What is required to obtain an Illinois teaching certificates?
A candidate for teacher certification in Illinois must complete an approved certification program at an institution of higher education. For more information, please refer to the Directory of Approved Programs for the Preparation of Educational Personnel in Illinois Institutions of Higher Education, the Guide to Requirements for Certification, Endorsement and Assignment of Teachers, School Service Personnel, and Administrators and the Northern Illinois University Endorsement Application page. A certification candidate must also pass all of the state-required tests (Basic Skills, content-area and Assessment of Professional Teaching).
