A complete application should include the following:

1. Complete form ISBE 73-03D School Service Personnel or Administrative.

2. Complete form ISBE 73-63 Application for Issuance of Provisional.

3. Complete form ISBE 73-05 State Approved Program Verification. This must be completed by the applicant and must be signed and sealed by the university. This form needs to be sent directly to the Illinois State Board of Education, Division of Certification, 100 North First Street, Springfield, IL 62777-0001 from the university.

4. Complete form ISBE 73-99 Confirmation of State Certification Tests Taken. Illinois will honor basic skills and/or content area tests taken in another state where these tests were required for certification. The applicant should fill out Part 1 and submit the form to the State Certification Authority of the state where the test was taken for completion. Please click the following link for further information Special Note for Out-of-State Applicants. This form needs to be sent directly to the Illinois State Board of Education.

5. Official transcripts from all schools attended in original sealed envelopes.

6. Photocopy (front and back) of out-of-state certificate.

7. Application fee in the amount of $30.

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