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schools due to shortages  \nThe Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) allows Post MSW Social Workers to seek admittance into the Short-Term Approval Process if they meet these requirements. [https://www.isbe. net/Pages/educator](https://www.isbe. net/Pages/educator)licensure-approvals.aspx  \n\n| Short-Term Approval Type | Requirements to be Issued the Approval |  | Requirements for the License/Endorsement |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| School Social Worker\u003Cbr>Valid: 3 full fiscal years. | •\u003Cbr>•\u003Cbr>•\u003Cbr>• | Master’s degree in Social Work Professional Certification from IDFPR or National Certification in Social Work\u003Cbr>Pass the School Social Worker Content Test\u003Cbr>Submit ISBE Form 83- 86  | •\u003Cbr>• | Complete a School Social Worker approved program 1 year of experience on the STA plus a proficient or higher evaluation rating will waive internship requirements |\n\nBefore application to Dominican University’s School of Social Work (SSW)  \n1. Set up an Educator Licensure Information System (ELIS) account:  \n[https://www.isbe. net/pages/educator-licensure-information-system.aspx](https://www.isbe. net/pages/educator-licensure-information-system.aspx)  \n2. Pay the $50 fee and apply online through the ELIS system for Short Term Approval by completing ISBE form 83-86: [https://www.isbe. net/Documents/83-86.pdf](https://www.isbe. net/Documents/83-86.pdf)  \n3. Take the content exam for School Social Work through Illinois Licensure Testing System:  \n[http://www.icts. nesinc.com/index.asp](http://www.icts. nesinc.com/index.asp)  \nAt the time of application, the application must include:  \n• Evidence of LSW or LCSW licensure  \n• A copy of the completed ISBE form 83-86 (see above)  \n• Provide evidence that supervisor has a PEL and 2 years post-masters experience in school social work. If you do not have access to supervision from someone with the above criteria, see below.  \n• Evidence of passing the PEL in School Social Work content exam.  \nAfter application  \n1. School of Social Work’s Director of Field Education with confirm with Dominican University licensing officer that the student’s ELIS account in fact shows that the applicant has a ShortTerm Approval.  \n2. Applicants will meet with the SSW’s School Social Work Representative for the PEL in order to verify that the current work experience meets the criteria for a PEL, and create a plan for addressing any deficiencies in the workplace.  \n3. Applicants will meet with SSW’s Director of Field Education to create a plan for appropriate PEL supervision if employment supervisor does not meet the criteria.  \n4. An acceptance decision will be made.  \nTo complete the Short-Term Approval Process, enrolled students must meet the following requirements  \n1. SWK 664: School Social Work  \n2. SPED 522: Exceptional Students: Characteristics and the Special Education Process  \n3. One year of work experience under a Short-Term Approval  \n4. Evidence of a proficient or higher evaluation rating from employer  \nThe cost to complete the Short Term Approval process is the same as the cost of the full Post-MSW PEL program","cbCaiqq7LKkapyNl","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqq7LKkapyNl","pdf",72217,"English","# Short-Term Approval eligibility and approval types\n## Application steps in ELIS and required forms\n## Exam, documentation, and supervisor requirements\n## After application: verification and acceptance decision\n## Coursework and completion requirements","[{\"question\":\"Who is eligible to apply for the Short-Term Approval Process in schools?\",\"answer\":\"Post MSW social workers working in schools may seek admission to the Short-Term Approval Process if they meet the stated requirements, including holding LSW/LCSW licensure and providing required documentation.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the key steps to apply through the ELIS system?\",\"answer\":\"Create an ELIS account, pay the $50 fee, apply online for short-term approval by completing ISBE Form 83-86, and take the School Social Work content exam through the Illinois Licensure Testing System.\"},{\"question\":\"What must the application include at the time of submission?\",\"answer\":\"The application must include evidence of LSW or LCSW licensure, a completed copy of ISBE Form 83-86, evidence that the supervisor has a PEL and two years post-masters experience in school social work (or guidance if supervision is unavailable), and evidence of passing the School Social Work content exam.\"}]","Short-Term Approvals for School Support Personnel - Requirements and Process | PDF",1789993019]