Illinois State University PULSE: Paraprofessionals Unlocking Licensure in Special Education Candidates need the following to be considered for the PULSE program by the start of the program Associate's degree (Associate of Arts) or 60+ hours with IAI Requirements or General Education requirements completed At least 2 years of experience working as a paraprofessional in a special education setting Complete PULSE Employer Acknowledgement Form; this form should be completed by an administrator in your district/cooperative and demonstrate their support for you completing the program, including clinical and student teaching, while employed as a paraprofessional. Contact Derrek Drenckpohl ddrenck@ilstu.edu
https://education.illinoisstate.edu/centers/pulse-paraprofessional-licensure/
SIU-C Special Ed. Teacher LBS1 Cohort Requirements: Current Associate’s Degree and currently employed as a Paraprofessional for a District or a Spec. Ed. Cooperative. 3-year, night/weekend program. *SIU offers students in this program financial aid assistance /loan forgiveness through GYO IL in exchange for committing to teaching for at least four years at a school of need. For more info https://soe.siu.edu/academics/gyo.php Contact gyoteachers@siu.edu
University of West Florida (Teacher Ready)
Current Bachelor’s degree in an area other than Special Ed. 12-15 month, online program for LBS1 Endorsement. Florida teaching license upon completion then apply to ISBE for a reciprocal Illinois teaching license. Visit teacherready.org for additional information Sarah Miller sarah.miller@studergroup.com Dr. Sarah Miller, Senior Director University of West Florida’s TeacherReady Office TeacherReady® Line: 850-898-3949 | Mobile 850-525-6216
Golden Accelerator Program
The Golden Apple Accelerators Program provides a path to teaching for career-changers and college seniors who commit to living and teaching in targeted school districts in southern, central, and western Illinois for four years after obtaining their teaching license. * Up to $23,000 awarded and Golden Apple Accelerators commit to teaching at least four years at a school of need in targeted communities in south, central, or western Illinois Keona Roberts KRoberts@goldenapple.org Office Mobile: 312-392-2618 ext: 138
SIU- C -LBS1 Endorsement Online
Requires current valid Illinois Teaching License (PEL) 4 Course - Summer Cohort * Tuition scholarship/grant offered through SIU After taking the courses, you must pass the state content exam, Learning Behavior Specialist Test # 155. For questions contact Maria Bechtold 618-453-6350 soe@siu.edu
https://www.isbe.net/ApprovedCoursework/SIUE-LBSI.pdf
SIU-E - LBS1 or ECH Special Education Endorsement Online
https://www.siue.edu/education/advising/special-ed-certification-options.shtml
Early Childhood Special Education Approval: The early childhood special education approval may only be added onto an existing early childhood or special education license. This approval allows these individuals to teach early childhood special education non-categorical for children in Pre-K special education setting. Teachers completing it after graduation may apply for approval through ELIS. Based on the broad areas defined by the Illinois State Board of Education, SIUE has identified the required courses as listed below For more information on the letter of approval, please email SEHHB_Licensure@siue.edu
https://www.isbe.net/ApprovedCoursework/SIUE-ECE-Special-Ed.pdf
The special education (LBS1) endorsement, K through age 22, may be added onto an existing professional educator licensTeachers may apply for the endorsement through ELIS. Based on the broad areas defined by the Illinois State Board of Education, SIUE has identified the required courses listed below.
https://www.isbe.net/ApprovedCoursework/SIUE-LBSI.pdf
Illinois University- LBS1 Endorsement Online
LBS1 endorsement at WIU, current valid Illinois Teaching Licenses(PEL) consists of four courses (13 semester hours). An LBS1 endorsement can be added to any Professional Educator License. Further questions on any endorsements and grade levels should be directed to Tammy Wilson, WIU's Licensure Officer,TS-Wilson@wiu.ed
https://www.isbe.net/ApprovedCoursework/Western-Ill-Univ-LBSI.pdf
Grand Canyon University- LBS1 Endorsement Online
The Graduate Certificate in Learning Behavior Specialist 1 (LBS 1) at Grand Canyon University is designed for currently licensed educators in Illinois who want to specialize in working with individuals ages 5–21 who have developmental disabilities or challenging behaviors. Students in Illinois must also have a Professional Educator License (PEL) to earn this LBS1 certificate of endorsement from GCU.
https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/graduate-certificate-lbs1-endorsement
https://www.isbe.net/ApprovedCoursework/Grand-Canyon-University-LBSI.pdf
University of Phoneix - LBS1 or ECH Spec Ed Endorsement Online
https://www.phoenix.edu/online-courses/continuing-teacher-education-illinois.html
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has reviewed and approved the following courses to meet IL teacher endorsement and/or teacher licensure renewal requirements. Early Childhood Special Education Approval
https://www.isbe.net/ApprovedCoursework/University-of-Phoenix-Early-Childhood-Special-Ed.pdf
LBS1 Endorsement on current teaching license
https://www.isbe.net/ApprovedCoursework/University-of-Phoenix-LBSI.pdf
Greenville University- LBS1 Endorsement Online
LBS1 Endorsement on a current Gen Ed Teaching License(PEL) with ISBE Short Term Emergency Approval (see quick links) https://www.greenville.edu/dotAsset/319f352d-bda4-4dd0-9214-66c95ed0ef6b.pdf
https://www.isbe.net/ApprovedCoursework/Greenville-University-LBSI.pdf
National Louis University - LBS1 or ECH Special Ed Endorsements
LBS1 endorsement is for teachers with a valid Illinois Teaching License (PEL) LBS1 endorsed for early childhood general education (age 0 to grade 3), general education (kindergarten to grade 9) or secondary education with applicable levels and content areas. To earn the endorsement, candidates must pass the LBS I content test. (see quick links) https://nl.smartcatalogiq.com/Current/Undergraduate-and-Graduate-Catalog/National-College-of-Education/Non-Degree-Endorsement-Offerings/Learning-Behavior-Specialist-I-LBS-I-Endorsement
Early Childhood Special Education approval on a Professional Educator License already endorsed for self-contained general education (age 0 to grade 3 or LBSI (PreK to age 21) endorsement by having completed the four courses required by the Illinois State Board of Education. https://nl.smartcatalogiq.com/Current/Undergraduate-and-Graduate-Catalog/National-College-of-Education/Non-Degree-Endorsement-Offerings/Early-Childhood-Special-Education-Approval