An applicant applying for principal endorsement on an Illinois license must have an earned Master's degree, four years of teaching experience, and must also verify completion of an approved program and coursework addressing specific Illinois standards for principal preparation. The following are the core courses in our State-approved program of study for Principal preparation.
Core Courses (27)
Core Courses: (27)
While most candidates will need to complete all 27 hours of the above coursework for program entitlement, candidates with prior coursework, and an earned Master's degree may waive up to 9 hours, as long as it is evident that the specific standards set by the state of Illinois have been met in appropriate prior coursework. Previous coursework can be evaluated for credit towards program completion by the program faculty and licensure officer.
Additional State of Illinois Requirements for Endorsement on the PEL
Illinois Licensure examinations (2) for Principal endorsement
Completion of Illinois Performance Evaluation - Teacher Evaluation Training (IPA AA #2001)
In addition, the State of Illinois requires completion of coursework addressing methods of teaching exceptional children, reading methods, content area reading, and methods of teaching English language learners. If these requirements have not been met in previous coursework, before recommending a candidate for principal endorsement Lewis may require additional courses, including, but not limited to those listed below (or other appropriate coursework in consultation with the program to meet those standards):
Note: ISBE requirements are subject to change. Please contact your advisor for the most up to date licensure information.
Director of Special Education Endorsement
Program: NOND-SPLD-3
Candidates who have an administrative endorsement on their Professional Educator License and coursework in special education may elect to complete additional coursework leading to Illinois State Board of Education approval for the Director of Special Education Endorsement via individual transcript evaluation.. Endorsement will work with Lewis University’s Licensure Officer to review all transcripts to determine what additional coursework is needed to fulfill ISBE requirements. Courses for the Special Education Director may include but are not limited to the following:
Special Education non-core courses beyond M.Ed. (per transcript evaluation)
Note: ISBE requirements are subject to change. Please contact your advisor for the most up to date licensure information.