The IDEAL Servant Leader educator is called, competent, and committed STERLING TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM Sterling College 125 Cooper Sterling, Kansas 67579 Phone: (620) 278-4245 Fax: (620) 278-4375 On behalf of the Faculty and Staff WELCOME to the Sterling Teacher Education Program or STEP as it is affectionately known. The STEP Handbook (you’re lookin’ at it) should be able to answer any questions you may have about the program. If not, each of you (if you have declared education as an endorsement or a major) has an education advisor that you can come to at any time with any concerns. If you don’t know who your advisor is, check with our administrative assistant, Nancy. She can tell you who your advisor is, or if you need to see the registrar to let them know you want to be a part of STEP and get an assigned advisor. After your acceptance into STEP, you are officially a TEACHER CANDIDATE and your actions should reflect that responsibility. No more skipped classes, missed assignments, or lame excuses. When you become a part of STEP you become an IDEAL Servant Leader. You will demonstrate the traits of Integrity, Dependability, Effective Communication, Appropriate Attitude, and Leadership. I will just lay it on the line and point out to you that the sharpest students on this campus are a part of STEP. STEP Faculty and Staff are here to assist you in any way we can. Judith Best, Assistant Professor Terri Gaeddert, Assistant Professor Office (620) 278-4215 [email protected] Office (620) 278-4230 [email protected] Spencer Wagley, Assistant Professor Merrillyn Kloefkorn, Adjunct Office (620) 278-4262 [email protected] Office (620) 278-4 [email protected] Amy Sarver, Adjunct Nancy Hicks, Admin. Assistant Office (620) 278-4215 [email protected] Office (620) 278-4245 [email protected] Gladys Ritterhouse, STEP Director/Unit Head/Licensure Officer Office (620) 278-4241 [email protected] FAX (620) 278-4375 www.sterling.edu/academics/ed/ . TABLE OF CONTENTS Unit Vision and Mission ..................................................................................3 STEP VISION ................................................................................................................................................3 STEP MISSION .............................................................................................................................................3 Framework .......................................................................................................3 CALLED ........................................................................................................................................................3 COMPETENT................................................................................................................................................3 COMMITTED................................................................................................................................................4 Unit Philosophy ................................................................................................4 Goals and Outcomes ........................................................................................5 GOAL 1: The Candidate will be Knowledgeable in Planning and Preparation..............................................5 GOAL 2: The Candidate will Foster an Engaging Classroom Environment..................................................5 GOAL 3: The Candidate will Demonstrate Effective Instructional Strategies...............................................6 GOAL 4: The Candidate will Demonstrate Proficiency in Professional Responsibilities..............................6 GOAL 5: The Candidate will Reflect Servant Leadership and Professional Attributes.................................7 Professional Responsibilities...........................................................................8 CLASS ATTENDANCE:...............................................................................................................................8 TURNING IN ASSIGNMENTS:...................................................................................................................8 ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: ...........................................................................................................................8 Program Levels ................................................................................................8 CANDIDATE PROFICIENCIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:.................................................9 Advising ..........................................................................................................10 THE ELEMENTARY EDUCATION MAJOR:...........................................................................................10 THE SECONDARY EDUCATION 6-12 AND PRE-K-12 LICENSURE PROGRAM:.............................11 ADAPTIVE SPECIAL EDUCATION ENDORSEMENT: .........................................................................12 REMEDIAL OPTIONS:...............................................................................................................................12 TEACHER EDUCATION PROBATION:...................................................................................................13 Field Experiences ...........................................................................................14 PRE-CANDIDATE AND CANDIDATE FIELD EXPERIENCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS: ......................................................................................................................................15 SERVICE PROJECTS: ................................................................................................................................16 Policies and Procedures.................................................................................16 STEP HANDBOOK:....................................................................................................................................16 ADMISSION TO STEP: ..............................................................................................................................16 TRANSFER CANDIDATE AND POST BACCALAUREATE CANDIDATE INFORMATION:............16 STEP GRADING SYSTEM:........................................................................................................................17 PASS OPTION:............................................................................................................................................17 TESTBOOKS AND FEES:..........................................................................................................................17 PORTFOLIO COMPONENT IN STEP:......................................................................................................18 LIBRARY RESOURCES, MEDIA, SOFTWARE, MATERIALS COLLECTION: ..................................18 Governance and Affiliations .........................................................................19 STEP UNIT LINE OF AUTHORITY:.........................................................................................................19 UNIT COMMITTEES:.................................................................................................................................19 UNIT AFFILIATIONS: ...............................................................................................................................20 Scholarships....................................................................................................21 Clinical Teaching Experience (CTE) ...........................................................22 INTERVIEW FOR CLINICAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE: ....................................................................22 EXTRA-CURRICULAR GUIDELINES: ....................................................................................................23 CLINICAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE INFORMATION:.......................................................................23 The IDEAL Servant Leader Educator is called, competent, and committed. 1 TEACHER EDUCATION HANDBOOK 2007-2008 Placement Services.........................................................................................25 JOB PLACEMENT:.....................................................................................................................................25 ACCK TEACHER INTERVIEW DAY:......................................................................................................25 Licensure.........................................................................................................26 INITIAL LICENSURE PROCEDURES:.....................................................................................................26 ADDITIONAL ENDORSEMENTS: ...........................................................................................................27 Nondiscrimination Policy..............................................................................28 Title II Disclosure Statement (Released April, 2007) .................................28 Appendix.........................................................................................................29 Appendix A: STEP CRITERIA STATUS SHEET Appendix B: STEP Elementary Education Professional and Major Course Sequence Appendix C: STEP 6-12 and PreK-12 Education Professional Course Sequence Appendix D: STEP ADVISING FORM Appendix E: FIELD WORK COORDINATION Appendix F: TERMINATION OF PLACEMENT POLICY Appendix G: PROCEDURE FOR APPEAL Appendix H: SC REGISTRAR/