History of the School of Education
Accreditation
Requirements for Admission to the School of Education and Teacher Education Program
Student Responsibilities
Specific Degree Requirements
Timeline for Meeting Requirements
Early Field Experiences
Admission Standards for Early Childhood Education
Admission Standards for Elementary Education
Admission Standards for Teaching All Learners (TAL):
Admission Standards for Middle School/Junior High/ High School and All School
Settings Programs
Retention in the Teacher Education Program
Probation, Dismissal, and Reinstatement
Appeals
Student Teaching
Student Teaching/Practicum Options: Special Cultural Learning Opportunities
Graduation
Education Placement for Education Students
How to Earn a Teacher's License While Enrolled in
Other Schools of the University
Program Options
School of Education Alumni Association
Indiana University has been training teachers since 1851. The School of Education at Bloomington began granting degrees in 1924, and the Indianapolis campus granted its first degree in education in 1969. In 1975, the School of Education in Bloomington and the Division of Education in Indianapolis merged to become a single School of Education with two campuses. Some programs remain localized on a single campus, but other programs now allow students to choose courses at either location. Today, Indiana University's School of Education is one of America's most respected educational institutions for the preparation of teachers, administrators, and specialists in all areas of education. The School of Education has full equality with the other professional schools of the university and grants the degrees of Bachelor of Science in Education, Master of Science in Education, Specialist in Education, and Doctor of Education.
The School of Education realizes the importance of creating and maintaining a teacher-preparation program that balances specialized knowledge with a broad liberal arts education and that affords each student an opportunity to learn both theoretical principles of education and practical teaching skills.
The purpose of undergraduate study in teacher education is to prepare teachers who have:
- a strong, balanced general education with work in the humanities, social sciences, mathematics, and physical and biological sciences.
- a thorough understanding of the subject matter of their teaching field or fields.
- the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- the competence to design and implement effective instruction using a variety of instructional models.
- the competence to create an effective classroom climate.
- the commitment and capacity to design learning experiences that foster critical thinking and decision making.
- an understanding of and ability to use computer technologies.
- the ability to design appropriate evaluation strategies, both quantitative and qualitative; and to appraise their instructional effectiveness, as well as to assess the achievement of their students.
- the capacity to make sound judgments regarding the use of instructional materials, including an ability to infer the assumptions that may have guided instructional developers.
- the commitment and capacity to address issues of justice and equity and a sensitivity to cultural differences and global concerns.
- the commitment and capacity to build effective relationships with students, colleagues, and members of the community.
- an understanding of the relationship of the school to the larger society.
- an understanding of the legal rights and responsibilities of students, teachers, and schools.
- the commitment and capacity to approach their profession ethically with a guiding set of responsible social and professional values.
- a commitment to continuing professional renewal.
- an understanding of how to make adaptations to meet the needs of children with exceptional needs in the public schools.
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The School of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. In addition, the Indiana Professional Standards Board has approved all teacher education programs offered through Indiana University at the Bloomington and Indianapolis campuses.
The Student's Responsibility
The School of Education, in cooperation with the Indiana Professional Standards Board, has established certain academic requirements for earning a degree and/or licensure. The requirements vary according to the chosen field of study. Advisors and directors assist students in planning a program of study to satisfy requirements, but each student assumes final responsibility for meeting all deadlines and completing all requirements for certification and graduation. It is therefore essential to be familiar with the licensing requirements set forth in the School of Education Bulletin. If a student in the senior high/junior high/middle school or all school settings (K-12) education program earns certification while enrolled in a degree-granting program in another school of the university, requirements for graduation in the degree-granting school and requirements for certification in the School of Education must both be satisfied. See the section of this bulletin entitled "How to Earn a Teacher's License While Enrolled in Other Schools of the University."
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Admission to the School of Education/Teacher Education Program (SoE/TEP) is a critical benchmark for teacher candidates. Until undergraduate students are admitted to the SoE/TEP, they do not have any official status in their programs or the school. The requirements candidates must meet include completing at least 26 credit hours of course work, earning a 2.5 minimum GPA at Indiana University; passing the PRAXIS I admission tests in reading, writing, and mathematics; completing or being enrolled in prerequisite courses; submitting an online application by October 1 for spring semester permission courses and March 1 for fall semester permission courses; and meeting any additional requirements specific to the program of interest. Once a student is admitted to the SoE/TEP, requirements are set and can only be changed in extreme cases.
Admission to the SoE/TEP is now combined as a single process.
- All new undergraduate students and transfer students admitted to Indiana University are assigned to the University Division until they are ready to be certified to one of the 13 undergraduate degree-granting colleges and schools that make up the university. Each college or school sets its own criteria for admission, program requirements, and graduation.
- Undergraduates may complete up to 65 credits in University Division before being required to be certified to a college or school. Transfer students have one calendar year to meet admission requirements. Students who fail to certify to the School of Education in a timely fashion will be required to choose another college or school. Students who have been denied admission to the SoE/TEP, but eventually meet the admission criteria, may apply for certification through a graduate certification program.
- Transfer credit policy: An unofficial transfer credit evaluation completed by anyone other than the Office of Admissions is not a contract; it is an estimate of whether your past course work and experiences meet current Indiana teaching license requirements. Individual faculty members and advisors do not have the authority to determine program substitutions.
Praxis I (PPST) Requirements
All freshmen entering Indiana University Bloomington who have interest in being admitted to Teacher Education are encouraged to take the PPST/Praxis I tests as soon as possible. Students who pass the test at the state-determined level (Reading - 176, Math - 175, Writing - 172) will have met the testing requirement. The School of Education will assist students in identifying support services for retaking the test.
Specific Program Admission Requirements
All education programs offered through the School of Education have competitive enrollment with a limited number of seats in authorized professional education courses. For more information on admission to the School of Education and individual program requirements, see
education.indiana.edu/~tep/admit.html.
Early Childhood Education: Preschool, Kindergarten, and Primary Grades 1-3
Prerequisite course work: Enrollment in or completion of required general-education courses in oral expression; written expression; world or American literature; MATH-T 101, T 102, and T 103; EDUC-Q 200 and W 200; MUS-E 241; social studies (U.S. history requirement); and EDUC-F 205.
Elementary Programs: Kindergarten, Primary, and Intermediate Elementary Grades 1-6
Theory into Practice K-6*
Prerequisite course work: Enrollment in or completion of EDUC-P 251/M 101, Q 200,
W 201, and MATH-T 101.
Exceptional Needs Elementary: Teaching All Learners
Prerequisite course work: Enrollment in or completion of EDUC-K 205, P 251/M 101, Q 200, W 200, and MATH-T 101.
Secondary Programs: Middle School/Junior High or High School Grades 6-12
Anchor Secondary Education
Prerequisite course work: 12 credit hours in content field with a 2.5 GPA, enrollment in or completion of EDUC-M 300, P 312 and P 313, and W 201.
Community of Teachers (CoT)
Prerequisite course work: 12 credit hours in content field with a 2.5 GPA, enrollment in or completion of EDUC-S 400 and 10 expectations documented as completed.
Exceptional Needs Early and Late Adolescence (CoT)
Prerequisite course work: Enrollment in or completion of EDUC-S 400, K 205, and 10 completed expectations.
All School Settings Programs: Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School/Junior High and High School, and Grades K-12
Music Education
Prerequisite course work: enrollment in or completion of EDUC-P 254/M 201, and K 205.
Physical Education
Prerequisite course work: 12 credit hours in content field with a 2.5 GPA, enrollment in or completion of EDUC-P 254/M 201, M 300, HPER-P 200 or EDUC-W 200.
Visual Arts Education
Prerequisite course work: 12 credit hours in content field with a 2.5 GPA, enrollment in or completion of EDUC-P 254/M 201, W 200, and M 300.
*Program change: The Elementary Education Program has determined that a 3.0 cumulative GPA and meeting all other admission requirements guarantees student admission to the program; a 2.5-2.99 cumulative GPA and meeting all other requirements allows a student to be considered for, but not guaranteed, admission to the program.
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Undergraduate students must meet the Teacher Education Program admission requirements for the program they are interested in completing to be admitted to the School of Education. This requires a minimum 2.5 GPA in the Indiana University system for a minimum of 12 credits, at least 26 credit hours completed overall, enrollment in or completion of the pre-requisite course work, passing scores on the PRAXIS I admission submitted by March 1 for the following fall semester or October 1 for the spring semester. Late applications are considered on a space available basis.
Transfer students who have completed fewer than 65 credit hours are admitted to the University's University Division. Students with more than 65 credit hours are admitted to the university through the School of Continuing Studies nondegree program. When the student is qualified for admission to the Teacher Education Program, the School of Education Records Office will request their university file.
Acceptance of credit from other institutions and its applicability toward a degree from Indiana University will be determined by the Office of Admissions.
Credit toward the degree of Bachelor of Science in Education may be granted for courses taken at an approved institution provided such courses are equivalent to courses offered at Indiana University.
No transfer credit is accepted from any school that is not accredited by a regional accrediting agency.
No more than 64 credit hours earned at a junior or community college will apply toward a degree at Indiana University.
No transfer credit will be allowed for work that has earned a letter grade lower than C.
No passing grades earned at another institution will be used in computing the grade point average at Indiana University.
To maintain the integrity of the teacher education programs, students are strongly urged to complete all professional education requirements on the Bloomington campus.
Attention: Only credit hours earned in courses in which a minimum grade of C was earned are included in the number of credit hours applied toward a degree or certificate at Indiana University.
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The School of Education has established certain academic requirements concerning admission, course of study, programs, content fields, and campus residence, all of which must be met before a degree is granted. You will be held responsible for understanding the requirements and for meeting the conditions by the time you expect to graduate. It is therefore essential for you to follow both the bulletin of the school in which you are enrolled and those of the schools that offer the courses you need so that you will adhere to any prerequisites and avoid duplication of courses. It is also your responsibility to seek guidance toward fulfilling the requirements from an academic advisor, department chairperson, or director. You also should keep your own records of work completed, requirements met, and total credits earned with grade point average.
The following guidelines will help you meet these responsibilities:
- Apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program during the semester you will complete the program prerequisites stated in the bulletin.
- Plan your program with an advisor. You must meet with an advisor at least once a semester.
- Take advantage of continuing registration. Do not depend on late registration to get into needed courses.
- Check your OneStart (INSITE) report at least once per semester. If you have questions about OneStart, see an advisor or the records office in the Office of Teacher Education.
- Apply for student teaching.
- Make an appointment in the Office of Teacher Education for a senior check during the second semester of the junior year (3 semesters before intended graduation).
- File an application to graduate with the Office of Teacher Education during the first semester of the last year required to complete requirements for the degree (at the beginning of the senior year).
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The specific requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Education are as follows:
- Admission to the Indiana University and the Teacher Education Program.
- The completion of the requirements for teaching certificates, as outlined in this bulletin.
- The completion of at least 35 credit hours of junior- and senior-level courses (courses numbered 300 or above).
- The completion of at least 30 of the last 60 credit hours required for a specific degree program while in residence at the Bloomington campus of the School of Education. These 30 credit hours include student teaching as well as methods course(s) in the major teaching area. At Bloomington, the 30 credit hours should include either one 12 credit hour regular semester or two 6 credit hour summer sessions. The student must also take some of the course work in the major on the Bloomington campus, unless transferring from an Indiana University campus where a degree in the major is offered. In such cases, the requirement that some of the course work in the major area be taken on the campus may be waived if it seems appropriate.
- The completion of the professional education courses, as stipulated in the specific program, and all of the general-education and subject-matter courses required for recommendation by Indiana University for a teacher's certificate.
- The Early Childhood Education Program requires the completion of 125 credit hours of academic credit.
- The Elementary Theory into Practice Program requires the completion of 128 credit hours of academic credit. The Teaching All Learners Program requires the completion of 130 hours of academic credit.
- The Secondary and All-Grade Programs both require the completion of a minimum of 124 credit hours of academic credit (see specific program for details).
- A cumulative overall GPA of 2.5 must be earned in all work taken at Indiana University.
- At Bloomington, all professional and technology course work must be completed within the preceding 10 years of program completion. Course work that is 10 or more years old may be considered in the program if revalidated. The program faculty will establish the requirements for course revalidation and may limit the amount of old course work they allow in a program. The methods of revalidating professional and technology courses may include, but are not limited to: (a) passing an examination specifically covering the material taught in the course, (b) completion of a more advanced course in the same subject area, and (c) presenting evidence of extensive professional experience that requires the application of material taught in the course or competence in the requisite skill areas. Students must meet the certification standards in place at the time of application to the state to be recommended for a license.
- A cumulative GPA of 2.5 in required professional education courses. In addition, students must achieve a minimum grade of C in each required professional education class.
- Elementary, early childhood, and special education students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.0 in general-education subject matter courses within each of the following distribution areas: mathematics, science, social studies, language arts, and fine arts. In addition, elementary students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.5 for their area of concentration.
- Senior high/junior high/middle school and all school settings students must achieve a minimum GPA of 2.5 in each content field. Specific teaching majors may have additional requirements. See the description of the particular major for details.
- Only credit hours (but not grades from other institutions) may be transferred to Indiana University. Grades earned at other institutions are disregarded after credit conversion is verified. Therefore, only the grades earned in courses taken at any Indiana University campus will be used to compute a student's GPA.
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FRESHMAN (0-25 credit hours) KEY TASK: MOVING FROM UNIVERSITY DIVISION TO THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION (SoE)/TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM (TEP)
- Obtain Program Sheet for your major from your academic advisor. Carefully note required courses, credit hours, and admission requirements for the SoE/TEP. Determine if the program admits students every semester, fall or spring only. Check required test scores, prerequisite courses, and GPA for admission.
- Take the PRAXIS I: Reading/Writing/Math Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST or C-PPST). Test information is available in the Office of Teacher Education or on the following Web site: www.indiana.edu/~tep/ppst.html. Qualifying scores are: Math 175, Reading 176, Writing 172.
- Enroll in or complete prerequisite courses for SoE/TEP admission.
- Criminal History Check: Teacher candidates may be required by some school districts to have a criminal history check completed and on file with the district before being permitted to participate in field experiences or student teaching activities. The Field Experiences and Student Teaching Offices will notify candidates if and when documentation is required for a particular site. The state requires an Indiana State Police Criminal History check when candidates apply for a teaching license.
A criminal history check details a person's record of "arrest, indictment, information, or other formal criminal charges" and final dispositions. School districts are primarily concerned about felony violence-, sex-, drug- or alcohol-related issues. Status offenses, traffic and parking violations are not typically an issue. Teacher candidates should be prepared to explain in detail any items that appear on a criminal history check. The State of Indiana does not license convicted felons to teach in the public schools.
SOPHOMORE (26-55 credit hours) KEY TASK: ADMISSION TO THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION/TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM
- Meet with a School of Education advisor early in your sophomore year. Call (812) 856-8500 to schedule an appointment.
- Admission to the SoE/TEP. You must have the required test scores, completed or be enrolled in prerequisite courses for admission, completed 26 credit hours and have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA for admission to the SoE/TEP. Admission to the TEP is required for permission to take authorized Professional Education courses. (NOTE: This also applies to COAS/HPER/MUSIC students). Application Deadlines for the Teacher Education Program are set for October 1 and March 1. Check with an Education advisor for individual program details and deadlines. Applications received after these dates will be considered on a space available basis.
- Professional EDUC Courses--Permission Request Forms must be submitted to the Office of Teacher Education before registration.
JUNIOR (56-85 credit hours) KEY TASK: PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION COURSES IN PREPARATION FOR STUDENT TEACHING
- Meet with a School of Education advisor early in your junior year. Call (812) 856-8500 to schedule an appointment.
- Student Teaching Orientation Meeting: Students anticipating student teaching in the spring of 2006 must attend the last spring 2006 meeting in September. Signup sheets will be available in the School of Education atrium the first week in September. Students anticipating student teaching in Fall of 2006 or Spring of 2007 MUST ATTEND one of the scheduled application meetings in October. Sign up sheets for these meetings will be available in the School of Education atrium the last week of September. Applications will be due two weeks after the application meeting. Every student teacher must have a current Criminal History check before student teaching.
- Two semesters before graduation, schedule a senior/license check with the Records Office in the Office of Teacher Education. Call 812-856-8500 to make an appointment with the Recorder or Assistant Recorder.
- Professional EDUC Courses - Permission Request Forms must be submitted to the Office of Teacher Education before registration (some programs only).
SENIOR (above 86 credit hours) KEY TASK: STUDENT TEACHING, GRADUATION, LICENSING, AND PLACEMENT
- PRAXIS II: Subject Assessments/Specialty Area Tests: Check with an Education advisor to determine which exam(s) must be taken for your field. Completion of the PRAXIS II is recommended before student teaching.
- Student Teaching Pre-Professional Meeting : Pending and confirmed student teachers MUST attend a Pre-Professional meeting. Administrative and performance requirements will be reviewed. Students will undergo "Universal Precaution" training.
- File Application for Degree with the Records Office in the Office of Teacher Education, one semester before graduation.
- Establish a Placement File with the Education Placement Office, Office of Teacher Education, during the semester before student teaching. Students may want to take EDUC-M 202: Job Search Strategies for Educators (1credit pass/fail) course.
- Professional EDUC Courses - Permission Request Forms must be submitted to the Office of Teacher Education before registration (some programs only).
- Successfully complete student teaching/practicum.
- File an Application for a Teaching License upon successful completion of student teaching. Applications are available in the Office of Teacher Education. Note: Passing scores for all licensure exams must be on file with the School of Education before applications can be processed.
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Students seeking Indiana state certification in teacher education are required to complete several courses of observation and participation in schools in or near Bloomington. These courses are offered as corequisites to educational psychology and methods courses. They are given as Satisfactory/Fail courses for 0-2 credits. A small fee is assessed in connection with these field experiences.
Attention: These sites may require proof of a recent physical exam, TB test, drug test, first aid/CPR training, and criminal history check before participating in field placements and student teaching. Placement sites may deny a field placement or student teaching assignment based on a misdemeanor or felony conviction. The application process for a teaching license in Indiana requires a current criminal history check. Convicted felons may not hold a teaching license in Indiana.
Students will be assigned to field experiences in schools where they have no previous history or relatives attending or working. Several visits are required each semester. Because it is the student's responsibility to find transportation to the assigned school (which can be up to 50 miles from campus), it is very helpful to have a car available for semesters of field experience. Carpooling is arranged where needed.
For field experiences in early childhood education, students will visit nearby child care centers. These sites require proof of a recent physical, TB test, and criminal history check at the student's expense. Forms will be provided by IU.
For more information about early field experiences, refer to the Early Field Experience Student Handbook, which is available in Education 1020M or on the Web at www.indiana.edu/~fieldexp/student.html.
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This program prepares generalists for early and middle childhood education at the pre-school, primary, and elementary levels.
- All students must submit an admission application.
- All students must present a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 for admission.
- All students must receive a qualifying score on the admissions test required by the School of Education (PPST/Praxis I).
- At time of application, all students must have successfully completed, or be enrolled in, all required general education courses in Oral Expression, Written Expression, World or American Literature, MATH-T 101, T 102, and T 103, EDUC-Q 200 and W 200, MUS-E 241, Social Studies (history requirement), and EDUC-F 205. Students may be accepted if they have not completed all electives (3 credit hours in each of language arts, fine arts, science, and social studies, plus 6 credit hours of additional electives from any department).
- Applications are accepted for the spring semester only. The application deadline for admission to the Early Childhood program for the spring semester is October 1. Applications received after the deadline may be considered, based on space availability in the program. Students will be notified in writing regarding their admission status.
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This program prepares generalists for early and middle childhood education at the primary, elementary, and intermediate levels.
The Elementary Education Program: Theory into Practice
- All students must submit an admission application.
- All students must present a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 for admission.
- All students with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and who meet all other admission requirements will be guaranteed admission to the program.
- All students with a cumulative GPA between 2.5 and 3.0 and who meet all other requirements will be considered for, but not guaranteed, admission to the program.
- All students must receive a qualifying score on the admission test required by the School of Education (PPST/Praxis I).
- At time of application, all students must be currently enrolled in, or have successfully completed, the following courses: EDUC-P 251/M 101, EDUC-Q 200, EDUC-W 201, and MATH-T 101.
- Application deadline for admission to the Theory Into Practice program for the spring semester is October 1. Application deadline for the fall semester is March 1. Applications received after the deadlines may not be considered until the following semester. Students will be notified in writing regarding their admission status.
- A personal interview and/or portfolio may be required before admission.
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The Teaching All Learners Program prepares generalists for general and early childhood education and mild intervention for exceptional needs students.
- All students must submit an admission application.
- All students must present a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 for admission.
- All students must receive a qualifying score on the admission test required by the School of Education (PPST/Praxis I).
- At time of application, all students must be currently enrolled in, or have successfully completed, the following courses: EDUC-K 205, EDUC-P 251/M 101, EDUC-Q 200, EDUC-W 200, and MATH-T 101.
- Applications are accepted for the spring semester only. Application deadline for admission to the Teaching All Learners Program for the spring semester is October 1. Applications received after the deadline may be considered, based on space availability in the program. Students will be notified in writing regarding their admission status.
- A personal interview and/or portfolio may be required before admission.
- It is recommended that students have experience working with persons with disabilities before entering the program.
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- All students must submit an admission application.
- All students must present a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 for admission.
- All students must present a minimum GPA of 2.5 in course work in their major area. A minimum of 12 credit hours in the major area should have been completed or in progress at the time of application.
- All students must receive a qualifying score on the admission test required by the School of Education (PPST/Praxis I).
- At time of application, all students must be currently enrolled in, or have successfully completed, the following courses: EDUC-P 312 and P 313 (secondary) or P 254/M 201 (all-grade), M 300, W 200.
- A personal interview and/or portfolio may be required before admission.
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In addition to the 2.5 cumulative GPA, students must also meet the following standards in order to remain in good academic standing:
- Students must attain no lower than a grade of C in each required professional education course. If a grade below C has been earned in a required professional education course, that course must be retaken before student teaching.
- In order to student teach, students must attain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all required professional education courses and meet other student teaching requirements as specified by program.
- Elementary, Early Childhood, and Teaching All Learners (TAL) students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 in subject matter courses within each of the following areas: mathematics, science, social studies, language arts, and fine arts.
- Elementary students must attain a 2.5 GPA in the area of concentration.
- Secondary and K-12 majors must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 in each content field.
- To monitor student achievement and pinpoint areas of professional weakness, a system of "alerts" will be used. The purpose of the alerts is to identify students who, for nonacademic or dispositional reasons, may not be successful in teaching.
When a student acquires an alert, the associate dean for teacher education will determine whether a professional standards committee composed of faculty should review the student's case to recommend appropriate action. In most cases some corrective action will be recommended, although such a review can result in termination of the student from the program. The intent of this system is to add an important source of professional judgment to the teacher education process. All decisions related to disciplinary action can be appealed by the student to the School of Education's Grievance Hearing Committee.
Students are expected to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions expected of beginning teachers. These expectations are set forth by the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) and have been adopted by the Indiana Professional Standards Board.
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Failure to meet the minimum standards results in academic probation or in termination.
Probation
At the close of each semester and summer session, the academic progress of students in the School of Education is reviewed. Students will receive formal written notice if they have been placed on probation and are or may be subject to dismissal. Students receiving such letters should see an academic advisor as soon as possible. Once on probation, students remain on probation until all of the minimum standards have been met or surpassed. Students on academic probation have one semester to meet the minimum academic standards as detailed above.
Voluntary Withdrawal While on Probation
If a student voluntarily withdraws from school while on probation, that student may reenter school on probation at any time. Furthermore, if the reason for probation is an unacceptable grade point average, the student may reenter in good standing if, by taking course work in other divisions or schools of the university, grades have been earned that raise the cumulative grade point average to a minimum of 2.5.
Dismissal
Once dismissed, students are placed on the all-university checklist, which means that they may not enroll in courses on any of Indiana University's eight campuses.
Readmission
Once dismissed, the student must wait for at least one semester (not to include the summer session) before applying for readmission. If the student is readmitted, the course load may be restricted or adjusted if, in the opinion of those concerned with the student's academic performance, it is in the student's best interest to do so. At Bloomington, the student may appeal to the Academic Standards Committee for readmission.
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Appeals Regarding Criteria for Admission, Retention,
and Program Requirements at Bloomington
Students Seeking Academic Program Waivers for Disabilities
Appeals Regarding Teaching Activities at Bloomington
Appeals Concerning Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct
Grievance Hearing Committee
Appeal Jurisdiction
Sexual Harassment Policy
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Students who wish to appeal decisions concerning admission to teacher education or retention in teacher education, or who seek a waiver for a requirement in a specific program, must follow this appeals process:
- Submit all appeals to the Academic Standards Committee.
Should that appeal be denied:
- Submit an appeal to the associate dean for teacher education.
Should that appeal be denied:
- Submit an appeal to the university dean of education.
All appeals must be made in this order. Contact the Office of Teacher Education for information about how to submit an appeal.
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Students Seeking Academic Program Waivers for Disabilities
Unlike public school elementary and secondary programs, institutions of higher education are not required to actively seek out and accommodate students with disabilities in academic programs. Institutions are not obligated to accommodate students in meeting any essential program requirement. Students on the Bloomington campus seeking waivers or substitutions to a School of Education or Indiana University academic program or course requirements based on individual disabilities should contact the Office of Disabled Student Services (DSS). The staff of DSS will assist students in documenting recognized disabilities and exploring alternative remedies. Disabled Student Services is located in Franklin Hall 096 (phone 855-7578).
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If a student has concerns about the quality of teaching in a course in which he or she is enrolled, the student should follow this process:
- Discuss those concerns with the instructor.
If that discussion does not resolve the student's concerns,
the student should:
- Schedule a meeting with the appropriate coordinator of that course.
If that discussion does not resolve the student's concerns, the student should:
- Schedule a meeting with the chair of the department through which the course is offered.
If that meeting does not resolve the student's concerns, the student should:
- Schedule a meeting with the associate dean for teacher education.
- Submit an appeal to the School of Education's Grievance Hearing Committee. (For more information, see below.)
All appeals must be made in this order.
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Grievance Hearing Committee
The purpose of the Grievance Hearing Committee (within the School of Education) is to provide a five-member hearing board for any student who believes that his/her rights as defined in Part One of the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct have been violated by a member of the faculty or administration. After considering the appeal during a formal hearing, the hearing board votes in private and forwards its recommendation for action to the dean of the School of Education, who makes final disposition of the appeal in the School of Education. Should the student wish to appeal further, the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct provides an avenue through the dean of faculties (see below for details).
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Appeal Jurisdiction
The Grievance Hearing Committee hears appeals in the following categories:
- Violations of individual rights and rights related to academic affairs, as defined in Parts I.A., I.B., and I.C. of the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct. These include:
- Individual Rights
- Citizenship Rights
- Discrimination
- Sexual Harassment
- Harassment Based on Sexual Orientation
- Racial Harassment
- Academic Affairs
- Provision of advising for academic planning
- Classes conducted in accordance with the Indiana University Code of Academic Ethics
- Freedom to raise issues and express ideas or opinions relevant to classroom work
- Sensitivity by faculty to student personal or political beliefs, and protection of privacy of student information
- Ethical behavior of faculty in relationships with students
- Academic misconduct, as defined in the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct (Part III). This includes:
- cheating
- fabrication
- plagiarism
- interference
- violation of course rules
- facilitating academic dishonesty
- Grades in a course
- Terms and conditions of associate instructor and graduate assistant appointments
The Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct distinguishes between personal misconduct and academic misconduct. Appeals regarding personal misconduct are not within the jurisdiction of the Grievance Hearing Committee and are handled by the dean of students according to the Code.
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Harassment on the basis of sex is a violation of Title VII. Indiana University does not tolerate sexual harassment of students and responds to every complaint. Individuals who believe that they have been sexually harassed should notify their supervisor and/or the associate dean for teacher education.
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Program Description
Application Process
Placement
Eligibility Requirements for Student Teaching and Practicums
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Most teacher preparation/certification programs in Bloomington require a minimum of one full semester of student teaching. In addition to student teaching, a practicum of six weeks often is required for those students who are eligible to add an endorsement or minor and/or a dual instructional licensing program to the basic license being sought.
Both student teaching and practicums are full-day, full-time, off-campus, school-based experiences that are completed in the number of consecutive weeks associated with the type of experience and/or specific program. The extent of actual student teacher or practicum student involvement and the assumption of full class responsibilities rests upon the mutual agreement of the student, the supervising teacher, and the university supervisor. Augmentation of the program is achieved through participation in the total education activities of the school, and such participation is regarded as an integral part of the experience, not optional or supplemental.
The student teaching experience has been carefully designed to be as realistic and as intensive as actual teaching. This includes placing student teachers in schools with carefully selected and qualified supervising teachers. Supervision from the university is provided by professionals who have been successful classroom teachers.
For more information about student teaching and practicum experiences, refer to the Student Teaching Web site: education.indiana.edu/~stuteach/.
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Participation in the program begins with the filing of an Application for Student Teaching or Practicum before the end of the fall semester of the academic year that precedes the year in which the student teaching or practicum is to be done. In Bloomington, the application deadlines for student teaching are April 1 for fall, and October 1 for spring. The application must be submitted to the campus through which the experience is intended. Student teaching or practicums will be completed through the campus where the methods course(s) are taken unless an exception is granted by the appropriate authority.
Attention: You may be required to provide a criminal history check to school districts before participating in student teaching. School districts may deny student teaching assignment based on a misdemeanor or felony conviction. The application process for a teaching license in Indiana requires a current criminal history check. Convicted felons may not hold a teaching license in Indiana.
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Decisions relative to the specific teaching assignment, type of school desired, geographic location, and possible supervisor arrangements will be discussed at the time the application is submitted. This information will be included on the accompanying application documents. Placement recommendations from the student's major department or school may be solicited and made a part of the placement process.
Arrangements for placement and supervision are provided by the Office of Student Teaching. Students are given the opportunity to express a preference for the type and location of school to which they will be assigned. Most placements are made in the public school--elementary, middle, junior high, and senior high--statewide for students on the Bloomington campus. Placements in other areas of the state will be considered, depending upon supervisory arrangements.
Bloomington students must petition to the Academic Standards Committee for consideration of out-of-state placements.
Students also have the option of applying for student teaching and/or practicums in special areas, such as those provided by schools for American Indian and overseas children. Such assignments must be preceded, however, by specialized study. See the section of this bulletin entitled "Student Teaching/Practicum Options."
All requests for elaboration or clarification relative to student teaching or practicums should be directed to the Office of Student Teaching.
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To be eligible for student teaching or practicums a student must:
- have been admitted to the Teacher Education Program.
- have submitted an Application for Student Teaching or Practicum before the end of the fall semester of the academic year preceding the year of the desired experience to the Office of Student Teaching. In Bloomington, students must attend one of the application meetings in October or November and submit the application within one week of that meeting date.
- have senior or graduate standing in the university or be within two semesters and one summer session of graduation. (In no case should a student have completed fewer than 84 credit hours prior to the semester in which the student teaching and/or practicum is to be done.)
- have completed at least three-fourths of the number of credit hours required for licensing in the major and the minor or endorsement area if student teaching or a practicum is required.
- have earned a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 at Indiana University.
- have completed all professional education courses, including required laboratory field experience courses, and have attained a minimum GPA of 2.5 in all professional education courses. A minimum grade of C must be attained in each professional education course.
- if an elementary, early childhood, or dual-certification elementary/exceptional needs major, have maintained a minimum GPA of 2.0 in subject matter courses within each of the following areas: mathematics, science, social studies, language arts, and fine arts.
- if a Bloomington elementary, early childhood, or dual certification elementary/exceptional needs major, have maintained a minimum GPA of 2.5 in selected area of concentration.
- if in the secondary or all-grade program, have maintained a minimum GPA of 2.5 in each certification area.
- if in secondary/exceptional needs, have maintained a minimum GPA of 2.0 in subject matter courses within each of the following areas: humanities, life and physical sciences, and social studies.
- show proficiency in the area(s) in which the student teaching or practicum is to be done. This requires a school, department, project, or program recommendation; and may also include passing a required qualifying examination or meeting other requirements established by the respective school, department, project, or program that has been approved.
- if graduated from an institution outside the state, have had that transcript evaluated for deficiencies by the certification advisor. This evaluation must be done before the application for student teaching can be accepted. State requirements must be met, as well as those of Indiana University that may be in addition to the state requirements. Students are seldom permitted to enroll in student teaching until they have completed some course work at Indiana University. Graduates of nonaccredited colleges or universities are not accepted for upper-level work.
- if graduated from an in-state institution, have written release and clearance from that institution, present evidence of being enrolled in a degree or certification program at that institution, or present a transient student request.
- if a transfer student, be enrolled at least one semester or summer in education courses on an Indiana University campus before student teaching.
Students found ineligible for student teaching or practicums may appeal this decision on the campus where the application was submitted. At Bloomington, students should follow the appeals processes described in the section entitled "Appeals."
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Special Cultural Immersion Student Teaching Projects
Special projects in which student teaching experience may be gained are described below. Each project is open to students at Bloomington and IUPUI as well as to students from other institutions. The employment success of students in these projects has been very high year after year.
Note: Noneducation majors (College of Arts and Sciences, etc.) may also participate in these cultural immersion projects. They will be placed in schools as teaching assistants, and they will earn cultural course credit at the 500 level.
The American Indian Reservation Student Teaching Project
This project features student teaching for students seeking elementary, secondary (almost every subject area), all-grade, and special education teaching certificates on reservations in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah.
Placements will be made both semesters and will involve 16 weeks of student teaching and community involvement on the Navajo Indian Reservations. Student teachers will be placed in Bureau of Indian Affairs boarding schools, in tribal-controlled schools, or in public schools serving American Indian youth.
Each participant registers for 10-16 credit hours of student teaching and cultural practicum and at least two graduate-level courses focusing on American Indian education, culture, and historical and contemporary issues and conditions. Nine (9) to 12 graduate credit hours are earned.
Student teachers are available to American Indian children not only for classroom instruction, but also for after-school tutoring, athletics, and cross-cultural interaction. All student teachers participate in a culturally oriented workshop held on campus in April to prepare them for the reservation setting. On-site seminars, readings, films, presentations by American Indian consultants, and site reports extend the workshop experience. Community involvement with American Indian adults and youth is also required. Living costs on the reservation are quite modest.
Overseas Student Teaching Project
This project offers elementary, secondary (almost every major), all-grade, and special education preservice teachers the opportunity to teach in Australia, Costa Rica, England, India, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, Scotland, Spain, Taiwan, and Wales. Participants must complete a 10-16 week student teaching assignment in Indiana before reporting to the overseas site for eight additional weeks. Each participant registers for 10-16 credit hours of student teaching, a cultural practicum, and 3 credit hours of T 550. Participants earn 9-12 hours of graduate credit. The project is designed for preservice teachers interested in comparing and contrasting educational systems, learning through travel, and learning more about current international issues. Preparatory instruction and practical information are provided before participants go abroad. On-site assignments and community involvement complement the school experience.
To find out more about these unique student teaching opportunities, visit www.indiana.edu/~cultural/, e-mail cultural@indiana.edu, or call (812) 856-8507.
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B.S. Degree with Honors
The School of Education recognizes high cumulative grade point averages with the designations "Distinction," "High Distinction," and "Highest Distinction." Students must earn a minimum grade point average of 3.6 in all course work taken toward the B.S. in Education degree, must be in the top 10 percent of the class, and must complete at least four full semesters in residence at Indiana University campuses to earn a degree with honors. A 15 credit hour summer session is counted as one semester for this purpose.
Application for Degree
Full-time students should file an application for a Bachelor of Science degree in the School of Education during the first semester of the last year required to complete the requirements of the degree (at the beginning of the senior year). Part-time students should file an application for a degree two semesters before the completion of the requirements. On the Bloomington campus, students must obtain the form and file the application at the Office of Teacher Education, Education Building. Application for a degree is the student's responsibility, and the School of Education will not be responsible for the graduation of students who fail to file their applications.
Application for Licensure
To apply for licensure, students must file an Application for a Teaching License available through the Office of Teacher Education. Note: Passing scores for all state licensure exams, Praxis I: Preprofessional Skills Test (PPST) and the Praxis II (Specialty Tests), as well as a criminal history check, must be on file with the School of Education before applications can be processed.
Program change: Students beginning their teacher education programs on or after July 1, 2002, will follow the Rules 2002-based curriculum. Each license issued under Rules 2002 will include school setting(s) or levels that a person may teach and the content field(s) or subjects that the individual may teach. Each license must include at least one school setting and one content field.
Initial License in Early Childhood Education: Generalist, Early and Middle Childhood Education, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary Grades (K-3).
Initial License in Elementary Education: Generalist, Elementary Primary and Elementary Intermediate, Kindergarten and Elementary Grades (K-6).
Initial License in Secondary Education: Content Field Specialist, Early Adolescence and Adolescence/Young Adult (6-12).
Initial License in K-12 Education: This license includes four school settings: Early Childhood Education--Primary Level (K-3); Middle Childhood Education--Intermediate Level (4-6); Early Adolescent--Middle School Level; and Adolescent/ Young Adult--High School Level. There must be at least one content field included on this license (Music, Physical Education, or Visual Arts).
Information about the new state licensing framework and standards for educational professionals may be found on the Web site of the Indiana Professional Standards Board: www.doe.state.in.us/dps.
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Anyone who has earned a degree from Indiana University or who has successfully completed or will complete 24 credit hours from Indiana University may register for placement assistance. Education Placement at the School of Education: (1) assists registrants in locating teaching, administrative, and special service positions in schools, colleges, and universities, and as appropriate in business, industry, and governmental agencies; (2) assists registrants with the development of an employment credential, and upon request, send that credential to prospective employers and other eligible agencies; (3) provides career counseling and planning services for students and alumni; (4) conducts research concerning supply-and-demand and employment trends, issues, and procedures; (5) assists employers in finding the better qualified candidates for vacant positions in their respective institutions and agencies; and (6) sponsors on-campus recruiting activities for education students.
In Bloomington, there is no fee for the initial registration, for updating the placement file, or for receiving career development services. A nominal fee is charged to cover the cost of duplicating, assembling, and mailing each credential file to a prospective employer. Also, after the first year, a nominal fee is required to activate the placement file to receive vacancy listings, to supply three free credentials, and to arrange for on-campus interviews. The placement year begins on October 1 and ends on September 30.
We encourage all registrants to complete their placement file early in the placement year because nearly all employers in the field of education request formal credentials as a part of the employment process. Students are encouraged to initiate their placement file early in the year in which they will become available for employment.
Placement counselors are available to advise students in all aspects of the job search. Also, assistance is provided for resume development and for helping each student organize, plan, and conduct a successful employment campaign.
The Education Placement Office carefully follows the mandates of PL93-380, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, passed by Congress in 1975. Therefore, the placement file is transmitted only at the request of the registrant. Registrants normally request files be sent by submitting a written request or by going to the office in person. Registrants may pick up a supply of credential transmittal forms in the office. Normally, telephone requests for credential transmittal will not be accepted.
Campus Interviews
Interviews with educational employers are scheduled for registrants who have active files from either the Indiana University Bloomington or IUPUI campus. In Bloomington, registrants may sign up for interviews in person or by calling (812) 856-8506. Interview times and specific fields of interest as noted by the employer are provided on the weekly vacancy lists; registrants are permitted to interview only in those areas in which they are or will be certified or qualified. Registrants are encouraged to sign up for campus interviews as soon as possible after the interview schedule is announced because most interviewers have limited time to talk to candidates. Each educational interviewer will be provided a copy of the placement file of each registrant being interviewed. Only those individuals who have complete active files will be permitted to participate in on-campus interviews.
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For students not in the School of Education, teacher certification and degree conferral are two separate processes. In secondary and K-12 programs students may earn certification through the School of Education while enrolled and earning a baccalaureate degree in any of the following schools of the university:
College of Arts and Sciences
School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
School of Journalism
School of Music
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Such candidates must meet both the degree-granting school's graduation requirements and the certification requirements for their teacher education program within the School of Education. That is to say, students earning certification must meet the general-education, professional education, and content field course requirements and any other specific program requirements in the area in which they wish to be certified, as outlined in this bulletin; they must also have completed a minimum of 124 credit hours (see specific degree requirements). In addition, these students must satisfy all the requirements for the degree, as stipulated by the degree-granting school. It is strongly recommended that students in this program see an academic advisor in each of the schools every semester before registering.
Note: All undergraduate students majoring in elementary education, early childhood education, and special education (exceptional needs), including the TAL program, must be enrolled in the School of Education. These students will receive both the degree and certification from the School of Education.
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This bulletin states only the undergraduate requirements for initial teacher certification and for the Bachelor of Science in Education degree. Students interested in graduate work in education should consult the Bulletin of the School of Education Graduate Program.
Program Options for Meeting Requirements
Students must meet requirements for graduation and certification, as stated in the Bulletin of the School of Education Undergraduate Program current at the time of initial enrollment or as set forth by subsequent bulletins/announcements to meet current state standards. Students may not, however, choose to meet requirements as stated in the bulletin for any year prior to enrollment. Neither may students elect to meet requirements from a combination of bulletins. Requirements from a single bulletin must be met for each of the program components.
Second Bachelor's Degree
In certain cases, the associate dean for teacher education at Indiana University Bloomington may admit baccalaureate degree holders to candidacy for a second baccalaureate degree. When such admission is granted, candidates must earn 30 additional credit hours in residence and meet the requirements of the School of Education and of the department in which they are a candidate.
At Bloomington, appeals regarding criteria for admission, retention, and program requirements must be submitted to the Academic Standards Committee. Contact the Office of Teacher Education for information about how to submit an appeal.
Postbaccalaureate Certification Options
There are several graduate teacher certification options available through the Indiana University School of Education. Contact the Office of Teacher Education for further information.
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The School of Education Alumni Association was founded in 1951 to advance the mission of the Indiana University School of Education, Bloomington/Indianapolis, through the active, ongoing participation of its 62,000 graduates and former students.
Chalkboard, a semiannual magazine published by the School of Education Alumni Association, is sent to all members of the association. Nonmember alumni receive one issue each year.
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