Welcome to Illinois teaching!

The information on this website has been assembled for two groups of people: teachers and those who want to be teachers or teachers' aides. The site is organized so that high school students who are looking for information about teaching in today's classrooms, out-of-state applicants who want to teach in Illinois; and teachers who are trying to find answers about adding endorsements can get to the information they need with only a few mouse clicks. The site features authoritative links to the State Board of Education website that will take you to exactly the information you need. The State Board website is updated as needed to remain accurate, including the Directory of State-Approved Programs.

For those of you who are not yet teachers, most of the information you are looking for is concentrated under "Preparing to Become an Educator," "Resources," and "Today's Classroom." That last link lets you listen to and watch students and teachers describing classrooms and teaching in their own words.

Out-of-state teachers and new graduates will find information you must have under "Being Certified in Illinois," "Required Testing," "Resources" (which includes a glossary), and "Employment Opportunities." Information for paraprofessionals is included under "Being Certified in Illinois." Illinois certified teachers will find useful links under "Continuing as an Educator," "Required Testing," "Resources," and "Employment Opportunities."

We are confident that this website will be a useful tool for you as you consider a career in teaching, prepare yourself for the future, and continue to advance in the profession. For technical difficulties in using the site, please contact support@cait.org.