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LBS1 Endorsement

by Kelly

Jul 21, 2011

Has anyone taken classes through university of phoenix to get the LBS1 endorsement? If so, how many/which classes did you take? Thanks!

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Kelly On 7/22/11, sped wrote: > On 7/22/11, Kelly wrote: > >> I currently have the early childhood special ed >> approval. It covers ages birth-five. I'm looking to >> get the LBS1 endorsement so that I could teach >> special education for K-3 as well. > > Ah, a bit out of my field, but I see now. However, then > yo...See More

Jul 22, 2011

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Karen Contreras I agree with what Kelly says. University of Phoenix does offer the classes that fit the bill for LBS1. I am an adviser with the school in that area. Please, please check with the ROE first to make sure that you the teacher haven't already finished a class that fits the LBS1 requirement and make sure that the state requirements haven't changed for t...See MoreI agree with what Kelly says. University of Phoenix does offer the classes that fit the bill for LBS1. I am an adviser with the school in that area. Please, please check with the ROE first to make sure that you the teacher haven't already finished a class that fits the LBS1 requirement and make sure that the state requirements haven't changed for this area either. I don't recommend starting any course work with University of Phoenix until you know for sure your needs and the requirements for IL. If you need any further information don't hesitate to ask. Karen Contreras MM/HRM, MAED/AET

Has anyone taken classes through university of phoenix to get the LBS1 endorsement? If so, how many/which classes did you take? Thanks!

I haven't, but the ISBE doesn't list UoP as having one of its accredited programs for LBSI. You might want to call your ROE to check.

ISBE accepts classes from any regionally accredited school in the United States. University of Phoenix fits the bill. This is, of course, assuming you already have an Illinois teaching certificate and are just looking to add the endorsement.

If you're looking to become a special ed teacher from scratch, so to speak, then U of P may work but it would be considered an out-of-state program (Arizona, I think), and that means that you may have to take additional classes after ISBE reviews your transcript.

Assuming you are looking to add an endorsement to a type 03 or type 09, then you need to take a minimum of four courses in:

Survey of Exceptional Children (you probably already have this if you're a teacher already) Cross Categorical Methods of Special Ed Cross Categorical Characteristics of Special Ed Diagnosis of Disabilities

You will also need to pass the LBS I content area test #155. If you don't pass the test, you will be granted a temporary three year approval, but it is very difficult to be hired with this. If you pass the test, you get a permanent endorsement.

From others on this board, I believe the sticking point with University of Phoenix is that they're not Illinois-specific, and they don't have "Cross Categorical" classes in characteristics and methods. They have categorical courses, like LD, ED/BD, etc. So, I believe you have to take more than 4 classes, but many were saying they were still cheaper than local Illinois schools even factoring in the additional classes.

I do know you can get the endorsement with U of P, because I've interviewed people with this endorsement which they got through coursework with U of P. I didn't take a mental photo of their transcripts however, to tell you exactly what they took.

Aug 8, 2012

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William Murzyn Dear Kelly, I graduated last May 2012 with an initial type 004 early childhood education and a special education approval in Illinois from Dominican University. I subbed in a district until I came upon a long term sub position, however I was passed over for the position when it became available because I did not have an LBS1. I talked to my county ...See MoreDear Kelly, I graduated last May 2012 with an initial type 004 early childhood education and a special education approval in Illinois from Dominican University. I subbed in a district until I came upon a long term sub position, however I was passed over for the position when it became available because I did not have an LBS1. I talked to my county leader and they hinted at me looking at University Phoenix. All the Illinois programs I can find are master programs. Public and private schools are averaging from 15k to 20 for the LBS1, however I cannot find many if any programs that just offer the four classes the state requires???? I was wondering if you registered with University Phoenix or found another way to attain your LBS1 with out having to enter a masters program? Thank you for your time On 8/08/12, Karen Contreras wrote: > I agree with what Kelly says. University of Phoenix does offer the > classes that fit the bill for LBS1. I am an adviser with the school > in that area. Please, please check with the ROE first to make sure > that you the teacher haven't already finished a class that fits the > LBS1 requirement and make sure that the state requirements haven't > changed for this area either. I don't recommend starting any course > work with University of Phoenix until you know for sure your needs > and the requirements for IL. If you need any further information > don't hesitate to ask. > Karen Contreras > MM/HRM, MAED/AET > > > > Has anyone taken classes through university of phoenix to > get the LBS1 endorsement? If so, how many/which classes did > you take? Thanks! > > I haven't, but the ISBE doesn't list UoP as having one of its > accredited programs for LBSI. You might want to call your ROE > to check. > > ISBE accepts classes from any regionally accredited school in the > United States. University of Phoenix fits the bill. This is, of > course, assuming you already have an Illinois teaching certificate > and are just looking to add the endorsement. > > If you're looking to become a special ed teacher from scratch, so > to speak, then U of P may work but it would be considered an > out-of-state program (Arizona, I think), and that means that you > may have to take additional classes after ISBE reviews your > transcript. > > Assuming you are looking to add an endorsement to a type 03 or > type 09, then you need to take a minimum of four courses in: > > Survey of Exceptional Children (you probably already have this if > you're a teacher already) > Cross Categorical Methods of Special Ed > Cross Categorical Characteristics of Special Ed > Diagnosis of Disabilities > > You will also need to pass the LBS I content area test #155. If > you don't pass the test, you will be granted a temporary three > year approval, but it is very difficult to be hired with this. If > you pass the test, you get a permanent endorsement. > > From others on this board, I believe the sticking point with > University of Phoenix is that they're not Illinois-specific, and > they don't have "Cross Categorical" classes in characteristics and > methods. They have categorical courses, like LD, ED/BD, etc. So, > I believe you have to take more than 4 classes, but many were > saying they were still cheaper than local Illinois schools even > factoring in the additional classes. > > I do know you can get the endorsement with U of P, because I've > interviewed people with this endorsement which they got through > coursework with U of P. I didn't take a mental photo of their > transcripts however, to tell you exactly what they took.

Mar 14, 2013

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Nita On 7/21/11, mo jo wrote: > On 7/21/11, Kelly wrote: >> Has anyone taken classes through university of phoenix to >> get the LBS1 endorsement? If so, how many/which classes did >> you take? Thanks! > > I haven't, but the ISBE doesn't list UoP as having one of its > accredited programs for LBSI. You might want to call yo...See More

Jun 3, 2016

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Stacy On 6/03/16, Nita wrote: > On 7/21/11, mo jo wrote: >> On 7/21/11, Kelly wrote: >>> Has anyone taken classes through university of phoenix to >>> get the LBS1 endorsement? If so, how many/which classes > did >>> you take? Thanks! >> >> I haven't, but the ISBE doesn't list UoP as having one of > i...See More

Mar 17, 2017

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