Principal Preparation Endorsement Only (No Degree)
Prerequisites
- Earned Master's degree in relevant field.
- Professional Educator License.
- Four years successful teaching experience or school support personnel experience.
- Interview with the Principal Preparation Team.
An applicant applying for principal endorsement on an Illinois license must have an earned Master's degree, four years of teaching experience, and must also verify completion of an approved program and coursework addressing specific Illinois standards for principal preparation. The following are the core courses in our State-approved program of study for Principal preparation.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| EDLD 52200 | Ethical and Moral Foundations of Educational Leadership | 3 |
| EDLD 53800 | Critical Issues in School Law for Educational Leaders | 3 |
| EDLD 54800 | Organizational Systems in Educational Leadership | 3 |
| EDLD 55700 | Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment for School Improvement | 3 |
| EDLD 55800 | School Finance | 3 |
| EDLD 57700 | Supervision for Professional Development | 3 |
| EDLD 58000 | Critical Transformative Leadership | 3 |
| EDLD 58800 | Internship 1 | 3 |
| EDLD 58900 | Internship 2 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 27 | |
While most candidates will need to complete all 27 hours of the above coursework for program entitlement, candidates with prior coursework, and an earned Master's degree may waive up to 9 hours, as long as it is evident that the specific standards set by the state of Illinois have been met in appropriate prior coursework. Previous coursework can be evaluated for credit towards program completion by the program faculty and licensure officer.
Additional State of Illinois Requirements for Endorsement on the PEL
Illinois Licensure examinations (2) for Principal endorsement
Completion of Illinois Performance Evaluation - Teacher Evaluation Training (IPA AA #2001)
In addition, the State of Illinois requires completion of coursework addressing methods of teaching exceptional children, reading methods, content area reading, and methods of teaching English language learners. If these requirements have not been met in previous coursework, before recommending a candidate for principal endorsement Lewis may require additional courses, including, but not limited to those listed below (or other appropriate coursework in consultation with the program to meet those standards):
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SPED 55700 | Exceptional Learners in Inclusive Communities | 3 |
| ENLE 51000 | Foundations of Bilingual and English Language Learner Education | 3 |
| RDLT 50700 | Literacy for Other School Personnel | 1 |
| Total Hours | 7 | |
Note: ISBE requirements are subject to change. Please contact your advisor for the most up to date licensure information.