How do I apply for the Professional Educator License?
A PEL is applied for in the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Educator Licensure Information System (ELIS). If you are receiving your PEL through entitlement through an Illinois college/university, you should work directly with your school's licensing office.
Where do I send my documents?
While the system recommends that you have your official transcripts showing college coursework sent to ISBE in Springfield, we strongly suggest that you send your documents to the Kane County Regional Office of Education (ROE) instead.
NOTE: If you have foreign credentials, you need to have them evaluated by a professional evaluation company. Please select one from ISBE's Foreign Credential Services Sources.
How do I contact the Kane County ROE?
- Electronic: transcripts@kaneroe.org or licensure@kaneroe.org
- US Postal Services: 28 N. First St., Geneva, IL 60134
- Call: 630-232-5955
Where can I register for required content area tests?
All Illinois content area tests can be registered through the Illinois Licensure Testing System (ILTS). Visit the Illinois Licensure Testing System website.
What if I have a pending position?
Because this license can take a few weeks to issue, if an administrator within the district is interested in hiring you, we can request a RUSH on your evaluation for the license on your behalf. This RUSH can only be sent after you apply for the license/approval in ELIS and have submitted all of the required documentation to the ROE.
After we request a RUSH, it can take up to a week for the license to be issued. ISBE will send you an automated email when the license/approval has been issued, but we strongly recommend that you check your ELIS account periodically for updates.
What happens after my license issues?
Once your PEL has been issued, you will need to register it in Kane County (31-KANE ROE) so your license will be considered valid for employment within our district. For assistance with completing this process, please review the ISBE Guide.
NOTE: The initial registration fee for your license will be $60.00 (fee for current school year and five additional years). Subsequent renewal/registration fees will be $50.00.
