Education and Cultural Resources - Education - Standards for Endorsements in Elementary Education - Part 20

Oct 10, 2026

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Part 20 sets standards governing endorsements in elementary education (grades 1 through 6) for professional educator licenses in Illinois. It applies to both endorsement candidates and the programs that prepare them, defining purpose, effective dates, and the alignment requirements for approved teacher preparation programs. The document specifies general endorsement standards and literacy-focused standards for elementary teachers, including knowledge of teaching research, developmental language and literacy sequences, and assessment purposes, strengths, and limits.

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Section 20.10 Purpose and Effective Dates of Standards

Section 20.100 General Standards

Section 20.110 Literacy Standards for Elementary Teachers

TITLE 23: EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SUBCHAPTER b: PERSONNEL PART 20 STANDARDS FOR ENDORSEMENTS IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION SUBPART A: GENERAL Section 20.10 Purpose and Effective Dates of Standards SUBPART B: STANDARDS Section 20.100 General Standards 20.110 Literacy Standards for Elementary Teachers 20.120 Mathematics Standards for Elementary Teachers 20.130 Dispositions 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 37 Ill. Reg. 16664, effective October 2, 2013; amended at 40 Ill. Reg. 12342, effective August 9, 2016; amended at 41 Ill. Reg. 6958, effective June 2, 2017; amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 14802, effective November 10, 2021; amended at 50 Ill. Reg. 11314, effective July 21, 2026. SUBPART A: GENERAL Section 20.10 Purpose and Effective Dates of Standards a) This Part establishes the standards that, together with the standards set forth in Standards for All Illinois Teachers (23 Ill. Adm. Code 24), shall apply to the issuance of endorsements for elementary education (i.e., grades 1 through 6) on professional educator licenses pursuant to Article 21B of the School Code [105 ILCS 5] . The standards set forth in this Part shall apply both to candidates for an endorsement in elementary education and to the programs that prepare them. That is: 1) beginning July 1, 2013, approval of any teacher preparation program or course of study in elementary education, whether currently approved or newly proposed, 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 standards identified in this Part; 2) on or before February 1, 2017, the examinations required for issuance of an endorsement in elementary education shall be based on the standards identified in this Part; 3) on or before February 1, 2017, each elementary education program seeking approval for the first time or re-approval of an existing programshall work in consultation with one or more community colleges to ensure the articulation of coursework between the two institutions and, as applicable, the alignment of community college coursework relevant to elementary education to the standards set forth in this Part. b) In addition to demonstrating congruence with the standards set forth in this Part, each elementary education program or course of study shall meet the requirements set forth in 23 Ill. Adm. Code 25.97 (Endorsement for Elementary Education (Grades 1 through 6)) . (Source: Amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 14802, effective November 10, 2021) SUBPART B: STANDARDS Section 20.100 General Standards Effective elementary education teachers possess the knowledge and skills articulated in the"CAEP Elementary Education Standards" (2018) published by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, 1140 19th St., NW, Suite 400, Washington DC 20036 and posted at [https://caepnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2018-caep-k-6-elementary-teacher-prepara.pdf](https://caepnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2018-caep-k-6-elementary-teacher-prepara.pdf). (No later amendments to or editions of these standards are incorporated.) Beginning October 1, 2029, no new candidates shall be admitted into an elementary education program until alignment to the CAEP Elementary Education Standards is approved by the State Superintendent. (Source: Amended at 50 Ill. Reg. 11314, effective July 21, 2026) Section 20.110 Literacy Standards for Elementary Teachers a) The Language and Literacy Curriculum Effective elementary teachers: 1) understand and use the scientific basis of teaching to plan, evaluate and modify instruction (i.e., use of appropriate research in identifying and implementing effective instructional practices); 2) know the developmental sequence of language and literacy skil

FAQs

What does Part 20 establish for elementary education endorsements?

Part 20 establishes the standards that apply to issuing endorsements in elementary education (grades 1 through 6) for professional educator licenses, covering both candidates and the programs that prepare them.

What requirements relate teacher preparation programs to Part 20?

Approval of teacher preparation programs or courses in elementary education must be based on how their content aligns with the standards in Part 20. Programs must also meet additional requirements in 23 Ill. Adm. Code 25.97 for endorsement for elementary education.

What literacy-related knowledge must effective elementary teachers have?

Effective elementary teachers must understand the language and literacy curriculum, including developmental sequences and benchmarks, connections among skills, early explicit foundational instruction, research-based strategies for struggling readers, and a range of literacy assessments with clear purposes, strengths, and limitations.

Oct 10, 2026

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