Online English as a Second Language Endorsement
The English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement is designed to be added to an existing Professional Educator License (PEL). According to the Illinois State Board of Education, this endorsement may be added to the Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle-grade, High school level, and Special Certificates (PreK to Grade 12).
A teacher with an ESL PreK to Grade 12 (PK-12) endorsement is qualified to teach ESL classes within the grade range of their PEL. ESL teachers are generally responsible for working with English language learners who would benefit from additional ESL instruction as well as assessing students to determine their ESL needs and strengths.
Many Illinois licensed teachers will have completed these courses during their initial licensure program. Substitutions will be made as approved by the IC Education Department. Anyone transferring in the equivalent of any of these courses for fewer than 3 credits may add a practicum independent study in any fall or spring semester to get to a total of 18 credit hours.
