Illinois Director Credential
Direct Route
The Illinois Director Credential (IDC) can be achieved through
a direct route application process. This involves the
potential candidate submitting a portfolio to the IDC Commission. The portfolio
includes evidence of teaching and management experience
as well as professional contributions.
The direct route process also includes an evaluation of the candidate’s
transcript(s). Courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better to be
considered. A demonstration of core knowledge and skills in
Early Care and Education and Management
are requirements. Trainings and other alternative forms of non-credit courses
may be considered by accompanied additional information about the content
and requirements. Assessment of Prior Learning is
another alternative for evaluating non-credit courses, or experience. Please
contact our office if you have any questions about non-credit courses.
Once a candidate’s transcript has been evaluated they can request the services
of a Professional Development Advisor. The
Professional Development Advisor will assist with identifying and
documenting coursework, professional contributions and other requirements of
the Illinois Director Credential Program. Assistance for all of the above is
also available through the Gateways to Opportunity Professional Development
Staff.
Upon completion, the potential candidate submits his or her portfolio to the IDC
Commission for approval at level
I, II, or III . The IDC appears as a credential option on the Gateways
to Opportunity Lattice.
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