School of Education, Teaching and Health: Student Handbook

Dispositions Survey
Practica and Student Teaching Placement Information
Concern Notification Form
New Teacher INTASC Standards [PDF]
Standards of the National Teaching Organizations
Teacher Licensure and District of Columbia Praxis Test Requirements - Applications for licensure can be obtained in Gray Hall 111. Please click on the link above to find out detailed information about licensure.
American University Library - Education Librarian & Curriculum Materials Center - The designated School of Education Librarian is Alex Hodges. He can reached by phone at 202-885-3845 or e-mail (hodges@american.edu). On the second floor of the Bender Library is the Curriculum Materials Center. A wealth of educational resources, ranging from children's literature to certification requirements, can be found there. If you need help finding a particular resource, ask Alex Hodges at the reference desk to assist you.

Teacher Education Student Handbooks

The Teacher Education Student Handbooks are designed to give students an overall view of the programs. They include information on both academic requirements and professional development issues. You will find useful information about which courses you need to take and how to get certified as well as timetables to help you organize your schedule as you work through the program.

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