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Upon evaluation, additional documentation may be requested by ISBE prior to the license being issued.  \nAdditional information regarding requirements can be found on the ISBE Requirements webpage.  \n\n| | | \u003Cbr>Create an account\u003Cbr>Create an account in the  Educator Licensure Information System (ELIS) .\u003Cbr>Apply for licensure\u003Cbr>Apply for the applicable license in your  ELIS account.\u003Cbr>Submit transcripts*\u003Cbr>A transcript is required for a Substitute License.\u003Cbr>A transcript is required for a Paraprofessional License if qualifying with college coursework.\u003Cbr>Request an official transcript from a regionally accredited institution. Transcripts must be sent directly from the college/university to ISBE at:\u003Cbr>• [transcripts@isbe. net](transcripts@isbe. net)\u003Cbr>• Regional Office of Education/Intermediate Service Center\u003Cbr>• Illinois State Board of Education\u003Cbr>Educator Effectiveness E-240\u003Cbr>100 N. First St.\u003Cbr>Springfield, IL 62777\u003Cbr>|\n| --- | --- | --- |\n\n[www.isbe](www.isbe.net/ELIS)[.net/ELIS](www.isbe.net/ELIS)  \nILLINOIS  \nSTATE BOARD OF  \nEDUCATION  \nSeptember 2026  \n\n| | Submit diploma and test scores\u003Cbr>Provide a copy of your high school diploma or its equivalent and your ETS ParaPro or ACT WorkKeys score report to [licensureforms@isbe. net](licensureforms@isbe. net).\u003Cbr>This is only a requirement for the Paraprofessional License if the applicant does not have the required college coursework. | |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n\n* International transcripts must be evaluated by an  ISBE-approved out-of-country credential evaluation service and sent directly from the evaluation service to ISBE.","cbCaibjah4rvcR9C","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibjah4rvcR9C","pdf",158213,"English","# License Application Process\n## Step-by-Step Requirements\n## Submission Guidelines for Transcripts and Diplomas","[{\"question\":\"How do I start the application process for a Substitute or Paraprofessional license?\",\"answer\":\"You must create an account in the Educator Licensure Information System (ELIS) and then apply for the applicable license within that account.\"},{\"question\":\"What documentation is required regarding transcripts?\",\"answer\":\"A transcript is required for a Substitute License, and for a Paraprofessional License if qualifying via college coursework. 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