This information is for CTX undergraduate students pursuing a bachelor's degree in education.
Prospective students who would like information about the College of Education should contact admissions@concordia.edu.
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Important Dates
Benchmarks
All Benchmark documentation and requirements are due in Blackboard Learn by Friday of the 4th week of each Spring and Fall Semester and the first week of Summer Semester.
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Program Admission & Benchmark Information
New Benchmark Process starting 2024-2025 academic year
Benchmarks will be completed through the following courses:
- EDU 1302 Introduction to Education
- EDU 3101 Teacher Education Seminar I
- EDU 4101 Teacher Education Seminar II
- EDU 4103 Teacher Education Seminar III
Students will apply for a benchmark at the end of each semester in which they complete one of these courses. Here are the links to the applications
- Benchmark I: Application to the College of Education
- Benchmark 2: Application to the Teacher Education Program
- Benchmark 3: Application to Practicum II
- Benchmark 4: Application to the Professional Semester
The PPT slide decks below outline the details regarding benchmark requirements and processes.
Benchmark 1 and 2 Process (PDF)
Benchmark 3 and 4 Process (PDF)
Benchmark Q&A
WHO WILL REVIEW MY SUBMISSION/APPLICATION?
Benchmark applications and required materials are reviewed by the College of Education Teacher Education Faculty.
HOW WILL I KNOW IF I AM APPROVED TO CONTINUE ON TO THE NEXT BENCHMARK?
Teacher candidates will receive a letter via Dynamic Forms informing them of their acceptance or denial for that benchmark. Teacher candidates must read and sign the letter as directed in the email. Failure to follow the stated instructions will nullify acceptance into the benchmark.
HOW WILL I PREPARE FOR MY CERTIFICATION EXAMS?
Students will be given access to 240 Tutoring and other resources during EDU 3101. The assessment process is outlined in the benchmark PowerPoint slides.
WHAT IF I AM NOT ACCEPTED?
Teacher candidates who are not accepted to the next step of their program will meet with their advisor to determine next steps, depending on their deficiencies. Students may be asked to complete certain requirements before continuing with a practicum, clinical teaching or residency.
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Handbooks
- Teacher Education Handbook (PDF)
- Clinical Teaching Handbook (PDF)
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Practicum Fieldwork
These forms are for students currently enrolled in the Practicum/Methods courses only.
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Clinical Teaching/Residency
These resources are for students currently enrolled in Clinical Teaching (EDU 41200) and their University Supervisors and Cooperating Teachers. If you are not currently enrolled in this course and need information about clinical teaching, please contact your advisor.
Students Enrolled in a Clinical Teaching Course
All assignments and resources for students enrolled in Clinical Teaching can be found in the appropriate Blackboard (BB) course. Many forms are electronic and will be sent via email. Once completed by all parties, forms must be submitted into the BBL course by the dates referenced in the Clinical Teaching Checklist.
University Field Supervisors & Cooperating Teachers
Please read the Clinical Teaching Handbook and use the forms provided through Dynamic Forms, in the Clinical Teaching course in BB and on this page throughout the Clinical Teaching Experience. All forms must be completed by the deadlines referenced in the Clinical Teaching Checklist and submitted to BB by the student.
- 2024-2025 Residency Clinical Teaching Supervisor Training
- Fall 2024 Teacher Residency Clinical Checklist
- Spring 2024 Clinical Teaching Checklist
- Observation Coaching Form (PDF) - To be completed throughout the week by the cooperating teacher
- Teaching the Faith Evaluation form (PDF) - To be used for LTD/CTD students only
- T-TESS Appraiser Sample Conferencing Questions
- Intervention Plan - If an intervention plan is necessary, please contact Professor Carol Trovall
- Verification of Permission to Record
- Videotape Consent form
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Pi Lambda Theta
Pi Lambda Theta is one of the nations most prestigious education honor societies. If you are a senior or a graduate student, have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above, and are planning to pursue a career in education, you're eligible to join. All you have to do is fill out the short application at pilambda.org/join.