When you register for the ICTS, you will be asked to answer the following background question. Providing accurate and complete background information about yourself is important; the information that you provide will be kept confidential.

College or University Status

Which of the following statements best describes your student status?

1. Seeking admission to an Illinois-approved educator preparation program



2. Completed or completing an Illinois-approved educator preparation program (other than an alternative route program) for a first certificate



3. Experienced, certified Illinois teacher seeking an additional certificate or endorsement or removing a special education limitation



4. Completing an Illinois-approved alternative route certification program



5. Completed or completing an educator preparation program out of state



6. Seeking a Transitional Bilingual Certificate and not currently enrolled in an Illinois-approved educator preparation program