TEP Forms and Documents
View forms and information regarding Luther’s Teacher Education Program (TEP).
To be accepted into the Teacher Education Program (TEP), you must successfully:
- Complete with a grade of C or better: EDUC 220, 221, and ONE of the following: EDUC 222 (Elem Ed), EDUC 252 (Sec Ed) or MUED 232 (Music Ed)
- Complete the Introductory portfolio in Anthology and submit the link to Rebecca Newhouse newhre01@luther.edu
- Maintain a 2.75 cumulative GPA.
It is important that you read the Luther academic catalog so that you are aware of all of the current requirements for your major and minor.
It is your responsibility to accurately list your major (and minor) with the Registrar’s Office. If you have not already done so, please complete this Declaration of Major Form before filling out your application.
It is also important for you to read and retain important information in the TEP Handbook.
A teacher candidate has selected you as one of the persons on the faculty and/or staff who know him/her best. Complete this form to share your evaluation of this student’s potential for teaching.
Professional dispositions are the professional attitudes, values, and beliefs demonstrated through both verbal and non-verbal behaviors as educators interact with students, families, colleagues and communities. These positive behaviors support student learning and development.
Becoming a teacher is a rewarding experience in which teachers influence the lives of K-12 students in multiple ways. The Education Department focuses on “Preparing Competent, Caring, and Inquisitive Teachers for Global Responsibility” as delineated further in our conceptual framework.
This TEP handbook (currently being updated) outlines the procedures leading to teacher licensure and guides prospective students through the various Education Department curricula. It should serve as a reference tool and contains information that will be helpful such as meeting information and application deadlines. This information will be referred to often as you progress through the Teacher Education Program.
This Student Teaching Handbook outlines the procedures leading to teacher licensure and guides teacher candidates through the various processes and requirements for student teaching. It should serve as a reference tool and contains information that will be helpful such as meeting information and application deadlines. This information will be referred to often as you progress through your student teaching experience.
If after reading this document questions still exist, students, cooperating teachers and Luther supervisors should seek assistance from Education Department faculty or staff.
Occasionally, candidates need to proceed in the Teacher Education Program outside of the regular protocol or with expectations. Examples of these include substituting a course or taking a class out of sequence. Candidates should consult with their advisor as to whether a petition is needed. If warranted, the procedure is:
- All requests for a change in protocol should be stated on the petition form. Candidates must discuss the petition with appropriate personnel before submitting it. Complete all requested information.
- Petitions can be submitted as needed throughout the academic year (August 15 through December 1 and February 1 through May 15).
- Submitting a petition is not a guarantee it will be granted.
- Completed petitions, with supporting documentation as needed, are to be submitted via email to Jennifer Olufsen at olufseje@luther.edu.
The State of Iowa accredits the Luther College TEP. Exceptions to the program must fulfill accreditation requirements in order to provide a holistic, appropriately sequenced program for teacher candidates to earn licensure.
A Letter of Verification is produced as a courtesy for teacher candidates by the licensure office staff. Please answer all questions. We request one week’s advance notice before you need the completed letters. Please ensure that you include a name and address for each request. You will receive the completed letters via email and are responsible for passing them on to the intended recipients.
The goal of the academic advising guide sheets is to promote undergraduate student success by guiding all students to timely completion of an undergraduate degree and is meant to be used as a guide for planning purposes in consultation with an academic advisor. The guide sheets also help students prepare for meetings with their academic advisor and track their progress in their selected academic program.
Students are encouraged to:
- Be familiar with required courses for their academic program and how they fit into the overall plan.
- Update their plans at the end of each semester.
- Review updated plans prior to advising appointments to identify which courses they need to take.
- Bring updated plans (hard copy or electronic) to all advising appointments.
Your journey may not be the same as everybody else’s, and your academic advising guide sheet is one tool you can use to build your personal roadmap to success!
The goal of the academic advising guide sheets is to promote undergraduate student success by guiding all students to timely completion of an undergraduate degree and is meant to be used as a guide for planning purposes in consultation with an academic advisor. The guide sheets also help students prepare for meetings with their academic advisor and track their progress in their selected academic program.
Students are encouraged to:
- Be familiar with required courses for their academic program and how they fit into the overall plan.
- Update their plans at the end of each semester.
- Review updated plans prior to advising appointments to identify which courses they need to take.
- Bring updated plans (hard copy or electronic) to all advising appointments.
Your journey may not be the same as everybody else’s, and your academic advising guide sheet is one tool you can use to build your personal roadmap to success!