Verification of Standards Completion by Approved Out-of-State Program - Part I of VII - To be completed by applicant

Oct 10, 2026

Verification form for Illinois educator licensure applicants who completed a state-approved preparation program, testing, and coursework at a college or university in another state. Part I collects applicant details and directs institutions to submit completed sections to ISBE via email. Parts II–VI require colleges/universities to confirm program completion, licensure tests, Illinois coursework, grade-equivalency rules, student teaching or internship, and authorized official certification with signature and dates. The form includes specific coursework categories and approval processing instructions.

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Part I of VII – To be completed by applicant

Applicant information and submission instructions

Part II of VII – To be completed only by the college/university

State-approved program and licensure test verification

Part III of VII – To be completed only by the college/university

Completion of Illinois coursework verification

Part IV of VII – To be completed only by the college/university

Coursework grade requirements for licensure

Part V of VII – To be completed only by the college/university

Student teaching or internship verification

Part VI of VII – To be completed only by the college/university

Authorized official certification and contact details

ISBE 77-41A (10/26)

!77-41A VERIFICATION OF STANDARDS COMPLETION BY APPROVED OUT-OF-STATE PROGRAM 100 North First Street, E-240 Springfield, Illinois 62777-0001 |
EDUCATOR EFFECTIVENESS DEPARTMENT | | --- | | PART I of VII – TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT | An applicant who has completed a state-approved program of preparation at a college or university in another state and is applying for an Illinois license shall use this form to verify completion of the preparation program, testing, and coursework. The applicant should provide all information requested in Part I of this form, and the college/university should complete the rest of the form as applicable. Please request [the college/university email the completed form to](the college/university email the completed form to licensureforms@isbe.net. Forms returned to the applicant or Regional)[ ](the college/university email the completed form to licensureforms@isbe.net. Forms returned to the applicant or Regional)[licensureforms@isbe.net](the college/university email the completed form to licensureforms@isbe.net. Forms returned to the applicant or Regional)[. Forms returned to the applicant or Regional](the college/university email the completed form to licensureforms@isbe.net. Forms returned to the applicant or Regional)[ ](the college/university email the completed form to licensureforms@isbe.net. Forms returned to the applicant or Regional)[Office of Education will not be honored. For candidates who completed an Illinois State-Approved program](Office of Education will not be honored. For candidates who completed an Illinois State-Approved program), please work directly with the institutionon program requirements through the entitlement process. | APPLICANT'S NAME (Last, First, Middle, Maiden) | IEIN | DATE OF BIRTH | | --- | --- | --- | | ADDRESS (Street, City, State, ZIP Code) | TELEPHONE (Include Area Code) | | | | EMAIL | | Please send a copy of your [test scores to](test scores to licensureforms@isbe.net)[ ](test scores to licensureforms@isbe.net)[licensureforms@isbe.net](test scores to licensureforms@isbe.net). PART II OF VII – TO BE COMPLETED ONLY BY THE COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY State Approved Program and Licensure Test Verification: Please verify that the above-named applicant has completed your state-approved program of preparation that, in your state, qualifies the educator for initial licensure. The registrar, licensure officer, or other authorized official should certify the information below. If a test is not required for licensure in your state, mark N/A for columns 3-5. | Subject Areas (i.e. elementary, speechlanguage pathologist, pricipal, etc.)
Grade Range
Name of Content Test Required for initial licensure in your state
Did this educator pass this test to earn initial licensure in your state?
Date test was passed | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | YES | | NO | | | | | | | YES | | NO | | | | | | | YES | | NO | | | | | | | YES | | NO | | Completion of this program results in a license/certification that allows the applicant to be employed ina school setting in this state. PART III OF VII – TO BE COMPLETED ONLY BY THE COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY Completion of Illinois Coursework Verification: Please verify that the above-named applicant has completed the coursework listed below. Coursework requirements can be met by the applicant having completed coursework in each specific area or coursework content that was infused within the completed program. Note: verification is not needed for applicants trained as Chief School Business Officials, School Counselors, School Psychologists, School Social Workers, Speech-Language Pathologists, School Nurse, or Marriage & Family Therapists. YES YES YES NO Methods of instruction of the exceptional child in cross-categorical special education Course Number/Title: Date Completed: NO Methods of reading and reading in the content area Course Number

FAQs

Who uses this form and what is its purpose?

Applicants who completed an out-of-state, state-approved educator preparation program use the form to verify program completion, testing, and coursework for an Illinois license. The applicant completes Part I while the college/university completes the remaining parts as applicable.

Where should the completed form be submitted?

The form instructs the college/university to email the completed sections to licensureforms@isbe.net. Returned forms to the applicant or Regional Office of Education will not be honored.

What coursework and grade requirements must the college/university verify?

The college/university must confirm completion of Illinois coursework listed in Part III and ensure required professional and content-area coursework is passed with a grade of no lower than C-. Passing (P) or Satisfactory (S) grades require verification that they are equivalent to C- or above for licensure.

Oct 10, 2026

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