Decision Points : Educator Preparation Program : Hanover College

Decision Points

The teacher preparation program is based on three levels we call DECISION POINTS to ensure the student is ready to progress to the next level of preparation.

Decision Point 1

Application and Formal Admission

Completion of EDU 221 Education and the American Culture with level one dispositions and a grade of C or better
Application via Tevera which provides documentation of the following:
2.67 minimum GPA
Two recommendations from appropriate Hanover College professors
Clear judicial and SAAC record
Clear background check from Safe Hiring Solutions
Successful Decision Point 1 Interview with members of the Teacher Education Committee (TEC)
Successful Dispositions interview with a panel of professional clinical educators

Decision Point 2

Student Teaching Readiness

No grade below C in an EDU course
Minimum GPA of 3.0 in the major and is non-negotiable. 95% of coursework for the content area major must be completed. *see below
Completions of all Methods courses and minimum of 20 hours of field in EACH Methods course
Level 2 Methods Candidate Evaluation Rubric scores submitted by the Methods mentor teacher in Tevera (80% "effective" ratings and no scores of "1" by the final Methods course)
Decision Point 2 InTASC-based narrated Portfolio/Presentation PowerPoint uploaded and assigned to evaluators in Tevera assignments
Decision Point 2 Interview with a team of Clinical Educators
Clear background check as required by the host school corporation or Safe Hiring Solutions
COACH for Education mentorship
2026 and future cohorts: Passing scores on the appropriate Praxis Content Area exams(s) including #5355 Special Education: Foundational Knowledge if taking EDU 458 Integrated Student Teaching for dual certification.

Decision Point 3

Program Completion and Certification

Full semester of a student teaching course (EDU 455, 456, 458, or 459 and EDU 403 passing grade)
Level 3 Final Candidate Evaluation Rubric scores submitted by the student teaching mentor in Tevera (90% "effective" ratings and no scores of "1")
Level 3 Decision Point 3 Video Presentation/Interview with team of Clinical Educators scored in Tevera
2025 and future cohorts: Passing scores on the appropriate Praxis Pedagogy exam (Principles of Learning and Teaching K-6 or 5-12 or P-12 ) *P-12 exam required for dual Special Education certification.
2025 and future Elementary Education and Special Education candidates must also pass Praxis #5205: Teaching Reading exam

Teacher Licensure

Completion of and awarding of the Bachelor's Degree in the content area major
Application for licensing by via LVIS 360 Online System including proof of CPR Certification and Suicide Prevention Training and paying the $35 application fee
Communicating to the Hanover College licensing advisor(s) that your license application is complete and ready for coding and approval by the EPP. *Cheryl Torline and Dr. Bailey do not receive notification from LVIS.
SPECIAL NOTE: AS OF JULY 1, 2025, NEW TEACHER LICENSES MUST HAVE THE SCIENCE OF READING PRAXIS EXAM AND THE REQUIRED COURSEWORK IN THE SCIENCE OF READING FOR ELEMENTARY AND SPECIAL EDUCATION LICENSING. THIS IS CRITICAL INFORMATION FOR 2024 AND PREVIOUS GRADUATES WHO HAVE NOT ACHIEVED LICENSURE.

The initial instructional (2 year) license will be emailed to the applicant and can also be accessed via LVIS - after the two year renewal, professionalized licenses renew every five years via IMAP, Profession Growth Points, and other criteria established by the State of Indiana.

Out of state licensing may require licensure in Indiana first, additional state licensing exams, and/or other courses or requirements by that particular state. Please communicate your desire for out of state licensing early in your program at Hanover College to help ensure meeting of the requirements for that state. Our Education Student Services Coordinator will assist you.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Non-program completers have a limit of one calendar year from graduation to complete all requirements, etc. for certification and licensing. After the one year deadline, additional coursework or licensing requirements will be reviewed upon formal request. The decision of the Program Head of the Educator Preparation Program is final.

Approved December 2023