Do you have a comprehensive list of program/academic policy and procedure, on-campus referral list, licensure and degree requirements in one place?

• • Yes, the Teacher Education Handbook is a one-stop guidebook for teacher candidates, faculty, University supervisors, and cooperating teachers. 

What is a petition process and who is to be involved?

• • Any request for an exception to their academic and/or licensure requirements must be made in writing using a standard University petition form for undergraduate and professional programs. Students must fill out the form, attach supporting documents (if required), and obtain their faculty adviser's signature. Refer to the process for requesting course substitutions document.

  • If petitions are for licensure requirements, after the LPL's signature, the form must also be reviewed and approved by the Licensure Officer in OTE.

  • The LPLs (License Program Leads) must refer to the U of M/PELSB Petition Review Process Document for the process and protocol in evaluating and documenting teacher education courses (both U of M and transfer coursework) against the SEP (Standards of Effective Practice) and Content standards approve for your program by PESLB. Candidates must initiate an official petition process using the U of M academic process petition form for undergraduate and professional programs.

How do we ensure that we keep accurate and timely records of student progress?

• • Request access to the University wide student data system, APlus (APlus Access Instructions; APlus User guide) and APAS (APAS Access Instructions, APAS User guide).

  • Reference the U of M student contact notes guideline and the advising scenarios handout, especially when cases involve challenging or contested situations.

What if a teacher candidate disputes the program's requirements for licensure recommendation?

• Disputes regarding the program's requirements for recommendation for licensure, which are part of the academic program in which the candidate is enrolled, must be resolved through the University Conflict Resolution/Grievance Process. Details are available at: https://onestop.umn.edu/terms-and-conditions/student-complaints-and-grievances

• When the candidate requests an appeal of the program’s decision, the first step should be at the lowest unit level—between the parties involved (the candidate and the program lead) or the parties and an appropriate third party (e.g., other faculty, program coordinator, or program advisor). The candidate may also contact the Student Conflict Resolution Center or similar support services for advice and possible mediation. CEHD policy documents (Responding to Student Academic Complaints and Responding to Student Conduct Code Violations) note that if no informal resolution is reached at the lowest unit level, the candidate may seek an informal resolution at the collegiate level with the other party and higher-level administrators. 

• If the issue is not resolved informally, the candidate may request a formal hearing in writing.  

Information about filing a formal grievance can be accessed from the university policies and procedures on the Conflict Resolution Process for Student Academic Complaints. (see Formal Resolution of Student Academic Complaints)

How do I best advise students on edTPA requirements?

• • Please review the edTPA FAQ Handout.

  • Refer candidates to CEHD edTPA support/resource website

  • Task 2 Policy FAQ Document

  • edTPA guidelines for acceptable candidate support

  • U of M TC edTPA Video Consent/Permission Guidelines

  • edTPA video consent form

  • edTPA video consent forms in Arabic, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Vietnamese 

  • MN edTPA introduction handout for cooperating teachers and school administrators

What is the process to best advise a prospective teacher candidate for an initial (first) license, an additional, or an alternative pathway licensure program?

• • Please send prospective students to CEHD teacher education  page. 

  • For students requesting an individual appointment, please refer to the Directory section of Teacher Education Handbook for a program contact.

Who can request a transcript review and what is the process? 

• • For initial licensure candidates, please refer them to a program level coordinator and/or adviser listed in the Teacher Education Handbook. 

  • Additional licensure and multiple pathway program candidates should contact advisors to request the review as a part of the application process. 

Where do applicants submit their application?

• • Direct students to the teacher education page for program-specific application info.

  • Students will apply via Grad School Application System