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Part 25 Rule Changes: Effective December 5, 2019

*This Presentation is intended for higher education representatives and licensure officers* 1

Part 25 Rule Changes

Agenda Summary of Changes/Impact on IHEs Scenarios Next Steps Q&A

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Part 25 Summary of Changes & Impact on IHEs

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Part 25.100-Subsequent Endorsements

▪ 18 semester hours content ▪ Content test

Part 25.620

▪ Student Teaching

Part 25.60-Alternative Program

▪ Mentor requirements for PFA programs

Part 25 Changes: Summary

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Part 25.100 Teaching Endorsements on the Professional Educator License

Why the change?

▪ Feedback from higher education faculty ▪ National and State Teacher shortage ▪ Districts looking for “maximum flexibility” ▪ A PEL is considered the foundational license, unlike

the former “certificate” structure.

▪ Educators seeking additional endorsements can

now expand grade range

Part 25 Changes: 25.100

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Part 25.100 Changes: Subsequent Endorsements

If Initial PEL is: And Educator Seeks Subsequent Endorsement Early Childhood (B-2 or B-3) 18 Hours Coursework* + Content Test (if available) Elementary Education (K-9 or 1-6) Middle Grade (5-8) Secondary (9-12) Special (PK-21 or PK-12 or K-12) *Some endorsements have specific coursework, experience and degree distributions

25.100

When an educator holds a professional educator license with one or more teaching endorsements and wants to add subsequent content area endorsements or grade levels, the requirements to obtain a subsequent endorsement are outlined below. Specific Distributions: Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle Grade, Reading Teacher, Safety & Driver’s Education, Gifted Teacher Endorsements Unchanged: Special Education, Reading Specialist, Gifted Education Specialist

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Early Childhood Education Requirements

If Initial PEL is: Prior to December 5, 2019 (OLD): On/After December 5, 2019 (New): Elementary Education (K-9 or 1-6) Full or focused program: 32SH major in ECE + content exam 18 Hours Coursework in ECE distribution + content exam Middle Grade (5-8) Secondary (9-12) Special (PK-21 or PK-12 or K- 12)

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Distributions-Early Childhood

18 semester hours of college-level coursework addressing each of the following areas specific to or inclusive of early childhood education:

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Child growth and development

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Planning and assessment

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Methods and content pedagogy

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Literacy methods

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Collaborative relationships with family or communities + Early Childhood Content Exam

Early Childhood Education Distribution On/After December 5, 2019:

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Elementary Education Requirements

If Initial PEL is: Prior to December 5, 2019 (OLD): On/After December 5, 2019 (New): Early Childhood Education (B- 2 or B-3) Full or focused program: 32SH major in SCGE + content exam 18 Hours Coursework in SCGE distribution + content exam Middle Grade (5-8) Secondary (9-12) Special (PK-21 or PK-12 or K- 12)

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Distributions-Elementary Education

18 semester hours of college-level coursework addressing each of the following areas specific to or inclusive of elementary education:

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Growth and development

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Planning and assessment

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Methods and content pedagogy

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Literacy methods + Elementary Education Content Exam

Elementary Education Distribution On/After December 5, 2019:

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Middle Grades Requirements

If Initial PEL is: Prior to December 5, 2019 (OLD): On/After December 5, 2019 (New): Early Childhood Education (B- 2 or B-3) Full or focused program: 32SH major in Middle Grades + content exam 18 Hours Coursework in Middle Grades distribution + content exam Elementary Education (K-9 or 1-6) Secondary (9-12) Special (PK-21 or PK-12 or K- 12)

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Distributions-Middle Grades

18 semester hours of college-level coursework addressing each of the following areas specific to or inclusive of the middle grades:

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Content-specific methods

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Content coursework specific to the content area sought + Middle Grades Content Exam

Middle Grades Distribution On/After December 5, 2019:

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Reading Teacher Requirements

If Initial PEL is: Prior to December 5, 2019 (OLD): On/After December 5, 2019 (New): Early Childhood Education (B-2

• r B-3)

24 Hours Coursework with a distribution + content exam 18 Hours Coursework in reading distribution + content exam Elementary Education (K-9 or 1-6) Middle Grade (5-8) Secondary (9-12) Special (PK-21 or PK-12 or K- 12)

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Distributions-Reading Teacher

18 semester hours of graduate or undergraduate coursework addressing each of the following areas specific to or inclusive of reading, including a practicum:

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Foundations of reading

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Content-area reading

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Assessment and diagnosis of reading problems

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Developmental and remedial reading instruction support materials and resources

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Literature appropriate to students across all grade ranges + Reading Teacher Exam

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Reading Teacher Distribution On/After December 5, 2019:

Safety and Driver’s Education Requirements

If Initial PEL is: Prior to December 5, 2019 (OLD): On/After December 5, 2019 (New): Early Childhood Education (B-2 or B-3) Full or focused program: 32SH major in another Secondary content area + content exam before adding SDE 18 Hours Coursework in Safety & Driver’s Ed distribution Elementary Education (K-9) 9th grade only available Elementary Education (1-6) Full or focused program: 32SH major in another Secondary content area + content exam before adding SDE Middle Grade (5-8) Secondary (9-12) 24 Hours Coursework in Safety & Driver’s Ed with a distribution and 12 Hours at the upper division Special (PK-21 or PK-12 or K-12) 16

Distributions-Safety & Driver’s Education

18 semester hours of college credit in the field:

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3 semester hours in injury prevention or general safety

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9 semester hours in driver education that include:

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Driving task analysis (introduction to driver education)

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Teaching driver education in the classroom

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Teaching the laboratory portion of the driver education course, including on-street teaching under the supervision of a qualified driver education teacher, advanced driver education, and emergency evasive driving maneuvers

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6 semester hours chosen from at least two of the following areas:

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First aid

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Psychology of adolescents or young adults

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Any safety-related issue relevant to driver education

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Advanced driver education in the use of simulation and multiple car programs

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Health and wellness

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Care and prevention of injuries

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Issues related to alcohol or drug abuse

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Driver education for students with disabilities

Safety & Driver’s Education Distribution On/After December 5, 2019:

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Gifted Education Teacher Requirements

If Initial PEL is: Prior to December 5, 2019 (OLD): On/After December 5, 2019 (New): Early Childhood Education (B- 2 or B-3) 24 Hours Coursework with a distribution + content exam 18 Hours Coursework in Gifted Education with a distribution + content exam Elementary Education (K-9 or 1-6) Middle Grade (5-8) Secondary (9-12) Special (PK-21 or PK-12 or K- 12)

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Distributions-Gifted Teacher

18 semester hours of graduate or undergraduate coursework in gifted education, including a practicum, that addresses:

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characteristics of the field of gifted education as it pertains to gifted children, including their cognitive, creative and affective development

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the wide range of ways in which a child is gifted; issues and practices in identifying and serving gifted children; and the manner in which assessment data shape decisions about identification, learning progress and outcome

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theoretical and research-based data necessary for the development of programs, curriculum and instructional sequences for gifted children, especially those serving gifted students from diverse populations + Gifted Teacher Content Exam

Gifted Teacher Distribution On/After December 5, 2019:

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▪ LBSI- grade band limited ▪ LBSI – PK-21 ▪ LBSII ▪ Early Childhood Special Education ▪ Deaf and Hard of Hearing ▪ Blind or Visually Impaired ▪ Reading Specialist ▪ Gifted Education Specialist

Endorsements Not Impacted

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▪ Initial Teaching Programs

▪ Requirements remain the same; IHEs must have a full

state approved program to entitle for an initial PEL

▪ Subsequent Teaching Endorsements

▪ Any IHE may offer coursework to educators seeking

subsequent endorsements

▪ Program approval is not required to offer subsequent

endorsements

▪ Exceptions: Endorsements Not Impacted (Slide 20)

Impact on IHEs: 25.100

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▪ Reminder:

All professional education and content-area coursework for a subsequent endorsement must be passed with a grade no lower than C-

• r equivalent and be posted on the individual’s
• fficial transcript in order to be counted

towards fulfillment of the applicable requirements.

Coursework Statement

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Entitling Subsequent Endorsements

Recognized Illinois institutions may entitle for subsequent endorsements using the process outlined below.

• 1. Verify 18 semester hours of coursework at a grade of C- or better on
• fficial transcripts from any regionally accredited institution.
• 2. Verify content test (as applicable) is posted as passing on educator’s ELIS

account.

• 3. Enter subsequent endorsement entitlement through the “Add New”

button on the educator’s credentials screen.

• 4. Educator applies for the entitled endorsement in ELIS and the

endorsement issues.

Process to Entitle

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Part 25.620 Student Teaching

Why the change?

▪ Increase flexibility and autonomy for candidates to

receive compensation during student teaching

Part 25.620: Student Teaching

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Opportunities:

▪ Student Teachers may be compensated as student

teachers, paraprofessionals, substitutes, etc.

▪ Student Teachers may be compensated for outside

employment during student teaching

▪ IHEs have the autonomy to determine length and

type of prior experience that may be honored for student teaching credit

Part 25.620: Student Teaching

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Reminders

Requirements of 25.620 for a candidate:

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student teaching must be awarded as credit on an official transcript

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student teaching must be done under the active supervision of a cooperating teacher who:

▪ is licensed and qualified to teach in the area ▪ has three years of teaching experience ▪ has received a proficient or above performance rating on his or her

most recent evaluation

▪ Is directly engaged in teaching subject matter or conducting learning

activities in the area of student teaching.

Part 25.620: Student Teaching

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Part 25.60 Alternative Educator Licensure Program for Teachers

▪ In a Preschool for All program, each candidate shall

be assigned a mentor or qualified equivalent of a mentor.

▪ At the conclusion of the second year residency,

each program shall administer a comprehensive assessment conducted by the principal or in a preschool for all program, a principal or qualified equivalent.

Part 25.60: Alternative Preschool for All Programs

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▪ Alternative Early Childhood Preschool for All

Programs

▪ In collaboration with the Preschool for All program

director or center administrator, an IHE may determine a “qualified equivalent” of a mentor and principal

Impact on IHEs: 25.60

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Part 25.100 Scenarios

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Scenarios with Distribution Areas

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▪ Noah holds a PEL in Elementary Education 1-6. He

would like to expand his grade range and obtain a Middle Grades 5-8 endorsement for Social Science. How would an IHE advise this candidate?

Scenario 1: Question

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POLL 1

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Complete a Middle Grade Program (full/focused)

B.

Complete 18 SH Middle Grade Coursework

C.

Complete 18 SH Middle Grade Coursework + content exam

D.

Complete 3 SH Methods coursework + 15 SH content + content exam

The IHE would audit his transcripts and have Noah complete 18 semester hours of college-level coursework addressing each of the following areas specific to or inclusive of the middle grades:

▪ Content-specific methods (middle grades social

science) (number of hours is not prescribed)

▪ Content coursework in social science ▪ Pass Middle Grades Social Science exam

Scenario 1: Answer

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▪ Audrey holds a PEL in Secondary 9-12, and would

like to expand her grade range to include Early Childhood Education B-2. How would an IHE advise this candidate?

Scenario 2: Question

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POLL 2

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A.

Complete an Early Childhood Program (full/focused)

B.

Complete 18 SH Coursework in Early Childhood + content exam

C.

Complete 3 SH Methods coursework+ 15 SH content + content exam

D.

Complete 18 SH Coursework in Early Childhood

The IHE would audit her transcripts and have Audrey complete:

▪ 18 semester hours of college-level coursework

addressing each of the following areas:

▪ Child growth and development ▪ Planning and assessment ▪ Methods and content pedagogy ▪ Literacy methods ▪ Collaborative relationships with family or

communities

▪ Pass Early Childhood Content Exam

Scenario 2: Answer

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Other Scenarios

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▪ Elle holds a PEL in Middle Grades 5-8. She now

wants to expand her grade range to include Secondary Math 9-12. How would an IHE advise this candidate?

Scenario 3: Question

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POLL 3

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A.

Complete 18 SH Coursework in Math content + content exam

B.

Complete 3 SH Methods coursework+ 15 SH math content + content exam

C.

Complete 18 SH Coursework in Math

D.

Complete a Secondary Math Program (full/focused)

The IHE would audit her transcripts and/or have Elle complete:

▪ 18 semester hours of college-level Math content

coursework

▪ Pass Math Content Exam

Scenario 3: Answer

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▪ Derek holds a PEL in Early Childhood B-2. He now

wants to expand his grade range to include Special Education PK-21. How would an IHE advise this candidate?

Scenario 4: Question

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POLL 4

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A.

Complete 18 SH Coursework in Special Education + content exam

B.

Complete 3 SH Methods coursework+ 15 SH content + content exam

C.

Complete 18 SH Coursework in Special Education

D.

Complete a Special Education Program (full/focused)

The IHE would be unable to entitle Derek for this endorsement without completion of a full state approved LBSI PK-21 program.

Scenario 4: Answer

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Next Steps

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▪ You will only report candidates in a full state

approved program in the APR system.

▪ Coursework distribution matrices

▪ Similar to ESL/Early Childhood Special Education

Approval

▪ January 2020: ISBE will distribute guidance for

matrices

Reminders and Next Steps

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Questions?

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