Subsequent Teaching License / Focused Program
Evaluation Application [pdf]
Information and Procedures for Seeking a Subsequent Teaching License
(effective Jan. 1, 2005)
General information
Current teachers who wish to add the full LBS1 (birth to age 21) endorsement to their current license may apply for a focused program. This is different from the LBS1 endorsement that adds the credential to the current grade range of an existing PEL. The LBSI Special Education focused program will result in licensure and a master’s degree. All courses will be available in the evenings during the school year and/or at various times during the summer.
At this time, current teachers who wish to obtain licensure outside of their grade range (an elementary teacher wishing to add a secondary content area) may contact the advisor for that program. At this time, all other programs are offered as undergraduate options only and most coursework is offered during the day. Academic advisors may be reached at 618-650-3940.
The Student Services Director will evaluate applications, transcripts, teaching experience, and ICTS test results to determine if the candidate qualifies for a focused program, and then forward the application to the appropriate program for further advisement on the focused program of study for the subsequent license being sought. SIUE will offer focused programs in several areas. See details in the listing below.
Persons seeking an evaluation for the LBS1 full grade range license must submit:
- a completed application,
- official transcripts for all previous course work,
- a copy of their existing Illinois teaching license(s) and
- letter(s) verifying their teaching experience to:
Director of Student Services
SIUE, Box 1062
Edwardsville, IL 62026
The application packet must include the fee for transcript evaluation, a $50 check made payable to SIUE. This fee will be refunded to the student’s account if they enroll in classes within one year from the evaluation.
The Director of Student Services will review all information, work with the program director and return to the applicant information about their focused program, any ILTS tests that will be required, information about how to enter the university and contact information for the program advisor.
A candidate completing a focused program is considered the same as candidates who are seeking initial licensure through one of our approved teacher education programs. Upon completion of a focused program, the SIUE Licensure Officer will recommend candidates for licensure by entitlement, verifying that they have met all Illinois Standards for licensure. Thus, after a candidate has entered a focused program, it may be adjusted if internal assessments indicate additional requirements are need to meet standards.
Note: The Evaluation Application is available online in PDF format by clicking HERE or from Student Services or by calling (618) 650‑3940.