1. Secondary Education Certification talk 114 David Kinley Hall 8 a.m. Sept 25, 2012

2. Council On Teacher Education (COTE) Jeff Buck Brenda Clevenger Evans Oversee all things related to certification – Past – Things like CBC and Blood borne Pathogen training Here today to talk about actually getting certified. Obtain certification as soon as you can!!!!- Regardless of other plans (grad school, peace corp, raise a family, etc). – Only protected against program changes for 1 year – Not protected at all against ISBE changes – Other state certification will likely hinge on Illinois certification first

3. Applying for license Should not apply until you have taken or are registered for student teaching. Log into student portal: https://cte- s.education.illinois.edu/intranet/auth/logon.a sphttps://cte- s.education.illinois.edu/intranet/auth/logon.a sp

4. After you submit your application: COTE will send an email early the next morning to let you know your application has been received. If you feel you’ve done something in error or want to add something, contact us. You cannot go back online to revise.

5. I will complete an audit based on DARS report or grad audit completed earlier. – Problems? I’ll either contact you or records officer. If contacted, it’s important so respond. – You should also run a DARS audit to ensure it is “complete” – No problems? Will put application in pending file waiting for things to be completed.

6. All should receive an Endorsement email. Sent to e-mail address you indicate. Contact us if something is inaccurate or missing. Little will be done by us if you claim your certificate without all endorsements. End of final semester processing. Things we’ll be looking for: – Early Field Experience hours. (Should check Student Portal for accuracy) – Approved Portfolio (Jay Mann) – Approved Student Teaching Time Report Be accurate and fairly thorough. Only record we will have of your Student teaching.

7. – All required tests – At least two – Content test which correlates to your program – BEFORE student teaching – Assessment of Professional Teaching: Grades 6-12 (More about other tests later) – Teacher Education Safety Training – Departmental Recommendation Should come from Jay Mann – Mandated Reporter training acknowledgment – Grades – Degree – Be sure you apply for graduation – Your degree must appear on transcripts

8. Recommending you to ISBE – Assuming everything is complete, should occur about the middle of June. – We will contact you at the email at address you gave and provide a link where you need to go to claim and register your license. – At that time, go to this link Create Educator Licensure System (ELS) Account Click on “Apply for Entitlement” It should indicate a license with a license number. In the entitlement complete column, it should say “YES” Click on “Apply online” in the apply status

9. Walk through the multi-step wizard Be prepared to pay (by credit card) Be sure to register your certificate with a Regional Office of Education (ROE) Paper copy of certificate should arrive in mail Any school district with your name and SSN can verify certification on ELS.

10. More Information on tests: May Grads. Recommend you take APT on Feb 9, 2013 date. (allows fall back date of April) APT: 6-12 (103) or New APT (not grade specific) – Regular registration deadline for tests is about a month and a half before test date – Be sure you use correct SSN – Have results sent to us. – All additional high school endorsements and/or designations require tests For Science and History majors, adding designations (To teach AP and Honors) in Science or Social Science require passing test and 12 hours in designation.

11. Changes you should be aware of Effective 2013 there will be an APT offered (with the grade distinction removed) Test (103) still offered for a limited time. – DON’T PANIC if you’ve already taken test #103. Can still use. Instead of receiving an Initial Type 09 certificate, you will simply receive a “license”. – Professional Educator License “Types” are being done away with completely They are eliminating “initial”, “standard”, and “National Board Certification (Masters)” Endorsements should still appear on license.

12. Other states – Likely will require licensure in Illinois first – Other states may have program verification form. Send to us (COTE) to fill out. May include when you turn in application. – We have little (if any) information about certification in other state so just contact the respective state. Contact information for other states is on our website under “Links” and then “Unites States Teacher Certification Offices” Information on other state certification (such as Reciprocity) under “Certification Map”

13. Student Portal Must sign Student Teaching Agreement before registering for student teaching! Can see information about yourself – Early Field Experience (must have at least 80 hrs) Detailed student profile: – Tests (contact us if you passed them but they aren’t showing) – Verify that we’ve received your application Under “certifications”

14. Highly Qualified (No Child left behind definition) – By virtue of passing test in your Content area you will be Highly Qualified for that area. – Sciences- HQ in all the sciences – History-HQ in all the social science. – Also highly qualified by your major. – Should distinguish between “HQ” and endorsements- Can potentially be Highly qualified but not necessarily endorsed and vice versa. Goal would be BOTH – More information on Highly Qualified on our website (FAQ)

15. Summary – Location: 505 E. Green Street, Suite 202 Upstairs from PNC bank and Coldstone creamery Email: jbuck@illinois.edu (or) jbuck@illinois.edu bmclvngr@illinois.edu – Include UIN – Urgent matters? Don’t use email. Call! – No appointments by email. Call office. (217) 333- 7195 – Write Brenda or me (pick one and stay with one)