TEP Forms and Documents

Admission to the Teacher Education Program (required before taking any courses at or above the 300-level)

1. 2.75 minimum overall GPA.
2. Pass the following courses with a minimum of a “C”:
   • EDUC 115 or MUED 101/102
   • EDUC 220
   • EDUC 221
   • EDUC 222, EDUC 252 or MUED 232
3. Three recommendations from faculty (at least one from students’ major field of study) and staff.
4. Approval of the candidate by all program-area departments and the Education Department.
5. Approval of portfolio submissions in Anthology Portfolio is needed to progress in one’s coursework or program. Satisfactory completion of the introductory portfolio is required by the deadline set in the department.
6. Students desiring to teach music must have passed piano proficiency or currently be enrolled in MUS 117 or applied study.

You must 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.

TEP Application

As a teacher candidate, you need to select three faculty and/or staff who know you best.  The completion of this form enables the identified individual to share their evaluation of your potential for teaching.

TEP Reference Form

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 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.

TEP Handbook

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.

Student Teaching Handbook

A petition is required whenever a student needs to proceed outside the standard protocol of the Teacher Education Program (TEP)—such as substituting a required course or taking a class out of sequence. Any deviations from standard program protocol must be formally addressed through this process.

Procedure & Steps

1. Consult Your Advisor: Speak with your academic advisor to determine if a petition is necessary for your situation.
2. Discuss Before Submission: Discuss your requested change with the appropriate department personnel before submitting the form.
3. Complete the Petition Form: State all requests for protocol changes on the official petition form. Ensure all requested details are filled out completely.
4. Obtain Advisor Signature: Secure your academic advisor’s signature on the completed form.
5. Submit via Email: Send your completed petition, along with any required supporting documentation (e.g., a course syllabus), as an email attachment directly to the department’s licensure officer.

Important Policies

• Submission Window: Petitions may be submitted as needed throughout the academic year.
• Response Time: Department personnel will respond to petitions within 10 business days.
• No Guarantee of Approval: Submitting a petition does not guarantee it will be granted. Because many program requirements are state-mandated for licensure, they cannot be waived.
• Accreditation Standards: The Luther College TEP is accredited by the State of Iowa. Any approved exceptions must still fulfill state accreditation standards to maintain a holistic, appropriately sequenced licensure program.

Petition Form

This form will give Luther’s teacher certification officer all the relevant details needed to process your initial teaching license.

Essential Information for Licensure Processing

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 letter(s) via email and are responsible for passing them on to the intended recipients.

Letter(s) of Verification Request Form