Advance Your Career with an Illinois Bilingual/ESL Endorsement
In partnership with Roosevelt University, Teaching Channel offers a new, fully online Illinois Bilingual/ESL Endorsement pathway designed for educators who want to expand their skills and advance their teaching career.
Flexible, Graduate-Level Endorsement Pathway
Our complete pathway makes earning your Illinois Bilingual/ESL Endorsement simple and convenient:
4 Teaching Channel courses (12 graduate-level credits)
2 additional courses completed through Roosevelt University (6 credits)
- DLED 458 - Linguistics for ESL Teachers
- DLED 473 - Assessment of Bilingual Students
This complete sequence equips educators to effectively teach linguistically diverse students by covering:
-Foundations of ESL and bilingual education
-Proven strategies for making academic content accessible
-Essential literacy instruction for multilingual learners
Each course meets ISBE standards and is aligned with Roosevelt University’s endorsement program, ensuring that your coursework directly counts toward your Illinois Bilingual/ESL Endorsement.
Get Started Today and Earn Your Endorsement
Register now to begin your Illinois Bilingual/ESL Endorsement pathway and start earning graduate-level credits while developing the practical skills needed to succeed in multilingual classrooms.
Once registered, you can start and complete your Teaching Channel courses anytime over the next five terms, giving you complete flexibility to learn at your own pace. After finishing the four Teaching Channel courses, you’ll partner directly with Roosevelt University to complete the two remaining courses required for your Illinois Bilingual/ESL Endorsement…simple and convenient!
Earn Credits from a Trusted University Partner.
This bundle is offered in partnership with Roosevelt University. Your grades will be posted to your Roosevelt University official transcript as completed.
Flexible Payments for Limitless Learning.
With flexible payment options, you can pay in full or use our Pay-As-You-Learn monthly plan, making professional growth affordable and convenient.
Illinois ESL/Bilingual Endorsement Requirements You Need to Know
To earn the endorsement, educators must:
-Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA, with no grade below a C
-Complete 100 clinical hours in ESL or bilingual classroom settings
-For the bilingual endorsement, pass the Illinois state language examination
Take the first step toward advancing your career—enroll today!
