Teacher Education Program
Candidate Timeline
“Creating Positive Learning Environments for All Students” /
1st Semester / 2nd Semester
Freshman Year
/ ¨ Take Praxis I Preparation Course (IDST 100 Analytical Reading and Reasoning) 1 / ¨ Continue Preparation for Praxis I (IDST 100 Analytical Reading and Reasoning) 1¨ Pass Praxis I Reading: 178 Math: 178 Writing: 178 or Composite: 532
Sophomore Year
/ ¨ Apply for Admission into the Teacher Education Program(applications are online and should be submitted by October 31)
Requirements:
§ 2.5 minimum GPA
§ Passing Praxis I scores
§ Completed application
§ Professional education courses with a “C” or better
¨ Interview with the Admissions Committee
¨ Take EDUC 201 Intro to Teaching I / Take EDUC 202 Intro to Teaching II
¨ Begin Taking Professional Education Courses 2
Options:
ELED 429 Language Acquisition and Reading I (IDST Only)
EDUC 315 Data Driven Instructional Design
ELED 328 Curriculum and Instruction
IDST 200 Digital Media in Teacher Education
¨ Pass VCLA (Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment)
Score of 235 on each test or composite 470
¨ Pass VRA (Virginia Reading Assessment) IDST Majors only(Passing Score of 235 )
Junior Year
/ ¨ Continue Taking Professional Education Courses 2 Options:SPED 403 Classroom Management in Educational Settings
ELED 429 Language Acquisition and Reading I (IDST Only)
EDUC 315 Data Driven Instructional Design
ELED 328 Curriculum and Instruction
IDST 200 Digital Media in Teacher Education
ELED 430 Language Acquisition and Reading II (IDST Only)
¨ Begin Preparation for Praxis II Assessment / ¨ Pass Praxis II Assessment
¨ Continue Taking Professional Education Courses 2 Options:
SPED 403 Classroom Management in Educational Settings
ELED 429 Language Acquisition and Reading I (IDST Only)
EDUC 315 Data Driven Instructional Design
ELED 328 Curriculum and Instruction
IDST 200 Digital Media in Teacher Education
ELED 430 Language Acquisition and Reading II (IDST only)
EDUC 427 Reading in the Subject Area (Secondary Only)
Senior Year
/ ¨ Apply for Student Teaching (applications are online)Requirements:
§ 2.5 minimum GPA
§ Prior Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program
§ Passing Praxis II scores 3
§ Interview with the Admissions Committee
¨ Take Professional Education Course 2
EDUC 424 Critical Issues in Education / ¨ Complete Student Teaching 4
¨ Complete the Online Course “Child Abuse and Neglect: Recognizing, Reporting, and Responding for Educators” www.vcu.edu/vissta/training/va_teachers/
¨ Apply for Teacher Certification and Licensure
1 Pre-Candidates who do not pass Praxis I should repeat EDRC 100.
2 Candidates who wish to take professional education courses in the spring should register for the required assessments no later than December 10 in order to meet the Spring Semester Registration deadline. Candidates who wish to take professional education courses in the fall, should register for the required assessments no later than July 15 to meet the Fall Registration deadline.
3 Candidates who wish to student teach in the spring should register for the Praxis II test administered no later than September in order to meet the November 1 Student Teaching Application deadline. Candidates who wish to student teach in the fall, should register for the Praxis II no later than March to meet the April 10 application deadline.
4 The student teaching experience is a direct, substantial, and full-day obligation, which spans a minimum of 13 weeks. Standards require the prospective teacher to spend a minimum of 200 clock hours in the classrooms on a full-time basis.