REQUIREMENT FOR STUDENT TEACHERS
Pursuant to the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act (ANCRA), State Superintendent, Dr. Christopher Koch has indicated that student teachers are mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect when acting in their professional or official capacity. Student teachers are required to fill out the appropriate Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status form, which is available on the DCFS Web site, http://www.state.il.us/dcfs/index.shtml.
Student teachers are to complete the online training (allow 60-90 minutes) on a computer attached to a printer so that the certificate of completion can be printed at the time training is finished. https://www.dcfstraining.org/manrep/index.jsp. A copy of the certificate must be given to your field supervisor or faxed to Mrs. Jacqlin Richmond (309 298-3386).
WEPPAS
(Western Education & Professional Program Assessment System)
Welcome
The Center for Preparation of Education Professionals (CPEP) supports teacher education and graduate education programs; link field and clinical experiences; and serve the needs of students, graduates, and the professional community.
CPEP is the office to contact for questions related to advising of undergraduate teacher education programs, field and clinical (student teaching) experiences, and certification. We work with prospective students, current students, graduates, and those seeking initial or subsequent certification or who have questions about certification; endorsements; or other teacher, school service personnel, or administrative matters.
As Director, I encourage you to contact us if you have any questions about areas of teaching, school service personnel, or administration. If we don't have the answer to your question, we will help you find it.
Dr. Rori Carson, Director
