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 School-Age and Youth Development Credential:
- Complete this paper application, pdf click here (570 KB) .
- Please request all official transcripts (if not on file) to be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or mailed to:
INCCRRA
1226 Towanda Ave
Bloomington, IL 61701
Click here for the pdf work experience form. (164 KB)
To Renew your Gateways Credentials, click here.
