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Application for Special Education Program Aide License and Renewal

Application for Special Education Program Aide License

Renewal for Special Education Program Aide License

Application for Special Education Program Aide License

This application is for educators who are applying for a new Special Education Program Aide license.  The application must be requested by the employing school district administrator, CESA administrator, charter school administrator, or county children with disabilities education board (CCDEB) administrator.

5-step application graphic.

1. Determine if you must submit fingerprints

2. Gather Documents

Scan all documentation into files (.pdf, .doc/docx, .jpg/jpeg, or .txt) that are 2MB or less in size

3. Log in to Educator Licensing Online (ELO)

  • Within ELO, make sure you have answered the three onboarding questions.
  • Find the APPLY FOR A NEW LICENSE section of the Quick Start Menu. Select the same choices in the three drop-downs as noted below:

ELO screenshot of form fields to apply for an initial Special Education Program Aide license [O070 1015].

  • Choose "4-Other Category"
  • Choose "A-Special Education Program Aide License [O070]"
  • Choose "Request New Special Education Program Aide License [1015]"
  • Click the “GO!” button.
  • Complete each page of the application as instructed. Review your Application Summary and edit information if necessary OR click the “SUBMIT” button to submit your application.

4. Receive Email Confirmation

 

5. Complete Application on ELO

  • Click the GO! button next to “Submit C&C and Payment to Complete Application.”
  • Review your fees.
  • Complete the Conduct and Competency Questionnaire (14 questions).
  • Pay with a credit card or pre-paid card. For fee amounts and additional payment information please see License Application Fees.

PROCESSING TIMES

Our processing times vary throughout the year. For current processing times see Check Application Status.

Renewing a Special Education Program Aide License

This application is for educators who are applying to renew an existing Special Education Program Aide license.  The application must be requested by the employing school district administrator.

5-step application graphic.

1. Determine if you must submit fingerprints

2. Gather Documents

Scan all documentation into files (.pdf, .doc/docx, .jpg/jpeg, or .txt) that are 2MB or less in size

3. Log in to Educator Licensing Online (ELO)

  • Within ELO, make sure you have answered the three onboarding questions.
  • Find the APPLY FOR A NEW LICENSE section of the Quick Start Menu. Select the same choices in the three drop-down form fields as noted below:

ELO screenshot of form fields to apply for a renewal of a special education program aide license [O070 1015].

  • Choose "4-Other Category"
  • Choose "A-Special Education Program Aide License [O070]"
  • Choose "Request New Special Education Program Aide License [1015]"
  • Click the “GO!” button.
  • Complete each page of the application as instructed. Review your Application Summary and edit information if necessary OR click the “SUBMIT” button to submit your application.

4. Receive Email Confirmation

 

5. Complete Application on ELO

  • Click the GO! button next to “Submit C&C and Payment to Complete Application.”
  • Review your fees.
  • Complete the Conduct and Competency Questionnaire (14 questions).
  • Pay with a credit card or pre-paid card. For fee amounts and additional payment information please see License Application Fees.

PROCESSING TIMES

Our processing times vary throughout the year. For current processing times see Check Application Status.

Submit questions and comments about this information to the Licensing Online Help desk.