1. Music Education LicensureTalk
Monday, April 22, 11:00 a.m.
Rm 0303 Music Bldg

2. CoTE introduction
Oversee all things related to Licensure
Past – Things like Bloodborne Pathogen training, etc.
Here today to talk about process of actually getting licensed.
Obtain your license as soon as you can!!!!-regardless of other plans (grad school, Peace Corp, Military service, etc).
Not protected at all against ISBE changes
Other state licensure will likely hinge on Illinois licensure first

3. Applying for license:
Can apply even IF you haven’t yet passed all tests
Log onto your student portal
Scroll down to “Prior to Licensure” and then, under “Licensure Application”, click on the “here” in “Click here to apply”
App will ask if your are registered for or previously done student teaching.
If you have to answer no, You should not proceed.
If you can honestly answer “yes” Click “yes” and then “submit”
Click on “Click here to add an application for licensure”

4. Email address: Use your most often used, most reliable email address
address: Use your most often used, most reliable address. Do NOT use your UIUC address it goes away
Cell phone number
Degree period (should correlate with the term in which you are finishing however, if not, use the latter)
Major (should fill in) Select it.
License (should fill in) Select it.
Endorsements
“Click here to add a request” (won’t allow pull downs unless all the preceding fields are entered)
Select as many as you wish to be considered for (but please use some common sense and show some mercy on me)
Make sure you click “save” before moving on.

5. You will all be endorsed in Music (K-12) so you don’t have to request that
Comments: Provide important information regarding endorsements, etc., such as pending transfer coursework, tests, etc.
Signature (must “sign” stating you understand) (check the box)
Must submit
Once you submit, you can’t go back. Contact me if you need to modify/correct/add something. Don’t create a duplicate application.

6. The next day, you should receive an email which says the CoTE has received your application.
Your student portal should also reflect an application
Early in the semester you are finishing I will complete an audit based on DARS report or graduate audit we completed earlier.
Problems? Will either contact you or records officer. If contacted, it’s important you respond.

7. Nothing missing? Will put application in pending file until end of spring or summer term
Endorsements (besides music)? I will send an to you. Contact us if something is inaccurate or missing.
End of final semester processing.
Things I will be looking for:
Early Field Experience hours (at least 80). (Should check Student portal for accuracy)
Student Teaching Time Reports
Be accurate and fairly descriptive. It is the only record we will have of your Student teaching.

8. Safety Training
Mandated reporter training
Tests
Music
edTPA
Departmental Recommendation
Should come automatically from the department if you meet all responsibilities
Grades
Degree (must appear on transcripts)
Late May to middle June for Spring grads
If you are taking a summer job, talk to me AND request that your degree be posted ASAP by your records officer
Summer grads – Late August
This may cause issues with teaching in the fall. Talk to me AND request that your degree be posted ASAP by your records officer.

9. You must request your UIUC transcripts be sent to ISBE
Here is a link for instructions: ow%20to%20Order%20Transcripts.pdf
May do this anytime during the semester you are graduating
Specifically request that they be sent AFTER the current semester DEGREE’S have been recorded
Send them to the Educator Licensure Division at the Illinois State Board of Education.
You can request that they be sent by paper or electronically (we don’t care)

10. The transcript office will send you a confirmation to your address that they’ve received your request
Forward this confirmation to me at
Otherwise, I have to wait until the transcripts have been arrived at ISBE and appear on your ELIS account (delays, delays, delays.

11. Claiming your license
We will contact you at address you provided.
Will provide a link to the ELIS/Educator credentials website with basic instructions
Click on this link.
Follow steps.
Be SURE to use the ELIS account that already exists for you. DON’T create any new ones.
ISBE now requires you fill out a survey before you can claim your license.
Be prepared to pay by credit card
Be sure any endorsements you want APPEAR on your credentials BEFORE you claim your license. If they do not, contact me immediately so they can be added.
Endorsements can be added later BUT ISBE will assess a fee (currently $30.00) for any added after you are licensed
Here is an ISBE tutorial:

12. In addition to claiming your license be sure you register your license
If you do not register it, after 6 months it will become “lapsed”
May/should register your license in any district in Illinois (you can register in as many districts as you want and/or move it around later as necessary)
ISBE does not provide paper copies of licenses
Credentials can be printed from main page in your ELIS account
Any school district with your name can verify your credentials doing a “Public Search” in ELIS

13. Valid for 5 fiscal years. Must renew every 5 years.
OTHER odds and ends information which may be useful:
Keep test scores forever (or longer)- may need them
You can obtain them later (through ILTS) but it will cost you.
You are going to receive a Professional Educator License (PEL) endorsed in Music (K-12)
If the school/district(s) you are applying to uses old nomenclature, put that you are receiving an Initial Type 10 certificate
If you don’t need license right away, you may choose to delay claiming until July 1st (to get the full first fiscal year). But don’t forget to claim it!!!!
Valid for 5 fiscal years. Must renew every 5 years.
Don’t let your license lapse.
ISBE SHOULD send you a reminder to the address you’ve given them.
You may change your contact information on your ELIS acount
Can renew online through ELIS (same site you claim your license on).

14. Licensure in other states
Likely will require licensure in Illinois first (although you may potentially begin some initial steps)
Other states may have program verification form.
Send form to CoTE to fill out.
Contact information is on our website under Links” in
US Teacher Licensure Offices
(If you ask us about licensure in other states, this is where we’ll likely refer you).

15. Summary
Location: We have moved! We are now located at 1310 S. 6th Street, Rm 130 (Education Building)
Website:
Include your UIN
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