Welcome
Fall 2016/Spring 2017
Teacher Candidates
Dr. Laura L. Stachowski
Director
Education 1074 (OTE)
stachows@indiana.edu
Navajo Nation Program
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Mexico
Overseas Program
Australia
Japan
China
New Zealand
Costa Rica
Norway
Ecuador
Russia
England
Scotland
Greece
Spain
India
Tanzania
Ireland
Turkey
Italy
Wales
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Turkey
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China
Spain
India
Italy
Japan
Costa Rica
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Tanzania
Ecuador
Australia
New Zealand
Office of Clinical Experiences
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Jill Shedd, Asst. Dean for Teacher Education
Letha Taylor, Director of Student Teaching
Tyna Hunnicutt, Director of Early Field Experiences
Gina Weir, Coordinator of Clinical Supervision/Program
Assessment
Heather Winne, Asst. Director Clinical Experiences
Cindy Bell, Student Services Assistant
School of Education, Suite 1000
812-856-8503
812-856-8502
Things in Packet
Information business card
 Global Gateway for Teachers Information
 Suite 1000 Contact Information
 Opening of School Field Experience
 Career Connections Information
 Indiana Teaching License Information
 Application Steps
 Sample Application
 Background Check Information
 RPS Breakage Policies
 Signature Form
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Teacher Education
Information System - TEIS
Must be admitted to TEP to access Student
Teaching in TEIS
 Select the “Apply for Student Teaching” link
 The code to apply is given when you attend an
application meeting.
 Cannot be updated after information submitted,
except by the Student Teaching Office staff.
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Site Preferences
Research your options @
www.doe.in.gov
 Do not limit yourself:
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– You must represent at least two counties
– The more counties you represent, the better
your chance of placement
– Be SURE of your choices (must appeal to
change)
Things to Consider
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Some corporations have a GPA
requirement, for example:
– Noblesville 2.8
– Hamilton Southeastern 2.8
– Carmel Clay 3.0
– Valparaiso 3.0
– MSD Southwest Allen 3.0
– Greenfield Central 3.0
Preference Rules of Thumb
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You cannot student teach in a school in which
you have a relative working.
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A local placement is considered to be within a 60
mile radius of Bloomington.
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It is the decision of the school which student
teachers they accept, not Indiana University.
Out of State
Student Teaching Opportunity
Spring Branch Independent School
District, Houston, TX - opportunity to
student teach there
 Estimated that Texas will need 26,730
teachers to fill vacancies – a 16,000+
deficit
 If interested, please select [Unknown] –
Spring Branch Independent School District
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TEIS URL
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education.indiana.edu/TEIS/
TEIS Screen Shots
ACCESS CODE FOR BOX
Special Programs/License
Additions
Application Summary
Corporation Preferences
Print Preview
Paper Application
Sign/Date All Printed Copies
PLEASE REMEMBER
Finding over 400 student teaching placements takes
time.
 If you will be student teaching in the Fall 2016, your
placement information may not be confirmed any
sooner than May or June.
 If you will be student teaching in the Spring 2017,
your placement information may not be confirmed
until November or December 2016.
 A confirmation e-mail will be sent to you as soon as
we know your placement. E-mails sent to us daily can
only take up time I would be spending calling the
schools on your behalf.
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Application
Things to consider:
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Your application is the school’s
introduction to you.
– Proofread carefully
 Grammar
 Punctuation
 Sentence structure
 Spelling
Make it well organized and thoughtful
The Paper Application
– Due in one weeks – by November 6th
– Includes: In file folder provided
 Online application completed
 Printed - two (2) single sided copies of the paper
application
 Signature Form for transcript release
 Copy of Criminal Background Check
More Things to Consider:
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Nothing is guaranteed—even after you
receive information that your placement is
confirmed, things may change.
– Eligibility
– Teacher
– Principal
– Corporation
INTERVIEW
A school administrator, principal, or
teacher may call you for an interview
before placement.
 Treat it like you would a job interview.
 How should you dress?
 What should you bring with you to make
yourself look organized and well
prepared?
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SPRING BREAK/CALENDAR
You will follow the calendar of the school
corporation in which you are student
teaching.
 If they start before IU classes start, you
will start with that school.
 If their spring break is different than
IU’s spring break, you will follow
their spring break schedule. DO NOT
make spring break plans until you
know where you are placed.
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Background Check
If you already have completed one that
has not yet expired, a copy of that will
work.
 If you have not completed a background
check within the past year, follow the
directions and include a copy in your file.
 If there is anything on your background
check, write a well thought out appeal.
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Current School Issues
Because of the climate in schools today,
many things must be consider by you.
1. You are a guest in the school.
a. Show respect to all school community
members.
b. Appropriate dress
2. Teaching methods have changed
a. Co-Teaching teaching approach is
more common.
b. Be patient and understanding of their
pressures
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Deadlines
Applications are due to the Student
Teaching office by November 6th
 Incorrect information can result in delays
 LATE applications will NOT be accepted!
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HELP!
Please stop by the
Office of Clinical Experiences
Suite 1000
Or
E-Mail Us: STUTEACH@indiana.edu
Good Luck!
Remember, we are
here to answer
your questions