Under rules recently implemented by the State Board of Education, regular education
teachers (i.e., all holders of standard or master teaching certificates who are working
at the early childhood, elementary, or secondary level but are not assigned to teach
special education classes, also referred to as “general education teachers”) are
required to devote 20 percent of their continuing professional development credits in
each renewal cycle to activities that will help them serve students with disabilities in
the least restrictive environment. To be creditable, an activity daoes not have to have
the words “special education” in its title. Instead, the allowable activities may address
a wide range of topics (see list below). However, in order for the activity to meet this
purpose, the evidence of completion must indicate how the activity will help the
teacher meet the needs of students with disabilities. Also, some portion of at least
one activity must address adapting and modifying curriculum relevant to the Illinois
Learning Standards to meet the needs of children receiving special education. 

Teachers will draw inferences and apply teaching methods and ideas to their specific
classroom needs. 

a. Illinois Technology Standards for Teachers – 1-8
b. Illinois Learning Standards - Social/Emotional Learning (SEL) – Goals 1-3