1. Illinois Credentialing Basics
Catherine H. Balthazar, PhD, CCC-SLP
Governors State University
Carol Szymanski, PhD, CCC-SLP
St. Xavier University
Illinois Credentialing Basics

2. Contents
Overview of credentials: requirements, application procedures, renewal/CE requirements
Credentialing scenarios
New grads
Professionals switching settings
Professionals from out of state
Other Issues
Lapsed credentials
Non-master’s degreed support personnel

3. Credentials Available
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) CCC-SLP
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) License
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Certificates
Department of Human Services (DHS) Early Intervention Specialist Credential

4. Common Requirements All of these credentials require the following:
Education: master’s degree or equivalent coursework
Supervised clinical practicum
Clinical fellowship
Examinations: Praxis (non-school credentials) or IL Basic Skills and Subject Area (school credentials)
Continuing education for renewal: 10 clock hours per year on average

5. ASHA CCC-SLP Requirements 400 clock hours of clinical practicum
Master’s degree in SLP from accredited institution
Pass Praxis
Clinical fellowship 36 weeks full time, or equivalency part-time, with mentoring SLP
Clinical fellows have 48 months from the date of initiation of the CF in which to accumulate 1,260 hours of experience

6. ASHA CCC-SLP Application Procedures The three-page application form
An official graduate transcript
Application fee
May apply when graduate academic course work and clinical practicum completed and KASA verified by program
Applicants have five (5) years in which to complete the process.

7. ASHA CCC-SLP Continuing Education Renewal
Must earn 3 continuing education units (30 contact hours) every 3 years
Maintenance cycle determined by date of initial certification
Renewal
Annual renewal required
Fee paid each year by all certificate holders, whether ASHA members or nonmembers

8. Illinois License
Issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Two types: Temporary and Regular
MUST HAVE to practice in Illinois
Licensed professionals from other states who hold the CCCs from ASHA may practice for 90 days while they are in the process of applying for a license

9. Illinois Licenses Requirements for License Must be 21
Meet educational standards:
Master’s or doctoral degree from approved program
Pass NESPA
9 months of supervised clinical experience (CF) OR
ASHA CCC
Master’s degree

10. Illinois Licenses Requirements for Temporary License
(Designed to allow CFs to work and bill Medicaid and other entities requiring a licensed professional to be administering treatment.)
Must meet all requirements for a license
EXCEPT
Need not have completed Clinical Fellowship

11. Illinois Licenses Application Maintenance/renewal
Regular/Full License: Have 3 years from date of application to complete the application process
Temporary License: May hold for up to two years
Apply for as you graduate
120 grace period to work without transcript evidence
Maintenance/renewal
Pay fee
Two-year licensing cycle; expires on 10/31 of each odd year
20 clock hours of continuing education during the 2‑year licensing cycle

12. ISBE Certificates REQUIRED for public school practice
Administered through your Regional Office of Education (ROE)
Most universities preparing students for Type 73
Type 03/09 (Elementary/Secondary)
Age range:
03 grades K-8
09 grades 9-12
Type 10
(Special/Special Education)
Age range: 3-21
Type 73
(School Service Personnel)

13. ISBE Certificates
Type 03/09 (Elementary/Secondary) or Type 10 (Special/Special Education) Teaching Certificates
Can be the sole teacher of a classroom
Educational Requirements:
IL prof teaching standards
Special ed common core standards
SLP standards
Exams:
Pass IL Basic Skills
Pass IL Teaching Subject Area Test
Pass Assessment of Professional Teaching
Fee

14. ISBE Certificates
Type 73 School Service Personnel Nonteaching Certificate
Cannot be the sole teacher of a classroom under this certificate alone
Educational Requirements:
Master’s or Doctoral degree from ASHA-accredited institution
IL license (regular or temporary)
Exams:
Basic Skills
Non-Teaching Speech-Language Pathology Subject Area Test
Fee

15. ISBE Certificates
Type 79: Interim Certification of Speech-Language Pathologist Interns
Intended for licensed individuals with no school practicum; allows route to Type 73
Requirements
License or CCC or temporary license
Master or doctoral degree from ASHA accredited institution
Valid for 3 years, nonrenewable
Fee

16. ISBE Certificates Type 74: Provisional Certificate
Applicants from other states
hold comparable certificates
Valid for two fiscal years, nonrenewable
time used to complete testing requirements or remove other deficiencies
must pass tests during the first nine months
Fee

17. ISBE Certificates Application Procedures Forms available online
Type 73
Take and pass test #154 Non-teaching Speech-Language Pathologist
Take and pass basic skills test
Apply for temporary license
Then apply for Type 73 using electronic process (ECS)
Entitlements processed through designated person at each university

18. ISBE Certificates Continuing Education Type 03/09 and Type 10
120 CPDUs within 5 years (10 years if you have CCC)
Type 73 School Service Personnel
Adhere to licensure requirements

19. Early Intervention EI Specialist: Licensed Speech/Language Pathologist
Requirements for Temporary Credential
Illinois License
Background clearance
EI Systems Overview Training (online component + 3 day training)
Requirements for Full Credential
Within 18 months of issuance of temporary credential, the following must be completed:
240 hours of consultation with SLP in EI
Fulfillment of four core area knowledge requirements

20. Early Intervention Application
EI Specialist: Licensed Speech/Language Pathologist
Application
Complete EI Credential Application
Complete CBO (Central Billing Office) Enrollment Application
New applicants must also complete background checks
CANTS (Child Abuse & Neglect Tracking System) clearance
Criminal background fingerprint check
Illinois Sex Offender Registry (SOR)
Provide Illinois License documentation
EI Systems Overview Training (online component minimum to be processed; + 3 day training to complete requirement)
Agreement to participate in Ongoing Professional Development Meetings
Submit Ongoing Professional Development Plan (OPDP)

21. Early Intervention Renewal
EI Specialist: Licensed Speech/Language Pathologist
Renewal
Full credential renews every 3 years
Complete renewal application
OPDP monthly participation; must document 75% of meetings completed
30 contact hours of EI specific continuing professional education concentrating in at least 2 EI competency areas (must be approved by Illinois EI system)

22. Early Intervention EI Evaluator Requirements
(Add-on intended for those who provide initial evaluations and determine eligibility; 6 month temporary credential issued)
Requirements
EI Specialist Credential
Illinois License
Evaluation/Assessment for Early Intervention Workshop
Six months of pediatric post degree supervision
3 years (FTE) pediatric experience
at least 20% with birth-3,
minimum of one year (FTE) pediatric experience at least 60% with birth-3
- OR -
A letter of verification from a CFC manager
3 sample evaluation/assessment reports conducted within the last six months.
Within 4 months of temporary credential, must submit 3 initial evaluation reports for review

23. Early Intervention EI Evaluator Application Renewal
Submit Portfolio Application
Submit initial evaluations 2 months before temporary evaluator credential expires
Renewal
Meet EI Specialist renewal requirements

24. Credentialing Scenarios
What applies to you?
Credentialing Scenarios

25. New Graduates When Can I work?
Non-school settings…..
You can work in a non-school setting for up to 120 days without a temporary license, as long as you are in the process of applying and have completed all requirements other than degree verification
You MUST apply to IDFPR BEFORE beginning to work
Employers may want a letter from the Department verifying receipt of your paperwork

26. New Graduates When Can I work?
School settings…..
You need a certificate to work in the schools
Obtain a Type 39 (Substitute) certificate if you will begin work before your Type 73 and licensure paperwork is processed

27. New Graduates from Illinois Programs
Finish requirements for academic and clinical experiences in CAA accredited program
If you intend to work immediately after graduation, take Praxis midway through your last semester
Approximately 3 weeks before graduation, apply for Temporary and Regular License, minus the “ED” form (you must do both at the same time)

28. New Graduates……
Upon graduation, have Registrar of your university complete the “ED” form certifying your degree and send to IDFPR
You have 120 days from the time IDFPR received your original paperwork to complete your file with the “ED” form
You may legally practice during this time (Public Act )

29. New Graduates ……
Complete and send Application for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology 2005 Standards (ASHA CCC)
Must have original signatures from applicant and Program Director of your graduate program
Allow 4 – 6 weeks for processing

30. New Graduates ……
Designated person at your university certifies your Type 73 packet is in order (must have passed Illinois Test of Basic Skills and #154 Non-Teaching SLP Test, completed a school practicum, and have taken an Educational Psychology and a Survey of the Exceptional Child class)
Apply for Type 73 via Illinois State Board of Education website
If completing program and an approved Illinois program, choose “entitlement” option.
If not, choose “transcript evaluation”
Do this immediately after graduation

31. Professionals Switching Settings School to Non-School
If you are working in the schools without a license, you must obtain an IL License in speech-language pathology before you can practice in another setting
If never previously licensed, apply through “Acceptance of Examination”
If previously licensed in another state, apply through “Endorsement”
If licensed has lapsed, apply through “Restoration”

32. Professionals Switching Settings Non-school to School
Must obtain a school credential (Type 73 School Service Personnel Certificate) through ISBE
If completed an IL program, follow “Entitlement” procedures
If completed program in another state, follow “Transcript Evaluation” procedures

33. Professionals Switching Settings Non-school to school
Without completion of school-based practicum, you must apply for an Interim Certificate (Type 79)
You must have a masters degree and either (1) an IL license, (2) an ASHA CCC plus a license from another state and a application for IL licensure, or (3) a temporary IL license

34. Professionals Switching Settings Non-school to school ……
An Interim certificate is valid for 3 years and is not renewable
SLP can be paid while completing 150 clock-hour supervised internship
Completion of 150 hours of supervised experience and passage of certification tests (Basic Skills and Speech-Language Pathologist Non-teaching #154) will fulfill requirements for Type 73 certificate. 

35. Professionals From Out of State With ASHA CCC
Licensure……
If licensed in another state, apply for IL license under “Endorsement” procedures
If not licensed in another state, must apply under “Acceptance of Examination” procedures

36. Professionals From Out of State With ASHA CCC
School Certificate…..
If you hold a certificate with comparable endorsement in another state, you may apply for a Provisional School Service Personnel Certificate (Type 74)
Must pass the tests required for Type 73 no later than 9 months from the issue date of the certificate
Valid for 2 years

37. Professionals From Out of State Without ASHA CCC
ISBE does not have a requirement for ASHA CCC
For IL licensure, you must either have an ASHA CCC or be currently working toward it and completing a CF experience

38. Lapsed Credentials ASHA CCC
Must complete an Application for Reinstatement and meet the Certification Standards currently in effect (2005 standards)
If lapsed 5 years or less: submit reinstatement application, reinstatement fee, and evidence of professional development hours based on the number of years lapsed

39. Lapsed Credentials ASHA CCC
If lapsed more than 5 years, submit:
Reinstatement form, appropriate fees, confirmation of completion of a modified Clinical Fellowship experience, confirmation of completion of 30 hours of professional development, and confirmation of successful completion of the Praxis Examination within past 5 years

40. Lapsed Credentials Illinois License
Must follow Restoration procedures:
If your license has been inactive, or in non-renewed status, for less than 5 years, you must call IDFPR ( ) for detailed instructions

41. Lapsed Credentials Illinois License
If it has been expired or inactive for more than 5 years:
You must submit a completed “CT” form (proving you had a prior license), completed Restoration form, and one of the following: completed “VE” form (verifying employment), form for restoring after active military service, or passing Praxis score
In addition, you must submit proof of 20 hours of continuing education during the 2 years prior to Restoration
You also may be required to appear before the Board of Speech-Language Pathology for an interview

42. Lapsed Credentials ISBE School Credential
Certificates that are not registered for more than five consecutive years are considered to have lapsed
State law specifies that lapsed certificates may be reinstated for one fiscal year by paying the fees owed for each year of non-registration

43. Lapsed Credentials ISBE School Credential
A reinstated certificate may only be renewed by…..
Earning 5 semester hours of credit in the field of professional education
Coursework must be completed during the year of reinstatement or the previous 5 years
Or by presenting evidence of holding a valid regular certificate of some other type
You can then apply for renewal as usual

44. Lapsed Credentials Early Intervention
Lapsed for one year or less…
EI Credential Reinstatement Application
CBO Enrollment Application
The original continuing professional development requirements (30 EI approved hours) AND
documentation of ongoing professional development meetings OR a plan to participate in ongoing professional development

45. Lapsed Credentials Early Intervention
Lapsed for more than one year…
Must re-apply
credential and CBO enrollment applications
Meet any new educational, experiential, and/or training requirements for the credential that they are applying
Attend any required systems-based trainings

46. Don’t Let Your Credentials Lapse!
Reinstatement of, or reapplication for, lapsed credentials can be difficult and time-consuming, and may involve duplication of previously met requirements.
Apply for all of the credentials for which you are eligible as a new professional.
Maintain all professional credentials for life!
It will never be as easy to obtain credentials as it is when you begin practice – make the most of your work and give yourself the flexibility to change practice settings in the future.

47. Non-Master’s Degreed Support Personnel
SLPA Associate’s degreed – IDFPR
SLPP Bachelor’s degreed - ISBE
Early Intervention SLP Associate credential

48. Non-master’s Degreed Support Personnel
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs)
Must be licensed by Illinois
Must have AA in SLPA (not BA/BS)from ASHA approved program
Can work anywhere but home health
Must be supervised by licensed SLP with 2 years experience and 10 clock hours of training
Do not have own caseloads

49. Non-master’s Degreed Support Personnel
Speech-Language Pathology Paraprofessionals (SLPPs)
Only allowed through special provisions in Illinois public schools
Have BA/BS in field
Have ISBE-defined supervision and caseload requirements

50. Non-master’s Degreed Support Personnel
Early Intervention SLP Associate credential – DHS
Issued to licensed SLPAs and to CFs with a temporary license
Services billed through supervisor
Supervision consistent with licensure requirements and with supervision during client services at a minimum of once each month

51. Useful Websites for Credentials
ASHA
ISBE

52. Useful Websites for Credentials
IDFPR
DHS