A provisional vocational certificate or a temporary provisional vocational certificate may be issued to individuals who have work experience in specific skill areas for which school districts have state-approved reimbursable vocational programs. These certificate types are valid in grades K-12 when issued prior to July 1, 2004; when issued on or after July 1, 2004 the provisional vocational certificates are valid in grades 7-12, while the temporary provisional vocational is valid only at grade 11-12 in the skill endorsement.
Applicants who seek either of these certificates must complete the ISBE Form 73-03C, Application for Certificate indicating the program title for which they are being employed, and the employing school district must sign the application form indicating their interest in employing the applicant. In addition, the applicant must attach ISBE Form 73-23, Application for Provisional Vocational Certificate, and forward original letters of experience from employers, or notarized statements if the applicant has been self-employed, outlining the work experience relating to the skill area. The following are the specific requirements for each certificate type:
Requirements for the Provisional Vocational Certificate
This certificate has a five year period of registration and may be renewed upon payment of registration fees.
A complete application should include the following:
1. Complete form ISBE 73-03C Application for Teaching Certificate, completed by applicant and signed by the appropriate district representative.
Attention- If you have answered "yes" to one or more of the questions on the Application for Teaching Certificate please click on the following for more information Application Background Questions.
2. Complete form ISBE 73-23 Application for Provisional Vocational Certificate by applicant and signed by the appropriate district representative.
3. Official transcripts (embossed with the school seal and signed by the registrar) from all schools attended, if applicable.
4. Evidence of required hours of experience (60 semester hours of credit from a recognized teacher education institution).
5. Submit original letters of experience from employers, or notarized statements if the applicant has been self-employed, outlining the work experience and also documented evidence of 2,000 hours of work experience in the skill area.
6. Please submit a money order or certified check for $30.00 made payable to ROE #40. Please call for additional registration fees for your certificate.
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Requirements for the Temporary Provisional Vocational Certificate
This certificate is valid for one year and may be renewed. Renewal requires proof that the holder has completed three semester hours of credit during the previous year.
A complete application should include the following:
1. Complete form ISBE 73-03C Application for Teaching Certificate, completed by applicant and signed by the appropriate district representative.
Attention- If you have answered "yes" to one or more of the questions on the Application for Teaching Certificate please click on the following for more information Application Background Questions.
2. Complete form ISBE 73-23 Application for Provisional Vocational Certificate by applicant and signed by the appropriate district representative.
3. Official transcripts (embossed with the school seal and signed by the registrar) from all schools attended, if applicable.
4. Submit original letters of experience from employers, or notarized statements if the applicant has been self-employed, outlining the work experience and also documented evidence of 8,000 hours of work experience in the skill area.
5. Please submit a money order or check for $30.00 made payable to ROE #40. Please call for additional registration fees for your certificate.
NOTE: New Temporary Provisional Certificates (Type 36) are valid only for junior and senior level classes. New Provisional Vocational Certificates (Type 35) are valid only for grades 7-12. (23 ILLINOIS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE CH.1, S. 1.APP A SUBTITLE A SUBCHAPTER a, Section 1.APPENDIX A Professional Staff Certification EMERGENCY)
Please submit your complete application to ROE #40.
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