Earn your credentials in a high-demand Endorsement program today.

Chicago Teachers Union Foundation Quest Center and National Louis University are partnering to offer you the opportunity to earn an Endorsement in the high-need areas.

Why NLU and the CTUF Quest Center?

The Quest Center’s partnership with NLU brings you high-quality, career-focused curricula designed and taught by expert faculty, in a convenient, affordable format.

The CTUF Quest Center Cohort at NLU will enable you to strengthen your assessment and curriculum development skills and prepare you to fill specialized, in-demand positions in CPS schools.

The CTUF Quest Center/NLU Cohorts provide:

• Accelerated Cohort Model—Complete your Endorsement in as little as 6 months
• Expert Faculty—Learn from faculty, including CTUF members, with deep experience in P-12 special education.
• Clear and Predictable Schedules—Know your schedule and time to completion from day one
• Convenient and Flexible Delivery—Classes offered in blended formats, with both face-to-face and online sessions, or 100% online

The National College of Education (NCE) at NLU has a long-standing reputation for its education programs. Since 1886, NLU has trained thousands of teachers and administrators and continues to graduate the majority of winners of the Golden Apple Award, one of the most prestigious teaching and leadership honors in the state. NCE graduates are currently teachers and administrators in approximately 40% of Illinois public schools and over 75% of CPS schools. On average, NCE teachers collectively impact the lives of over 60,000 students every year.

NLU is a leader in providing quality education for adult learners: 24% of our students are professional educators pursuing master’s degrees. National Louis prides itself on understanding the complex lives of teachers and works to meet their needs with a variety of flexible course delivery options.

To learn more or request information, visit: www.nl.edu/ctuf. To register, contact Lisa Mullins at Lmullins2@nl.edu or 312-261-3474.

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The LBS1 Endorsement program at NLU is designed for teachers looking to add a specialized endorsement to their teaching license. This LBS1 Endorsement program gives you the knowledge and skills to work in inclusive classrooms and school settings, with the ability to use Universal Design for Learning strategies to effectively reach all students.