The Memphis union appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-07-30
EDUCATION IN ILLINOIS.



To the Teachers of Illinois:
AS already announced. the third examine
ton of teachers for State certificates will be
held in the city of Springfield, commencing at
9 o'clock A. N, on Wednesday, August 9th,
and continuing two days
Conditions.
Applicants for the State diploma will be re-
quired:
l. To produce certificates of good moral
character, signed by responsible persons.
2. To have taught not less than three years
with decided success, at least one of which
shall have Seen in Illinois.
3. To pass thorough examination in or
biography, penmanship, mental and written
arithmetic, English grammar, modern geogra-
ply, history of the United States algebra
through quadratics, the elements of plane
geometry, and the principles and methods of
teaching.
Normal Graduates
Regular graduates of any legally organized
| State Normal School will be entitled to State
certificates, without examination, upon COM
/ pliance with the first and second Of the above
| conditions.
Mode Of Examination.
This will be:
l. By written answers to printed questions
a definite time being given to each subject
/ 2. By oral questions and answers, with use
of blackboard, TO elicit the applicants knowl-
edge of theory and practice.
miscellaneous.
! l. Applicants for State certificates will be
cordially entertained during the examination,
by the friends Of education in the CITY.
2. Teachers desiring such private entertain
ment viii spprise me of their wishes before
hand; it will he assumed that private accom-
modations are desired unless the above request
is complied with.
2. As soon as you have positively decided
to attend the examination, please inform me
of the fact. Arrangements cannot be made
without knowing, IN time, how many are to be
present.
6. Il further information is desired upon
any matters connected with the examination,
it will be promptly furnished by the under
signed, upon application to him by letter or
otherwise.
References.
The following gentlemen are familiar with
the whole movement, and with the mode and
character of former examinations, and may
!, also be addressed on the subject Messrs w.
! III. Wells and w. Woodland I'd, Chicago; Per-
kin Bass and f. G. Hewett, Normal Uniyer-
sity, Bloomington VIM. M Baker, Quincy
A. Nj. Cow (editor Teacher Dixon; j. H
BloGgett, Amboy; and j. d. Low, Springfield
Motives.
/. The State certificate is a legal and per
petual license TO tho holder to teach in any
school district in this State 1t supersedes the
necessity of any subsequent examination by
school commissioners. wide Sec. so, act O
1861
2. The State certificate, being the highes
official reeomm endation of the holder, as 1
teacher, to the confidence of the public, known
to the law is an important aid in securing tbs
most eligible and lucrative positions in tht
public schools of the State.
g. The State certificate Is awarded only up
on conclusive evidence of moral worth, thor
ougn scholarship, and distinguished profes
sional ability; its attainment is therefore wor
Try of any teachers generous ambition, anC
eonfers rank and position in the best circles o
the profession.
4. The State certificate was authorized b,
the General Assembly to be granted to emf
nent practical teachers, as q public recognition
of theirs as distinct and honorable profes
). sion as an incentive to the best minds in tn
, State to become and remain teachers as
n means of inspiring them to greater hopeful
ness, devotedness and enthusiasm, and of in
: citing to the attainment of the highest profes
sional excellence and skill and therefore,
5. The teachers of the State owe it to them
SOA'SS " PAOAAPsAy oAO AoohbAl w III
invitation of the Legislature and to strive t
deserve and obtain the distinction so wisel
and generously profered. They owe this t
the vocation of their choice; to the sentimen
of self-respect and professional pride; to tn
urgent claims of our common schools to tn
grand idea Of generation of virtuous, inte
Fligent freemen; to the voice of patriotism
humanity and religion, warning us not to neg
/. lect the education of our children
The State has done its part The teacher
of profession is formally acknowledged by legi.
lative authority The door to honorable di
tincion and professional reward is open. Tn
invitation is given the appeal is made. Thos
tie who are worthy may step to the front ranl
enjoy the honors and reap the advantages
an organized brotherhood of professions
teachers.
: There are not less than one hundred teael
- ers in the State who ought to attend the mel
examination. Think of it, and act ACCORD
ingly. So shall sentiment be formed whic
will give permanent direction to the educ
tional policy of the State.
NEWTON BATEMAN,
Superintendent of Public Instruction.