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Candidates must be fully accepted into TEP to apply to student teach. Application to student teach must be made one year in advance of the semester the individual anticipates to student teach. Meetings are held in late September for those requesting student teaching assignments for fall semester of the following year and in late January for those requesting assignments for Spring semester of the following year. Applications are distributed during this meeting. Also, information and dates applications will be accepted are provided at this meeting. Additional information concerning student teaching should be directed to the Coordinator of Field and Clinical Experiences in 91 Horrabin Hall (309-298-1281).
Candidates must complete all course work prior to student teaching. The following prerequisites must be met for clearance to student teach:
1. Grade of "C" or above required for all professional education courses.
2. Appropriate methods course or courses-grade of "C " or above required for all methods courses.
3. A 2.50 grade point average in each area in which a student teaching assignment is sought, or higher if required by the department (2.75 for elementary/early childhood/bilingual/special education, history).
4. A cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or higher if required by the department (2.75 for elementary/early childhood/bilingual/special education, history).
5. Recommendation of the departmental advisor.
6. Pass State Content Area Test(s).
7. Consent of the Chairperson or designated person.
8. Successful completion of English 180, 280 COMM 241, and Math requirement (a grade of "C" or above required in all four courses).
9. Full acceptance into the Teacher Education Program.
10. Complete all course work required for graduation prior to the start of student teaching.
11. Completion of all required pre-student teaching field experiences - grade of "C" or above required.
12. Candidate must submit required criminal background report to the Certification Office (HH 91) and be cleared by the Certification Officer.
13. Some departments may have additional requirements-see major department.
The semester prior to student teaching, the major department will be requested
to reassess each applicant's record. At that time, the department has
the option to recommend or withdraw its recommendation for an individual
to student teach. Candidates must have this final recommendation to student
teach before clearance to student teach will be granted.
Candidates are required to register for student teaching. Some majors require student teaching at two different levels. Check with the Coordinator of Field and Clinical Experiences Office, 91 Horrabin Hall, for specific requirements.
During the semester prior to student teaching, each candidate is informed of his or her status concerning any deficiencies required by the teacher education program, course work, or cumulative or major grade point average problems.
Candidates must be cleared of all deficiencies prior to being cleared to begin student teaching. All deficiencies must be cleared no later than three weeks prior to the start of student teaching or the Field and Clinical Experiences Office will be notified that the individual is not clear to student teach and placement may be canceled! It is the responsibility of the Candidate to be sure all deficiencies have been cleared by the Director of COEHS Advising in 91 Horrabin Hall. Candidates must contact the Director of COEHS Advising for approval for any extenuating circumstances which may delay clearances for student teaching.
If a candidate
wishes to cancel his/her student teaching for any reason or if the candidate
changes majors or minors after applying to student teach, it is the responsibility
of the candidate to notify the Coordinator of Field and Clinical Experiences.