Testing & Study Resources
All licensure tests are administered by the Illinois Licensure Testing System (ILTS). Tests are offered in various locations throughout the site on specific testing days. Students need to pre-register in advance and be aware of the policies. More information is available at the ILTS testing. As of January 2017, there is no expiration date for content tests and edTPA results. All tests are valid indefinitely.
The following tests are ALL required in order to obtain an Illinois Teaching License:
- Content Area Test (test code varies) - must be passed prior to student teaching (check with your Student Services advisor for testing deadlines and test codes). Students should take tests that correspond to their major area of study. Register for the content test.
- Students are required to complete a performance-based assessment (edTPA). Students will learn more about this requirement in their program classes.
- edTPA: Click the highlighted link to register for the edTPA.
- Content Area Test Resources
- Illinois Licensure Study Guide: Click on the link for the appropriate content test, then click "view the preparation materials available for this test."
- Mometrix study guide:
- Available for purchase
- Money-back guarantee
- Print copy and online versions are available
- National Evaluation Systems:
- Diagnostic tests and study guides are available by Test of Academic Proficiency sub-area and many additional tests.
