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How to Become a School Psychologist in Illinois: A Simple Guide

How to Become a School Psychologist in Illinois: A Simple Guide

Are you aspiring to become a school psychologist in Illinois? Whether you're an in-state applicant or coming from another state, the Illinois State Board of Education has specific requirements for obtaining and renewing your licensure. This guide will walk you through the key steps and requirements, making the process easier to understand.

Basic Requirements

To start, you'll need to obtain a Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Support Personnel Endorsement in School Psychology. Here are the basic requirements:

Specific Requirements for the Title "School Psychologist"

According to Illinois School Code, to use the title "School Psychologist," you must:

Provisional School Service Personnel Certificate

If you hold out-of-state credentials with comparable endorsements, you can obtain a Provisional School Service Personnel Certificate valid for two full fiscal years. During this period, you must complete testing requirements and address any deficiencies.

Continuing Education Requirements

To renew your PEL, you must meet professional development requirements:

Ensure your Illinois Educator Information Number (IEIN) is on the attendance list of each workshop you attend. Professional development must be provided by an Illinois approved provider.

Scope of Practice

With an SEA credential, school psychologists can provide services in various settings including public schools, early childhood and pre-K settings, private and charter schools, colleges, universities, clinical settings, and other agencies. They can also provide contract services in schools.

School psychologists with at least three years of full-time experience can provide clinical psychological services outside the school setting under the supervision of a licensed clinical psychologist. However, they cannot provide services to students in the district(s) that employ them, and independent private practice requires licensure from the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation.

Supervisory Endorsement

To obtain a supervisory endorsement, you must:

For more information, please follow this link.

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