What is required to add an ESL or Bilingual endorsement to my certificate?
To obtain an ESL or Bilingual endorsement, you will need to: * Complete an approved program at Loyola * Complete 100 hours of clinical experience in an ESL or Bilingual classroom. Candidates must submit a Clinical Verification Form with the Application for Entitlement. * Pass the relevant content area test – NOTE: Bilingual endorsement requires proficiency in a foreign language. • Does completion of the teacher education program automatically qualify me for certification? You must file for certification with Loyola University. During student teaching, the certificate officer will explain this process. The application is located at the forms page in the Illinois State Certificate section. • What level of teaching certificate will I have when I graduate from Loyola? Upon graduation, you will have an Initial level of certification. This level is issued to beginning teachers after completion of requirements for the certificate and is valid for four years of teaching. NOTE: Standard certifi
