Retention in the Teacher Education Program
Students maintain enrollment in the Teacher Education Program by passing through a series of Phase Assessments. Students need to pass each phase assessment to move to the next experiential level of the program. Students that fail to pass Phase 1 will not be admitted to the program, students that do not pass Phase 2 will not be permitted to student teach. Students that do not pass Phase 3 will not be permitted to graduate.
Phase 1 Assessment: Required for Application to Teacher Education Program (TEP):
- Submit Application
- Initial Portfolio Review (see inclusion requirements)
- Transformative Teaching
- Interview by member of the Teacher Education Committee (TEC)
- Pass Praxis I (PPST)—taken via computer at Sylvan Learning Center, Mishawaka, IN
- Complete a minimum 15 credit hours with 3.0 GPA & above OR a minimum of 30 credit hours with 2.5 GPA & above
Phase 2 Assessment: Required for Application to Student Teaching:
- Pass Praxis 2—see ETS web site for dates, sites, and application
- Complete above Block coursework with “C” or better
- Overall GPA 2.5
- Interview with TEC
- Portfolio Review
Phase 3 Assessment: Required for Graduation:
- Coursework to complete 124 credit hours
- Complete12 hours Student Teaching Experience
- Recommendation of Student Teaching Supervisor
- Portfolio Review
- Overall GPA 2.5
- International Experience