EIU Educator Preparation

Paths

Information to help you decide which path you should take at EIU to become an educator.

Programs

Eastern Illinois University offers programs leading to 36 distinct educator endorsements in teaching, leadership, and school personnel services.

Getting Started

Information on why you should choose EIU to prepare to become an educator, as well as steps to take as you get started.

Resources

Resources to assist you while making progress on your journey to becoming at educator at EIU.

Finishing Up

Information to assist you as you complete your preparation at EIU and get ready to launch your career as an educator.

Council on Teacher Education (COTE)

COTE develops policies for educator preparation and provides avenues of communication among all of the areas of the University concerned with educator preparation programs.

Faculty and P-12 Resources

Rubrics, assessment data, and training materials for University faculty and P-12 educators who are involved in preparing EIU educator preparation candidates.