This is a full-time field-based program designed for individuals who are just entering the teaching field and require an initial teaching license. An integral component of our teacher preparation program is classroom experience. This allows students to be involved in guided observations, interviewing students, teachers, parents, and community members, conducting small group or whole class instruction, and engaging with formal and informal educational communities
Program benefits
- Earn an initial teaching license (PEL) in elementary education in Illinois.
- Learn in diverse, real-world settings through a field-based curriculum.
- Graduate from a highly respected university accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and approved by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
- Earn a certificate to teach worldwide through the International Baccalaureate Organization.
- Gain extensive deep experiences engaging with diverse populations, including students with special needs and those labeled as English language learners (all graduates are eligible for ESL endorsement).
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