Policies and Procedures

Full Policy Manual

Section 1	Bylaws

Section 2	Certification
2.1	Credit / No Credit Coursework
2.2	General Education Guidelines for Initial Teacher Certification Programs
2.3	Graduate Students Seeking Teacher Certification
2.4	Grievance Policy and Procedures for Students Enrolled in Certification Programs under the Purview of the Council on Teacher Education
2.5	Policy for Individuals Seeking Additional Certificates
2.6	Requirements for Recommendation for Advanced Teacher Certification
2.7	Requirements for Recommendation for Certification as School Leaders and/or School Service Personnel
2.8	Requirements for Recommendation for Initial Certification
2.9	Time Limits for Graduate Certification Audits

Section 3	Clinical Experiences
3.1	Conditions for Student Teaching through another Institution
3.2	Criminal Background Checks
3.3	Field Placement of Candidates
3.4	Grades in Educational Practice Courses
3.5	Selection of Cooperating Teachers
3.6	Student Teaching / Internship Placement Restrictions
3.7	Tuition and Fee Waiver Policy for Cooperating Agency Personnel

Section 4	Operations
4.1	Secure Web Site

Section 5	Procedures
5.1	Decision Making Unit for Petitions Relevant to Teacher Education Program Requirements
5.2	Guidelines for Monitoring CAP GPA for Teacher Certification Candidates
5.3	Guidelines for Reviewing Proposals
5.4	Procedures for Evaluating Teacher Education Candidates Prior to Student Teaching and Certification
5.5	Withholding a Recommendation for Certification

Appendices
Appendix A	Common Assessment Plan for Graduate Professional Education Programs Leading to Certification as School Leaders or School Service Personnel
Appendix B	Common Assessment Plan for Graduate Professional Education Programs Leading to Initial Certification
Appendix C	Common Assessment Plan for Undergraduate Professional Education Programs Leading to Initial Certification
Appendix D	Common Assessment Plan for Graduate Professional Education Programs Leading to Advanced Teacher Certification