The Student Policy Guide brings together the current policies, state mandates, and guidance relevant to the candidates in the professional educator and licensure programs at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.  All licensure and endorsement candidates will be held to these standards. The Executive Council on Teacher Education Committee has developed and approved these policies based on professional expectations for successful program completion.

For a comprehensive list of all approved policies, please see the Council on Teacher Education Policy Guide.

II. Licensure

Completion of Requirements for Licensure

Successful Completion of an Educator Licensure Program (Programs)

Successful Completion of an Educator Licensure Program (Licensure Candidates)

Grievance Policy & Procedures

Clinical Experience Passing Score Requirement

Focused Development Plan

III. State Mandates

Grade of C- or Better in All Content & Professional Education Coursework

Timely Creation of ELIS accounts by Licensure Candidates

Mandated Reporter Training

Bloodborne Pathogens Training

Teacher Safety Training

Criminal Background Checks

Required Tests for Illinois Licensure

State Licensure Application Requirement for SLP Candidates

IV. Placement Requirements

Student Teaching/Internship Placement Restrictions

Work Stoppages in Student Teaching Field Placements

V. Professionalism of Educator Licensure Candidates

Early Field Placement Expectations

Dependability/Reliability - Attendance & Punctuality

Respect for Learners

Corporal Punishment

Confidentiality

Professional Dress

Drug Use

Sexual Harassment

Transporting Students

Removal from Student Teaching Placement