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Educator Licensure Information System (ELIS)
What is elis and how do i access it?
ELIS stands for Educator Licensure Information System and it is the database for teaching licenses through the Illinois State Board of Education.
ELIS allows you to:
- View credentials
- Renew, reinstate or register your existing educator license
- Apply for licenses, endorsements or approvals
- Enter in professional development activities
- Update your personal information including contact information
To Set-up a New Account on ELIS (Educator Licensure Information System):
1. Go to the Illinois State Board of Education website: https://www.isbe.net
2. Click Systems Quick Links from top of page.
3. Click ELIS: Educator Licensure Information Systems
4. Under EDUCATOR ACCESS, click Login to your ELIS account.
5. Click CLICK HERE FOR FIRST TIME ACCESS TO THE ELIS SYSTEM. This will direct you to create an IWAS for Educators account to access ELIS and view your credentials. After creating your account, you will be able to log in to ELIS anytime to access your information.
After completion of setting up your account:
- A window should read – Welcome to your personal IWAS for Educators account.
- Click Continue. ELIS will launch.
ELIS allows you to:
- View credentials
- Renew, reinstate or register your existing educator license
- Apply for licenses, endorsements or approvals
- Enter in professional development activities
- Update your personal information including contact information
To Set-up a New Account on ELIS (Educator Licensure Information System):
1. Go to the Illinois State Board of Education website: https://www.isbe.net
2. Click Systems Quick Links from top of page.
3. Click ELIS: Educator Licensure Information Systems
4. Under EDUCATOR ACCESS, click Login to your ELIS account.
5. Click CLICK HERE FOR FIRST TIME ACCESS TO THE ELIS SYSTEM. This will direct you to create an IWAS for Educators account to access ELIS and view your credentials. After creating your account, you will be able to log in to ELIS anytime to access your information.
After completion of setting up your account:
- A window should read – Welcome to your personal IWAS for Educators account.
- Click Continue. ELIS will launch.
I don't remember my elis username. What do i do?
- Go to the ELIS Log In page on the ISBE website.
- Click Find Login/Password.
- Follow the instructions from there.
If you are still having issues, call the ROE office at 618-939-5650 and we can give you your ELIS username.
- Click Find Login/Password.
- Follow the instructions from there.
If you are still having issues, call the ROE office at 618-939-5650 and we can give you your ELIS username.
I don't remember my elis password. what do i do?
- Go to the ELIS Log In page on the ISBE website.
- Click Find Login/Password.
- Follow the instructions from there.
(Password information will be emailed to the email address your account is listed under. If you no longer have access to that email address, you will need to call ISBE at 217-557-6763 or email ISBE.)
If you are still having issues, call ISBE at 217-557-6763 or email ISBE. The ROE is not able to reset your account password.
- Click Find Login/Password.
- Follow the instructions from there.
(Password information will be emailed to the email address your account is listed under. If you no longer have access to that email address, you will need to call ISBE at 217-557-6763 or email ISBE.)
If you are still having issues, call ISBE at 217-557-6763 or email ISBE. The ROE is not able to reset your account password.
how do i change my name, address, phone number or email address in elis?
- Complete the Licensure Update Request form
- Email the form to licensure@roe45.org
Within 1-2 business days of receiving your completed form, you will receive an email confirmation from the ROE stating the requested updates have been made to your ELIS account. You can then proceed in ELIS as needed.
- Email the form to licensure@roe45.org
Within 1-2 business days of receiving your completed form, you will receive an email confirmation from the ROE stating the requested updates have been made to your ELIS account. You can then proceed in ELIS as needed.
Getting Started With Licensure
Can i become a substitute teacher without a bachelors degree?
Yes!
In order to substitute teach without a bachelors degree you will need to obtain a Short Term Substitute License (STS) through the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). At this time, Illinois is offering an STS for those who have an Associate's Degree or at least 60 college credit hours (100 level or higher). This will allow you to substitute teach in the state of Illinois.
Follow these instructions to apply for an STS.
In order to substitute teach without a bachelors degree you will need to obtain a Short Term Substitute License (STS) through the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). At this time, Illinois is offering an STS for those who have an Associate's Degree or at least 60 college credit hours (100 level or higher). This will allow you to substitute teach in the state of Illinois.
Follow these instructions to apply for an STS.
I want to go back to school be become a teacher. HOw do i do this?
To become a licensed teacher in the state of Illinois you will need to complete a full or focused education program by a regionally accredited college or university. If you already hold a college bachelors degree or higher, this does not necessarily mean you need to obtain another bachelors degree. This is dependent on the college or university you attend as to how they will get you to the point of entitlement of a teaching license. Seek additional information from the college or university you are interested in attending.
Can I obtain my initial teaching license through an online program and transfer it to illinois?
Yes, as long as the online school is a regionally accredited school and the program leads to full licensure in the home state of the school, you can transfer the license to Illinois.
Once you are ready to transfer your out of state teaching license to an Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL), follow these steps:
- Submit an online application for a PEL on the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) ELIS site. There is a $150 fee.
If you do not already have an ELIS (Educator License Information System) account:
- Go to the Illinois State Board of Education ELIS Log in page
- Click CLICK HERE FOR FIRST TIME ACCESS TO THE ELIS SYSTEM. This will direct you to create an IWAS for Educators account to access ELIS and view
your credentials. After creating your account, you will be able to log in to ELIS anytime to access your information.
- Send official college transcripts* to ROE 45 at licensure@roe45.org or mail to:
Regional Office of Education - Licensure
107 East Mill Street
Waterloo, Illinois 62298
*College transcripts:
- If emailed, all transcripts need to come directly from the University or a Clearinghouse designated by the respective University.
- If mailed, all transcripts must be in a sealed envelope directly from the University.
- You will receive an email confirmation from the ROE once transcripts are loaded to your ELIS account. From there, ISBE will review application information. Once application is issued or denied (for any reason), updates will be posted in your ELIS account.
- To register your License with Region #45, log in to your ELIS account and select the Registration tab. Choose Region 45 Monroe-Randolph. There is a $60 fee to register your your License. (If your License is already registered with another Illinois region, you will not need to pay an additional fee to register with region #45.)
Once you are ready to transfer your out of state teaching license to an Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL), follow these steps:
- Submit an online application for a PEL on the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) ELIS site. There is a $150 fee.
If you do not already have an ELIS (Educator License Information System) account:
- Go to the Illinois State Board of Education ELIS Log in page
- Click CLICK HERE FOR FIRST TIME ACCESS TO THE ELIS SYSTEM. This will direct you to create an IWAS for Educators account to access ELIS and view
your credentials. After creating your account, you will be able to log in to ELIS anytime to access your information.
- Send official college transcripts* to ROE 45 at licensure@roe45.org or mail to:
Regional Office of Education - Licensure
107 East Mill Street
Waterloo, Illinois 62298
*College transcripts:
- If emailed, all transcripts need to come directly from the University or a Clearinghouse designated by the respective University.
- If mailed, all transcripts must be in a sealed envelope directly from the University.
- You will receive an email confirmation from the ROE once transcripts are loaded to your ELIS account. From there, ISBE will review application information. Once application is issued or denied (for any reason), updates will be posted in your ELIS account.
- To register your License with Region #45, log in to your ELIS account and select the Registration tab. Choose Region 45 Monroe-Randolph. There is a $60 fee to register your your License. (If your License is already registered with another Illinois region, you will not need to pay an additional fee to register with region #45.)
is there a way for me to become a Paraprofessional if i do not have any college coursework?
To become a Paraprofessional you need at least 60 hours of college coursework (100 level or higher) or an Associate's Degree. If you have not completed those requirements you are still eligible to become a Paraprofessional by successfully completing the Applied Math and WorkPlace Documents tests through WorkKeys.
To become a Paraprofessional without the prior college coursework, follow these steps:
- Submit an online application for a Paraprofessional on the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) ELIS site. There is a $50 fee.
If you do not already have an ELIS (Educator License Information System) account:
- Go to the Illinois State Board of Education ELIS Log in page
- Click CLICK HERE FOR FIRST TIME ACCESS TO THE ELIS SYSTEM. This will direct you to create an IWAS for Educators account to access ELIS and view your credentials. After creating your account, you will be able to log in to ELIS anytime to access your information.
- Provide proof of graduating from high school or completing a GED by submitting a copy of your high school transcript, diploma or GED certificate to the ROE at licensure@roe45.org or mail to:
Regional Office of Education - Licensure
107 East Mill Street
Waterloo, Illinois 62298
(You will receive an email confirmation from the ROE once proof of HS graduation is loaded to your ELIS account. )
- Schedule to take the Applied Math and WorkPlace Documents test through WorkKeys. The Regional Office of Education is an approved WorkKeys testing site. Register Here.
To become a Paraprofessional without the prior college coursework, follow these steps:
- Submit an online application for a Paraprofessional on the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) ELIS site. There is a $50 fee.
If you do not already have an ELIS (Educator License Information System) account:
- Go to the Illinois State Board of Education ELIS Log in page
- Click CLICK HERE FOR FIRST TIME ACCESS TO THE ELIS SYSTEM. This will direct you to create an IWAS for Educators account to access ELIS and view your credentials. After creating your account, you will be able to log in to ELIS anytime to access your information.
- Provide proof of graduating from high school or completing a GED by submitting a copy of your high school transcript, diploma or GED certificate to the ROE at licensure@roe45.org or mail to:
Regional Office of Education - Licensure
107 East Mill Street
Waterloo, Illinois 62298
(You will receive an email confirmation from the ROE once proof of HS graduation is loaded to your ELIS account. )
- Schedule to take the Applied Math and WorkPlace Documents test through WorkKeys. The Regional Office of Education is an approved WorkKeys testing site. Register Here.
Lapsed and Out of State License/License Renewal
I have an out of state license. How do i get my illinois teaching license?
At this time, Illinois offers full reciprocity, which means in order to get an Illinois teaching license, you need only a valid, comparable out of state license and your official college transcripts.
To get a Professional Educator License (PEL) in Illinois, follow these steps:
- Submit an online application for a PEL on the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) ELIS site. There is a $150 fee.
If you do not already have an ELIS (Educator License Information System) account:
- Go to the Illinois State Board of Education ELIS Log in page
- Click CLICK HERE FOR FIRST TIME ACCESS TO THE ELIS SYSTEM. This will direct you to create an IWAS for Educators account to access ELIS and view
your credentials. After creating your account, you will be able to log in to ELIS anytime to access your information.
- Send out of state teaching license and official college transcripts* to ROE 45 at licensure@roe45.org or mail to:
Regional Office of Education - Licensure
107 East Mill Street
Waterloo, Illinois 62298
*College transcripts:
- If emailed, all transcripts need to come directly from the University or a Clearinghouse designated by the respective University.
- If mailed, all transcripts must be in a sealed envelope directly from the University.
- You will receive an email confirmation from the ROE once transcripts are loaded to your ELIS account. From there, ISBE will review application information. Once application is issued or denied (for any reason), updates will be posted in your ELIS account.
- To register your License with Region #45, log in to your ELIS account and select the Registration tab. Choose Region 45 Monroe-Randolph. There is a $60 fee to register your your License. (If your License is already registered with another Illinois region, you will not need to pay an additional fee to register with region #45.)
To get a Professional Educator License (PEL) in Illinois, follow these steps:
- Submit an online application for a PEL on the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) ELIS site. There is a $150 fee.
If you do not already have an ELIS (Educator License Information System) account:
- Go to the Illinois State Board of Education ELIS Log in page
- Click CLICK HERE FOR FIRST TIME ACCESS TO THE ELIS SYSTEM. This will direct you to create an IWAS for Educators account to access ELIS and view
your credentials. After creating your account, you will be able to log in to ELIS anytime to access your information.
- Send out of state teaching license and official college transcripts* to ROE 45 at licensure@roe45.org or mail to:
Regional Office of Education - Licensure
107 East Mill Street
Waterloo, Illinois 62298
*College transcripts:
- If emailed, all transcripts need to come directly from the University or a Clearinghouse designated by the respective University.
- If mailed, all transcripts must be in a sealed envelope directly from the University.
- You will receive an email confirmation from the ROE once transcripts are loaded to your ELIS account. From there, ISBE will review application information. Once application is issued or denied (for any reason), updates will be posted in your ELIS account.
- To register your License with Region #45, log in to your ELIS account and select the Registration tab. Choose Region 45 Monroe-Randolph. There is a $60 fee to register your your License. (If your License is already registered with another Illinois region, you will not need to pay an additional fee to register with region #45.)
I have an illinois license that is already registered in another region. What do i need to do to register in monroe-randolph counties?
- Log into your ELIS account.
- Under Credentials, click “Register in another Region”
- Scroll down until you see 45 - Monroe/Randolph Counties.
(There is no fee to register in additional counties. )
- Under Credentials, click “Register in another Region”
- Scroll down until you see 45 - Monroe/Randolph Counties.
(There is no fee to register in additional counties. )
I let my teaching license lapse. How do i get it reinstated?
In order to reinstate a lapsed teaching license, you need to fulfill any Professional Development requirements in place at the time your license lapsed. To access this information, log in to your ELIS account to view outstanding PD requirements. Also, check out the PD opportunities available through ROE 45 and TeachIllinois.
Once that is complete, there are two options in reinstating a lapsed license:
1. Apply for reinstatement through your ELIS account and submit an official transcript* showing 9 applicable college credit hours within the last 5 years.
2. Apply for reinstatement through your ELIS account and pay a $500 penalty fee through ELIS. Once choosing this option on ELIS, it will take you through the steps to reinstate your License.
Once your license is reinstated, you will need to pay your back registration fees for ROE 45 Monroe-Randolph, in addition to the registration fees to re-register for the next 5 years. If you would like to register with additional regions you can do so at no additional cost.
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*Official college transcripts can be emailed to the ROE at licensure@roe45.org or mailed to:
Regional Office of Education - Licensure
107 East Mill Street
Waterloo, Illinois 62298
College transcripts:
- If emailed, all transcripts need to come directly from the University or a Clearinghouse designated by the respective University.
- If mailed, all transcripts must be in a sealed envelope directly from the University.
You will receive an email confirmation from the ROE once transcripts are loaded to your ELIS account. From there, ISBE will review application information. Once application is issued or denied (for any reason), updates will be posted in your ELIS account.
Once that is complete, there are two options in reinstating a lapsed license:
1. Apply for reinstatement through your ELIS account and submit an official transcript* showing 9 applicable college credit hours within the last 5 years.
2. Apply for reinstatement through your ELIS account and pay a $500 penalty fee through ELIS. Once choosing this option on ELIS, it will take you through the steps to reinstate your License.
Once your license is reinstated, you will need to pay your back registration fees for ROE 45 Monroe-Randolph, in addition to the registration fees to re-register for the next 5 years. If you would like to register with additional regions you can do so at no additional cost.
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*Official college transcripts can be emailed to the ROE at licensure@roe45.org or mailed to:
Regional Office of Education - Licensure
107 East Mill Street
Waterloo, Illinois 62298
College transcripts:
- If emailed, all transcripts need to come directly from the University or a Clearinghouse designated by the respective University.
- If mailed, all transcripts must be in a sealed envelope directly from the University.
You will receive an email confirmation from the ROE once transcripts are loaded to your ELIS account. From there, ISBE will review application information. Once application is issued or denied (for any reason), updates will be posted in your ELIS account.
I have a lapsed out of state teaching license. how do i get a valid illinois teaching license?
If you do not have a valid, comparable out of state license, the following documents are required to obtain an Illinois teaching license:
- A bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. This is completed by sending official transcripts* to ROE 45.
- Proof of completion of a State Approved Program; Student Teaching or equivalent experience; Completion of coursework addressing methods of teaching exceptional children, reading methods, content area reading, and methods of teaching English learner; and Licensure Tests**. To provide this proof, use form 80-02: State Approved Program and Completion of Standards Verification. As the educator you will fill out the top portion, then send the form to the college/university that you completed the work through. The college/university will then complete the form and submit it directly to the Illinois State Board of Education.
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*Send official college transcript to ROE 45 at licensure@roe45.org or mail to:
Regional Office of Education - Licensure
107 East Mill Street
Waterloo, Illinois 62298
College transcripts:
- If emailed, all transcripts need to come directly from the University or a Clearinghouse designated by the respective University.
- If mailed, all transcripts must be in a sealed envelope directly from the University.
- You will receive an email confirmation from the ROE once transcripts are loaded to your ELIS account. From there, ISBE will review application information. Once application is issued or denied (for any reason), updates will be posted in your ELIS account.
**Licensure Tests-all test scores are valid indefinitely. View the test options on this ISBE page to see the required test for each area. Test option are viewable by clicking on the blue rectangles near bottom of page. Click here to register for the tests.
- A bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. This is completed by sending official transcripts* to ROE 45.
- Proof of completion of a State Approved Program; Student Teaching or equivalent experience; Completion of coursework addressing methods of teaching exceptional children, reading methods, content area reading, and methods of teaching English learner; and Licensure Tests**. To provide this proof, use form 80-02: State Approved Program and Completion of Standards Verification. As the educator you will fill out the top portion, then send the form to the college/university that you completed the work through. The college/university will then complete the form and submit it directly to the Illinois State Board of Education.
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*Send official college transcript to ROE 45 at licensure@roe45.org or mail to:
Regional Office of Education - Licensure
107 East Mill Street
Waterloo, Illinois 62298
College transcripts:
- If emailed, all transcripts need to come directly from the University or a Clearinghouse designated by the respective University.
- If mailed, all transcripts must be in a sealed envelope directly from the University.
- You will receive an email confirmation from the ROE once transcripts are loaded to your ELIS account. From there, ISBE will review application information. Once application is issued or denied (for any reason), updates will be posted in your ELIS account.
**Licensure Tests-all test scores are valid indefinitely. View the test options on this ISBE page to see the required test for each area. Test option are viewable by clicking on the blue rectangles near bottom of page. Click here to register for the tests.
I didn't work in the last five years and now it will not let me renew my teaching license. what do i do?
If you were not working in an Illinois classroom within the last five years you do not have required PD hours to complete for those given years. However, in order to make this reflect in ELIS and allow you to renew your License, you will need to log in to your ELIS account and change your PD Employment Status to exempt for the respective years.
To update PD Employment Status:
- The PD status can be found in your ELIS Profile, under PD Status.
- Then, click on the editing icon (pencil) to update your PD Employment Status to exempt.
- Click finish to save changes.
After making this update your PD requirements should automatically update. If they do not, log out of your ELIS account and log back in to see the updated information.
Then, you can move into applying for renewal of your License in your ELIS account.
To update PD Employment Status:
- The PD status can be found in your ELIS Profile, under PD Status.
- Then, click on the editing icon (pencil) to update your PD Employment Status to exempt.
- Click finish to save changes.
After making this update your PD requirements should automatically update. If they do not, log out of your ELIS account and log back in to see the updated information.
Then, you can move into applying for renewal of your License in your ELIS account.
Professional Development & Endorsements
HOW MANY PD HOURS DO I NEED IN ORDER TO RENEW MY LICENSE?
ISBE requires 24 hours of PD every year you are working in an Illinois Public School as a classroom teacher. You are exempted from the PD requirement if you are working out of state, working at a Private or Parochial School, or are not working as the classroom teacher in a public school (i.e. working as a Paraprofessional or Substitute Teacher).
To view specific hours for your License, log in to your ELIS account Profile and click on PD Status.
See instructions for recording PD hours in ELIS.
Helpful info - Check out our ROE 45 Professional Development page!
To view specific hours for your License, log in to your ELIS account Profile and click on PD Status.
See instructions for recording PD hours in ELIS.
Helpful info - Check out our ROE 45 Professional Development page!
I WANT TO ADD AN ENDORSEMENT TO MY ILLINOIS TEACHING LICENSE. HOW DO I DO THAT?
Per ISBE's Subsequent Teaching Endorsements page, once you hold a Professional Educator License (PEL) or Educator License with Stipulations endorsed in a teaching field, you can add additional content area endorsements. These endorsements can be added at any grade level even if the underlying teaching endorsement on the PEL is a different grade range, with the appropriate coursework and content test. The PEL serves as a foundation to which any teaching endorsement can be added after applicable coursework and testing are completed.
Illinois offers full reciprocity for all endorsements listed on a valid, comparable out-of-state license. To add subsequent endorsements to your Professional Educator License (PEL) via reciprocity, please apply for the endorsement in your ELIS account and provide a copy of your valid, comparable out-of-state license.
Steps to add endorsements in ELIS:
- Before applying for additional endorsements, verify that all your transcripts* have been added to your ELIS account.
- If all transcripts are up to date in your ELIS account click on Actions > Apply for Endorsements. Continue through to complete the process of adding an endorsement. Fees apply for each endorsement added.
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* To have transcripts updated, send official college transcripts to ROE 45 at licensure@roe45.org or mail to:
Regional Office of Education - Licensure
107 East Mill Street
Waterloo, Illinois 62298
College transcripts:
- If emailed, all transcripts need to come directly from the University or a Clearinghouse designated by the respective University.
- If mailed, all transcripts must be in a sealed envelope directly from the University.
- You will receive an email confirmation from the ROE once transcripts are loaded to your ELIS account.
Illinois offers full reciprocity for all endorsements listed on a valid, comparable out-of-state license. To add subsequent endorsements to your Professional Educator License (PEL) via reciprocity, please apply for the endorsement in your ELIS account and provide a copy of your valid, comparable out-of-state license.
Steps to add endorsements in ELIS:
- Before applying for additional endorsements, verify that all your transcripts* have been added to your ELIS account.
- If all transcripts are up to date in your ELIS account click on Actions > Apply for Endorsements. Continue through to complete the process of adding an endorsement. Fees apply for each endorsement added.
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* To have transcripts updated, send official college transcripts to ROE 45 at licensure@roe45.org or mail to:
Regional Office of Education - Licensure
107 East Mill Street
Waterloo, Illinois 62298
College transcripts:
- If emailed, all transcripts need to come directly from the University or a Clearinghouse designated by the respective University.
- If mailed, all transcripts must be in a sealed envelope directly from the University.
- You will receive an email confirmation from the ROE once transcripts are loaded to your ELIS account.
I have a teaching license endorsed in LBS 1 prek-21. Can i teach early childhood special education?
You must hold the Early Childhood Special Education approval or the Early Childhood Special Education Endorsement in order to teach Early Childhood Special Education. If you do not hold one of those two options, you must apply for the Approval through your ELIS account. Once you applied through ELIS, send official transcripts* to the ROE as proof of completed course.
Requirements include:
- Hold an Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) endorsed in teaching.
- Completed coursework in the following areas:
Early childhood special education assessment
Methods of instruction in early childhood special education
Development of language in the young child
Child, family and community relationships
To learn more about this Approval visit ISBE's Approval page.
To verify your specific licensure needs for Early Childhood Special Education, contact us at licensure@roe45.org.
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*Send official college transcript to ROE 45 at licensure@roe45.org or mail to:
Regional Office of Education - Licensure
107 East Mill Street
Waterloo, Illinois 62298
College transcripts:
- If emailed, all transcripts need to come directly from the University or a Clearinghouse designated by the respective University.
- If mailed, all transcripts must be in a sealed envelope directly from the University.
- You will receive an email confirmation from the ROE once transcripts are loaded to your ELIS account. From there, ISBE will review application information. Once application is issued or denied (for any reason), updates will be posted in your ELIS account.
Requirements include:
- Hold an Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) endorsed in teaching.
- Completed coursework in the following areas:
Early childhood special education assessment
Methods of instruction in early childhood special education
Development of language in the young child
Child, family and community relationships
To learn more about this Approval visit ISBE's Approval page.
To verify your specific licensure needs for Early Childhood Special Education, contact us at licensure@roe45.org.
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*Send official college transcript to ROE 45 at licensure@roe45.org or mail to:
Regional Office of Education - Licensure
107 East Mill Street
Waterloo, Illinois 62298
College transcripts:
- If emailed, all transcripts need to come directly from the University or a Clearinghouse designated by the respective University.
- If mailed, all transcripts must be in a sealed envelope directly from the University.
- You will receive an email confirmation from the ROE once transcripts are loaded to your ELIS account. From there, ISBE will review application information. Once application is issued or denied (for any reason), updates will be posted in your ELIS account.
Retirement & Licensure
I'm retired. Do i need to keep renewing my license?
If you are retired you do not need to renew your teaching license unless you plan to return to the classroom. If you choose not to renew and then decide to return to teaching after your license cycle has expired, you are subject to fees and requirements of a lapsed teaching license.
is there a fee to renew my license if i'm retired?
There is no fee to renew your teaching license if your PD Status in your ELIS account is listed as retired.
In order to make this reflect in ELIS and allow you to renew your License at no charge, you will need to log in to your ELIS account and change your PD Employment Status to retired for the respective years.
To update PD Employment Status:
- The PD status can be found in your ELIS Profile, under PD Status.
- Then, click on the editing icon (pencil) to update your PD Employment Status to retired.
- Click finish to save changes.
After making this update your PD requirements should automatically update. If they do not, log out of your ELIS account and log back in to see the updated information.
Then, you can move into applying for renewal of your License in your ELIS account.
In order to make this reflect in ELIS and allow you to renew your License at no charge, you will need to log in to your ELIS account and change your PD Employment Status to retired for the respective years.
To update PD Employment Status:
- The PD status can be found in your ELIS Profile, under PD Status.
- Then, click on the editing icon (pencil) to update your PD Employment Status to retired.
- Click finish to save changes.
After making this update your PD requirements should automatically update. If they do not, log out of your ELIS account and log back in to see the updated information.
Then, you can move into applying for renewal of your License in your ELIS account.
If i am retiring within my current teaching license cycle, do i need to do pd?
If you are retiring within your 5 year teaching license cycle, you will only be expected to fulfill the PD requirements for the time you are teaching.
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