Short-Term Approval - Content Knowledge Pathway

Modified on Thu, Oct 19, 2023 at 1:37 PM

You may be eligible to obtain a short-term approval Content Knowledge Pathway (Non-PEL Holder) which is a temporary, non-renewable credential, if you meet the following requirements:

-Hold a bachelor's degree in a teaching content area or a bachelor's degree in any area plus 32 semester hours of content area coursework from a regionally accredited institution. 
 
This can be viewed on ISBE's website here under "Short-Term Approvals for Teachers"

If you'd like to obtain the approval, first you must create an ELIS account. Click here for a guide on how to do soNext you must apply for the approval, click here for a guide on how to do so. You must have transcripts added to your ELIS account. Click here for a guide on how to have transcripts added. 


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