South Cook ISC serves administrators, teachers and paraprofessionals with all aspects of licensure.
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In the 2018 School Year, South Cook ISC staff:
Responded to:
6,527 licensure telephone calls
8,977 licensure emails
1,608 licensure walk-ins
Background Check/Fingerprinting:
227 Substitute Authorizations Issued
We provide assistance in the following areas:
- Licensure requirements and application procedures
- Endorsements and approvals
- Substitute Teacher Authorizations
South Cook ISC can also answer questions about how to enter your professional development into the Educator Licensure Information System (ELIS), as well as assist with navigating the ELIS system.
Licensure hours are: | Day | Time |
|---|
| Monday | 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
| Tuesday– Friday | 8:30 am – 3:30 pm |
Commonly Used Licensure Forms
Evaluation for Workshop, Conference, Seminar, Etc. (71-21A)
Evidence of Completion for Professional Development (77-21B)
Name Change/Licensure Update Request (73-71)
State-Approved Program and Completion of Standards Verification (80-02)
Out-of-State Applicant Request to Waive EdTPA (80-01)
Other Helpful Links
ACT Plus Writing or SAT Score in Lieu of the Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP)
Educator Licensure Frequently Asked Questions
Educator Licensure Information System (ELIS)
Illinois Licensure, Endorsement, and Approval Requirements
Illinois Licensure Testing System
Information for Out-of-State/Out-of-Country Applicants
Middle School Endorsement Information (through 1/31/2017)
The Future of Illinois Middle Grades (Reference Guide)
Directory of Illinois Approved Programs
List of Approved Foreign Credential Evaluation Sources
List of Approved Illinois Professional Development Providers