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NEW - Federal TEACH Grant: This new financial aid grant program can provide up to $4k/year for up to a total of $16K to qualifying individuals preparing to be math and science teachers.  Individuals seeking a masters degree can qualify for an additional $8K. These grants can be in addition to existing financial aid and loan limits.   To remain qualified for the grant a person must teach for 4 years in a low income school district and fulfill ALL grant provisions, otherwise the grant reverts to an interest bearing loan.  Watch here and on the Education Group for additional information and review the documents below related to the TEACH program.  
Contact Dr. Myton with questions (dmyton@lssu.edu)
TEACH_info.pdf  - a short summary
TEACHGRANT_introduction.pdf - slide handouts
TeachGrantInterestSurvey.mht - questionaire from Fin Aid

We are proud of our Fall 2008 Student Teaching Cohort, seen here on campus with the International Bridge behind them.  Half of this cohort are from Ontario and they will complete their student teaching in Ontario Schools.  20Aug08

What's New:

Careers In Education Talk (8Oct08) View this presentation made to undecided majors at our campus where we discussed careers, salaries, and more.  This is a good primer for careers in education.

Program Information Update (Sept 29/Oct 1) Web-based Slide Presentation  Or download the Powerpoint (.PPT version w/ audio narration)  Don't have powerpoint? -get the .ppt viewer free.   Also available: the slide handouts with no narrative   

The Path to Certification: a brief history - download this chronological review of what needs to happen to process your certificate at the end of your program. Download as .PDF

2008-2009 Intern Orientation Download the presentation from April 18, 2008

Graduate Course Rotation)

Ontario College of Teachers (OCT- Link)
We are pleased to have helped many Ontario students reach their goal of becoming an elementary or secondary teacher.  Many students even complete some early coursework at an Ontario school such as Sault College or Algoma.  The single most important factor is to receive early advising to ensure that courses completed at other institutions will meet the program requirements of our Michigan approved program.  Please call our friendly helpful staff for additional information (906) 635-2811

"My journey through the Lake Superior State University Teacher Education Program prepared me greatly for my first year of teaching.  Actually,  I feel as though it is my second year  of teaching because of the year-long internship.   That was the most enriching part of the  program.  It was truly a hands-on/project-based experience - the best way that students learn!  LSSU's  Teacher Ed program is the BEST!!!  Talking with teachers, principals, and educational leaders, they can't believe the exposure that LSSU grads have to teaching!"    
Shawna Possebon, 2005  LSSU  School of Education graduate    

David (B.S. History teaching) and Desiree (B.S. Elementary teaching) Barrett are among the the 55 students who completed their student teaching during the spring 2008.  Can you sense their joy?

Teacher Education Check-off 01Oct08:  Learn:  what to do and when to do it (v2.d)

Did you get the newsletter? (click here)

• Student Teaching is now ONE SEMESTER  18Mar08
• NEW AUDITS for the fall are now posted to audit page
• School of Education requirements were raised to include 60 hrs completed prior to admission, completion of MA102 or higher and passing Basic Skills Test in two attempts or less
• Elementary students limited to Math, Integrated Science, Social Studies and Language Arts
• New classes added in Visual and Performing Arts Methods and Health/Physical Education Methods
• Student Teaching extended to full academic semester
• Student Teaching becomes a graduation requirement for ALL teaching majors, graduation follows student teaching
• Interns complete Teacher Work Sample providing evidence and analysis of their effectiveness in causing student learning
• Review Presentation of Changes (.pdf file of slides)
• Review Teacher Work Sample presentation (slides)
• Download the Teacher Work Sample Training Manual
• Download a Teacher Work Sample Instructions
• Annotated Teacher Work Samples - see real work by real students with real teacher comments to identify the really good and the really bad.  It's really helpful. 

Information on Admission:
Formal admission to the Teacher Certification Program is required prior to taking EDUC301 or higher.  Application materials available here.

"You can teach  a student a lesson for a day, but if you can teach him to learn by creating  curiosity, he will continue  the learning process as long as he lives," by Clay P. Bedford, is a quote that I first read on a professor's door at LSSU.  LSSU teaches you how to teach by guiding the children in your class to a positive future.  LSSU gives you the foundation that makes a person into a teacher who will make a difference in the lives of  children."  
Krista Vit,  2004 LSSU School of Education graduate

Information on Graduate Program: 
Courses for Professional Development, Personal Advancement and the Master of Arts: Curriculum & Instruction  Dr. Cecile Somme, Coordinator

Graduate Course Rotation Pattern

Information on Student Teaching: 
Programs leading to Michigan Teacher Certification (recognized in Ontario and other states/provinces) 

2008-2008 Intern Orientation Download the presentation from April 18, 2008

An Electronic Portfolio (E-Portfolio) is an essential component to the teacher preparation program. E-Portfolio Conceptual Tetrahedron cut-out    Dr Paulette Attie, Coordinator

E-Portfolio Home: check out newest section: tips and pointers for Start-up, Training, new FAQ and Help
E-Portfolio Flow Chart - where, what and when
E-Portfolio Q/A for interns

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