In partnership with Illinois State University Illinois Electronic

In partnership with Illinois State University Illinois’ Electronic Certificate Entitlement and Educator Certification System (ECS) Illinois State Board of Education

ECS Overview Illinois’ Educator Certification System n Educator’s Private Accounts (login required) n View all aspects of certification records n Apply for entitlement certificates n Register and renew certificates n Record professional development n Most certification matters handled at the Regional Office of Education can be done online on ECS n Pay for application fees with credit card 3/9/2021 Illinois State Board of Education 2

ECS Overview Illinois’ Educator Certification System n District Administrator Access n Confirm certificates and endorsements held by employees and prospective employees n Confirm certificate registration n Confirm NCLB highly qualified subject areas n Confirm degrees and teaching history 3/9/2021 Illinois State Board of Education 3

Creating an ECS Account n Use Internet Browser to Access: www. isbe. net/ECS n Click on “Create New Account” button 3/9/2021 Illinois State Board of Education 4

Creating an ECS Account n Enter SSN# again to verify n Enter Last Name n Click the “Next” Button 3/9/2021 Illinois State Board of Education 5

Creating an ECS Account n Enter Email Address again to verify n Click the “Next” Button 3/9/2021 Illinois State Board of Education 6

Creating an ECS Account n The next steps asks you to verify personal and address information on file at ISBE; or to enter the information if it is not on file n Click the “Next” Button 3/9/2021 Illinois State Board of Education 7

Creating an ECS Account n Enter a User Id (1 to 80 Characters) n Enter the User Id again to confirm n Click the “Next” Button 3/9/2021 Illinois State Board of Education 8

Creating an ECS Account n Enter a Password (6 to 40 characters) n Enter the Password again to confirm n Click the “Next” Button 3/9/2021 Illinois State Board of Education 9

Creating an ECS Account n Select a Secret Question Reminder from the picklist n Enter the Answer n Click the “Next” Button 3/9/2021 Illinois State Board of Education 10

Creating an ECS Account n Select your Career Status n If you are not currently employed in an Illinois Public School several steps will be skipped n Click the “Next” Button 3/9/2021 Illinois State Board of Education 11

Creating an ECS Account n If you are not currently employed in an Illinois Public School select the Region where you plan to be employed or live n Click the “Next” Button 3/9/2021 Illinois State Board of Education 12

Creating an ECS Account n Print this screen; it shows your ECS User ID and Password n Click the “Enter ECS” Button 3/9/2021 Illinois State Board of Education 13

ECS Summary Screen (Home) Page n The ECS Summary Screen is your personal Certification Home Page 3/9/2021 Illinois State Board of Education 14

ECS Summary Screen (Home) Page n Main Menu Items Include: n My Profile n My Credentials n Applications n Professional Development n Register/Renew n LPDC (optional) 3/9/2021 Illinois State Board of Education 15

ECS Summary Screen (Home) Page n Important general messages, personalized messages, and new feature links 3/9/2021 Illinois State Board of Education 16

Apply for Your Entitlement Certificate n After graduation you will see a message stating that you have an Entitlement Certificate waiting for your application on your ECS Home Page 3/9/2021 Illinois State Board of Education 17

Applying for Your Entitlement Certificate n Click on the Message Link -orn Click on the Applications Menu Item and then the Entitlement Certificate Application Link 3/9/2021 Illinois State Board of Education 18

Applying for Your Entitlement Certificate n If the column labeled Entitlement Complete is “Yes”…then you can Apply Online by clicking the “Apply Online” n If the column labeled Entitlement Complete is “No”…then you have to wait and apply later when your institution has completed your entitlement recommendation 3/9/2021 Illinois State Board of Education 19

Applying for Your Entitlement Certificate n Click on the “Yes” selection to confirm your identity n Click on the “Next” Button 3/9/2021 Illinois State Board of Education 20

Applying for Your Entitlement Certificate n Click on the “Yes” selection to confirm address if it is correct; or “No” if you need to correct it n Click on the “Next” Button 3/9/2021 Illinois State Board of Education 21

Applying for Your Entitlement Certificate n Click on the “Yes” selection to confirm citizenship* n Click on the “Next” Button if a U. S. citizen 3/9/2021 *If not a U. S. citizen you must apply through a Regional Office of Education using form 73 -03 C or 73 -03 D and 73 -91 and show proof of legal presence and eligibility for employment. Illinois State Board of Education 22

Applying for Your Entitlement Certificate n Steps 3 -8 are Background Questions; answer each question truthfully by selecting the option n Click on the “Next” Button *You must answer the child support question even if you do not have a child or child support order. If you are more than 30 days delinquent you must apply through a Regional Office of Education using form 73 -03 C or 73 -03 D. 3/9/2021 Illinois State Board of Education 23

Applying for Your Entitlement Certificate n If your institution recommended you for a Type 10 Special teaching certificate you have the choice to have the certificate split and receive a Type 03 Elementary and Type 09 Secondary certificate n Make your choice n Click on the Submit Button 3/9/2021 Illinois State Board of Education 24

Applying for Your Entitlement Certificate n The certificate application fee is $30. 00 plus $1. 75 convenience fee n Accepts Visa, Master. Card, Discover, and American Express 3/9/2021 Illinois State Board of Education 25

Applying for Your Entitlement Certificate n Enter credit card information – must match credit card billing information n Click on the “Next” Button 3/9/2021 Illinois State Board of Education 26

Applying for Your Entitlement Certificate n Review Information n Click on the “Yes” selection to approve and electronically sign the application n Click the “Submit” Button 3/9/2021 Illinois State Board of Education 27

Applying for Your Entitlement Certificate n Be patient while credit card information is being verified and processed…. 3/9/2021 Illinois State Board of Education 28

Applying for Your Entitlement Certificate n Print this page n If certificate is issued it will be mailed to you in about one week 3/9/2021 Illinois State Board of Education 29

Applying for Your Entitlement Certificate n Follow your institution’s instructions on whether or not to forward official transcripts to ISBE n Click on Register My Certificates link 3/9/2021 Illinois State Board of Education 30

Applying for Your Entitlement Certificate n If Certificate is not issued because of testing deficiencies you will be sent a deficiency letter and your certificate will automatically be issued when you take and pass the appropriate test 3/9/2021 Illinois State Board of Education 31

Applying for Your Entitlement Certificate n When should you apply for your teaching certificate? n n 3/9/2021 You may begin the application process now… But you will not be able to submit your information until you have been informed by ISU in a letter that your certificate is ready. Illinois State Board of Education 32

Registering Your Certificate n Click on the Register Certificates menu item n Click on the Register Renew Certificates link under issued certificates list 3/9/2021 Illinois State Board of Education 33

Registering Your Certificate n Follow the steps through the registration application process n Select the region where you want your certificate registered n Click on the “Next” Button 3/9/2021 Illinois State Board of Education 34

Registering Your Certificate n Answer the Child Support Question (State Law) n Must Answer whether or not you have children n Click on the “Next” Button 3/9/2021 Illinois State Board of Education 35

Registering Your Certificate n The registration fee for an initial teaching certificate is $20. 00 plus $1. 75 convenience fee n Enter your Credit Card Information and click on the “Submit” Button n Follow the steps to complete the registration 3/9/2021 Illinois State Board of Education 36

View Certificates and Registration n Click on Register/Renew menu item to view issued certificates and registration 3/9/2021 Illinois State Board of Education 37

View Certificates and Registration n The Current Credentials screen shows issued certificates, endorsements and registration information 3/9/2021 Illinois State Board of Education 38

View Certificates and Registration n Your Current Credentials can also be viewed by potential employers and district administrators at www. isbe. net/ECS 3/9/2021 Illinois State Board of Education 39

ECS Illinois’ Educator Certification System Good luck with your teaching career! Illinois State Board of Education