How do I get my Teacher Certification in Illinois?

Question

Hi,

I have my bachelors degree already, now how do I go about pursuing an elementary teaching certificate in IL?

Answer 1

Visit the state department of education website.

Probably involves taking an exam, and taking alternative licensure courses.

Answer 2

Go to the Illinois State Board of Education site below--there is a lot of information and useful links for prospective educators:

http://isbe.net/certification/html/prosp...

Since you already have a bachelors, you can complete one of three alternative certification routes (see this link):

http://isbe.net/certification/html/becom...

You should definitely talk to the education department at an institution which offers alternative certification.  Here's a directory:

http://www.isbe.net/profprep/PDFs/Direct...

Good luck!