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Fall '26 Practicum Students: Take the Content Test by 7/26 (NLU needs results by 8/7) and earn a 220 or higher to move forward. You've got this!
Learn about the various supports NLU offers students preparing for the Content Test, the standardized test the State of Illinois requires you, the teacher candidate, to pass to receive your teaching license: the Professional Educator License (PEL).
Learn about the various supports NLU offers students preparing for the Content Test, the standardized test the State of Illinois requires you, the teacher candidate, to pass to receive your teaching license: the Professional Educator License (PEL).
General Information (When to start preparing, your specific test deadline, FAQs)
General Information (When to start preparing, your specific test deadline, FAQs)
Content Test Orientation
Content Test Orientation
Content Test Orientation Slide Deck Recording
About Taking Your Exam (you must register for an account first, then register for the test, how to request accommodations)
About Taking Your Exam (you must register for an account first, then register for the test, how to request accommodations)
First: Create a Content Test Account and Register
Next: Schedule A Time to Take the Content Test
Request Alternative Testing Accommodation Arrangements (Ask 6-8 weeks in advance of taking the test.)
Accessing the Content Test Discover Course (helpful resource and get a voucher to take the test for FREE!)
Accessing the Content Test Discover Course (helpful resource and get a voucher to take the test for FREE!)
Study Table Information
Study Table Information
Requesting Tutoring Support (how to get 1-to-1 study support)
Requesting Tutoring Support (how to get 1-to-1 study support)
Additional Preparation Materials
Additional Preparation Materials
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