Practicing Teachers

Illinois Teachers

If you already have a teaching license in the State of Illinois, please select the topic you're interested in learning more about:

• Advanced licensure programs
• Subsequent endorsements
• License renewal and submitting professional development hours
• Cooperating teacher tips and resources

Non-Illinois Teachers

Are you a professional with a teaching license outside of Illinois? We're happy to connect you with resources.

• If you already have a teaching license in a state other than Illinois, view the requirements from the Illinois State Board of Education (PDF).
• You will need to submit your credentials to the state for evaluation. Review the Illinois requirements for each teaching area.
• As part of the package of credentials you submit to the state, you will need assistance from the institution where you completed your licensure program in completing the Approved Program Verification form (PDF). The form must be completed with the university/college seal and returned directly to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Dual Credit Endorsement

Practicing Illinois Teachers with a Professional Educator License who will be hired to teach a dual credit course should follow the process designated by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

• Requirements: Qualified Master's Degree or a Master's Degree with 18 graduate hours in the specific content area.
  1. Apply to the ISBE through the Educator Licensure Information System (ELIS).
  2. Send Transcripts and Application to the hiring community college of 4- year institution.
• Applications forms are designated by content area.
  • Biology (PDF)
  • Calculus (PDF)
  • English Composition (PDF)
  • English Literature (PDF)
  • General Math (PDF)
  • History (PDF)
  • Psychology (PDF)
  • Speech (PDF)
  • Statistics (PDF)
• The hiring institution will then send the completed form to the appropriate Regional Office of Education to upload into ELIS.

For more information please review the ISBE Frequently Asked Questions.