Student Teaching Pre-Application Process

Linda Ludwig

Director of Field Experiences

School of Education

Northern Michigan University 

© Rodney H. Clarken, 2006 (updated by Joe Lubig, 2008; 2009; 2011; updated by Abby Standerford, 2012; 2013; Updated By Michael Donhost, 2014);

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Purpose of the Meeting

• Looking ahead

• What are the requirements for student teaching?

• Submit the Pre-Application online

• Q & A

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Two semesters before student teaching, teacher candidates….

Should attend the student teaching pre-application meeting as scheduled by the Director of Field Experiences in Whitman Commons.

Complete the online pre-application in the Education tab on their MyNMU site or at http://www.nmu.edu/education/node/167

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Student Teaching Pre-application

Complete the information and to read and agree to the “Student Teaching Statement Of Understanding”

This will be covered in the following slides along with explanations about the statements as needed.

NOTE: The Pre-Application is a one-page simple form

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Eligibility requirements I understand that I must meet all requirements for student

teaching prior to student teaching and that if the Director of Field Experiences does not approve my student teaching application, I will not be given a student teaching assignment.

Compliance with all of the stated admission and retention requirements.

For example: Have a 2.70 GPA or above overall, in the major, minor(s), Professional Education Sequence and the planned program and required cognates combined where applicable, with no grade of C or lower and only one repeat allowed in each category (5 total).

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Submit an application for student teaching by the end

of the second week of the semester prior to the semester that the student teaching is anticipated.

Removal of all “I” or “X” grades.

A “C” or above in all education and specialized secondary methods courses.

Completion of all course requirements in the student’s major and minor(s). Requests for exceptions of this requirement will be reviewed by the student’s advisor and the Director of Field Experiences.

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Satisfy the faculty that he/she possesses the

knowledge, skills and attributes which are necessary and desirable for successful teaching.

Students who are found to lack the necessary knowledge, skills and attributes for effective teaching may be dismissed from Teacher Education.

Maintain minimum standards of behavior as prescribed in the section addressing professional integrity.

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Student teaching assignments

I understand that all student teaching assignments are made by the School of Education and that the assignment is dependent upon the availability of suitable student teaching sites as determined by the School of Education.

Student teaching assignments will not be made in the school district from which I have graduated, have close relatives involved, have children in the school district or have done significant subbing.

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Student teaching assignments will only be in approved sites which may not be available in areas requested. Student teaching placements in Marquette County cannot be guaranteed.

I will not attempt to make any part of these arrangements onmy own unless given permission by the Director of Field Experiences.

Although the prospective student teacher may express a preference, the final decision as to type of assignment, geographical area, school system, grade level and teacher is made by the Director of Field Experiences in cooperation with university supervisors and schools.

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Full and split assignments

Full: Normal assignment is sixteen weeks with one supervising teacher.

Advantage: you can develop a longer term and more in-depth experience with a teacher and students.

Split: Generally eight weeks with one teacher, and the following eight weeks with another in another subject or grade. May also split among different teachers for part of the day throughout the semester.

Advantage: has broader and more varied experiences with different teachers, grade levels, subjects and/or settings. 10

Special education students

You will do a four week special education internship the May before their student teaching.

Do the first eight weeks in their base certification area and the second eight weeks in a special education setting.

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Secondary education candidates Will be interviewed by the advisor for their major

who makes the recommendation for placement to the Director.

Placed in the middle and/or high school in their majors, and if practical, in their minors.

Except physical education, art and music who may be assigned to a K-12 setting.

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Student teachers are assigned

Locally: Upper Peninsula and Northeastern Wisconsin.

Out of Area: According to policies (see next slides).

Placements are based on quality, not financial considerations. Students may pay additional costs for some placements.

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Out of area eligibility requirements An acceptable host institution and/or supervisor.

Students have a 3.0 or higher GPA in their major, minor and cumulative.

Students submit a letter of intent listing 3 schools including the school’s contact information.

Faculty members approve the candidate for an out of area placement. You need at least two letters of recommendation.

Student agrees to pay any and all additional costs related to the out-of-area or overseas experience.

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Marriage policy

Candidates may student teach where in the city where their spouse is employed according to availability of student teaching placements, supervision and other policies.

Housing Policy I understand that I am responsible for securing

living accommodations.

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Additional requirements

Green Bay Area Public Schools

Before student teaching placement will be confirmed, you must have a TB Test and pass a background check.

Illinois

Before student teaching, you must pass the Illinois Basic Skills Test and Illinois content area test.

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Urban site examplesIn Michigan: Detroit, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids and NMU Charter schools in Flint and Pontiac

Within four hours drive from Marquette: Green Bay and Sault Ste Marie, Ontario

Chicago, IL area

Rural site examplesMany sites throughout the area offer unique opportunities to teach in very small rural schools.

For example, there are one and two room elementary schools in Toivola, Skanee, and Copper Harbor and several other schools that have less than 100 students, some within thirty miles of NMU. (Autrain-Onota and Burt Township Public Schools)

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American Indian sitesNMU Charter Schools in the Upper Peninsula:

Nah Tah Wahsh PSA (K-12), Hannahville, MI

Bahweting Anishnabe PSA (K-8), Sault Ste Marie, MI:

We are able to place student teacher in schools on several reservations around the country.

Alternative SitesNMU Charter School: North Star Public School Academy (K-12), Marquette, MI

Marquette Area Public Schools Alternative Education Program (9-12)

Other sites are available in and out of the area.

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Parochial and Private sites A number of Catholic schools serve as sites throughout the area.

Other religiously affiliated and independent private sites are available.

Ethnically/Racially Diverse SitesCandidates interested in working with culturally and racially diverse students to further develop a multicultural and global perspective, may apply to student teach in any school with 20% or more minority population.

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Sites with low income and exceptional students Most of the sites in our area have a high percentages of low

income and exceptional students. For example, Gwinn Area Public Schools have 100% of students at KI Sawyer eligible for free and reduced lunch.

International sitesEducators Abroad

Europe & Asia: Department of Defense

England: www.edgehill.ac.uk

Ecuador: www.usfq.edu.ec

New Zealand: www.jcl.co.nz

Mexico, China, Russia and other sites around the world are also options.

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Advantages of Student Teaching Overseas

1. International experiences that will enrich your career and life.

2. Students may be eligible to use most types of financial aid for their study abroad costs.

3. Tuition is applied toward overseas program costs.

4. For more info contact Susan Morgan, Coordinator-Education Abroad and Exchange Programs, in the International Programs Office.

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WorkingI understand that I am to keep myself free of campus and work responsibilities during weekdays while student teaching to allow for a full time commitment to teaching, but that I may work Friday 6:00 p.m. until Sunday 6:00 p.m.

However, I may be asked to terminate such work should the activities interfere with my performance in student teaching.

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Taking courses

I understand that I will not be permitted to enroll in courses other than student teaching.

You will be enrolled in ED450 Student Teaching Seminar (online or in-person).

You are encouraged to enroll in classroom management and multicultural education during the semester.

Any exceptions must have written permission from the Director of Field Experiences.

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Application due I understand that it is my responsibility to submit all

materials for the application for student teaching in complete and accurate form by the second Sunday of the semester before I student teach, or I may not be assigned. We will send you email reminders.

Communication Updates – Address Change

I understand that it is my responsibility to keep the Office of Field Experiences informed of any address, phone number, name and/or status change.

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Ineligibility

I understand that it is my responsibility to report to the Director of Field Experiences, as soon as possible, any grade or matter which would make me ineligible for student teaching.

Failure to do so may result in denial to student teach.

WithdrawalI understand that it is my responsibility to notify the Director of Field Experiences in writing at least 30 days in advance of my student teaching if I decide to withdraw my application for student teaching.

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MTTC Basic Skills I must pass the MTTC Basic Skills Tests before I can

take methods and student teach.

MTTC Subject Areas I understand that I must pass the appropriate MTTC

subject area tests before I will be certified. Some states have additional requirements for teacher certification.

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CPR and First Aid I understand that I must complete the following before I

am certified in the state of Michigan.

1)Red Cross or American Heart Association CPR

2) First Aid training

These trainings are held on campus at NMU-PIEF.

*Some states have additional requirements for teacher certification.

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Legal convictions

I understand that I am responsible for notifying the Director of Teacher Education Student Services of any legal convictions between now and the completion of my program.

Districts vary as to their requirements for background checks. MAPS requires their student teachers to have substitute teaching permits.

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Application and eligibility requirements

Requirements completed after the announced deadline may jeopardize the chances for a placement, as well as the location and/or grade level preference requested by the applicant.

I understand that the School of Education may only keep Teacher Education records for one year.

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Your application information will be sent to a school

The semester before you student teach, we will send your application to schools requesting a placement for you.

We will email you when your placement is made.

http://aditweb.nmu.edu/Education/teacher/student/login.php

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We will keep you informed via your NMU email about…

• your student teaching application process

• placement information

• future meetings

• additional requirements

• potential jobs

• PS) Check your NMU Email

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Where to go to for questions?Student Teaching Website or MyNMU: http://www.nmu.edu/education

All information is available online, including this power point and application forms

Stop by the office: NMU 179 Whitman Hall – School of Education

1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, MI 49855

Your Team

Tracy Van Abel, Secretary – tvanabel@nmu.edu, 906-227-2160

Linda Ludwig, Director of Field Experiences – lludwig@nmu.edu, 906-227-1881

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