PEL TEACHING LICENSE

If you hold a valid, comparable out of state license:

• A copy of your valid, comparable out of state license

• A bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education

If you do not have a valid, comparable out of state license:​

• A bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education

• Proof of completion of a State Approved Program ​(Use form 80-02: State Approved Program and Completion of Standards Verification )

• Student teaching or equivalent experience

• Completion of coursework* addressing methods of teaching exceptional children, reading methods, content area reading, and methods of teaching English learners (Use form 80-02: State Approved Program and Completion of Standards Verification)

• Licensure Tests: All test scores are valid indefinitely. View the options below to see the required tests for each area. Click here to register for the tests .

If completing a program at an Illinois institution, please work closely with the institution to ensure their specific requirements/timeframes are met.

*Please Note: To expedite application process, please send all required documentation to ROE #20 at:

• • • • • • shenson@roe20.org

          • ssmith@roe20.org

Career and Technical Educator

​​Requirements

• Minimum of 60 semester hours*

• Documented a minimum of 2,000 hours of experience outside of education in the area to be taught

• Must apply online and submit ISBE form 73-23

• Submit Work Experience

  • 73-23A(To be Completed Only By the Employer)

  • 73-23B​(Employment Information by Applicant. Employer/Supervisor No Longer Available)

Years Valid

5

Limitations

• Can only teach in the specified area of endorsement

• Valid for grades 5-12

Renewable?

Yes, renewable every 5 years with 120 hours of professional development. For tips on renewing your ELS-CTE license, review this document.​

Requirements

• At least 19 years of age

• 1 of the Following:

  • Associate’s degree or higher

  • 60 semester hours of coursework

  • High School Diploma or GED and a score of 460 or higher on the ETS Parapro

  • High School Diploma or GED and the following scores on the ACT Workkeys:

    • Applied Mathematics/Applied Math (with a score of 4)

    • Reading for information/Workplace Documents (with a score of 4)

Years Valid

5

Limitations​

Must work under the direct supervision of a licensed teacher

Renewable?

May be renewed with payment of registration fees

Notes:

• ​If you hold a Paraprofessional License and have a Bachelor’s Degree on file, you are qualified to be a substitute teacher.

• Coursework must be at the 100-level or higher from a regionally accredited college or university.​​

TO APPLY:

1. Submit an application online in the Educator Licensure Information System (ELIS).

2. A $100 fee will be assessed electronically when the application is submitted (please have a credit card available).

3. To expedite the process, send an official* transcript and any other required documentation to ROE #20 at either address:

   • shenson@roe20.org

   • ssmith@roe20.org

*Note: To be official, transcripts must be submitted in the sealed envelope from the college or university or be sent directly by the institution. Transcripts received that are not in a sealed envelope from the university or sent directly from the university will be considered unofficial and cannot be used for evaluation purposes.

Once your license has been issued, please log into your ELIS account and pay the applicable registration fees. The license is not valid for employment until these fees are paid.

1. Submit an application online in the Educator Licensure Information System (ELIS).

2. A $50​ fee will be assessed electronically when the application is submitted (please have a credit card available).

3. To expedite the process, send an official* transcript and any other required documentation to ROE #20 at either address:

   • shenson@roe20.org

   • ssmith@roe20.org

*Note: To be official, transcripts must be submitted in the sealed envelope from the college or university or be sent directly by the institution. Transcripts received that are not in a sealed envelope from the university or sent directly from the university will be considered unofficial and cannot be used for evaluation purposes.

Once your license has been issued, please log into your ELIS account and pay the applicable registration fees. The license is not valid for employment until these fees are paid.

How to EXPAND the Short Term Sub License

REQUIREMENTS

1. Must hold an Associate’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education or show completion of 60 semester hours of coursework.

*Notes:

• Valid for substitute teaching in all grades of the public schools, prekindergarten through grade 12.

• Short-Term Substitute licenses are valid until June 30, 2023, and may not be renewed.

• Cannot teach more than 5 consecutive days per licensed teacher.

• Must complete a training program provided by the school board.​

• Can​ serve as a Paraprofessional​.

• Coursework must be at the 100-level or higher from a regionally accredited college or university.

• How to Become a Substitute Teacher?

​​EDUCATOR LICENSURE APPROVAL AREAS:

Adaptive P.E. Approval

Coordinator Approvals

Early Childhood Special Education Approval

ESL/Bilingual Special Education Approvals

Interpreter Approvals

Short-Term Approvals for Teachers

Short-Term Approvals for School Support Personnel

Short-Term Emergency Approval for Special Education

PEL CHECKLIST for Out-of-State License Reciprocation

SUB & PARA Checklist

Short Term SUB License