 hours that is supervised by a school nurse who holds an endorsement
issued under this Section with at least two full school years of full-time
experience as a school nurse and at least one full school year of full-time
experience with the current employer.
f) The following experience
shall be honored in lieu of an internship:
1) one year of professional
experience as a school nurse on a valid, comparable out-of-state certificate or
license that allows the holder to work as a school nurse in that state's public
schools; or
2) one year of full-time
experience working as a school nurse on a short-term approval and a proficient
or higher evaluation rating.
g) Each individual must
pass the applicable content-area test (see Section 25.710) subject to the
provisions of Section 25.720.
h) Each individual shall be
licensed as a registered professional nurse in Illinois under the Nurse Practice
Act [225 ILCS 65].
(Source:
Amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 7269, effective June 3, 2021)
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SECTION 25.250 STANDARDS FOR SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS
Section 25.250 Standards for Speech-Language
Pathologists
A support personnel endorsement as a speech-language pathologist
shall be available to holders of the PEL who demonstrate that they meet the
standards set forth at 23 Ill. Adm. Code 28.230 by completing an approved
program and passing the relevant test. These individuals shall not be required
to meet the Illinois Professional Educator Standards set forth in the Standards
for All Illinois Educators (23 Ill. Adm. Code 24) or the Initial Teacher
Preparation Program Standards for All Special Educators (23 Ill. Adm. Code
28.100).
a) An
individual who holds a speech-language pathologist's credential may serve as part
of a team that includes a licensed teacher and may provide instructional
support to that teacher or to students in regard to academic subjects.
However, that individual shall not be the educator responsible for the academic
instruction of students in a class or the sole teacher in a classroom.
b) An
individual who holds a speech-language pathologist's credential may provide any
service that constitutes speech-language therapy, regardless of the setting in
which the service is delivered. That is, the speech-language pathologist may
provide therapeutic services as the sole professional in an individual or group
setting.
(Source: Amended at 47 Ill.
Reg. 5954, effective April 11, 2023)
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SECTION 25.252 ENDORSEMENT FOR SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS
Section
25.252 Endorsement
for
Speech-Language Pathologists
Certain
individuals may qualify for a school support personnel endorsement for speech-language pathologist, as provided in Section 14-1.09b
of the Code.
a) The speech-language
pathologist endorsement shall be affixed to a PEL.
b) Each individual seeking
a PEL endorsed for speech-language pathologist shall complete the requirements
set forth in Section 25.25.
c) Each applicant shall
hold a master's or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology earned through
completion of a program that meets the requirements of Section 14-1.09b(b)(2)
of the Code. For the purposes of this subsection (c), an approved course of
study or an accredited program (Section 14-1.09b(b)(2) of the Code) includes
those courses of study or programs that hold either accreditation or the status
of "accreditation candidate" issued by the Council on Academic
Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association at the time that the applicant completed the program.
d) Each individual shall:
1) complete an Illinois
program approved for the preparation of speech-language pathologists under Subpart
C or a comparable approved program (including an internship) in another state
or country; or
2) hold a comparable
certificate or license issued by another state or country.
e) The
following experience shall be honored in lieu of an internship:
1) one year of professional
experience in PK-12 schools as a speech-language pathologist on a valid,
comparable out-of-state certificate or license that allows the holder to work
as a speech-language pathologist in that state's public schools; or
2) 150 clock hours of
supervised, school-based professional experience.
A) That experience shall be related
to the aspects of practice that are addressed in the content-area standards for
speech-language pathologists (see Section 25.250 and 23 Ill. Adm. Code 28
(Standards for Endorsements in Special Education)) with respect to:
i) planning and
intervention;
ii) the learning
environment;
iii) service delivery;
iv) professional conduct and
ethics; and
v) facilitation and
advocacy.
B) The required evidence of
completion of the experience required by this subsection (e)(2) shall be a
letter signed by the chief administrator or other designated official of the
employing school district or nonpublic school documenting the nature and
duration of the individual's experience with students with disabilities in a
school setting. This letter shall indicate how the experience related to the
knowledge or performance aspects of each of the standards identified in this subsection
(e)(2).
f) Each individual must
pass the applicable content-area test (see Section 25.710), subject to the
provisions of Section 25.720.
g) Each applicant shall
hold one of the licenses identified in Section 14-1.09b(b)(1) of the Code.
h) Notwithstanding any of
the requirements of this Section, the speech-language pathology endorsement
shall be issued to any speech-language pathologist who meets the following
requirements, as outlined in Section 14-1.09b(c) of the Code:
1) holds a regular
license as a speech-language pathologist pursuant to the Illinois
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Practice Act [225 ILCS 110]; and
2) holds a current
Certificate of Clinical Competence in speech-language pathology from the
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
(Source:
Amended at 47 Ill. Reg. 5954, effective April 11, 2023)
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SECTION 25.255 INTERIM APPROVAL FOR SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST INTERNS (REPEALED)
Section
25.255 Interim Approval for Speech-Language Pathologist Interns (Repealed)
(Source:
Repealed at 45 Ill. Reg. 7269, effective June 3, 2021)
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SECTION 25.260 ENDORSEMENT FOR SCHOOL MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS
Section 25.260 Endorsement for School Marriage and
Family Therapists
a) The
marriage and family therapist endorsement shall be affixed to a PEL.
b) Each
individual seeking a PEL endorsed for marriage and family therapist shall
complete the requirements set forth in Section 25.25.
c) Each
individual seeking a school family therapist personnel endorsement for school
marriage and family therapist shall hold a master's or higher degree in
marriage and family therapy awarded by a regionally accredited institution of
higher education.
d) Each
individual shall:
1) complete
an Illinois program approved for the preparation of school marriage and family
therapists pursuant to Subpart C or a comparable out-of-state program
(including an internship); or
2) hold
a comparable certificate or license issued by another state or country (see
Section 25.425).
e) If
completing an Illinois approved program, each individual must complete a supervised
marriage and family therapist practicum of at least 100 clock hours that
provided interaction with individuals and groups of school age and included at
least 40 hours of direct service work. Except as provided in this subsection (e),
each applicant must complete a structured and supervised internship, as part of
an approved program.
1) The
internship must occur in a school setting and include at least 600 clock hours
and last no less than one semester, during which the individual shall engage in
the performance of various aspects of the marriage and family therapist role
and shall be gradually introduced to the full range of responsibilities
associated with that role. However, the internship for an individual with at
least two years of teaching experience may, at the discretion of the
institution offering the approved program, consist of no fewer than 400 hours.
In each case, at least 240 hours of the internship shall involve direct service
work with individuals and groups of school age and may include students'
families.
2) The
internship shall occur in a school setting, except that, at the discretion of
the institution, a maximum of one-third of the hours required may be credited
for experiences in related settings outside the schools that, in the judgment
of the institution, expose the individual to the needs of school-aged children
and prepare the individual to function as a marriage and family therapist.
f) The
following experience shall be honored in lieu of an internship:
1) one
year of professional experience in PK-12 schools as a marriage and family
therapist on a valid, comparable out-of-state certificate or license that
allows the holder to work as a marriage and family therapist in that state's
public schools; or
2) one
year of full-time experience working as a marriage and family therapist on a
short-term approval and an proficient or higher evaluation rating.
g) Each
individual must pass the applicable content-area test (see Section 25.710) subject
to the provisions of Section 25.720.
(Source: Amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 7269,
effective June 3, 2021)
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SECTION 25.265 INTERIM APPROVAL FOR SCHOOL MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST INTERNS (REPEALED)
Section 25.265 Interim Approval for School Marriage and
Family Therapist Interns (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 45 Ill. Reg. 7269,
effective June 3, 2021)
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SECTION 25.275 RENEWAL OF THE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR LICENSE ENDORSED FOR SCHOOL SUPPORT PERSONNEL (REPEALED)
Section
25.275 Renewal of the Professional
Educator License Endorsed for
School Support Personnel (Repealed)
(Source:
Repealed at 38 Ill. Reg. 21788, effective November 3, 2014)
SUBPART E: REQUIREMENTS FOR THE LICENSURE OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPERVISORY STAFF
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SECTION 25.300 RELATIONSHIP AMONG CREDENTIALS IN SUBPART E
Section
25.300 Relationship Among Credentials in Subpart E
Each
candidate for an administrative endorsement shall hold a PEL issued pursuant to
Section 21B-20(1) of the Code and Section 25.25 of this Part.
(Source:
Amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 7269, effective June 3, 2021)
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SECTION 25.310 DEFINITIONS (REPEALED)
Section 25.310 Definitions
(Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 9 Ill. Reg. 1046, effective January 16, 1985)
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SECTION 25.311 ALTERNATIVE ROUTE TO SUPERINTENDENT ENDORSEMENT
Section 25.311 Alternative
Route to Superintendent Endorsement
This Section establishes the requirements, in addition to
those set forth in Section 21B-55 of the Code, for programs offering an
alternative route to obtain a superintendent endorsement on the PEL for those
individuals who have been employed for a period of at least five years in a
management-level position other than education. (Section 21B-55(d)(2) of
the Code)
a) General Requirements
An institution of higher education
or a not-for-profit entity recognized and approved to offer educator
preparation programs under Subpart C may establish a program under this
Section. Each alternative superintendent endorsement program shall:
1) include
an intensive course of study covering each of the areas listed in Section
21B-55(c) of the Code that is provided in a shorter amount of time than what is
required to complete a superintendent endorsement preparation program approved
pursuant to Subpart C and offered immediately preceding the candidate's
placement into a school district under subsection (a)(2) of this Section;
2) provide
for the candidate's placement as a full-time superintendent or assistant
superintendent in an Illinois public school district for one school year; and
3) conduct
a comprehensive assessment of the candidate's performance by school officials,
which shall include at least the president of the board of education of the
district of placement and, if the candidate is serving as an assistant
superintendent, the district superintendent.
b) Candidate
Qualifications
1) In
order to serve as superintendent or assistant superintendent, each candidate
shall apply for and be issued an educator license with stipulations endorsed
for alternative provisional superintendent upon the presentation of evidence of
having met the requirements set forth in Section 21B-55(d) of the Code and
payment of the fee required under Section 21B-40 of the Code.
A) For
the purposes of previous employment, "management-level position" does
not include any management position in a public or nonpublic school that serves
any of prekindergarten through grade 12.
B) A
"minimum of a master's degree" means the completion of a master's
degree or other degree beyond the bachelor's degree level (e.g., juris doctor
(J.D.), doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.), doctor of education (Ed.D.)).
C) Each
candidate shall pass the content-area test for superintendent.
2) Successful
completion of an alternative route to superintendent endorsement program shall
be deemed to satisfy any other supervisory, administrative, or management
experience requirements established by law, and, once completed, an individual
shall be eligible for a superintendent endorsement on a professional educator license
(Section 21B-55(e) of the Code) upon application and payment of the fee
required under Section 21B-40 of the Code.
c) Proposal
Requirements
1) Each
proposal to establish an alternative program shall describe the roles and
responsibilities of the participating institution of higher education or
not-for-profit entity and the school districts in which candidates will be
assigned for the year of practice as full-time superintendents or assistant
superintendents.
2) Each
proposal shall describe the proposed course of study, which shall:
A) describe
how individual candidates' education and experience will be used in determining
the portions of the course of study they will be required to complete;
B) demonstrate
how candidates will acquire knowledge of content and skills equivalent to the
content and skills contained in a superintendent endorsement preparation
program approved pursuant to Subpart C with regard to:
i) educational
management;
ii) governance
and organization; and
iii) instructional
and district planning; and
C) include
a preservice assessment of each candidate's performance to be conducted by the
institution of higher education at the conclusion of the course of study in
order to determine the candidate's readiness for the year-long assignment as a
superintendent or assistant superintendent. Each proposal shall state the
criteria for the institution's determination of candidates' readiness.
3) Each
proposal shall describe the proposed arrangements for candidates' assignment to
a position as superintendent or assistant superintendent and shall provide for
these to be set forth in a formal, written agreement between the participating
institution of higher education and the school districts where candidates will
practice. Each agreement shall address the nature and intensity of the support
to be provided to candidates by experienced district-level administrators,
university staff or other professionals with relevant experience, including at
least:
A) the
qualifications and experience of these individuals;
B) the
estimated amount of time these individuals will devote to advising and
assisting candidates; and
C) the
specific roles of the assisting individuals.
4) Each
proposal shall describe the proposed method of assessing candidates'
performance for the year referred to in this Section and shall provide for
these to be set forth in a formal, written agreement between the participating
institution of higher education or not-for-profit entity and the school
districts where candidates will practice. Each agreement shall include:
A) the
roles of all parties who will participate in the evaluation of candidates; and
B) assessment
methods capable of demonstrating whether a candidate has acquired knowledge and
skills equivalent to those required of candidates in a superintendent
endorsement preparation program approved pursuant to Subpart C.
5) Each
proposal shall delineate the criteria by which candidates will be recommended
for the superintendent endorsement on the PEL by the participating institution
of higher education or not-for-profit entity.
6) Each
proposal shall include an assurance that if a candidate, during the year of
practice, will be evaluating any principals, the program shall facilitate and
ensure the candidate's successful completion of the prequalification process
and passage of the assessment required under Section 24A-3 of the Code.
7) Proposals
shall be submitted electronically to the State Board.
d) Program
Approval
Proposals for the establishment of
alternative superintendent endorsement programs meeting the specifications of
this Section and Section 21B-55 of the Code shall be approved by the State
Superintendent pursuant to the requirements set forth in Section 25.120, in
consultation with SEPLB.
e) Each
alternative program established pursuant to this Section shall be subject to
the review process and reporting requirements described in Subpart C.
(Source: Amended at 45 Ill.
Reg. 7269, effective June 3, 2021)
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SECTION 25.313 ALTERNATIVE ROUTE TO ADMINISTRATIVE ENDORSEMENT (THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2013) (REPEALED)
Section 25.313 Alternative
Route to Administrative Endorsement (Through August 31, 2013)
(Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 38 Ill.
Reg. 11261, effective May 6, 2014)
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SECTION 25.314 ALTERNATIVE ROUTE TO ADMINISTRATIVE CERTIFICATION FOR TEACHER LEADERS (REPEALED)
Section
25.314 Alternative Route to Administrative Certification for Teacher Leaders
(Repealed)
(Source:
Repealed at 37 Ill. Reg. 8379, effective June 12, 2013)
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SECTION 25.315 RENEWAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE ENDORSEMENT (REPEALED)
Section 25.315 Renewal of
Administrative Endorsement (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 38 Ill.
Reg. 21788, effective November 3, 2014)
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SECTION 25.320 APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF PROGRAM (REPEALED)
Section 25.320 Application
for Approval of Program (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 9 Ill. Reg. 1046, effective January 16, 1985)
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SECTION 25.322 GENERAL SUPERVISORY ENDORSEMENT (REPEALED)
Section 25.322 General
Supervisory Endorsement (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 29 Ill.
Reg. 15831, effective October 3, 2005)
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SECTION 25.330 STANDARDS AND GUIDE FOR APPROVED PROGRAMS (REPEALED)
Section 25.330 Standards and
Guide for Approved Programs (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 9 Ill. Reg. 1046, effective January 16, 1985)
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SECTION 25.333 GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE ENDORSEMENT (REPEALED)
Section 25.333 General
Administrative Endorsement (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 29 Ill. Reg. 15831,
effective October 3, 2005)
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SECTION 25.335 GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE ENDORSEMENT (THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016) (REPEALED)
Section
25.335 General Administrative Endorsement (Through June 30, 2016) (Repealed)
(Source:
Repealed at 45 Ill. Reg. 7269, effective June 3, 2021)
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SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
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SECTION 25.337 PRINCIPAL ENDORSEMENT
Section 25.337 Principal Endorsement
a) This
endorsement shall allow for individuals to serve as principals and assistant
principals.
b) A
principal endorsement shall be affixed to a PEL provided that the candidate holds
a master's degree or equivalent (e.g., juris doctor (J.D.), doctor of
philosophy (Ph.D.), doctor of education (Ed.D.)) and either successfully
completes each of the requirements specified in 23 Ill. Adm. Code 30 (Programs
for the Preparation of Principals in Illinois) or meets each of the
requirements specified in Section 21B-35(b-5) of the Code (also see Section
25.425 of this Part).
c) Each
candidate shall have at least 4 total years of teaching or 4 total years of
working in the capacity of school support personnel in an Illinois public
school or nonpublic school recognized by the State Board, in a school under the
supervision of the Department of Corrections, or in an out-of-state public
school or out-of-state nonpublic school meeting out-of-state recognition
standards comparable to those approved by the State Superintendent (Section
21B-25(2)(B)(ii) of the Code).
d) For
the purposes of Section 21B-25(2)(B)(ii) of the Code, a candidate may qualify
for the principal endorsement with fewer than 4 years of experience upon
presentation of certain performance evaluation ratings that incorporate data
and indicators of student growth (see Article 24A of the Code and 23 Ill. Adm.
Code 50 (Evaluation of Educator Licensed Employees under Articles 24A and 34 of
the School Code)).
1) A
candidate may qualify with three years of experience if that candidate has
received at least a "proficient" performance evaluation rating in the
three annual performance evaluations conducted.
2) A
candidate may qualify with two years of experience if that candidate has
received an "excellent" performance evaluation rating in the two
annual performance evaluations conducted.
e) Each
candidate shall be required to pass the applicable content-area test (see
Section 25.710).
(Source: Amended at 49 Ill. Reg. 9405,
effective July 1, 2025)
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SECTION 25.338 DESIGNATION AS MASTER PRINCIPAL (REPEALED)
Section
25.338 Designation as Master Principal (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 36 Ill. Reg. 12455,
effective July 23, 2012)
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SECTION 25.344 CHIEF SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENT (REPEALED)
Section 25.344 Chief School
Business Official Endorsement (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 29 Ill.
Reg. 15831, effective October 3, 2005)
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SECTION 25.345 ENDORSEMENT FOR CHIEF SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIAL
Section
25.345 Endorsement for Chief School Business Official
This
endorsement is required for chief school business officials. (See also 23 Ill.
Adm. Code 29.110.)
a) Each candidate for the
chief school business official's endorsement shall hold a master's degree or
equivalent awarded by a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
For the purposes of this subsection (a), "equivalent" shall mean the
completion of a degree beyond the bachelor's degree level (e.g., juris doctor
(J.D.), doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.), doctor of education (Ed.D.)).
b) Each candidate, other
than a candidate whose master's degree was earned in business
administration, finance, accounting, or public administration, shall have
completed 24 semester hours of graduate coursework in an Illinois program
approved for the preparation of school business officials pursuant to Subpart C
of this Part or a comparable approved program in another state or country, or
hold a comparable certificate or license issued by another state or country
(see Section 25.425 of this Part) and either have:
1) two years' of full-time
administrative experience in school business management; or
2) two years of
university-approved practical experience. (Section 21B-25(2)(C) of the Code)
c) Each candidate whose master's
degree was earned in business administration, finance, accounting, or public
administration shall complete an additional six semester hours of internship
in school business management from a regionally accredited institution of
higher education (Section 21B-25(2)(C) of the Code) that is conducted under
the supervision of an individual who holds a current Illinois endorsement for
chief school business official or who serves as the school district's chief financial
officer. Institutions
may consider a candidate's work experience in a school business office that is
comparable to the responsibilities of a chief school business official as
meeting a portion or all of the six-semester-hour internship requirement. For
purposes of this subsection (c), one semester hour shall be equivalent to a
minimum of 15-clock hours of experience that a candidate documents as
completing.
d) Each candidate shall be
required to pass the applicable content-area test (see Section 25.710).
e) Educator License with
Stipulations. An
individual holding an educator license with stipulations endorsed for chief
school business official shall be considered fully qualified to serve as a
chief school business official provided the individual meets any renewal
requirements set forth in Subpart J.
(Source:
Amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 7269, effective June 3, 2021)
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PART 25 EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.355 ENDORSEMENT FOR SUPERINTENDENT
Section 25.355 Endorsement
for Superintendent
The requirements of this Section apply to individuals
seeking a superintendent endorsement.
a) This
endorsement shall allow for individuals to serve as superintendents and
assistant superintendents.
b) A
superintendent endorsement shall be affixed to a PEL provided that the
candidate holds a master's degree or equivalent (e.g., juris doctor (J.D.),
doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.), doctor of education (Ed.D.)) and either successfully
completes each of the requirements specified in 23 Ill. Adm. Code 33 (Programs
for the Preparation of Superintendents in Illinois) or meets each of the
requirements specified in Section 21B-35(b-5) of the Code (see Section 25.425).
c) In
accordance with Section 21B-25(2)(D) of the Code, each candidate shall hold an
Illinois PEL and have two years of full-time administrative or supervisory experience
in a general administrative position or as a principal, director of special education,
or chief school business official either:
1) on
the Illinois general administrative, principal, director of special education,
or chief school business officer endorsement in:
A) an Illinois public
school; or
B) a
nonpublic school recognized under 23 Ill. Adm. Code 425 (Voluntary Registration
and Recognition of Nonpublic Schools) whose chief administrator is required to
hold a PEL endorsed for general administrative or principal and when a majority
of the teachers employed in the school are required to hold a PEL endorsed in
the teaching field specific to each teacher's assignment; or
2) while
holding a credential required by the employing state in order to serve as
principal, director of special education, or chief school business official that
is comparable in validity and educational and experience requirements
(Section 21B-25(2)(D) of the Code) to the applicable Illinois endorsement, if
the candidate completed a comparable out-of-state program for the applicable
credential held. (See also Section 25.425 of this Part.)
d) Each
candidate shall be required to pass the applicable content-area test (see
Section 25.710).
(Source: Amended at 49 Ill. Reg. 9405,
effective July 1, 2025)
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SECTION 25.360 ENDORSEMENT FOR SUPERINTENDENT (THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2019) (REPEALED)
Section 25.360 Endorsement for
Superintendent (Through August 31, 2019) (Repealed)
(Source:
Repealed at 45 Ill. Reg. 7269, effective June 3, 2021)
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SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION
CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
PART 25
EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.365 ENDORSEMENT FOR DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
Section
25.365 Endorsement for Director of Special Education
This
endorsement, to be affixed to a PEL, shall be required for directors and
assistant directors of special education.
a) Each candidate for the
director of special education endorsement shall hold a master's degree or
equivalent awarded by a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
For the purposes of this subsection (a), "equivalent" shall mean the
completion of a degree beyond the bachelor's degree level (e.g., juris doctor
(J.D.), doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.), doctor of education (Ed.D.)).
b) Each candidate shall:
1) have completed an
Illinois program approved for the preparation of directors of special education
pursuant to Subpart C or a comparable approved program specific to directors of
special education in another state or country or hold a comparable certificate
or license issued by another state or country, provided that the requirements
met by the applicant for the out-of-state program or certificate or license included
completion of at least one course each in:
A) special
education law;
B) special
education finance;
C) supervision
of programs for children with disabilities; and
D) cross-categorical
special education methods; or
2) submit, along with the
application for the endorsement and the applicable fee, a copy of a letter of
approval as an administrator of special education issued by the State Board at
any time; or
3) submit, along with the
application for the endorsement and the applicable fee, evidence of holding an
administrative certificate or a PEL endorsed for an administrative position and
having completed 30 semester hours of coursework, distributed as follows:
A) at least one course in
each of the areas described in subsection (b)(1); and
B) additional coursework to
reach the required total of 30 semester hours, chosen from the areas of:
i) curricular
adaptations/modifications and assistive technology;
ii) facilitation of the
least restrictive environment for all students;
iii) characteristics
of students with disabilities;
iv) collaboration
with parents and school personnel;
v) transition
services for students with disabilities; and
vi) educational and psychological
diagnosis and remedial techniques.
c) Each candidate shall
have two years' full-time experience providing special education services:
1) in the public schools,
as a special education teacher, a speech-language pathologist, a school social
worker, or a school psychologist; or
2) in a nonpublic school,
if the candidate holds the appropriate corresponding Illinois PEL endorsed in a
special education teaching field or for school support personnel as
speech-language pathologist, school social worker, school psychologist, school
counselor, school nurse, or marriage and family therapist.
d) Each candidate shall be
required to pass the applicable content-area test (see Section 25.710).
(Source:
Amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 7269, effective June 3, 2021)
SUBPART F: GENERAL PROVISIONS
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SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION
CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
PART 25
EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.400 REGISTRATION OF LICENSES; FEES
Section 25.400 Registration
of Licenses; Fees
Section 21B-40 of the Code
requires the registration of an individual's educator license (i.e., PEL,
educator license with stipulations, or substitute teaching license) and
establishes the amount of the registration fee to be paid for each full or
partial year in the license's validity period. An individual shall register
the license immediately (i.e., before January 1 of the next fiscal year) after
the date on which the license initially was issued and between April 1 and June
30 in the last year of each 5-year renewal cycle. (See Sections 21B-40(a)(4)
and 21B-45(k) of the Code.) Registration fees and requirements applicable in
specified situations shall be as set forth in this Section.
a) An individual shall pay a separate fee to register each
license held (i.e., PEL, educator license with stipulations, or substitute
teaching license) for the license's period of validity (i.e., the time period
during which the license is valid). An individual who does not hold an
educator license but who has an approval issued pursuant to this Part is not
subject to the requirements of this Section.
b) An individual is required to register a license in each region
where the individual teaches or in any county of the State, if the individual
is not yet employed, but is required to pay a registration fee in only one
region. Therefore, an individual who moves from one region to another after
paying a registration fee for a particular period of time:
1) shall be required to register the license in the new region;
but
2) shall not be required to pay any additional registration fee.
c) When a registration fee is paid, the amount due shall be the
amount required to register the license for its entire period of validity.
d) Pursuant to Section 25.450, a licensee may reinstate the
license if it has lapsed (i.e., become invalid for employment due to failure to
register the license) by payment of all accumulated registration fees and
either payment of the penalty or completion of the coursework required under
Section 21B-45 of the Code. The amount due for each year in the renewal cycle shall
be the fee that was in effect at that time, rather than the annual amount
applicable at the time when the fees are paid.
e) The
provisions of subsection (d) do not apply to individuals who are ineligible to
register their licenses due to the renewal requirements set forth in Section
21B-45 of the Code and Subpart J not being met by September 1 of the year in
which the license expired. A license subject to this subsection (e) shall be
reinstated:
1) upon
payment of all accumulated registration fees;
2) either
payment of the penalty or completion of the coursework required under Section
21B-45 of the Code; and
3) completion of any outstanding professional development
activities required for renewal.
f) The current annual registration fee amount shall be owed for
each year, regardless of when the fee is paid.
g) In accordance with Section 21B-45(e)(5) of the Code, a
licensee working in a position that does not require a professional
teaching license or an educator license with stipulations or working in a
position for less than 50 percent of full-time equivalency for any
particular school year is considered to be exempt and shall be required
to pay only the registration fee in order to renew and maintain the validity of
the license.
h) In accordance with Section 21B-45(e)(6) of the
Code, a retired teacher, even if returning
to a position that requires educator licensure, shall not be required to pay
registration fees.
i) An unregistered license is invalid after September 1 for
employment and performance of services in an Illinois public or State-operated
school or cooperative and a charter school.
j) The
other provisions of this Section notwithstanding, no fee paid in connection
with the registration of one or more licenses shall have the effect of
extending the period of validity of any other license that is subject to
additional renewal requirements that have not been met.
(Source: Amended at 47 Ill. Reg. 5954,
effective April 11, 2023)
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SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION
CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
PART 25
EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.405 MILITARY SERVICE; LICENSURE
Section 25.405 Military
Service; Licensure
a) The
provisions of subsection (b) shall apply to any individual who:
1) holds a professional educator license endorsed for teaching,
school support personnel, or an administrative area; and
2) is unavailable for employment on that license due to military
service, including service in any reserve capacity.
b) For any individual as described in subsection (a), the period
of validity of any license held shall be tolled during the period of that individual's
unavailability.
1) The time remaining on any license held, and the time when the
individual can continue to hold any type of license held, shall be the same
when the individual becomes available for employment on the license as was the
case when the individual became unavailable under this subsection (b).
2) An individual subject to this subsection (b) shall not owe a
fee for any period of time when the validity of that individual's license is
tolled pursuant to this subsection (b).
3) An individual subject to this subsection (b) shall give
written notification to the appropriate regional superintendent of schools that
the individual has been called to active military service and shall enclose a
copy of the military order. Upon return from active duty, the individual shall
provide written notification of the individual's availability and shall enclose
a copy of the release order. This information shall be used to establish the
tolling period.
(Source: Amended at 47 Ill. Reg. 5954,
effective April 11, 2023)
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SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION
CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
PART 25
EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.410 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR REVOKED OR SUSPENDED LICENSES, ENDORSEMENTS, OR APPROVALS; LICENSE APPLICATION DENIALS
Section 25.410 Reporting
Requirements for Revoked or Suspended Licenses, Endorsements, or Approvals;
License Application Denials
a) When a license, endorsement, or approval is suspended or revoked
in Illinois or an application for an Illinois educator license is denied, all
other states and possessions of the United States shall be informed of this
action through a report to the NASDTEC Educator Identification Clearinghouse
maintained by the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education
and Certification.
b) The
license of an individual who voluntarily surrenders that license shall be
treated as a revoked license. (See Section 21B-45 of the School Code [105 ILCS
5].) An individual who voluntarily surrenders a professional educator license
or educator license with stipulations also surrenders all of the endorsements
on that license. (Also see Section 25.411 of this Part.)
(Source: Amended at 47 Ill.
Reg. 5954, effective April 11, 2023)
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SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION
CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
PART 25
EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.411 VOLUNTARY REMOVAL OF ENDORSEMENTS AND APPROVALS
Section 25.411 Voluntary Removal of Endorsements and
Approvals
This Section sets forth the conditions upon which a licensee
may voluntarily remove one or more endorsements issued on a professional
educator license or an educator license with stipulations or one or more
approvals.
a) A
licensee may request the removal of an endorsement or approval only between
January 1 and May 1 of each calendar year, with the endorsement or approval being
removed by no later than July 1 of the same calendar year.
b) A
licensee shall not request removal of any endorsement from a professional
educator license or an educator license with stipulations or removal of any
approval if the licensee is subject to an ongoing investigation conducted by
the State Board or there is other evidence or allegations of misconduct.
c) Any
licensee not subject to the provisions set forth in subsection (b) shall
provide written notification to the State Board, using a form provided for this
purpose, of the licensee's intent to remove one or more endorsements or
approvals. The notification shall include the licensee's full name as recorded
in ELIS, the licensee's license number, and the name of each credential to be
removed. The notice shall be submitted to:
Chief Legal Officer
Illinois State Board of Education
555 W. Monroe Street, Suite 900
Chicago, Illinois 60661
d) Confirmation
noting the date that the endorsement or approval was removed shall be sent to
the individual within 30 days after receipt of the request. Removal of the
endorsement or approval shall be reflected in ELIS.
e) A
licensee may reapply for an endorsement or approval (excluding one-time issued
short-term approvals) removed under this Section by paying the fee required in
Section 21B-40 of the Code, provided that:
1) at
least 10 years has passed since the endorsement or approval was removed;
2) the
licensee passes all tests required for the endorsement or approval as set forth
in Section 21B-30 of the Code and Section 25.720; and
3) the
licensee provides evidence of meeting all other requirements in effect for the
endorsement or approval, as set forth in Article 21B of the Code and this Part,
at the time the licensee makes application for the endorsement or approval.
f) A
licensee shall not request the removal of the same endorsement or approval more
than once every 10 years.
(Source: Amended at 48 Ill.
Reg. 7729, effective May 9, 2024)
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SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION
CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
PART 25
EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.415 CREDIT IN JUNIOR COLLEGE (REPEALED)
Section 25.415 Credit in
Junior College (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 28 Ill.
Reg. 8556, effective June 1, 2004)
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SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION
CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
PART 25
EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.420 PSYCHOLOGY ACCEPTED AS PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (REPEALED)
Section 25.420 Psychology
Accepted as Professional Education (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 29 Ill.
Reg. 15831, effective October 3, 2005)
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE TITLE 23: EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION
CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
PART 25 EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.425 INDIVIDUALS PREPARED IN OUT-OF-STATE INSTITUTIONS
Section 25.425 Individuals
Prepared in Out-of-State Institutions
a) In accordance with Section 21B-35 of the Code, an applicant
who was prepared in another state or country may be granted an Illinois professional
educator license endorsed in the area (i.e., teaching, administrative, or
school support personnel) that corresponds to the completed program if that
applicant meets all the generally applicable requirements of Article 21B of the
Code (e.g., age and good character) and the requirements for the license and
the endorsement sought, as specified in the applicable Sections of this Part.
As used in each of those Sections, a "comparable program" is one that
leads to eligibility for service in the same specific capacity in the public
schools of the state where the program was completed.
1) Each
out-of-state applicant shall have passed each of the tests required for the PEL
and the endorsement sought, as set forth in Section 21B-30 of the Code and
Section 25.720.
2) In
accordance with Section 21B-30(f) of the Code, beginning September 1, 2025,
each applicant who has not been entitled by an Illinois-approved institution of
higher education for a PEL endorsed in a teaching field shall pass the teacher
performance assessment (edTPA) (see Section 25.720(c) of this Part). If the
applicant has not met the requirement to pass the edTPA, the applicant may:
A) enroll
in the student teaching portion of an educator preparation program offered by
an Illinois institution of higher education approved to offer a program
pursuant to Subpart C, during which time the edTPA shall be completed; or
B) for
purposes of meeting both the requirements of Section 21B-30(f) of the Code and
this subsection (a)(4), an applicant who provides evidence with an application
of having at least one year of full-time teaching experience and having
achieved a "proficient" or higher rating, or the equivalent, on the
most recent performance evaluation shall not be required to pass the edTPA.
b) An individual
may receive additional endorsements on a PEL endorsed for teaching by meeting
the applicable requirements of Sections 25.37 and 25.100.
c) A
candidate whose credentials were earned at an institution outside the United
States shall submit the documents prepared by the foreign institution to a service
whose evaluations are accepted by the State Board pursuant to subsection (d) to
determine if the candidate has met the requirements of Section 21B-35(b) of the
Code.
1) After reviewing the documents submitted, the service shall
provide to the State Superintendent an official translated evaluation report
identifying the degree held by the individual and indicating whether the
individual has been prepared as an educator. The service shall also provide a
list of the courses completed, with the credits earned equated to semester
hours.
2) The evaluation report provided by the service pursuant to subsection
(c)(1) shall be reviewed to determine whether the individual qualifies for a PEL
and the endorsements for which application was made; if so, the individual
shall receive the license and the endorsements indicated by the coursework
completed.
3) If the review of the individual's transcript indicates that the
individual does not qualify for a PEL and the endorsements for which
application was made, the individual shall receive a notification of the
deficiencies for the license and the endorsement requested.
d) The State Board shall accept only out-of-country credentials
for purposes of Illinois licensure if they have been evaluated by a service
provider that has demonstrated experience working on behalf of either the
National Association of Foreign Student Affairs or the American Association of
Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers and if they confirm the use of
official transcripts in their evaluations. However, the State Board may
discontinue acceptance of evaluations from any service based on evidence of
material inconsistencies in reviews. The State Board shall maintain an
up-to-date list of all organizations whose reviews are being accepted and shall
make this list readily available.
(Source: Amended at 49 Ill. Reg. 9405,
effective July 1, 2025)
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SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION
CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
PART 25
EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.427 LIMITATION ON EVALUATION OR ENTITLEMENT
Section 25.427 Limitation
on Evaluation or Entitlement
a) An evaluation for purposes of issuing any educator license or
an additional endorsement on a currently held license will be binding on the
State Board of Education for only two full fiscal years after it is given.
b) A
recommendation for licensure or endorsement of a candidate by entitlement shall
be valid for only one calendar year after its issuance by the institution.
(Source: Amended at 39 Ill.
Reg. 13722, effective October 5, 2015)
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SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION
CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
PART 25
EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.430 SHORT-TERM APPROVAL FOR TEACHERS AT ALL GRADE LEVELS
Section 25.430 Short-Term
Approval for Teachers at All Grade Levels
Subject to the provisions of this Section, an individual may
receive short-term approval for assignment in a position in which that
individual does not hold necessary qualifications. Nothing in this Section is
intended to modify existing endorsement requirements pursuant to Section 25.100.
a) Applicability
1) The short-term
approvals described in this Section shall be available for application until
June 30, 2026 with respect to:
A) individuals
who hold a PEL endorsed in a teaching area but lack full qualifications in a content
area; or
B) individuals
who do not hold a PEL but possess adequate content knowledge for the area to be
taught.
2) The
short-term approval shall be available in situations in which the employing
entity's need for short-term authorization has arisen due to the unforeseen
departure of a teacher who was fully qualified for the assignment in question.
3) The
short-term authorization described in this Section shall not be available with
respect to:
A) special education
teaching positions; or
B) driver's
education positions.
b) Application
Procedures for Individuals Who Hold a Professional Educator License
1) A
licensed teacher seeking short-term approval under this Section shall file an
application in the ELIS.
2) The
application for short-term approval shall be approved by the State
Superintendent if the applicant provides proof of completion of nine semester
hours of college coursework in the content area of assignment or provides proof
of passing the content-area test for the assignment.
c) Application
Procedures for Individuals Who Do Not Hold a Professional Educator License
1) An
individual seeking short-term approval under this Section shall file an
application in ELIS.
2) The
application for short-term approval shall be approved by the State
Superintendent if the applicant meets the following requirements:
A) provides
proof of holding at least a bachelor's degree in the content area sought, or a
bachelor's degree in any area and 32 semester hours of content-specific
coursework in the area to be taught;
B) provides
an assurance, signed by the hiring district, of the mentoring, instructional
coaching, and supervision the individual will receive pursuant to subsection
(c)(3).
C) provides
evidence of passing the required content test pursuant to Section 25.720; and
D) provides
the assurances specified under subsection (d).
3) District
Mentoring and Instructional Coaching Plan
School districts employing
individuals on a short-term approval earned under the provisions set forth in
subsection (c)(2) must provide evidence of mentoring and instructional coaching
that will be provided to the applicant.
A) The
applicant must receive instructional coaching and mentoring from an individual
who holds a PEL endorsed in a teaching field.
B) Instructional
coaching must occur on an ongoing basis. Coaches must schedule at least one
meeting per week with the applicant and document those meetings with the hiring
district.
C) Districts
must provide evidence of meeting the requirements of this subsection (c)(3) by
filing annual reports with their ROE on a format specified by the State Board. ROEs
shall upload reports to each educator's ELIS account.
D) Districts
must provide a signed statement of assurance that the supervision the
individual will receive will be from an individual in the school of assignment
who holds a PEL endorsed for general administration, principal, or
superintendent.
4) Acquisition
of the Professional Educator License
Individuals who work as teachers
on the short-term approval shall receive the PEL in the content area of the
short-term approval if the following requirements are met:
A) The
individual shall file an application for the PEL in ELIS prior to the approval
expiring; and
B) The
individual shall provide evidence of completing the requirements of Section
25.25.
d) Filing
of Information by School Districts
The employing entity hiring an
individual under this Section shall file the following with the regional
superintendent in a format designed by the State Superintendent:
1) a
description of the vacant position, including the subject area and the grade level;
2) a
description of the entity's inability to fill the position with a fully
qualified individual;
3) a
statement of assurance that the employing entity has not honorably discharged
anyone in the past year who was fully qualified for the position;
4) a statement
of assurance that the district will provide the teacher to be employed with
mentoring and high-quality professional development each year in the subject
area to be taught and, if the teacher is employed by virtue of meeting the
requirements of subsection (c), a description of the supervision, mentoring,
and instructional coaching that individual will receive; and
5) verification
of enrollment or intent to enroll in coursework required as part of a
State-approved educator preparation program, signed by the applicant.
e) Validity
1) Short-term
approvals issued pursuant to this Section shall expire on June 30 immediately
following the third full fiscal year after the approval was issued and shall
not be renewed.
2) Prior
to expiration of the approval, individuals must apply for and receive the
applicable endorsement or the PEL to continue teaching in the assigned area.
f) Each
regional superintendent overseeing the entity that employs an individual for a
position under subsection (c) shall upload the information specified in
subsections (c)(3) and (d)(1) through (5) on a form supplied by the State
Superintendent, into the ELIS account of the applicant prior to the State
Superintendent issuing the application.
(Source: Amended at 47 Ill. Reg. 5954,
effective April 11, 2023)
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SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION
CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
PART 25
EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.432 SHORT-TERM APPROVAL FOR SCHOOL SUPPORT PERSONNEL
Section 25.432 Short-Term Approval for School Support
Personnel
Subject to the provisions of this Section, an individual
holding an active and current professional license issued by the Department of
Financial and Professional Regulation or a national certification board, as
approved by the State Board of Education, related to the approval area sought,
may receive short-term approval for assignment in a position in which the
individual does not hold necessary qualifications.
a) Applicability
1) The
short-term approvals described in this Section shall be available for
application until June 30, 2026.
2) The
short-term approval shall be available in situations in which the employing
entity's need for short-term authorization has arisen due to the unforeseen
departure of an employee who was fully qualified for the assignment in
question.
3) Participation
in the development and implementation of individualized education programs
(IEPs) must be overseen by the State-approved director of special education or
designee.
b) Application Procedures
and Validity
1) An
individual seeking short-term approval under this Section shall submit an
application in ELIS.
2) The
application for short-term approval shall be approved by the State Board if the
applicant provides proof of meeting the following requirements:
A) Holds
a master's degree or higher in the approval area sought (approvals for school
nurse shall require a bachelor's degree or higher) from a regionally-accredited
institution of higher education;
B) Holds State
or national licensure (see subsection (d));
C) Provides
an assurance, signed by the hiring district, of the supervision the individual
will receive from an individual in the school of assignment who holds a PEL
endorsed for director of special education, principal, superintendent, or
general administration;
D) Provides
evidence of passing the required content test pursuant to Section 25.720; and
E) Provides
the assurances specified under subsection (b)(4).
3) Acquisition
of the Professional Educator License
Individuals who work as school
support personnel on the short-term approval shall receive the PEL upon
approval expiration if the following requirements are met:
A) The
individual files an application for the PEL in the ELIS prior to the approval
expiring; and
B) The
individual provides evidence of completing the requirements of Section 25.25
and Subpart D as applicable to the endorsement sought.
4) Filing
of Information by School Districts
The employing entity hiring an
individual under this Section shall file the following with the regional
superintendent in a format designed by the State Superintendent:
A) a
description of the vacant position, including the subject area and the grade
level;
B) a
description of the entity's inability to fill the position with a fully
qualified individual;
C) a
statement of assurance that the employing entity has not honorably discharged
anyone in the past year who was fully qualified for the position;
D) a
statement of assurance that the district will provide the educator to be
employed with mentoring and high-quality professional development each year in
the subject area of the approval; and
E) verification
of enrollment or intent to enroll in coursework required as part of a State-approved
educator preparation program, signed by the applicant.
c) Validity
1) Short-term
approvals issued pursuant to this Section shall expire on June 30 immediately
following the third full fiscal year after the approval was issued and shall
not be renewed.
2) Prior
to expiration of the approval, individuals must apply for and receive the
applicable endorsement or the PEL to continue teaching in the assigned area.
d) Applicability
of Professional Licensure and National Certification
1) The
following national certifications, as applicable to the approval area sought,
shall be used to meet the certification required by this Section:
A) Nationally
Certified School Psychologist from the National School Psychologist
Certification Board, 4340 East-West Highway, Suite 402, Bethesda, MD 20814;
https://nasponline.org/standards-and-certification/national-certification;
B) Nationally
Certified School Nurse from the National Board for Certification of School
Nurses, 1120 Route 73, Suite 200, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054;
https://www.nbcsn.org/ncsn/certification/certification-procedures;
C) Nationally
Certified Counselor from the National Board for Certified Counselors, 3 Terrace
Way, Greensboro, NC 27403; https://www.nbcc.org/certification; or
D) Certified
School Social Work Specialist (C-SSWS) from the National Association of Social
Workers, 750 First Street, NE, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20002;
https://www.socialworkers.org/Careers/Credentials/Apply-for-NASW-Social-Work-Credentials/Certified-School-Social-Work-Specialist.
2) The
following professional licenses issued by the Department of Financial and
Professional Regulation, as applicable to the approval area sought, shall be
used to meet the certification required by this Section:
A) for a
school counselor, a license issued under the Professional Counselor and
Clinical Professional Counselor Licensing and Practice Act [225 ILCS 107];
B) for a
marriage and family therapist, a license issued under the Marriage and Family
Therapist Licensing Act [225 ILCS 55];
C) for a
school psychologist, a license issued under the Clinical Psychologist Licensing
Act [225 ILCS 15];
D) for a
school nurse, a license issued under the Nurse Practice Act [225 ILCS 65] for a
registered professional nurse;
E) for a
school social worker, a license issued under the Clinical Social Work and
Social Work Practice Act [225 ILCS 20]; and
F) for a
speech language pathologist clinical fellow (SLP-CF), evidence of an
application or receipt of a temporary or permanent license issued under the Speech-Language
Pathology and Audiology Practice Act [225 ILCS 110].
e) Each
regional superintendent overseeing the entity that employs an individual
seeking a position under this Section shall upload the information specified in
subsection (b), on a form supplied by the State Superintendent, into the ELIS
account of the applicant prior to the State Superintendent issuing the
application.
(Source: Amended at 47 Ill. Reg. 5954,
effective April 11, 2023)
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE TITLE 23: EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION
CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
PART 25 EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.433 SHORT-TERM APPROVAL FOR PARAPROFESSIONAL
Section 25.433 Short-Term Approval for Paraprofessional
Subject to the provisions of this Section, an individual may
receive a short-term approval for paraprofessional if the individual does not
hold necessary qualifications for the Educator License with Stipulations
endorsed for Paraprofessional (ELS-PARA). Nothing in this Section is intended
to modify existing license requirements under Section 25.510.
a) Applicability.
The short-term approvals described in this Section shall be available for
application until June 30, 2026.
b) Application Procedures
1) An
individual seeking short-term approval under this Section shall submit an
application in ELIS.
2) The
application for short-term approval shall be approved by the State Board if the
applicant provides proof of holding a high school diploma (or equivalent) or
higher.
3) Acquisition
of the ELS-PARA. Individuals who work as a paraprofessional on the short-term
approval shall be issued the ELS-PARA by the State Superintendent upon
expiration of the short-term approval if the following requirements are met:
A) The
individual files an application for the ELS-PARA in ELIS prior to the
short-term approval expiring; and
B) The
individual provides evidence of completing the requirements of Section 25.510
to the State Superintendent prior to the license being issued.
c) Validity
Short-term approvals issued
pursuant to this Section shall expire on June 30 immediately following the
third full fiscal year after the approval was issued and shall not be renewed.
d) Reporting
The State Board of Education will report
the number of short-term paraprofessional approvals issued in each fiscal year,
starting with fiscal year 2023, on its website.
(Source: Amended at 49 Ill. Reg. 9405,
effective July 1, 2025)
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SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION
CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
PART 25
EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.435 SCHOOL SERVICE PERSONNEL CERTIFICATE WAIVER OF EVALUATIONS (REPEALED)
Section 25.435 School
Service Personnel Certificate – Waiver of Evaluations (Repealed)
(Source: Repealed at 24 Ill. Reg. 12930, effective August 14, 2000)
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SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION
CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL
PART 25
EDUCATOR LICENSURE
SECTION 25.437 EQUIVALENCY OF GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (REPEALED)
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