South Cook ISC serves administrators, teachers and paraprofessionals with all aspects of licensure.
Educator Licensure Series
Below is a series of presentations that will guide you through the Illinois Educator Licensure System.
If you have suggestions on other topics you would like to see presentations for, please email us at licensure@s-cook.org.
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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 Applicants for employment
We provide assistance in the following areas:
- Endorsements on current licenses
South Cook ISC can also answer questions about how to enter your professional development and statement of assurance into the Educator Licensing Information System (ELIS), as well as assist with navigating the ELIS.
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