Illinois State Board of Education
BECCA
Bilingual Early Childhood Certification Assistance Program
An Alternative Route to Teacher Certification


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How to Apply

We are no longer accepting applications for the BECCA Program.

In order to be considered, each applicant must submit a completed Application Packet. Each packet must include:

  1. The Program Application
  2. Applicant Statement (see page 4 of application)
  3. Official transcripts from every institution that awarded applicant a degree (students with foreign degrees must provide a foreign credential evaluation from a company approved by ISBE )
  4. Two letters of recommendation from individuals who are in a position to write analytically about applicant's academic or professional qualifications. All letters of recommendation should utilize the Letter of Recommendation to Supplement Program Application Form . These may be sent in separately from the application packet, but must arrive by the deadline to be considered.