Office of Teacher Education

Candidates should complete and submit their
Intent to Participate by January 31st.

Intent to Participate in Student Teaching

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Complete the Disposition Self-Assessment & Request by March 31st.

Disposition Self-Assessment

You must list two "raters"; one content instructor and one practicum mentor. 

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Praxis Exams

Candidates should attempt Praxis II Exam(s) with constructed response* NO LATER than May 31st.

*See Benchmarks for Student Teaching for a list of Praxis exams with constructed response.

Candidates should attempt Praxis II Exam(s) with selected response NO LATER than June 30th.

NOTE: OTE must have passing scores for the Praxis II Exam(s) on file prior to beginning Student Teaching.

Candidates should complete these three (3) steps by June 30th.

Step 1 / Submit Certifications

Submit CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification.
These certifications must be valid throughout your Student Teaching.

Submitting Steps 1 & 2 (options)

Option 1: Deliver in person to T.J. Farr Building, Rm 103.

Option 2: Send by email to Connie DeRossette, cderossette@tntech.edu

Option 3: Send by fax to (931) 372-6286.

Step 2 / Professional Liability Insurance

Submitting Step 3 (same as above)

Submit evidence of professional liability insurance.
You may use professional organizations such as NEA, PET, Christian Educators, MTNA, etc.

Insurance coverage must be valid throughout your Student Teaching.

Step 3 / Background Check Process

Please review and follow the steps outlined in the guide.

Background Check Guide

Complete the these two (2) forms:

Background Check Privacy Rights Form  VECHS Background Check Waiver Agreement Form

These forms require a physical signature.
This review is in addition to the background check required for OTE Admission.

Candidates should complete and submit their Intent to Participate by May 31st.

Intent to Participate in Student Teaching

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Complete the Disposition Self-Assessment & Request by October 31st.

Disposition Self-Assessment

You must list two "raters"; one content instructor and one practicum mentor. 

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Praxis Exams

Candidates should attempt Praxis II Exam(s) with constructed response* NO LATER than October 31st.

*See Benchmarks for Student Teaching for a list of Praxis exams with constructed response.

Candidates should attempt Praxis II Exam(s) with selected response NO LATER than November 30th.

NOTE: OTE must have passing scores for the Praxis II Exam(s) on file prior to beginning Student Teaching.

Candidates should complete these three (3) steps by November 30th.

Step 1 / Submit Certifications

Submit CPR, AED, and First Aid Certifications.
These certifications must be valid throughout your Student Teaching.

Submitting Steps 1 & 2 (options)

Option 1: Deliver in person to T.J. Farr Building, Rm 103.

Option 2: Send by email to Connie DeRossette, cderossette@tntech.edu

Option 3: Send by fax to (931) 372-6286.

Step 2 / Professional Liability Insurance

Submit evidence of professional liability insurance.
You may use professional organizations such as NEA, PET, Christian Educators, MTNA, etc.
Submitting Step 3 (options; same as above)
Insurance coverage must be valid throughout your Student Teaching.

Step 3 / Background Check Process

Please review and follow the steps outlined in the guide.

Background Check Guide

Complete the these two (2) forms:

Background Check Privacy Rights Form

VECHS Background Check Waiver Agreement Form

These forms require a physical signature.
This review is in addition to the background check required for OTE Admission.