Monitoring student progress is taken very seriously by the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥appDepartment of Education. It is a responsibility mandated by the (PDE). Because students in education are members of the larger ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥appstudent body, all rules and regulations apply to Education students, perhaps more so. Time after time, rulings from the PDE and state and federal judicial systems have held teachers to higher standards than other citizens because of the high level of responsibility of the profession.
For these reasons, monitoring student progress is a continuous process in both formal and informal settings on both academic criteria and the criteria set forth in the Code of Professionalism and Academic Honesty and the .


As a student at ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥app, I understand that the Teacher Education Program is committed to the development of high quality teachers by maintaining high standards for pre-service teachers in their preparation, practice, and certification. Ethical conduct is expected of pre-service teachers throughout their professional training within classes and in all professional and academic endeavors.


- I understand and agree to uphold this level of commitment by maintaining professionalism
and honesty in my conduct and demeanor throughout all facets of the Teacher Education
Program.
- I understand that professionalism relates to ethical actions, collegiality, and dedication
to the profession, as evidenced by my behaviors in class and in the field. Professionalism
encompasses attendance and punctuality in classes, fieldwork, and student teaching,
as well as the use and modeling of effective and respectful communication skills.


- I understand that professional conduct also includes the use of sound judgment and
intellectual responsibility necessary in preserving academic honesty. The practice
of academic honesty includes completing my own work, not duplicating assignments,
projects, or presentations across courses, citing all resources used, and refraining
from plagiarizing by submitting the work or ideas of others as my own, including Internet
sources.
- I understand that the dedication, judgment, and responsibility I demonstrate serve
as determining factors in my admittance and continuation within the Teacher Education
Program. Ethical actions and professionalism are critical attributes in determining
my eligibility for certification from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Violations
of this code will be addressed by the Chair of the Education Department, in consultation
with appropriate faculty, and may result in consequences that include possible dismissal
from the Teacher Education Program and the subsequent loss of opportunity to become
a certified teacher.
- I read and understand my responsibilities in this code, and my signature indicates my agreement to follow the policies, standards, and procedures outlined by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥app Teacher Education Program.
Please take careful note of the following requirements for students pursuing teacher certification at ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥app:
1. A student must have a final course grade of 2.5 in ED 180: Educational Psychology before proceeding to ED 190: Effective Teaching with Field Experience and ED 191: Integrating Technology into the Classroom.
2. A student must have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 in order to register for ED 190 and ED 191.
3. A student must earn a final course grade of 2.5 in ED 190 and ED 191 and an overall GPA of 2.85 prior to registering for 200 level Education courses.
4. A student must take and pass PAPA—Reading, Writing, and Mathematics and have a 3.0
GPA prior to registering for any 300-level Education course and content methods course.
- Ensure that a PAPA report is on file in the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥appEducation Department Office (Breiseth Hall 204)
- Remain informed about his/her own grade point average.
Please take careful note of the following requirements for students pursuing teacher certification at ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥app:
1. A student must have a final course grade of 2.5 in ED 180: Educational Psychology before proceeding to ED 190: Effective Teaching with Field Experience and ED 191:Integrating Technology into the Classroom.
2. A student must have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 in order to register for ED 190 and ED 191.
3. A student must earn a final course grade of 2.5 in ED 190 and ED 191 and an overall GPA of 2.85 prior to registering for 200 level Education courses.
4. A student must take and pass a test of basic skills—Reading, Writing, and Mathematics or have the required SAT scores and have a 3.0 GPA prior to registering for any 300-level Education course and content methods course.