At this time, the Illinois State Board of Education allows teachers who already hold a Professional Educator License (PEL) to earn an endorsement in special education (LBS I) on that license. In order to be eligible for the LBS I endorsement, teachers must earn credit in the courses listed below and pass the Learning Behavior Specialist I (#290) test.
- EDGSP 413: Survey of Students with Exceptionalities (3)
- EDGSP 520: Characteristics of Students with Disabilities (3)
- EDGSP 524: Diagnostic Assessment for Educational Decision Making (3)
- EDGSP 525: Methods of Teaching Students with Disabilities (6)
The Learning Behavior Specialist I endorsement is issued for K to age 22.
Requirements in this program are subject to change within the time span of one's University career due to changing requirements at national, state and local levels.