Initial Educator/Traditional Add-On Application Instructions

General

If you meet all the requirements above and submit the documentation below, you will likely be admitted to the program.  Please pay attention to the instructions below, as they will help you navigate the application process.

Key Reminders

• Transcripts and references should be submitted by the institution/person writing the reference. Official copies will be accepted.

• Submit documents in PDF form via email to the Scholar Advisor, Jeremy Wildenberg, at jwildenberg@cesa7.org.

• Be diligent in checking your email.

• Once created, you will be able to see your status in your Complete Checklist (more below)

General

Filling out the Google Form (button above), will result in the creation of your TDC Information Form that will be emailed to you. There are several questions and sections you will need to fill out in the Google Doc. Once done, please notify the Scholar Advisor. 

Key Reminders

Check the form carefully from top to bottom to ensure that you have completed all parts of the form.

• Notify the Scholar Advisor via email that you have completed the form.

• If you make changes to this form, please notify the Scholar Advisor so they can update your information on file.

Key Reminders

You must provide an official transcript in PDF form

• You can order most transcripts online at your institution

• International transcript evaluations must be done by a DPI- approved entity (more info)

• If you are having trouble ordering your transcript or need to mail a copy, contact the Scholar Advisor.

General

State statute stipulates that all school staff members who work with children must pass a background check. This form gives us permission to run that background check to ensure that you don’t have a criminal history that would prevent you from working with children. As a part of your licensing process with the DPI, you may also have to have your fingerprints taken. Fingerprints are handled directly with the DPI.

Key Reminders

The accuracy of this form is important.

• We can only accept PDFs

• Your full middle name must be written out (if none, then write "No Middle Name"

• Don't forget to list previous legal names. These include maiden names.

General

We are interested in hearing from your professional references - supervisors and colleagues who have worked with you in the past. It is usually a good idea to have these people address the things that they think will make you a good candidate for the program and a good teacher. 

Key Reminders

References must be sent directly from the person providing the reference to the Scholar Advisor

• They should be in PDF form.

General

Your education and past experiences help us understand you as a candidate. This document doesn't have to be aimed at us, but a resumé tailored toward an education position gives us a good idea of your qualifications for teaching.

Key Reminders

The presentation of the resumé matters.

• It should be in PDF format

• It should present a professional appearance

General

You will need to provide proof of employment at a school district as a teacher of record in the area of your desired licensure to be fully admitted to the program.

If you are not employed on a teacher contract, you can still join as a pre-scholar for one term, but you must have employment by the second term in the program.

Key Reminders

Please submit the following documents:

• PI-1624 LWS1 License with Stipulations Form signed by the district

• Employment Contract for the current year (fully signed)

• A copy of your license (you will submit this later when received from DPI)

General

After we receive all your documents, our admissions officer will review them and generate a personal program for you. This personal program will list all the requirements to successfully complete your program.

You will be given transfer credit for any previous coursework.

Key Reminders

We give transfer credit whenever possible. However, many of our courses are very specific based on DPI requirements, so we can't always give transfer credit.

• If you have a CPI Blue Card, we can recognize that qualification to give you credit for the Conflict Resolution course.

General

The Scholar Advisor will use the Personal Program to generate the Scholar Success Plan tab in your completion checklist. The Success Plan allows you to see all program requirements by term, costs and progress made in the program.

Key Reminders

The Completion Checklist also has an Application tab that will allow you to see the status of your application documents in real-time.

General

You will review your Personal Program and Success Plan and answer any questions you may have about them. If you agree to move forward with enrollment,  we will send you your plan documents for signature and you will enter the final phase of enrollment

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