Career and Technical Education
Benefits of ISBE Recognition of Nonpublic Schools
- Gives assurance that the school's educational program has been approved by ISBE and meets at least minimum state requirement.
- Is an aid/requirement to entrance in many colleges, universities, and other post-secondary institutions and training programs.
- Is a requirement for membership in Illinois High School Association and student participation in Illinois Elementary School Association sanctioned sports, contests, tournaments, etc
- Is a requirement for acceptance/assignment to most military training programs.
- Is a requirement for eligibility of students to sit for licensing examinations in fields covered under the Illinois Nursing Act.
- Teaching in a recognized nonpublic school is a requirement for partial cancellation of NDEA student loans and for credit for student teaching.
- Teaching in a recognized nonpublic school is often used to determine placement on the salary schedule when teachers transfer to other schools, both public and private, especially in other states.
- Student transfers from recognized schools are expedited and credits can be generally accepted.
