Elementary PTEP Survival guide
If you wish to become an elementary teacher (K-6), you will major in Interdisciplinary Studies Liberal Arts (IDLA). This program consists of three parts: Liberal Arts Core (specific options are required within LAC), Interdisciplinary Studies Liberal Arts major with an Area of Concentration, and the Professional Teacher Education Program.
| What to do | When | And don't forget |
| Declare IDLA Major AND Elementary Licensure. Sign up for IDLA Listserv | Yesterday :) | Make sure to visit the IDLA's advising center. You will complete a four year plan (see sample plan) |
| Take EDFE 110, a Checkpoint Course | Semester before taking EDEL 350 | Watch for the fingerprinting fairs and TB testing days |
| Take EDFE 120, a Checkpoint Course | Semester before the Literacy Block | FIll out the Request for Literacy Practicum placement by March 1 only if you have 3.0 GPA. |
| Register for EDEL 445/446 and any other classes you need. SCED 465 is highly recommended. | Semester before Literacy Block | The Literacy block schedule is available through UNC schedule. Print out two copies: one for you, and another for your cooperating teacher Literacy Practicum Handbook |
| Take EDFE 130, Student Teaching Application, a Checkpoint Course. Attend Student Teaching orientation meeting | Semester before Student Teaching Block | Complete the on-line request for placement as a part of the course (you can access it only through Blackboard). |
| Print out and read Student Teaching Handbook and the Thematic Unit Guidelienes and Rubric | First week of Student Teaching | Start your student teaching when the school starts, not when UNC semester starts |
| Read Licensure Information page; follow instructions to apply for licensure. | Two weeks before the end of your last semester. | Do not procrastinate: you are dealing with state agencies. It may take time to process your application. |
Program coordinator: Margo Barnhart. Program Assistant Lynette Kerrigan