SAYD Levels 2-5
The Gateways School-Age & Youth Development Credential is for school-age and youth professionals who have formal education, training, and experience with children (ages 5-16), either in the form of supervised observation or direct work experience.
If you have a valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with an Elementary Education endorsement, you may already qualify for the SAYD Credential Level 5.
To start a Gateways Credential application, there are 3 steps:
- Log into your Gateways Registry here - registry.ilgateways.com/login. A paper application is also available, click here.
- Select Gateways Credentials in the "Apply" section. Click the "Apply Now" button to create a new application.
- Please request all official transcripts (if not on file) to be sent to transcripts@inccrra.org or mailed to:
INCCRRA
1226 Towanda Ave
Bloomington, IL 61701
Click here for the pdf work experience form. (123 KB)
To Renew your Gateways Credentials, click here.
