Certificate Renewal

Overview

In Illinois, those who hold education-related certifications are required to maintain their certificates by keeping them registered with the county in which the educator works (all certificates) and to prove that they are staying up-to-date within their profession by documenting participation in continuing professional development (some certificates).

Those who must document professional development include those who are employed using:

• Type 04 Certificates - Teaching Early Childhood Education
• Type 03 Certificates - Teaching Elementary Education
• Type 09 Certificates - Teaching Secondary Education
• Type 10 Certificates - Teaching Special
• Type 73 Certificates - School Service Personnel (Guidance Counselors, Nurses, Psychologists, and Social Workers)
• Type 75 Certificates - Administration

Certificate-Specific Requirements and Instructions

For detailed requirements and instructions, click the appropriate link below:

• Teachers (Types 03, 04, 09, or 10) on an Initial Certificate
• Teachers (Types 03, 04, 09, or 10) on a Standard or Masters Certificate
• School Service Personnel (Type 73)
• Administrators (Type 75)