<h2>Testing & Study Resources</h2>
<br />All certification tests are administered by Illinois Certification Testing System (ICTS). Tests are offered in various locations throughout the site on specific testing days. Students need to pre-register in advance and be aware of <a href="http://goo.gl/kLUcE" target="_blank">test day guidelines</a>. More information is available at the <a href="http://goo.gl/Ztjtr" target="_blank">ICTS testing web site</a>.<br /><br />The Illinois State Board of Education will only allow an individual to take each test a <strong>maximum of 5 times</strong>. The following tests are ALL required in order to obtain an Illinois Teaching Certificate: <br />
<ul>
<li>Test of Academic Proficiency - must be passed prior to being admitted to any teacher education program at SIUE.<br /></li>
<li>Content Area Test (test code varies)- must be passed prior to student teaching (check with your OCECA advisor for testing deadlines and test codes). Students should take the tests that correspond to their major area of study<br /></li>
<li>Assessment of Professional Teaching (APT) test (test code varies) – must be passed prior to being issued an Illinois Teaching Certificate. Students should take the tests that correspond to the grade ranges of their respective program teaching certificate.<br /></li>
</ul>
<h3>Test of Academic Proficiency Resources</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://goo.gl/HI3dX" target="_blank">Illinois Certification Practice Test</a>: Recommended prior to actual test<br /></li>
<li><a href="http://goo.gl/rWiJu" target="_blank">Illinois Certification Study Guide</a>: Click on the link 'field specific information' under 'Test of Academic Proficiency' <br /></li>
<li>
<a href="http://www.mo-media.com/icts/" target="_blank">Mometrix study guide</a>:
<ul>
<li>Available for purchase</li>
<li>Money back guarantee</li>
<li>Print copy and online version available <br /></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
<a href="http://myneslab.com/" target="_blank">National Evaluation Systems web site</a>:
<ul>
<li>Diagnostic tests and study guides available by Test of Academic Proficiency sub area and many additional tests.<br /></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
<a href="http://www.rea.com/" target="_blank">REA Online</a>:
<ul>
<li>Study book with and without software are available <br /></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
<a href="http://goo.gl/kSbRs" target="_blank">SIUE Writing Center</a>:
<ul>
<li>Grammar Modules on computer</li>
<li>Essay critique by appointment <br /></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
<a href="http://goo.gl/uVWFE" target="_blank">SIUE Math Resource Area</a>
<ul>
<li>Tutors and software programs <br /></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
<a href="http://goo.gl/XD66H" target="_blank">Test of Academic Proficiency Preparation</a>
<ul>
<li>Register as a student first</li>
<li>Institution pass code is 6HIXMHGJHL</li>
<li>This is a free resource<br /></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Content Area Test Resources</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://goo.gl/iV6VX" target="_blank">Illinois Certification Practice Test</a>: Recommended prior to actual test<br /></li>
<li><a href="http://goo.gl/ebjDq" target="_blank">Illinois Certification Study Guide</a>: Click on the link 'field specific information' for the specific 'Content Area Test' <br /></li>
<li><a href="http://goo.gl/vHjQB" target="_blank">Elementary Education Content Area Test Guide</a> (pdf)<br /></li>
</ul>
<h3>Assessment of Professional Teaching Resources</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://goo.gl/wVBjW" target="_blank">Illinois Certification Practice Test</a>: Recommended prior to actual test <br /></li>
<li><a href="http://goo.gl/OoUg6" target="_blank">Illinois Certification Study Guide</a>: Click on the link 'field specific information' under 'Test of Academic Proficiency'<br /></li>
<li>
<a href="http://myneslab.com/" target="_blank">National Evaluation Systems web site</a>
<ul>
<li>Diagnostic tests and study guides available by Test of Academic Proficiency sub area and many additional tests.<br /></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>