Out-Of-State Educator Applying for IL Licensure

CREATE A LOGIN ID AND PASSWORD ON ELIS:

 Go to www.isbe.net
 Click on Tab entitled “Teachers” located in the blue bar on the top of the ISBE home page.
 Click on “Log in to ELIS.”
 Click on “Educator Access – Login to your ELIS Account.”
 Enter Login ID and Password for ELIS – OR -- If you have never created an account in ELIS, then you
will need to click on the underlined “Former ECS user/first time ELIS user” to create a user ID &
password for the ELIS System.

To apply for an IL Professional Educator License:

 From your ELIS Home Page, click “Apply for Professional Educator License,” choose type of license
and comparable grade range, follow prompts/questions, and pay application fee online.

 Documents required for Out-Of-State Applicant/Teaching License will be: (1) official transcripts in a
sealed envelope from Regional Accredited University; (2) State Approved Program Verification Form
#80-02, completed by the University; and (3) a copy of valid/current Out-Of-State teaching
certificate/license. Transcripts can be sent electronically from University directly kbrewer@roe51.org,
or official transcripts in a sealed envelope can be mailed to Regional Office of Education #51, Attn:
Kellie Brewer, 2201 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62703. A copy of out-of-state
license/certificate can emailed or delivered to the Regional Office of Education to be imaged into the IL
State Board of Education/ELIS system. The SAP form must be completed by the University in which
your teaching program was completed, and that University must send this form directly/electronically to
the IL State Board of Education as indicated on the top of the form. \

 Once your application/documents required for your license are received and imaged into the ELIS
system, the IL State Board of Ed will evaluate your application/documents. The IL State Board of Ed
will evaluate your application and send you an email indicating that your PEL Teaching License has
been issued or they will issue you a Deficiency Letter.

 It is very important that you register your PEL license as soon as it is issued. This license is not valid
until your registration is paid.

If you have any additional questions or need assistance with the new system,
please call Kellie Brewer at 217-753-6730 or 217-753-6620.