Preparing to Student Teach Content test required for licensure

UIS Licensure Officers

Dr. Nancy Barrett – nfbarret@uis.edu

Ms. Erin Sotelo – ekunt2@uis.edu

Enroll in the UIS School of Education Test Preparation Canvas Course

Take the Content Test

On August 9, 2024 PA 103-0846 became law. The effects of this are that ISBE no longer requires candidates to pass the content test prior to student teaching, but instead prior to entitlement to a PEL.

All students must take the content test prior to student teaching as required by the Illinois State Board of Education. Data shows multiple attempts are common before receiving a passing score.

Fall Student Teaching -- Take the exam by July 1st

Spring Student Teaching -- Take the exam by December 1st.

Content Test Resources

List of available content tests
ILTS- Find study materials and register for the content test
Study tips Google Drive Link