The ILTS #290 Learning Behavior Specialist I content test is required by the State of Illinois and must be passed for licensure. Students can move forward with P2/Student Teaching with a documented score of 220 or higher (a score of 240 or higher is passing, and still required for the PEL). 

Your deadline to pass the content test (or receive a score of 220 or higher) depends on your linked placement term (P2/Student Teaching in Fall/Winter or P2/Student Teaching in Winter/Spring). Please check your Degree Plan or ask your Academic Advisor if you need to confirm the terms of your P2/Student Teaching.

Please note - we recommend beginning test preparations as early as possible and taking the test several months prior to the first attempt deadline. 

Students who do not pass the content test (or provide a score above 220) by their deadline will be required to delay Practicum 2 and Student Teaching to a future term.

Winter Student Teachers (taking SPE 592C in Winter): 

• Deadline: Pass by August 15th  (or proof of a score above 220) 

  • Date Test Must be Taken (to receive score by deadline)

    • 2025 - July 27th

    • 2026 - July 26th

Spring Student Teachers (taking SPE 592C in Spring): 

• Deadline:  Pass by January 2nd (or proof of a score above 220)

  • Date Test Must be Taken (to receive score by deadline)

    • 2025 - December 14th

    • 2026 - December 13th
      
      

Students who meet any of the following criteria are eligible for accommodations during their test:

•  Students with disabilities

•  Students for whom English is not a primary language

•  Nursing mothers

Students requesting accommodations must:

1. Register for the test and pay the fee.

2. Submit a completed Alternative Testing Arrangements Request Form and any additional documentation required.

3. Wait to receive approval on your request. Most students receive an update on their request within 3 weeks of submitting the paperwork.

4. Once approval is received, students can select the date/time/test center and finalize registration for the test.

Note: Pre-approval is required BEFORE the test day or the center will not honor the alternative

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