23. - Education and Cultural Resources - Education - Chapter I - State Board of Education - Subchapter b - Personnel - Part 23 - Standards for School Support Personnel Endorsements

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Standards for school support personnel endorsements on professional educator licenses under the Illinois School Code define requirements for both educator licensure candidates and preparation programs. The Part sets effective dates beginning July 1, 2004 for aligning program content to specified standards, and July 1, 2005 for basing required tests on those standards. It outlines domain expectations for school counselors across academic and career development, including knowledge and performance indicators, to guide development of learning supports and career planning interventions.

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23.100 Purpose and Effective Dates

23.110 Standards for the School Counselor

Academic Development Domain

Career Development Domain

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TITLE 23: EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL PART 23 STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL SUPPORT PERSONNEL ENDORSEMENTS Section 23.100 Purpose and Effective Dates 23.110 Standards for the School Counselor 23.120 Standards for the School Nurse 23.130 Standards for the School Psychologist 23.140 Standards for the School Social Worker 23.150 Standards for School Marriage and Family Therapists AUTHORITY: Implementing Article 21B and authorized by Section 2-3.6 of the School Code [105 ILCS 5/Art. 21B and 2-3 .6] . SOURCE: Adopted at 26 Ill. Reg. 9743, effective June 19, 2002; amended at 38 Ill. Reg. 6230, effective February 27, 2014; amended at 41 Ill. Reg. 14061, effective November 3, 2017; amended at 46 Ill. Reg. 8083, effective May 2, 2022. Section 23.100 Purpose and Effective Dates This Part establishes the standards that shall apply to the issuance of school support personnel endorsements on professional educator licenses pursuant to Section 21B-25 of the School Code [105 ILCS 5/21B-25] . The standards set forth in this Part shall apply both to candidates for educator licensure and to the programs that prepare them. That is: a) beginning July 1, 2004, approval of any preparation program or course of study leading to the issuance of a school support personnel endorsement pursuant to the State Board's rules for Educator Licensure (23 Ill. Adm. Code 25, Subpart C) shall be based on the congruence of that program's or course's content with the applicable standards identified in this Part; and b) beginning July 1, 2005, the tests required for issuance of a school support personnel endorsement shall be based on the applicable standards identified in this Part. (Source: Amended at 38 Ill. Reg. 6230, effective February 27, 2014) Section 23.110 Standards for the School Counselor a) Academic Development Domain The competent school counselor understands the learning process and the academic environment and develops programs and interventions that promote the achievement of all students. 1) Knowledge Indicators – The competent school counselor: A) understands the national standards related to the academic development of students across all grade levels. (See "The ASCA Student Standards: Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success"(2021), published by the American School Counselor Association, 1101 King Street, Suite 310, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, and posted at [https://www.schoolcounselor.org/getmedia/7428a787-](https://www.schoolcounselor.org/getmedia/7428a787-)[a452-4abb-afec-d78ec77870cd/Mindsets-Behaviors.pdf](a452-4abb-afec-d78ec77870cd/Mindsets-Behaviors.pdf. No later)[. No later](a452-4abb-afec-d78ec77870cd/Mindsets-Behaviors.pdf. No later)[ ](a452-4abb-afec-d78ec77870cd/Mindsets-Behaviors.pdf. No later)amendments to or editions of these standards are incorporated by this Section.) B) understands the concepts, principles, and strategies that enable students to achieve and be academically successful. C) understands the relationship of academic performance to the world of work, family life, and community service. D) provides positive direction for academic program planning and for implementing academic support systems. 2) Performance Indicators – The competent school counselor: A) implements strategies and activities that enhance students'academic development. B) provides students across grade levels with academic assistance to overcome barriers to academic growth and achievement. C) works collaboratively with all school personnel and parents to insure student academic achievement. D) initiates interventions that maximize learning, identifies learning styles, teaches study skills, enhances test-taking skills, and motivates students to learn and achieve. b) Career Development Domain The competent school counselor is knowledgeable about the world of work, career theories, and related life processes and dev

FAQs

What does Part 23 establish for school support personnel endorsements?

It establishes standards governing issuance of school support personnel endorsements on professional educator licenses, including requirements that apply to both educator licensure candidates and preparation programs.

When do the approval and testing requirements begin?

Approval of preparation programs or courses based on congruence with the Part’s standards begins July 1, 2004, and the tests for endorsement issuance are based on the Part’s standards beginning July 1, 2005.

What are the key domains covered for the school counselor standards?

The standards for the school counselor include an Academic Development Domain and a Career Development Domain, each with knowledge indicators and performance indicators.

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