Educator Licensure

For All Licensure requirements

The following page provides information regarding the licensure requirements for paraprofessionals, substitute teachers, and teachers. 

For All Applications or to Register a License 

All applications and registration of licenses must be completed through the ELIS system.

For information on Illinois certification tests

Out Of State Applicants

During the initial evaluation for an Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL), all endorsement areas listed on a valid and comparable out-of-state license will be considered. In accordance with Part 25 Rules, out-of-state licenses must be deemed equivalent to the Illinois PEL.

Official transcripts:

official transcripts may be emailed directly from the institution to [email protected]

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