Teacher Candidate —
Thank you and congratulations! You have accomplished a great deal over these last few years and persevered through the challenges of your education. You have now come to the capstone experience in your journey to becoming a licensed teacher.
A capstone gives you the chance to put into practice all the skills and knowledge you’ve developed in our program so far. You will get to know the students you will be teaching and making a difference in their lives.
We’re with you in this journey. We believe you have been well-prepared for your final clinical experience and our faculty believe you to be well prepared to take this next step. Along with our partnering school districts and the Office of Clinical Experiences (OCE), we want you to succeed and we know you can do it.
I encourage you to bring the following qualities with you to the work:
We ask you to review this handbook carefully. It represents the wealth of experiences we have to share. We are committed to providing the support you need to thrive in your student teaching experience.
Please reach out to OCE with any questions you have during your clinical experience.
For the College,
King Banaian, Interim Dean
College of Education and Learning Design
The College of Education and Learning Design’s conceptual framework illustrates the foundational values of our college. It both represents our current standards and acts as a guide toward the future of our programs.
Our Commitment to Our Students | Our Aspirations for Our Candidates | Our Outcomes for P-12 Learners
The Code of Ethics for Minnesota Teachers defines the principles, obligations, and standards of professional conduct for licensed teachers.
The Standards of Effective Practice for Teachers are the content, pedagogy, and dispositional elements required to create meaningful learning experiences for Minnesota students. They are the foundational elements of your SCSU Education coursework.