Endorsement and Verified Course Sequences

ABAI Verified Course Sequence

If you’re seeking. . .
Eligibility to sit for the BCBA Certification

You’ll need. . .
Master’s degree in psychology, education, or applied behavior analysis

ABAI Verified Course Sequence + LBS II: BIS Endorsement Sequence

If you’re seeking. . .
Eligibility to sit for the BCBA Certification
ISBE entitlement: LBS II: BIS

You’ll need. . .
Master’s degree in psychology, education, or applied behavior analysis
Illinois LBS I endorsement on valid teaching license (Pre-K to Age 21)
One year of special education teaching experience

ESL/Bilingual Endorsement Sequence (K-12 Endorsement)

As a licensed teacher, you may have seen firsthand the growing need for teachers who can advocate and meet the needs of students whose first language is not English. Be successful and prepared to help those students flourish by adding an English as a second language or bilingual education (ESL/BE) endorsement to your teaching license.

LBS II: BIS Endorsement Sequence

If you’re seeking. . .
ISBE entitlement: LBS II: BIS

You’ll need. . .
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher)
Illinois LBS I endorsement on valid teaching license (Pre-K to Age 21) or an LBS II endorsement in Deaf and Hard of Hearing or Visual Impairments
One year of special education teaching experience