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I recently moved from Texas where I taught and was certified in secondary math for four years. I am waiting on my license application to go through (it's been over three months) and I've passed my content test, showed my valid TX license, and passed the basic knowledge and skills test. My question is, will I be granted a provisional license even if I don't have 15 hours of course work from college in mathematics? I don't mind having deficiencies and still being issues an ELS, I just want to make sure I can teach this upcoming year. I've already accepted a job offer.
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Ben Yes, I've contacted ISBE. They're backed up because they switched to a new licensing system. I've just gotten a lot of mixed messages from their website versus what they tell me on the phone. They told me on the phone I only need my license, pass the content test, and send a transcript. They also mentioned on the phone that they can send a deficien...See More
Jun 30, 2014
IL SPED I've heard about these backups from some of my friends who are trying to verify endorsements, so they can accept new positions for the next school year. They are also getting the run-around message from ISBE. Several have gone to the ROE office to get information face to face. You may need to wait your turn, but I'd visit the office. Not sure what ...See More
Jul 1, 2014
Veronica Hi there,

Well the same thing happened tome; I moved from Colorado and they sent me a deficiency letter and I had to take 22 credits!!! and some I already had them but they said I had to. Anyways, the people at the regional offices are great help,you should go to the one closest to you and start finding out what to do so time does not run ...See More
Jul 19, 2014
Socivol Wondering the same thing. I actually got offered a job and waiting on my license. I applied for History since that's what I currently teach in Tennessee but I don't have 15 hours in the core content area listed on my transcript. I took history classes but they are listed as a different content area (ex. American Society was the history of American ...See More
Jul 21, 2014
Socivol I got a deficiency letter today but I was told it was because they hadn't processed the paperwork from my school or my license. She told me once they do that I will be issued a provisional license. So I am really confused too!

On 6/30/14, Ben wrote: > Yes, I've contacted ISBE. They're backed up because they switched > to a new licens...See More
Jul 25, 2014


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