ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION TRANSITION STEPS
There are four transition points of
admission to teacher education at Edgewood College:
Preliminary
Entry (blue), Aspiring Professional (gold), Emerging Professional
(yellow), and
Licensure
Endorsement (green).
These steps are designed to ensure that you complete all
requirements of the Education program in a timely and organized fashion.
Each step represents developmental growth toward initial educator
licensing. Information sessions regarding these transition
steps are offered each semester. You may receive an e-mail from
your advisor listing these dates. Please also check the bulletin
board located outside the Education office (De Ricci 224) for dates and
locations.
Please note the requirements for each transition point
and be sure you are eligible to make application. You are encouraged to
confer with your advisor as you prepare your application. If you have
any questions about your eligibility to apply for admission, please
contact your advisor. Each transition step requires that you write
a reflective paper. Click on the link below for more information
on these requirements.
There is a separate application form for each transition point. Use the proper form and complete it appropriately. Your portfolio entries should be complete for all required items on the transition point application form before you take it to your advisor for sign off Apply for each respective transition point as you meet the eligibility requirements for that transition point. You will be notified of the approval action on your application. Request latest forms from the Department of Education in De Ricci Room 224.
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Preliminary Entry-Blue Step
Preliminary Entry
to teacher education is
encouraged as soon as you are eligible in order that you may receive
proper advising and timely notice of program requirements and
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Aspiring Professional -Gold Step Aspiring Professional Transition is required to take courses beyond ED 310 and for full admission to teacher education. In support of the commitment to developing reflective practitioners for effective schools, this transition requires a portfolio record of various initial endorsements based on the Wisconsin Teacher Standards and copies of reflective papers and other artifacts which you prepare as you pass through the program.
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Emergent Professional-Yellow Step Emergent Professional Transition is required to take methods courses and for admission to student teaching. Plan well in advance for this transition step which includes PRAXIS II testing and content assessments as well as other advanced assessments. In support of the commitment to developing reflective practitioners for effective schools, this transition requires a portfolio record of various advanced endorsements based on the Wisconsin Teacher Standards and copies of reflective papers and other artifacts which you prepare as you pass through the program.
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Licensure Endorsement - Green Step Licensure Endorsement Transition is required for program completion and recommendation for licensure by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Assessment activities related to this transition will occur during the final student teaching or internship semester. In support of the commitment to developing reflective practitioners for effective schools, this transition requires a portfolio record of all endorsements based on the Wisconsin Teacher Standards and legislative requirements, professional practice endorsements, and copies of reflective papers, initial educator development statement, and other artifacts which you prepare as you pass through the program. Details of this transition are provided to those who are admitted to student teaching and are invited to special meetings of orientation for student teachers.
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