Illinois State Board of Education

Springfield Office
100 N 1st Street
Springfield, IL  62777
(866)262-6663

Chicago Office
100 W Randolph, Suite 14-300
Chicago, IL  60601
(312)814-2220

ISBE Educator Effectiveness Department
(217)557-6763
Email:  licensure@isbe.net
Website: Professional Educator License Teaching Endorsements


Those holding a valid, comparable out of state license are required to include the following with application.

  • A copy of your valid, comparable out of state license
  • A bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education

Those not holding a valid, comparable out of state license are required to include the following additional documents. ​

  • Proof of completion of a State Approved Program ​
  • 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
  • Licensure Tests

Application Site