Community Partner Pathway

Program Description

• Partners: Carl Sandburg College, Heartland Community College, Illinois Central College, Illinois Valley Community College, Spoon River College
• Timeline: Pre-requisite coursework (as needed) must be completed at community college partner by August 2022; Cohort will begin Illinois State University coursework August 2022 (3 year plan of study includes student teaching)
• Students will complete bachelor’s degree and Professional Educator License in Elementary Education (grades 1-6) with English as a Second Language endorsement
• Schedule designed for working professionals and non-traditional students
  • Illinois State University coursework is part-time and hybrid with face to face instruction held on campus during limited Saturday sessions

• Clinical experiences and student teaching in local schools

Eligibility

• Prior to August 2022, candidates must have completed an associate’s or bachelor’s degree, including pre-requisite courses necessary to begin the Illinois State elementary education program.
• Candidates must meet ISU and program admission requirements

How to Apply

• To initiate the pre-admission process, apply to have Illinois State University representatives review transcripts and identify pre-requisite coursework needed from your community college partner. 
• More information? Contact CommuniTeach@ilstu.edu

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