What is an IL Type 75 Administration Certificate?
The Type 75, as it is offered referred, is an advanced administrative certificate required in the state of Illinois to certain administrative K-12 positions. There are four endorsements to this certificate each with its on requisites for eligibility, state approved programs, standards and clinical experience. They are the Superintendent, Principal, Director of Special Education and Chief School Business Official.
Who can obtain an IL Type 75 Administrative Certificate through NIU's programs?
The Principal Endorsement requires an applicant to:
a) Candidate must hold a master's degree awarded by a regionally accredited institution of higher education that encompasses the coursework in educational administration or supervision.
b) Candidate must complete a state approved, Illinois program, approved for the preparation of administrators.
c) Candidate shall have two years of full time teaching experience or school service personnel experience (type 73) in a public school(s), school under the supervision of the Dept. of Corrections/Dept. of Human Services or nonpublic schools recognized by the State Board of Education.
d) Candidate must pass state required content area exam(s).
The Chief School Business Official Endorsement requires an applicant to:
a) Candidate must hold a master's degree awarded by a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
b) Candidate must complete a state approved, Illinois program, approved for the preparation of school business officials and have two years administrative experience in school business management
c) Candidate must pass state required content area exam as well as the test of basic skills.
The Superintendent Endorsement requires an applicant to:
a) Superintendent candidates must hold a master's degree awarded by a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
b) Candidate must complete a state approved, Illinois program, approved for the preparation of superintendents.
c) Candidate shall have two years of full time administrative or supervisory experience in schools. The Superintendent Endorsement shall not be issued as the individual's first endorsement on the administrative certificate.
d) Candidate must pass state required content area exam(s)
The Director of Special Education Endorsement requires an applicant to:
a) Candidate must hold a master's degree awarded by a regionally accredited institution of higher education that encompasses the coursework in educational administration or supervision.
b) Candidate must complete a state approved, Illinois program, approved for the preparation of directors of special education.
c) Candidate shall have two years of full time teaching experience or school service personnel experience (type 73) in a public school(s), school under the supervision of the Dept. of Corrections/Dept. of Human Services or nonpublic schools recognized by the State Board of Education.
d) Candidate must pass state required content area exam(s).
Eligibility requirements for all IL Type 75 Administrative Certificate and Endorsements listed with this documents are subject to change and do not supersede the 23 Illinois Administrative Code's Standards for Administrative Certification or other state requirements.