Forms

This page lists forms used by the Education Department at Lawrence University to administer our teacher certification programs. (Equivalent forms for music education can be found on the Conservatory of Music website.)

Admission to the Teacher Education Program

Students who wish to apply to the Teacher Education Program should pick up a Teacher Certification Handbook from the Education Department office (Briggs 117, M-F 7:30-11:30 a.m.) along with the first two forms listed below.

Petition For Student Teaching (PDF) - This is the program application; it is completed by the student and submitted to the Education Department. Before applying, the student must complete one education course and attain a qualifying score on a standardized academic skills test (Praxis I PPST, Praxis Core, ACT, SAT, or GRE).

Student Teaching Recommendation Form (PDF) - This is the faculty recommendation form, which must be sent to the Education Department to complete the student's application. Three recommendations are required, including one from the advisor.

Student Teaching Interview Evaluation Form (PDF) - This is the form completed by the Teacher Education Committee after the candidate interview; a copy is sent to the candidate along with the admission letter. Candidates can be admitted, admitted pending satisfaction of certain requirements (such as receipt of official test scores or other documentation), or denied admission. Candidates who are denied admission may be invited to reapply when requirements are met (increased GPA, qualifying test scores, etc.).

Course Practicums

A minimum of 100 practicum hours are required prior to student teaching. The following forms are distributed in teacher education courses, each of which includes a 20-hour practicum.

Principal Letter (PDF) - This letter is given by the student to the school secretary when arranging a practicum; it identifies the student as enrolled in a Lawrence teacher education course.

Teacher Letter and Practicum Signature Form (PDF) - This letter is given by the student to the mentor teacher when arranging a practicum; the signature form must be signed by the teacher and returned to the course professor by the end of week 2 of the term. For multiple placements, a separate form is required from each teacher.

Practicum Self-Assessment (PDF) - The form is used to log practicum visits, identify activities, and reflect on the experience. It is completed by the student and submitted to the course professor by week 10 of the term. Practicum self-assessments are kept on file in the Education Department and included in the candidate's pre-student teaching portfolio.

Practicum Evaluation Form (PDF) - This form is used to certify the hours completed and rate the student's performance. It is completed by the mentor teacher and submitted to the course professor by week 10 of the term. Practicum evaluations are kept on file in the Education Department and included in the candidate's pre-student teaching portfolio.

Multicultural Education Practicum Form (PDF) (for EDST 350) - This form is used in place of the form above. It includes additional ratings related to ethnicity, cultural diversity, and education.

Student Teaching

The following forms are completed when a student teacher is observed or evaluated during the student teaching semester.

Student Teaching Observation Form (PDF) - This form is completed by the university supervisor when observing a student teacher. Copies of the completed form are given to the student teacher and cooperating teacher, and the original is placed in the student's file in the Education Department.

Student Teaching Evaluation Form (PDF) - This form is completed separately by the cooperating teacher and the university supervisor for the midterm (9-week) and final (18-week) student teaching evaluations. Completed forms are reviewed and signed by the student teacher and placed in the student's file in the Education Department. Final evaluations are included in the student's final teaching portfolio for certification.