Endorsements Not Showing Up

Summary

In Illinois, endorsements should be visible on your Professional Educator License (PEL). If they are not, contact the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) to inquire and request a review. If the ISBE has not added your endorsements despite your efforts, consider seeking legal counsel to understand your rights and advocate for you. The Illinois State Bar Association offers a lawyer referral service. Document all communications and escalate your complaint within the ISBE if necessary.

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My PEL is not showing my LBS1 or ESL/ELL endorsements
Hello ****, could you please tell me which state you're from? Different states have different rules regarding teaching endorsements on a Professional Educator License (PEL).
Illinois
Hello ****, in Illinois, endorsements should be visible on your PEL. If they are not:
- Contact the Illinois State Board of Education.
- Inquire about your endorsements.
- Request a review of your PEL.
I have contacted ISBE and it has yet to add my endorsements
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. In this case, you may want to consider seeking legal counsel. A lawyer can help you understand your rights and advocate for you. The Illinois State Bar Association provides a lawyer referral service.
I have also requested a review and it was verbally accepted and then denied
I'm sorry to hear that, ****. It seems like you've taken the necessary steps. At this point, you might want to consider:
- Contacting a lawyer to discuss potential legal recourse.
- Escalating your complaint within the ISBE.
- Documenting all communication for future reference.
Always know your rights and keep pushing for a resolution.
I have another legal matter
Of course, ****. I'm here to assist. Please tell me about your other legal matter.