Illinois Substitute Teaching License Renewal Requirements

Verified March 23, 2026Official source

Everything you need to renew your Substitute Teaching License in Illinois: required hours, accepted PD types, fees, and approved providers.

Requirements at a Glance

0

PD hours required

2

years per cycle

$25

Renewal fee

Free

Late fee

Accepted PD Activity Types

  • Completion of ISBE-approved substitute teacher training

Special Rules & Notes

Important notes for this license

  • Valid for 2 years; renewal requires no PD hours but payment of fee
  • Short-term substitutes need only a high school diploma; long-term substitutes need a bachelor's degree
  • Renewal submitted through ELIS at elis.isbe.net

Approved PD Providers

Sorted by price per hour — cheapest first. Est. total based on 0 hours needed.

Professional Learning Board

Best price

Online continuing education for teacher license renewal. State-approved PD provider in multiple states.

Price / hour

$5.85

Est. total (0 hrs)

Free

States approved

9

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How to Submit Your Hours

Once you've completed your 0 hours, submit your renewal application through the IllinoisDepartment of Education's official online portal. Have your PD certificates ready to upload.

Go to Illinois Renewal Portal

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