Advisement & Certification

Certified teachers interested in additional certification options should click HERE.

Certification Overview

Congratulations on reaching this milestone in your educational career!  We are pleased to assist you in becoming a certified teacher.

In order for our office to process your certification (also called entitlement) with the State of Illinois, you must have the following completed:

Pass the basic skills test
Pass the content area test(s)
Complete all professional education courses
Complete all requirements for your program

NOTE: Before the state will issue your certification, you will also need to pass the appropriate APT test. Information on all tests required for certification may be found at www.icts.nesinc.com.

Once you have been notified via e-mail that your entitlement has been processed with the State of Illinois, you may apply for and register your certificate by going to the following web site:

http://www.isbe.net/ECS/default.htm

If you want to review the Certification Presentation given by OCECA staff, you may access it here.

PLEASE REMEMBER: Your entitlement notification (the part where SIUE tells the State of Illinois you are entitled to a teaching certification) is only good for three (3) years.  If you fail to apply for your certificate within 3 years, you will be required to complete any additional requirements in effect at the time in which you do apply.

Testing Information:
For detailed information regarding the testing procedure and requirements, please click HERE.