reserved for excellent teachers with several years of experience, has been removed from this pre-service assessment. Teachers with any ‘unsatisfactory’ components to their practice are in immediate need of targeted professional development to improve. It is the seminar instructor’s responsibility to assess the final grade for student teaching. The instructor considers input from the Mentor Teacher and University Supervisor as well as the assignments submitted and class participation in seminar to determine the final grade. This grade must be an A, B, or C for the student to pass student teaching.
Should the student be removed from a placement, a second placement will be attempted but not guaranteed. A third opportunity to student teach is not an option.
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.
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