Mission

The School of Education prepares professionals to be leaders in and beyond P-12 classrooms. In our initial programs, future teachers become classroom leaders who are competent, ethical, reflective, and ready to promote learning for a diverse student population. In our advanced programs, teachers, counselors, and principals build on these classroom leadership responsibilities to become advocates, decision makers, researchers, and partners in school and community settings.

Welcome to IU South Bend and the School of Education. We are happy that you have joined us as a new candidate (our term for a student in the School of Education). Our programs are designed to meet the licensing requirements of the Indiana Department of Education and to be completed in four years with summer coursework. All of our programs require spending time during the day in school settings in area classrooms. Our culminating experience requires a full-time student teaching experience. Candidates’ progress is monitored at three critical checkpoints during their programs. More information about these critical checkpoints is provided later in this section of the IU South Bend Bulletin.

IU South Bend offers degree programs leading to the following licenses:

Elementary

• Preparation to teach kindergarten through sixth grades utilizing developmental standards; early childhood and middle childhood or pedagogical/developmental standards for Elementary Education
• Grade Levels: K-6
• Content standards: elementary, primary generalist and elementary, intermediate generalist, or elementary generalist

Secondary

• Preparation to teach grades 5-12
• Developmental standards: early adolescence/adolescent, young adult r Developmental /Pedagogical Standards— Secondary Education
• Grade Levels: 5-12
• Content standards: content area

Special Education: Mild Interventions

• Preparation to teach either preschool through sixth grades or middle school/junior high/high school
• Developmental standards: early childhood and middle childhood or early adolescent and young adult or Developmental/Pedagogical Standards for P-12 All Grades
• Grade Levels: P-12
• Content standards: teacher of students with exceptional needs

Preschool

• Preparation to teach preschool

English as a New Language

• Preparation to teach students learning English as a new language
• Grade level: K-6 or 5-12
• Content standards: English as a new language or standards for English learners

Candidates who would like more information about IU South Bend’s licensure programs contact the Office of Education Student Services located in Greenlawn Hall 120.

Fine Arts: Vocal and General Music or Fine Arts: Instrumental and General Music

Preparation to teach vocal and general music or instrumental and general music is through the Ernestine M. Raclin School of the Arts and the School of Education. Students must meet with advisors from both academic divisions during their program.

• Grade Levels: P-12
• Content standards: fine arts vocal and general music or fine arts instrumental and general music

Candidates who would like more information about IU South Bend’s licensure programs should contact the Office of Education Student Services located in Greenlawn Hall 120.

Admissions Policies and Procedures

Admission to IU South Bend and the School of Education

Individuals must first be admitted to IU South Bend to be eligible to register for classes. To learn more about admission requirements at IU South Bend visit the admissions website at admissions.iusb.edu, or contact the Office of Admissions. For questions regarding undergraduate degree programs or campus visitations, contact the Office of Admissions at (574) 520-4839. If you have a disability and need assistance, special arrangements can be made to accommodate most needs; contact Disability Support Services at (574) 520-4832.

Freshmen who apply to the School of Education must plan to attend a new student orientation to obtain information about policies and procedures and specific classes. Candidates admitted after new student orientation must schedule an appointment to meet individually with an academic advisor. In addition to the requirements outlined by the candidate’s advisor, all freshmen must complete EDUC-F 100 Introduction to Teaching during one of their first two semesters in the School of Education.

Admission from Other Schools within Indiana University As Well As Other Educational Institutions

Candidates, other than freshmen, registered in any other academic program of Indiana University or another educational institution, may apply for permission to transfer to the School of Education provided they are in good standing, have a minimum average of C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale), and have made arrangements to complete the specific courses required by the School of Education. All candidates are assessed according to the Unit Assessment System at three critical checkpoints.

Admission to the Teacher Education Program

As candidates approach the end of their education foundations courses and Checkpoint One, they must file a separate form for admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP). These forms will be distributed in EDUC-M 311 Methodology for Kindergarten/Elementary Teachers and EDUC-M 314 General Methods for Senior High–Junior High/Middle School Teachers and EDUC- M 310 General Methods for special education majors. by the Office of Education Student Services in Greenlawn Hall 120. In addition to the academic requirements described later in this section of the IU South Bend Bulletin, Checkpoint One assessments involve a review of various artifacts. These documents may be reviewed by faculty to determine if each candidate meets the standards necessary for admission into the Teacher Education Program. In order to be admitted to the Teacher Education Program at Checkpoint One, students must have a CGPA of 2.75.

Education Student Services

Academic Advising and Program Planning

Academic advising is available from the Office of Education Student Services in Greenlawn Hall 120. Many advising options are available to education majors. Advisors meet with students during scheduled walk-in times to address small issues. Individual appointments may be made with advisors for an individual program review, group sessions are held as scheduled, and many materials are available at education.iusb.edu, the School of Education website. Candidates are strongly encouraged to meet with advisors frequently because degree programs are complex and subject to change. Entering candidates must attend a group or individual orientation session before they are allowed to register for classes. Candidates in another academic program who wish to seek teacher certification must meet with an advisor in Greenlawn.

Licensing

Rules for Educator Preparation and Accountability (REPA) is Indiana’s newest licensing system. REPA makes changes for how new educators will be prepared, and it also affects how currently licensed educators can renew, add to, and professionalize their license.

Students who complete all coursework prior to and all other licensing requirements prior to August 31, 2013, will be licensed under the previous rules known as Rules 2002. Students who complete courses or any licensing requirements at any point after August 31, 2013, will be required to meet requirements under REPA. The earliest a license can be renewed is 60 days prior to the license expiring. An expired license can be renewed at any time.

Starting May 2, 2011 there will be a new online licensing system called “License Verification and Information System” (LVIS). Instructions for completing an online application and payment beginning May 2 will be posted on the state’s website at www.doe.in.gov/educatorlicensing.

Placement

Complete placement files are an essential part of any successful job search. Candidates are advised to complete their placement file during their senior year so the file is available upon request at graduation.

Personnel in the Office of Education Student Services advise candidates concerning subject areas and concentrations most in demand by employers and serve as contact persons for employers, candidates, and alumni seeking positions in education. There is no charge for compiling, registering, or updating credentials.

Interviews with employers are arranged at IU South Bend each spring. Local school corporations within a 60-mile radius are invited to interview with graduating seniors and certification students. IU South Bend candidates may also participate in interviews at the Bloomington campus with school corporations from all over the country.

The Office of Education Student Services posts listings of job vacancies on the job board. Candidates are also eligible to receive a weekly national listing compiled by the Bloomington campus. Candidates may be contracted by the office about vacancies. Education candidates are encouraged to seek placement information and service from the IU South Bend Office of Career Services, located in the Administration Building.

Office of Field Experience and Clinical Practice

Candidates complete a variety of field and clinical experiences as part of their required courses. These experiences require candidates to spend time in a variety of settings that serve diverse students and students with exceptionalities. All placements are made by the director of field and clinical practice in consultation with area schools. The director’s first priority is to obtain the best placements with master teachers. For some placements, candidates are given the opportunity to state preferences for placements although preferred locations cannot be guaranteed. Appointments can be made to meet with the director by visiting Greenlawn Hall 101.