The ROE provides the following services for licensed educators:

• Assistance with applications for approvals and endorsements, Registration, renewal, and updating of licenses
• Information on required Professional Development
• Maintenance of Substitute and teacher vacancy lists

For information, contact:

Jamie Watts or Stephanie Putzstuck.

BASIC INFORMATION:

• View Illinois licensure requirements here: https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Educator-Licensure-Requirements.aspx
• View “how-to” videos https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Licensure-Webinar.aspx
• Monitor your email and/or ELIS account for updates regarding your application status.
  • To check the status on a document(s) you can view "images" to verify it has been posted to your account.

CURRENT ISBE TIMELINES (as of 08/04/2017):

• Opening & processing new mail and transcripts: 9 Business days
• Uploading emailed transcripts, documents, and forms: 1 week
• Processing Refunds: up to 9 weeks (+ an additional 10 business days for the reversal to appear on your credit card)
• Review of Applications: 3.5 months