Educator Licensure
Services and Information for Prospective Illinois Educators
Important Notices
- Specific Requirements to Earn Each Illinois Credential for Out-of-State and Out-of-Country Applicants
(June/July 2013) 
- Important Information for Illinois License Applicants Applying from Out of State or Out of Country (June/July 2013)
- Steps to Obtaining an Educator License in Illinois (12/12)
- Out-of-State Application Checklist (November 2012)
Thank you for your interest in Illinois licensure! The following information is divided into five categories:
- Information for New High School Graduates, College Students, or Career Changers
- Information for Individuals Prepared as an Educator Out-of-State
- Information for Foreign Applicants Prepared as Educators Outside of the United States
- Substitute Teacher Certification
- Paraprofessional Approvals
- Checklist for Out-of-State Applicants
Should you have additional questions regarding certification in Illinois, please contact your Regional Office of Education.
