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 Standard for Success which provides documentation of the following:
2.67 minimum GPA
Two recommendations from appropriate Hanover College professors
Successful essay per Hanover College W1 rubric
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 20 hours of field in EACH Methods course
Content Specific Candidate Evaluation Rubric submitted to Standard for Success by Methods mentor teacher
Decision Pt 2 Portfolio (submitted in Standard for Success)
Content Specific Unit plan - pre/post assignment via Standard for Success
Assessment plan via Standard for Success
Decision Point 2 Portfolio via Standard for Success
Decision Point 2 Presentation and Interview with a team of Clinical Educators via Standard for Success
Proof of National Education Association (NEA) Student Membership for liability coverage in the schools
Clear background check as required by the host school corporation or Safe Hiring Solutions
COACH for Education mentorship

*Beginning with the 2024 cohort, one of the Content Area PRAXIS exam(s) must be passed in order to complete Decision Point 2 and approval for a student teaching assignment.. This is highly recommended for earlier cohorts.

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 from student teaching mentor via Standard for Success
Level 3 Unit plan - pre/post assignment via Standard for Success
Level 3
Level 3 Decision Point 3 Video Presentation and Interview with team of Clinical Educators via Standard for Success
Participation in the COACH for Education mentoring program is required for the 2024 cohort and beyond.

All of the above requirements must be submitted and scored within the STANDARD FOR SUCCESS platform.

Decision Point 3 Presentation Guide 2023

Professional Licensing

Completion of and awarding of the Bachelor's Degree in the content area major
Successful completion of the Indiana designated ETS Praxis licensure exam in pedagogical knowledge Principles of Teaching and Learning (either K-6, 7-12, P-12 as appropriate.
*All mild interventions candidates must pass the P-12 PLT exam.
Successful completion of ETS Praxis exam(s) in the Content Area(s)
Application for licensing by Indiana Professional Standards Board via LVIS Online System including proof of CPR 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.

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 Education department chair is final.

Approved December 2022