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Teacher Certification Information

CPDU values for initial to standard certification
CPDU values for Standard/Master certification

Highly Qualified Interactive Worksheet
http://isbe.net/certification/html/hq_worksheet.htm

NEA's Highly Qualified' Definition for Special Education Teachers
http://www.nea.org/lac/idea/highlyqualified.html

"Highly Qualified" testing dates:
http://www.icts.nesinc.com/ (click on "Test Dates" on the top blue frame)

ISBE "Experienced Teachers" information
http://isbe.net/certification/html/experienced_teacher.htm

ISBE "New Teacher" information
http://isbe.net/certification/html/new_teacher.htm

NCLB Highly Qualified Requirements PowerPoint

OTIS (Online Teacher Information System) allows all educators access to their certification files and pay registration, make name changes, order duplicate certificates, submit applications for certificates or endorsements, etc.
http://www.isbe.net/otis/default.htm

CeRTS (Certificate Renewal Tracking System) allows teachers completing renewal requirements to submit Statements of Assurance, if applicable, and receive notifications of receipt and recommendation electronically. Use CeRTS only if you are completing renewal requirements.
https://sec1.isbe.net/Certs/Default.asp

HOUSSE" forms for "Highly Qualified" Status"

General Education

HQ General Worksheet, K-5
HQ General Worksheet, Middle School
HQ General Worksheet, Secondary

Special Education

HQ Special Educ. Worksheet, K-5
HQ Special Educ. Worksheet, Middle School
HQ Special Educ. Worksheet, Secondary

Bilingual/ESL

HQ Bilingual Worksheet, K-5
HQ Bilingual Worksheet, Middle School
HQ Bilingual Worksheet, Secondary

HQ ESL Worksheet, K-5
HQ ESL Worksheet, Middle School
HQ ESL Worksheet, Secondary

Some of the above documents may require WinZip (PCs) (click on WinZip under Tech Rep information) or StuffIt (Macs) to open. To download these on your computer, click on the program you need, and install on your computer. If you have trouble with this, please see your building tech rep, or contact Margo Sickele.



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De Kalb School District 428 Dr. James Briscoe, Superintendent 901 S. 4th St. De Kalb, IL. 60115 (815) 754-2350 En Espanol (815) 754-2102 fax (815) 758-6933