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Phase Assessment Requirements
Phase 1 Assessment: Admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP)
- Overall GPA of 2.5 or better
- Grade of C+ or better in EDUC 200
- Submit TEP Application
- Complete IDOE Testing Requirements:
- Praxis I - PPST Thru summer '13: Reading (176)/Writing (172)/Math (175) or combined 527
- CASA Beginning in summer 2013, the Indiana Core Academic Skills Assessment (CASA) replaces Praxis I as one option for demonstrating basic skills competency.
- SAT 1100 or ACT 24 or GRE 1100 based prior to 8/1/11; GRE 301 after 8/1/11Philosophy of Teaching statement
- Two letters of recommendation from faculty or field-related acquaintances (i.e. supervisor for job at childcare facility)
- Completion of introductory field experience required by the program with satisfactory evaluation by the mentoring teacher and the college instructor for EDUC 200 and EDUC 220
- Minimum of C in all courses required by the major, minor and licensing areas
- An interview with two members of the Teacher Education Committee (TEC) with passing rating
- Acceptance into the TEP is necessary for enrollment in 300 and 400 level Education courses
Phase 2 Assessment: Required for Student Teaching
- Complete 300 and 400 level coursework with "C" or better
- Overall GPA of 2.5 or better
- Sample of reflective writing - Self-analysis of teaching strengths and weaknesses
- Interview with TEC and education professionals with passing rating
- Portfolio Review
Phase 3 Assessment: Required for Graduation
- Completed coursework of a minimum of 124 credit hours
- Overall GPA of 2.5 or better
- Completed 12 credit hours of Student Teaching Experience with a grade of 2.5 or better
- Complete IDOE testing requirements: Praxis II - Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Reading Specialist OR CORE (after 9/1/13) AND Praxis II ESOL
- Recommendation of Director of Student Teaching
- Portfolio Review
- International Experience
