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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE in EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

 

 

 

On behalf of the faculty, staff and students,welcome to the Division of Education at Indiana University Kokomo.  We invite you to learn about our mission and commitment to excellence by exploring our Web site, where you will find information about our teacher education programs and professional education initiatives, partnerships, and activities. We are proud of our strong undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare our graduates to meet the diverse learning needs of all students. You will find, however, the greatest strength of the Division of Education is our people. It is my honor to serve as Interim Dean of Education and represent such an incredible group of dedicated and caring faculty, staff, students, and alumni. We hope you will become part of our family as well.

Patricia A. Swails, Ph.D.
Interim Dean of Education

Click here to download a brochure on the B.S. in Early Childhood Education degree program

 
SCHOLARSHIPS for Students in
 
 

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

 

NEW !!!

If you are enrolled or plan to enroll in the
 
 
Early Childhood Program,
 
 
we have scholarships specifically for Early Childhood students.
 
 
Please review the application and apply, if eligible.
 
     
 
APPLICATION DEADLINE:  APRIL 11, 2007
 
 
APPLICATION: (DOC) or (PDF)
 

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Program Guides for IU Kokomo Division of Education students enrolled before May 1, 2008

B.S. in Early Childhood Education
Planning Guide (DOC or PDF)  
Post-Baccalaureate Program
Planning Guide ( DOC or PDF)  
Sequence of Education Courses
>>>> Details (PDF)  

Program Guides for students matriculating after April 30, 2008

B.S. in Early Childhood Education
Planning Guide (DOC or PDF)  
Post-Baccalaureate Program
Planning Guide (DOC or PDF)  
Sequence of Education Courses
>>>>Details (PDF)  
Sample Registration Plan to Graduate in Four Years
>>>>Guide (PDF)  
Expectations for Freshmen thru Senior Students
>>>>Details (PDF)  

PATHWAYS TO BECOMING AN IU KOKOMO EDUCATION STUDENT

                         Admission Information
Advising Information
     
New Student
Apply to IU Kokomo Office of Admissions (Link) General Notes from Advisor (PDF)
     
Transfer Student
   
     ++ To IU Kokomo Apply to IU Kokomo Office of Admissions (Link) IVY Tech Transfer Students (Link)
     
     ++ Within IU Contact directly the Education Advisor  
  See Information at the end of this page  
     
Returning IU Student
Contact directly the Education Advisor  
  See Information at the end of this page  
     
Post-Baccalaureate
Apply directly to Division of Education (PDF)  
     
Alternative Licensing
Transition to Teaching (Link)  
   
 
     
More Advising Materials
  FAQ's (PDF)
    Course Descriptions (Link)
    Class Offerings (Link)

IMPORTANT RESOURCES

Division Policies & Procedures Student Policy Manual (PDF)
   
e-Portfolio Directions for Developing, Updating, and Publishing (Link)
  Portfolio Evaluation Rubric (Submit online)
   
Field Experience Evaluation Forms Metastandards for Competency in the Field (PDF)
  Metastandards for Competency in the Field (Submit online)
  Metastandards Online Form Completion Guide (PDF)
  Professional Dispositions Assessment Rubric (Submit online)
   
Limited Criminal History Report Procedures (Link)
   
PRAXIS I and II Exams Description, Registration Dates, Test Sites, Study Guides (Link)
     

TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM (TEP)

STEPS: Success in the Teacher Education Program Service  >>>>DETAILS
     
Policies and Procedures (PDF)
   
TB Testing Requirements (PDF)
   
 
IMPORTANT NOTICES
 
Revised Curriculum and Sequence
for students admitted to TEP
after April 30, 2008 ---->>>>DETAILS
     
TEP Induction and Orientation
Required for all New TEP Admits
 
 
For Spring Semester 2009
Jan. 16, 2009 -- 9:00 to Noon, CuLab
     
Application (Submit online)
   

STUDENT TEACHING

        APPLICATION DEADLINE -- NOV.1, 2008 to Student Teach 2009/2010 School Year

     
Student Teaching Handbook [Contains all Policies, Procedures, and Applications] (PDF)    
     
 
IMPORTANT NOTICES
 
October 17, 2008
CPR Training
 
Required for Student Teachers
Required prior to Student Teaching
1:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Fall 2008 if not CPR Trained
Cost: $20.00; Pay at the door
Kelley Student Center 130
and Spring 2009
     
October 21, 2008
Student Teaching: Tips and Strategies for Success
4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
  Panel Discussion with Area Administrators/Teachers
East Building, Room 125
  Mock Interview Included  
  Facilitator: Ed Stipp, Director of Student Teaching  
  Student Teachers 2008/09 are encouraged to attend.  
     
Spring 2009 Student Teacher Orientation
 
December 5, 2008

Required

Noon to 3:00 p.m.
For ALL Spring Semester 2009 Student Teachers
Kelley Student Center 130C
 

UNIT ASSESSMENT SYSTEM

Benchmark Sequence Document - Early Childhood Education (PDF)    
                      Early Childhood Education for Students beginning after April 30, 2008 (PDF)    
Conceptual Framework Graphic (PDF)    
Conceptual Framework Narrative (PDF)    
Metastandards for Competency in the Field (PDF) or (Submit online)    
Metastandards Online Form Completion Guide (PDF)    
Professional Dispositions Assessment Rubric (Submit online)    

INFORMATION and ADVISING

Carlos X. Zapata

Call Secretary at:

765-455-9286

czapata@iuk.edu

                                                                                         

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