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It details the requirements for the Professional Educator License (PEL) with various endorsements, as well as the Short-Term Approval (STA) options based on coursework or content testing. 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 \nYou may have an educator in your school or district who is already qualified!  \nBelow are the most common credentials that educators earn to work in Early Childhood settings.  \n✓  \nProfessional Educator License (PEL) requirements  \nOption 1  \nPEL + Early Childhood endorsement (Grades B-2 or B-3)  \nOption 2  \nPEL + Early Childhood Special Education endorsement (Grades B-2 or B-3)  \nOption 3  \nPEL + Elementary Education endorsement (Grades K-9 or 1-6)  \n(for teaching grades kindergarten and higher)  \nShort-Term Approval (STA) Requirements  \nOption 1  \nSTA— Early Childhood  \n3 PEL (in a teaching field for any grade range)  \n3 One of the following:  \nn Nine semester hours of coursework in Early Childhood Education (specific coursework is required)  \nnA passing score on the Early Childhood content test  \nOption 2  \nSTA—Content Knowledge Pathway  \nn Bachelor’s degree in any Early Childhood field (not related to education), and  \nnA passing score on the Early Childhood content test  \nThese approvals are temporary credentials that allow an educator to immediately begin teaching while working toward full licensure requirements.  \n Application procedures   \nView full requirements at [www.isbe. net/licensure](www.isbe. net/licensure)  \nCreate or loginto your existing ELIS account  \nSubmit the applicable endorsement or approval application  \nPay the $50 application fee  \nSubmit required forms and transcripts to your ROE/ISC  \n[isbe](isbe.net)[.net](isbe.net)","cbCaihO6N3zYYeBv","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihO6N3zYYeBv","pdf",441625,"English","# Professional Educator License (PEL) Requirements\n## PEL Endorsement Options\n# Short-Term Approval (STA) Requirements\n## STA Early Childhood Pathway\n## STA Content Knowledge Pathway\n# Application Procedures","[{\"question\":\"What are the primary endorsement options for a Professional Educator License (PEL) in early childhood?\",\"answer\":\"The options include obtaining a PEL with an Early Childhood endorsement, an Early Childhood Special Education endorsement, or an Elementary Education endorsement (for teaching kindergarten and above).\"},{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of a Short-Term Approval (STA)?\",\"answer\":\"STAs are temporary credentials that allow an educator to begin teaching in an early childhood setting immediately while they continue working toward full licensure requirements.\"},{\"question\":\"How can one apply for a license or approval?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants should visit the official ISBE licensure website, log in to their ELIS account, submit the appropriate application, pay the $50 fee, and provide necessary forms and transcripts to their local ROE or ISC.\"}]","Pathways to Licensure - Early Childhood Education | PDF",1791597373]