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, Initial PTEP Application, a Checkpoint Course Semester before taking EDEL 350 Mind the fingerprinting fairs and TB testing days
Take EDFE 120, Full Admission to PTEP Application, a Checkpoint Course Semester before the Literacy Block FIll out the Request for Literacy Practicum placement by October 10, 2008 (for Spring 09)
Register for EDEL 445/446 and any other classes you need. Semester before Literacy Block The Literacy block schedule is available through UNC schedule. Print out and read Literacy Practicum Handbook
Take EDFE 130, Student Teaching Application, a Checkpoint Course. Attend Student TEaching orientation meeting Semester before Student Teaching Block Make sure to complete the on-line request for placement as a part of the course (you can access it only through Blackboard).
Print out and read Block II Handbook and the Thematic Unit Guidelienes and Rubric First week of Student Teaching Student Teaching Handbook
(Both programs)
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 coordinators: Margo Barnhart and Jody Lawrence. Program Assistant Jamie Maestas