Program Admission -- Level II

Level II: Admission for student teaching

Admitted to Level IA and Level IB within the past two years.
Earned a minimum cumulative GPA with no grade lower than a "C-" in the major(s) and in courses required for Iowa teacher licensure (i.e. courses required for each major and endorsement program, math competency, both science courses, all education courses, etc.)

Undergraduate Transition-to-Teaching Program MAT

Min. GPA 2.75 2.75
2.75 Cumulative 3.0 Major endorsement
Successful completion of a minimum of 70 hours of field experience-- taken as part of education courses and/or Education 241--Field Experience in Education. Students must meet the minimum competency level in each assessment area. Students who do not meet the minimum level may be placed on probation in the Teacher Education Program and/or dismissed from the program.
Successfully complete the technology modules as part of a variety of courses.
Received "satisfactory" ratings—at or above the minimum competency level--from members of the Education Department during the department screening meetings. Screening meetings are conducted every semester.
Obtained a minimum of three (3) satisfactory evaluations from the following: a) the candidate's advisor, b) a full-time Education Department member who has supervised the student in at least one class and practicum setting, and c) a professor in each endorsement area. Each evaluation must be an affirmation of the candidate's ability to successfully complete the student teaching assignment(s).
Satisfactory progress made on the Portfolio review.
Received the recommendation and approval of the Education Department and approval of the Teacher Education Committee.

Application packets and Competency Portfolios are due no later than April 27 (undergraduates) and September 11(graduates) for a spring semester student teaching assignment or January 17 (undergraduates and graduates) for a fall semester student teaching assignment. Packets are available during the student teaching application meeting. Students will be notified of their acceptance into the student teaching program and the date and site(s) of the student teaching assignment(s); students should NOT contact schools regarding possible student teaching placements. An Orientation to Student Teaching meeting will be held during the semester prior to student teaching.

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Faculty Recommendation for Level II Full Admission for Student Teaching

Level II - Part A Student Teaching Placement Applications

Level II - Part B Admission