Standard/Master Certificate Renewal

STANDARD/MASTER CERTIFICATE RENEWAL FOR PUBLIC TEACHERS

The Educator Certification System (ECS) replaced CERTS and OTIS on September 5, 2006.
ECS is based on a Wizard which takes you step-by-step the the process you need to complete and register your certificate.

CLICK HERE FOR THE USER MANUAL WITH SCREEN SHOTS

ISBE Website on Standard or Master Renewal


Using ECS

1.  On the web go to http://www.isbe.net/ecs
2.  Click on " Click here to access ECS"
3.  To Log In
	-  Use your OTIS or CeRTS login and password or if that does not work "Create New Account" button.
 	-  If you cannot get in to the system, please contact ISBE or the ROE to get in to your account.

If this is your FIRST TIME using ECS:
1.  You will need to choose a "secret question" and give an answer for that
2.  You will need to review and update your Personal Information and your Educator Profile

To RENEW your Certificate:
1.  Click on Professional Development
	-  Record you Professional Development Activities
		Note:  ECS is programmed to accept exactly the number of CPDU's available under the law
		Note:  Many activities are programmed to accept per semester
		Note:  ECS will only accept whole CPDU's.  Round down if necessary.
2.  Submit Statement of Assurance (SOA)
3.  Logoff system and wait until your LPDC (if you have one) and the ROE and ISBE approve your SOA.
		Note: You can check by logging in and it will active Register/Renew when approved.
4.  Log in to system daily to check on status
5.  When approved, click on Register/Renew.

If you have questions, concerns, or problems, you can contact our Certification Department at 630-232-5955.