If a student teacher receives an ‘F’ (fail) in student teaching, the student cannot repeat the internship. The student is terminated from the program and may not return to National Louis University. Guidelines for Submitting a Field Placement Application The National College of Education OFE is responsible for the oversight of all Practicum II/Student Teaching candidate collaborations with area schools and school districts. The Office of Field Experiences placement staff strives to carefully place each candidate in a school environment that is enriching, diverse, and supportive.
NOTE: Practicum II serves as the introduction to student teaching. These two classes are linked to provide a 20 plus week experience in one school setting.
See Office of Field Experiences for further information about the application process.
Licensure In Illinois, a Professional Educator License (PEL) is required to teach in public schools. It is a foundational license that allows educators to add specific subject endorsements upon completion of required coursework and testing. The PEL is valid for five years and can be renewed through professional development. Application for Licensure The National College of Education’s Special Education program is designed to meet educational requirements to obtain licensure and/or certification in Illinois. The program curriculum may meet requirements of other states. NLU has not determined which other states may meet requirements. For more information on state licensure and certification information please visit NLU’s Public Disclosures page. The Application The application for the initial Professional Educator License is completed during the student teaching term. Candidates need to have official transcripts on file at NLU documenting all general education requirements and all professional education requirements. The applications are submitted online to the Licensure Office via the candidates’ NLU Portal account. Complete the “Request for Professional Educator License, Endorsement or Approval” electronic form at the Student Services tab. For a full description of the licensure process, please use the link
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