Teacher Preparation Program
This site provides information on the role of College of DuPage in teacher preparation and a general overview of the teacher certification process in Illinois. Requirements and accountability have become more rigorous over the past few years. It is important for you to stay current with the ongoing changes once you decide to become a teacher by working with a COD advisor and an advisor from the transfer institution of your choice. This site is as accurate as possible; however, information is subject to change without notice. Visit our web site often for updates.
Advising Sessions
Want to be a Teacher?
Come to a College of DuPage Teacher Prep Advising Session.
Get the answers to frequently asked questions:
- Employment outlook in education
- Salary ranges for elementary and secondary school teachers
- Steps to becoming a teacher
- Courses to take in preparation for transfer to a four-year school
- Basic Skills Test requirement
For further information regarding sessions, please contact the faculty listed on this page.
Resources
Illinois State Board of Education
www.isbe.state.il.us
Illinois Certification Testing System
www.icts.nesinc.com
DuPage County Regional Office of Education
www.dupage.k12.il.us
Richard Simmons, Ed.D.
BIC Room 3053, (630) 942-3383
Lois Stanciak, Ed.D.
HS 2202T, (630) 942-2974
Health and Sciences Division
(630) 942-2010
BIC 200
College of DuPage
425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn IL
60137 (630) 942-2800
2012 College of DuPage
