PEL Application

Professional Educator License (PEL) Certification Application

The State of Illinois requires school social workers to hold a PEL with an enorsement in school social work in order to practice in a public school setting. Please provide the following information to apply to the Post-MSW PEL School Social Work Certification Program. Note: Meeting these requirements does not guarantee admission.

Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Name*
First, Middle, Last
Previous Last Name (if applicable)
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Email*
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Primary Phone Number*
School certificate(s) currently held- Identify the state(s)
List all colleges and universities (undergraduate and graduate) that you have attended, including extension and correspondence courses.*
Please include the Academic Institution, Dates, and Degree/Programs of Study
Personal Statement*
1. How long have you been practicing social work? Please describe your experience.
2. Share what experiences have contributed to your interest in school social work. What has led you to seek your IL Professional Educator License (PEL) in School Social Work?*
2. Share what experiences have contributed to your interest in school social work. What has led you to seek your IL Professional Educator License (PEL) in School Social Work?
3. Describe any experience you have gained in a school setting.*
3. Describe any experience you have gained in a school setting.
Upload Documents*
Please upload the following files here: Resume and 3 letters of recommendation. If you've never been a graduate student of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, you must also send us your official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended. Mail directly to the School.
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Max. file size: 32 MB.
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