the Teacher Education Committee (TEC) will notify the applicant by letter that the application for admission to Supervised Teaching has been approved or denied. If the application is approved, the approval will be subject to continued compliance with all prerequisites and the student's attainment and maintenance of the required criteria for admission that are in effect at the time of application and at the time the student is scheduled to enroll in the Supervised Teaching course. If the application for admission to Supervised Teaching is denied, the letter of notification will state the reason(s) for denial.
Applicants for admission to Supervised Teaching must meet the following TEC criteria:
Criterion 1. Have been admitted to the TEP prior to being approved for Supervised Teaching and be in good academic standing.
Criterion 2. Have a cumulative grade-point average of 2.75 or above (on a 4.0 scale) at the time of application, or have attained such by the end of the semester immediately prior to the scheduled entrance into Supervised Teaching.
Criterion 3. Have completed all coursework within the Generalist Concentration or Specialty Area and have a cumulative grade point of 2.75 or above (on a 4.0 scale) in all coursework (with all grades “C” or above) at the end of the semester prior to the scheduled entrance into Supervised Teaching.
Criterion 4. Have completed all required professional Education courses, including the field experience requirements, with a minimum grade-point average of 2.75 (with all grades "C" or better) or have satisfied this requirement by the end of the semester immediately prior to the scheduled entrance into Supervised Teaching.
Criterion 5. Have completed all coursework requirements in any additional certification area with a minimum grade-point average of 2.75 (with all grades “C” or above) if Supervised Teaching is to be completed in that certification area.
Criterion 6: Have successfully completed (or will have completed) all coursework and all graduation requirements except student teaching. (Transcripts or letters of verification for transfer courses must be submitted prior to student teaching).
Criterion 7. KSU students must obtain a passing score on the PRAXIS II Subject Assessment/Specialty Area test(s) and Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) test prior to student teaching. Student teaching candidates who do not meet this criterion may be given an option to complete student teaching under the condition that successful completion of the PRAXIS II and PLT must be obtained to pass EDU 464/474/484/494 (student teaching). To be eligible for this option, the candidate must have attempted each required test at least two times and received a score greater than or equal to 95% of the required passing score for each test. Students who do not meet these requirements will not be permitted to student teach. Complete copies of all PRAXIS II and PLT score reports must be submitted to the Chair of School (or designee).
PRAXIS II and PLT must be obtained to pass EDU 464/474/484/494 (student teaching). To be eligible for this option, the candidate must have attempted each required test at least two times and received a score greater than or equal to 95% of the required passing score for each test. Students who do not meet these requirements will not be permitted to student teach. Complete copies of all PRAXIS II and PLT score reports must be submitted to the Chair of School (or designee).
Criterion 8. Submit the culminating portfolio for Admission to Supervised Teaching (Major Checkpoint 2).
Criterion 9. Obtain two letters of recommendation for Supervised Teaching:
Criterion 10. Submit a report of a physical examination, including a tuberculin test performed within the last six months, prior to beginning student teaching.
Criterion 11. Received clearance given by the Vice President for Student Affairs upon request by the Director of Supervised Teaching.
Criterion 12. Have completed a criminal records background check dated no more than one month prior to admission to Supervised Teaching (KRS 160.380).
Criterion 13. Present evidence of liability insurance comparable in amount to that which the Student National Education Association (SNEA) provides.
NOTE: Applications for admission to Supervised Teaching may be obtained from and submitted to the Director of Supervised Teaching.
Students are fully responsible for arranging all required transportation that results from participation in Supervised Teaching. A student who has been approved for admission to Supervised Teaching who does not complete all prerequisites or maintain the required criteria for admission will be denied the opportunity to enroll in the Supervised Teaching course. After deficiencies have been corrected, the student's case shall be subject to review by the Teacher Education Committee before the student is permitted to enroll for Supervised Teaching at a later date.
Students are not permitted to take other regular college courses or hold employment during the period of Supervised Teaching. Exemptions from this standard will be considered by the Teacher Education Committee. Students who disregard this requirement shall be subject to suspension from the Supervised Teaching Program.