directions will be sent to the applicants on how to finalize the license with ISBE. ISBE requires e- transcripts be submitted for their files. Please order and have e-transcripts sent directly from NLU to ISBE at transcripts@isbe.net. The timeline for this process varies depending on several factors including the number of applications and the accuracy of the applications. The Licensure Office will contact candidates promptly if there are errors in the application or if additional paperwork is needed. The licensure process can take anywhere from 3-6 weeks on average.
ISBE has the right to change licensure requirements at any time.
Illinois Licensure Tests All Illinois licensure candidates need to pass several tests in order to be eligible for an initial Professional Educator License. It is the candidate’s responsibility to register for these tests and to make sure the tests are taken at the appropriate time in the MAT program. A passing score of 240 on the ECE Test 206 is required to be eligible for a PEL.
A score of at least 220 must be on file with NLU before entering student teaching. If a minimum score of 220 is not on file, the student teaching placement will be postponed.
Contact the Illinois Licensure Testing System (ILTS) at (800) 239-8107 or go to http://www.il.nesinc.com/ for more information including study guides and registration and test dates. The required tests are: • Content-Area Tests for ECE Pk-2 – must have a minimum score of 220 before the first day of ECE 580 - Practicum II. • The Teacher Performance Assessment ( edTPA ) or some similar assessment may have to be passed prior to the end of the student teaching term. More specific information will be shared as soon as the State of Illinois decides on the assessment. Diplomas and Graduation While candidates are integrating theory and practice, learning to teach, and preparing to enter the MAT ECE teaching profession, there are some other tasks they need to attend to regarding NLU graduation and issuance of a diploma. All candidates must apply to graduate and receive their diplomas.
Diploma applications are available at the registrar’s site at https://nl.edu/student- services/office-of-the-registrar/. This process should be started in the term preceding student
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