Certification Terminology
Professional Certification, Foreign Language
Grade Level of Certification:
K-12
Degree Requirement:
B.A. minimum
Subject Matter Requirements:
Major
Professional Training in Education Required:
Yes
Subject Test:
Basic Skills Test, Assessment of Professional Teaching (APT)
Additional Requirements for Advanced Certification:
1. Approval of an induction and mentoring program.
2. NBPTS certification.
3. A 12-hour, education-related professional development certificate.
4. 60 Continuing Professional Development Units (CPDUs).
Links:
Overview: http://www.isbe.state.il.us/certification/default.htm
Requirement Specifics: http://www.isbe.state.il.us/certification/html/testing.htm
Routes to Licensure: https://www.icts.nesinc.com/