1 Director of Special Education Post-Master’s Certificate

  • Author: education.illinoisstate.edu
  • Published: 03/07/2022
  • Review: 4.99 (891 vote)
  • Summary: · The Director of Special Education (DOSE) program at Illinois State is one of seven Illinois programs approved by the Illinois State Board of 
  • Detail: https://education.illinoisstate.edu/cert_director_sed/

2 Special Education – LBS I, M.A. | Northeastern Illinois University

  • Author: neiu.edu
  • Published: 10/20/2021
  • Review: 4.77 (225 vote)
  • Summary: Our program provides initial teaching licensure with endorsement in special education (LBS I) from an accredited institution. The program is a 47-credit 
  • Detail: https://www.neiu.edu/academics/daniel-l-goodwin-college-of-education/departments/special-education/special-education-lbs-i-ma

3 How to Earn a Teaching License in Illinois – All Education Schools

  • Author: alleducationschools.com
  • Published: 03/09/2022
  • Review: 4.5 (332 vote)
  • Summary: Teacher certification in Illinois is overseen by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). They award one full certification called a Professional Educator 
  • Detail: https://www.alleducationschools.com/teacher-certification/illinois/

4 Director of Special Education | North Central College

  • Author: northcentralcollege.edu
  • Published: 02/14/2022
  • Review: 4.39 (404 vote)
  • Summary: The Illinois State Board of Education policy allows for the addition of the Director of Special Education endorsement to a Professional Educator’s License (PEL) 
  • Detail: https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/program/director-special-education

5 Special Education Committee – Illinois Education Association

  • Author: ieanea.org
  • Published: 06/10/2022
  • Review: 4.16 (379 vote)
  • Summary: Email the Special Education Committee at: SEC@ieanea.org … holding an educator license for general education and who is employed for that purpose, 
  • Detail: https://ieanea.org/about/leadership/committees/special-education-committee-resources/

6 Online Programs | Learning Behavior Specialist I | University of Illinois

  • Author: online.uillinois.edu
  • Published: 08/29/2022
  • Review: 3.82 (406 vote)
  • Summary: the purpose of gaining an additional endorsement to be qualified to teach in a special education setting. … Award Conferred: Certificate/Endorsement
  • Detail: https://www.online.uillinois.edu/catalog/ProgramDetail.asp%3FProgramID%3D931

7 Special Education Endorsement (LBS 1) – Aurora University

  • Author: aurora.edu
  • Published: 02/24/2022
  • Review: 3.62 (386 vote)
  • Summary: This program is designed for teachers who hold a current Illinois teaching license and wish to earn an endorsement in special education
  • Detail: https://aurora.edu/academics/graduate/special-education-endorsement/index.html

8 How to Become a Teacher in Illinois – BestColleges

  • Author: bestcolleges.com
  • Published: 06/27/2022
  • Review: 3.5 (513 vote)
  • Summary: Candidates must apply for a license through the Illinois State Board of Education. The process requires a bachelor’s degree, specific coursework, student 
  • Detail: https://www.bestcolleges.com/education/certification/illinois/

9 Illinois Teacher Certification and Licensing Guide 2022

  • Author: teachercertificationdegrees.com
  • Published: 03/03/2022
  • Review: 3.25 (423 vote)
  • Summary: Illinois issues three types of teacher licenses: Professional Educator License (PEL), Educator License with Stipulations (ELS), and Substitute License. For each 
  • Detail: https://www.teachercertificationdegrees.com/certification/illinois/

10 Special ed teacher pathway targets specific teacher shortages at

  • Author: illinoisnewsroom.org
  • Published: 03/16/2022
  • Review: 3.04 (596 vote)
  • Summary: · ELGIN — Thousands of Illinois students with disabilities have to learn … a special education license through U-46 and NIU’s LEAP program
  • Detail: https://illinoisnewsroom.org/special-ed-teacher-pathway-targets-specific-teacher-shortages-at-specific-schools/

11 How to Become a Special Education Teacher in Illinois

  • Author: bestaccreditedcolleges.org
  • Published: 08/05/2022
  • Review: 2.95 (195 vote)
  • Summary: · Requirements for Special Education Teachers in Illinois · Step 1: Complete Your Education · Step 2: Complete the Testing Requirements · Step 3: 
  • Detail: https://bestaccreditedcolleges.org/articles/how-to-become-a-special-education-teacher-in-illinois.html

12 Early Childhood Special Education Approval

  • Author: nl.smartcatalogiq.com
  • Published: 07/06/2022
  • Review: 2.72 (125 vote)
  • Summary: In addition to the National Louis University Graduate Admission Requirements, applicants must: Hold a valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)
  • Detail: https://nl.smartcatalogiq.com/2020-2021-Official/Undergraduate-and-Graduate-Catalog/National-College-of-Education/Non-Degree-Endorsement-Offerings/Early-Childhood-Special-Education-Approval

13 M.A.T. in Special Education | Chicago, Illinois | Tampa, Florida

  • Author: nl.edu
  • Published: 03/07/2022
  • Review: 2.59 (90 vote)
  • Summary: National Louis University’s Special Education program will prepare you for … to a master’s degree and initial Illinois licensure in Special Education 
  • Detail: https://nl.edu/national-college-of-education/programs/teacher-preparation/mat-in-special-education/

14 Special Education Master’s Degree – Lewis University

  • Author: lewisu.edu
  • Published: 07/22/2022
  • Review: 2.49 (153 vote)
  • Summary: The Special Education graduate program is approved by the State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board and the Illinois State Board of Education 
  • Detail: https://www.lewisu.edu/academics/grad-education/special-educ/index.htm

15 Master’s in Special Education Degree Programs in Illinois (A-K)

  • Author: masters-in-special-education.com
  • Published: 03/29/2022
  • Review: 2.57 (167 vote)
  • Summary: The Master of Arts degree in Special Education is designed for students who currently hold a teaching certification and require an additional Learning Behavior 
  • Detail: https://www.masters-in-special-education.com/in/illinois-a-k/

16 Learning Behavior Specialist Endorsement

  • Author: uis.edu
  • Published: 08/15/2022
  • Review: 2.43 (134 vote)
  • Summary: University of Illinois Springfield, one of three universities in the world-class U … endorsement to be qualified to teach in a special education setting
  • Detail: https://www.uis.edu/education/endorsements/learning-behavior-specialist-endorsement

17 Illinois Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver (SETTW) Program

  • Author: isac.org
  • Published: 07/26/2022
  • Review: 2.37 (150 vote)
  • Summary: Illinois Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver (SETTW) Program … you have not yet obtained an initial licensure in any area of special education
  • Detail: https://www.isac.org/students/during-college/types-of-financial-aid/scholarships/illinois-special-education-teacher-tuition-waiver-settw-program.html

18 Content Area Tests – Illinois Licensure Testing System

  • Author: il.nesinc.com
  • Published: 04/05/2022
  • Review: 2.09 (140 vote)
  • Summary: 210, Drama/Theatre Arts (first test administration 8/3/2020) ; 206, Early Childhood Education ; 152, Early Childhood Special Education ; 305, Elementary Education 
  • Detail: https://www.il.nesinc.com/PageView.aspx%3Ff%3DGEN_Tests.html

19 Special Ed. Learning Behavioral Specialist | College of Education

  • Author: csu.edu
  • Published: 01/11/2022
  • Review: 2.19 (119 vote)
  • Summary: The purpose of the Special Education Learning Behavioral Specialist – I … and their Illinois Special Education Professional Teaching Licensure, is to:
  • Detail: https://www.csu.edu/collegeofeducation/advancedstudies/special_education.htm

20 Section 226.800 Personnel Required to be Qualified

  • Author: extendedcampus.siu.edu
  • Published: 11/11/2021
  • Review: 2.07 (87 vote)
  • Summary: 2) Each school district or special education cooperative shall … 2) holds a valid professional educator license endorsed in a teaching field; and
  • Detail: /url?q=ftp://www.ilga.gov/jcar/admincode/023/023002260I08000R.html&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwjf7rKV3aD6AhXvFmIAHYgJBUM4CBAWegQIAhAC&usg=AOvVaw233AZVfcQPOjVYsnCz7XVv

21 How to Become a PE Teacher in Illinois

  • Author: peteacheredu.org
  • Published: 05/03/2022
  • Review: 1.86 (99 vote)
  • Summary: PEL physical education licenses are valid for … such as both a PEL and an educator license 
  • Detail: https://www.peteacheredu.org/illinois/

22 Early Childhood Special Education Approval

  • Author: catalog.cuchicago.edu
  • Published: 07/19/2022
  • Review: 1.78 (180 vote)
  • Summary: The Early Childhood Special Education Approval is designed for educators with an Illinois license endorsed in early childhood education or LBS I (PK-21)
  • Detail: https://catalog.cuchicago.edu/graduate/endorsements-approvals-certificates/approvals/early-childhood-special-education-approval/

23 Learning Behavior Specialist 1 Endorsement

  • Author: wiu.edu
  • Published: 05/04/2022
  • Review: 1.65 (125 vote)
  • Summary: An LBS1 endorsement can be added to any Professional Educator License. … Addresses Illinois and Iowa special education endorsement requirements
  • Detail: http://www.wiu.edu/coehs/education/grad/mssped/LBS1.php

24 Special Education, EdM | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  • Author: catalog.illinois.edu
  • Published: 11/23/2021
  • Review: 1.55 (150 vote)
  • Summary: LBS-I is the master’s program that prepares teachers for their initial teaching licensure. The other master’s programs are available for practicing teachers and 
  • Detail: http://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/education/special-education-edm/

25 Director of Special Education Endorsement

  • Author: luc.edu
  • Published: 11/29/2021
  • Review: 1.4 (54 vote)
  • Summary: The Director of Special Education Endorsement program provides 12 credit hours toward the 30 hours required by the Illinois School Board of Education (ISBE) 
  • Detail: https://www.luc.edu/education/academics/certificatesendorsements/certificatesendorsements/directorofspecialeducationendorsement/