All non-certified resident applicants are responsible for taking the Illinois Certification Testing System (ICTS) Basic Skills and appropriate content area tests by April 2011. Please note that it takes approximately one month to receive scores and all scores must be received by May 2011. The last test date to take state tests and still be considered for the AUSL program is April 16, 2011. Register for the state tests at www.icts.nesinc.com.

ICTS Basic Skills and Content Area test scores are valid for five (5) years; we accept applicable passing test scores dated as early as June 2006. We encourage you to register for both tests as soon as possible as your application will not be complete until we at least have verification that you have registered for them. You must have a complete application in order to proceed to the interview stage of the application process.

Please see the tables below for detailed information about subject area coursework requirements, transcript analysis forms, valid test dates, and corresponding content area test information.

You can obtain the appropriate transcript evaluation form to complete your application by clicking on the link in the corresponding content area and grade level data table in the “requirements” section below.

Requirements to teach by Grade and Content Level
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Elementary requirements

Middle School requirements

Secondary requirements

PE, Music and Art requirements

ISBE Test Dates

Computer-Based Basic Skills Testing

Please reference the requirements below to see what type of teaching certification you are eligible for in Illinois. To complete your application, fill out the appropriate transcript evaluation sheet below. You can obtain the appropriate transcript evaluation form by clicking on the link in the corresponding content area and grade level data table.

Secondary Requirements

Elementary & Middle School Requirements

If you are interested in becoming a Physical Education, Art, or Music Teacher:

ISBE Test Dates are as follow:

Computer-Based Basic Skills Test Dates

If you are having problems filling out your transcript analysis form, click here for more detailed instructions.

If you have more questions about the AUSL teacher training and residency program, please refer to our FAQ section of the website, attend an upcoming information session, or call us at (773) 534-0129.