Supervised Preservice Teaching (grades 1-6)

Catalog description

Teacher candidates successfully completing the prerequisite courses and competencies for the New York State certificate in Childhood/Students with Disabilities (1-6) will begin full-time teaching in an area elementary classroom for seven weeks. A signed contract between the candidate and cooperating teacher assures timely and appropriate induction into full-time responsibilities. Support and constructive guidance for professional growth is further enhanced through weekly formative evaluations completed by the cooperating teacher, college supervisor, and teacher candidate.