The Regional Office of Education #26 serves area teachers and administrators with all aspects of their licensure needs. Our office provides assistance with license applications, renewals/registrations, adding endorsements and improvements on existing licenses, and utilizing the Educator Licensure Information System (ELIS).
NOTE: ELIS is where ISBE draws data for renewal, audits, and other instances where communication is needed. It is imperative that educators keep their email, phone numbers, and home address current.
In order to contact the Licensure Department at ROE26, please email [email protected].
ISBE has created licensure pathways flyers to use a resource to fulfill any last minute vacancies.
Substitute License
- ROE26 Sub Packet (Includes Substitute License Application and All Required Forms)
- Substitute Reimbursement Information
- Did You Know? Video: Substitute Application Fee Reimbursement
- Statement of Good Health
- How To Renew Your Substitute License
Short Term Substitute License
- ROE26 Short-Term Sub Packet (Includes Substitute License Application and All Required Forms)
- ISBE Information on Short Term Substitute License
- Scroll down to section titled Short Term Substitute License.
- Click the down arrow to reveal information.
Mandated Reporter
Paraprofessional (Standard)
Paraprofessional licenses are valid for 5 years, and may be renewed with the payment of registration fees. If you hold a Paraprofessional License and have a Bachelor’s Degree on file, you are qualified to be a substitute teacher.
- ROE26 Paraprofessional Packet (Includes License Application and All Required Forms)
- At least 19 years of age
- One of the following:
- Associate’s Degree or higher
- 60 semester hours of coursework
- High School Diploma or GED and a score of 460 or higher on the ETS Parapro
- High School Diploma or GED and the following scores on the ACT Workkeys:
- Applied Mathematics/Applied Math (with a score of 4)
- Reading for information/Workplace Documents (with a score of 4)
Short Term Paraprofessional
Short Term Paraprofessional licenses are valid for 3 years and are not renewable.
- ROE26 Short Term Paraprofessional Packet (Includes License Application and All Required Forms)
- At least 19 years of age
- Can show proof of High school diploma or its equivalent
- While working on the short term approval, educators must be fulfilling the requirements for the full license.
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