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(CTE) Career & Technical Educators

Applying for a CTE-ELS Educator License with Stipulations (overview of the process with pictures) 

(CTE) Career & Technical Educators Information

Career and Technical Educator License
Career and Technical Educator
  • Minimum of 60 semester hours*
  • Documented a minimum of 2,000 hours of experience outside of education in the area to be taught
  • Must apply online and submit ISBE Form 73-23
  • Submit Work Experience

Years valid: 5

Limitations: Can only teach in the specified area of endorsement and is valid for grades 5-12

 

Provisional Career and Technical Educator

Valid for grades 6-12 only.

  • Documented a minimum of 8,000 hours of work experience in the skill to be taught 
  • Must apply online and submit ISBE Form 73-23
  • Submit Work Experience

Years valid: 5

Limitations: At the time of application, must obtain a letter from the school district confirming that no teacher holding a PEL or ELS endorsed in career and technical education is available and that circumstances warrant the issuance of this license. Valid only for grades 5-12. 

 

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Application forms for Career and Technical or Provisional Career and Technical Educator License

Form 73-23 Application for Career and Technical or Provisional Career and Technical Educator License

Form 73-23A Verification for Career and Technical Educator Work Experience

Form 73-23B Verification for Career and Technical Educator Work Experience (Notarized) Use when the former employer is not available to complete form 73-23A.

 

* Hours may be obtained from a regionally accredited institution or an accredited trade and technical institution. For endorsements requiring a specific number of semester hours, coursework must be at the 100-level or higher. Remedial coursework will not be accepted.

 

ROE #17 Privacy Policy: All inquiries regarding licenses must be made by the license holder, we are unable to share information with other parties.  Thank you.