1. Western Illinois University
Welcome to
Western Illinois University
and the
College of Education &
Human Services

2. TEACHER EDUCATION GENERAL INFORMATION
Teacher Education programs are not available for GRAD Trac.
Bilingual Education
4 ½-5 year program.
Some summer work may be needed.
Study abroad required during junior year.
Additional Spanish courses may be needed for Track A.
Must become proficient in oral and written Spanish for Track A.
Early Childhood Program
4 year program requires summer work or 18 s.h. each semester.
Sequential program.
Elementary Education
4 year program may require summer work or 18 s.h. semesters.

3. Teacher Education General Information Continued….
Special Education Program (K-12)
4 year program, sequential program.
Dual Licensure Program
Student’s major in Special Education, receive licensure for both Special Education and Elementary Education.
Take additional Elementary Education required courses.
4 1/2 year program; some summer work may be needed.
Physical Education (K-12)
4 year program, sequential program
Middle School (5-8)
Language arts, social science, math or science

4. Attendance is important!
What to Expect
As an Education major you will have hours per semester (5-6 classes)
For every 1 semester hour of a course a student should expect to study a minimum of 2 hours outside of class.
Example:
3 credit hour class =
6 hour minimum study time per week
Attendance is important!
Books are important!

5. Explanation of General Education
I. Communication (9 s.h.)
II. Natural Sciences/Mathematics (10-16 s.h.)
III. Social Sciences (9 s.h.)
IV. Humanities & Fine Arts (9 s.h.)
V. Multicultural Studies (3 s.h.)
VI. Human Well Being (3 s.h.)
One general education course will be an FYE (you take one in the fall along with UNIV 100)
Similar to what you had to do to graduate from high school.
General education curriculum requires that you take certain classes in specific areas.

6. FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE (FYE) & UNIV 100
The First Year Experience (FYE) is a comprehensive approach to ensure first year students make a successful transition to college.
All freshmen are required to enroll in one FYE course fall semester along with UNIV 100.
When viewing Course Search on the STARS system, FYE courses will be designated with a “Y” indicator (can only take ONE).
You will work with your advisor to select an appropriate FYE course.

7. GPA Requirement
2.75 cumulative and major GPA for entrance to Teacher Education Program (end of 3rd semester) and junior/senior level departmental courses. (PE requires minimum 2.50 GPA)
The Illinois State Board of Education requires all candidates seeking teacher licensure to obtain a grade of “C” or better in all directed general education courses, all core courses and all courses in the option. Note: C- is below a C.

8. Teacher Education Program (TEP)
Must meet all requirements by end of sophomore year:
TEP application
Reflective Paper
Minimum grade of “C” in ENG 180 and required general education MATH course.
2.75 (2.50 for PE) cumulative & major GPA.
ICTS Test of Academic Proficiency: $113 (computer-based test) or ACT Plus Writing ($58.50) or SAT ($57)
Technology Competency Assessment: $30
English Language Learner modules: $20

9. Required for entrance into TEP (sophomore year).
ILTS LICENSURE TESTS
ACT Plus Writing. $58.50
Must have a comprehensive score of 22 and a 6 on the subarea (if taken after 9/10/16)
SAT. $57
Must have a composite score of 1110 on the evidence-based reading and writing + mathematics and a 26 on the writing and language
Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP). $113 fee
Must pass all four areas (Math, Reading Comprehension, Language Arts and Writing)
Preparation materials
Required for entrance into TEP (sophomore year).

10. ILTS LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Content Tests.
Required for student teaching clearance.
SPED & BIED majors have 2 content tests.
Dual Licensure requires 3 content tests
Computer based test fees at a Pearson Vue testing Center: $99-$153
edTPA-Cost $300
edTPA is a performance based assessment with versions in 27 different teaching fields covering Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle Childhood and Secondary.

11. PRE-STUDENT TEACHING FIELD EXPERIENCES
Students will complete a variety of field experiences prior to student teaching semester
Observations
Tutoring/aiding in the classroom
“Block” pre-student teaching
All placement arrangements are made by university officials
Students will be responsible for their own transportation (within miles of campus)
Fingerprint Criminal Background check: $60-$61.75
Completed for all field experiences

12. STUDENT TEACHING Apply for student teaching one year prior.
Students select a student teaching region, placement is made by WIU officials.
Student Teaching Regions.
Chicago suburbs (most require an interview).
Chicago city.
Quad Cities.
Western Central Illinois.
Requirements.
Must meet all requirements to be cleared to student teach.

13. ACCOUNTS
It is important to activate ( and check your WIU regularly.
Financial Aid information, mid-term and semester grades, registration information, billing statements are all sent to your . Faculty and Advisors will also contact you through this address.
Keep your WIU account separate from your personal .

14. Student/Alumni Records System Account
STARS
Student/Alumni Records System Account
Allows you to register online.
Check your grades.
Billing information.
Financial Aid information.
Student Degree Plans.
WARD (Western’s Audit of Graduation Requirements for Degree).
Request transcripts and much more!

15. Student Degree Plan
All students along with their advisors will create a Student Degree Plan. This plan will include general education and major requirements.
This plan along with the WARD (Western’s Audit of Requirements for Degrees) Report is used in advising sessions to ensure that students complete all courses required for graduation.
Both the Student Degree Plan and WARD are available on STARS.

16. Advisor/Advisee Relationship
The advisor can be the first contact to go to for information and help.
Registration Assistance.
Degree Plan questions.
Policy questions.
Grade appeals.
One mandatory meeting minimum each semester prior to registration.

17. Advisor/Family Member Relationship
Initial resource and referral.
General concepts, procedures and policies.
Due to FERPA (Federal Education Right to Privacy Act) advisors cannot release information to family members without the consent of the student and appropriate documentation on file with the university.
Parent Guest Access
Students may grant online access to their records to multiple guests (maximum of 5) by selecting Parent and Guest Account Management from the STARS menu. Students may provide different levels of access to their STARS account information for each guest. When a student creates a guest account, the guest is assigned a WIU ID Number and password. The student is responsible for communicating this information to the guest. The guest will use these two items to login to Parent and Guest Access.

18. HOMEWORK
Before registration tomorrow use the Registration worksheet along with your major advisement sheet to pick out classes.
Use course search on STARS to start looking at possible days/times of classes.
Write information on Trial class schedule sheet (including STARS numbers, days and times)
Should have hours this fall
THE MORE YOU DO TONIGHT THE LESS
TIME IT WILL TAKE TOMORROW!