- What is the Gate System of the Teacher Education Program?
The Gate System is Purdue University?s Teacher Education Program performance-based Unit Assessment Component for Individual Students (DOC)/Unit Assessment Component for Individual Students in Early Childhood Education(DOC). You must be admitted to Gate A in order to officially enroll in Block II of the professional education classes, CDFS 212B, CDFS 310, CDFS 318 and EDPS 260 for Early Childhood Education, and EDPS 270 and EDPS 460 for Special Education.
- What are the Gates and how many are there?
There are four Gates. In order to successfully complete the Teacher Education Program, students must successfully pass through Gates A, B, and C in order to meet all requirements for licensing at Gate D. Gate A is acceptance into Purdue University?s Teacher Education Program. Passing through Gate B allows you to officially enroll in CDFS 405, CDFS 406, and CDFS 408 (for Early Childhood Education), Blocks III, IV and V (for elementary education) or methods course work (for all other teaching majors). Gate C is acceptance into Purdue University?s Teacher Education Program professional semester. You must be admitted to Gate C in order to receive an official student teaching placement. Student teaching eligibility is required by the week prior to the start of your student teaching semester. When requirements for passing through Gate D have been successfully completed, you must submit a license application to the Office of Professional Preparation and Licensure.
- What are the requirements for each of the Gates?
There are Gate course work, GPA, portfolio, and testing requirements. Refer to the guide on this web site for a complete listing of the requirements for passing through each Gate.
- When did the Gate System of the Teacher Education Program begin?
In Fall 2002, the Unit Assessment Component for Individual Students (the Gate system) was fully implemented. Any students who had not been admitted to Phase I of the Teacher Education Program under the "Phase" system by August 31, 2002 were obligated to the new performance-based "Gate" system beginning Fall 2002.
- Why did the Teacher Education Program change from the Phase System to the Gate System?
In 1994, the state mandated that all institutions move to a performance-based system. Purdue University had been in the process of implementing significant changes in its teacher preparation programs. The new system of standards and assessments has been designed by faculty over the past few years to better prepare candidates to meet the demands of today?s schools. One of the key pieces of this new system is the portfolio requirement. In addition, successful completion (at state licensing levels) of Praxis I and II is required prior to program completion. By having portfolio and testing requirements at critical checkpoints (i.e., the Gates), the faculty and staff at Purdue University believe that candidates of the program will be better prepared to teach P-12 students. This system also ensures that Purdue University program completers can be licensed in Indiana and increases their chances to successfully complete the required Indiana Mentoring and Assessment Program.
- What are the differences between the Phase System and the Gate System?
One of the main differences between the two systems is the testing requirement. Testing requirements for admission to the Teacher Education Program under the Gate System are different from the Basic Skills Requirement for Phase I admission. There will no longer be several test options available. All teacher education students must complete the Praxis I: Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) or Computerized PPST with the following scores: Reading -176 or above; Writing -172 or above; Mathematics - 175 or above. The PPST or Computerized PPST test requirement must be met in order to gain admission to the Teacher Education Program and to pass through Gate A. Successful completion of the Praxis II: Subject Assessments/Specialty Area Tests must be completed in order to pass through Gate C. The two systems also differ in course work, GPA requirements and portfolio assessment.
- How do I prepare a portfolio?
Faculty and instructors in the Block courses, EDCI 270 (Introduction to Educational Technology and Computing) and methods courses will work with candidates to develop their portfolios.
- If I have already been admitted to the Phase System, do I need to switch to the Gate System?
No, as long as you have been admitted to the Phase System by August 31, 2002 and maintain the Phase System standards, you may remain in the Phase System.
- When should I apply to the Teacher Education Program (Gate A)?
Apply when you have met the requirements for passing through Gate A. Refer to the guide on this web site for a complete listing of the Gate A requirements for your major area. Note that you can submit the Teacher Education Program application to the Office of Professional Preparation and Licensure during the current semester in anticipation of meeting Gate A requirements. The application may be marked to hold for current semester grades or test score reports. See Application (DOC) for due dates. A candidate must be enrolled in the school that houses the teacher education major in order to apply for Gate A.
- How do I apply to the Teacher Education Program (Gate A)?
Two forms need to be downloaded from this web site and submitted to the Office of Professional Preparation and Licensure: a Signature Form (DOC) and a Gate A Application Form (DOC).
- What is the Signature Form?
The Signature Form (DOC) is required for admission into the Teacher Education Program. By signing the Signature Form, you agree to regularly consult the Office of Preparation and Licensure web site guide to stay informed of your responsibilities in the Teacher Education Program.
Your signature on the Signature Form also acknowledges that you are aware of the following:
1) Upon applying for an Indiana teaching license, you will be required to submit a Limited Criminal History Report; and
2) The University regularly consults the Indiana Sex Offender Registry (Zachary?s Law) listing of names of individuals who have been convicted of child molestation.
The Signature Form and Teacher Education Program Application Form can be submitted to the Office of Professional Preparation and Licensure at the same time.
- What is the Teacher Education Program Application Form?
The Application Form (DOC) is required for admission into the Teacher Education Program (along with the Signature Form) and is submitted when you are ready to apply to the Teacher Education Program. Once your application has been submitted, you will receive written notification from the Office of Professional Preparation and Licensure of your Gate A status within two to three weeks.
- Do I need to submit an application for each of the Gates?
No, however, an application is required at Gate A for admission to the Teacher Education Program and at Gate D for obtaining your license. A Signature Form also is required at Gate A. The Signature Form and applications are submitted to the Office of Professional Preparation and Licensure, BRNG 3229.
- Do I need to submit a Limited Criminal History Report for each of the Gates?
A Limited Criminal History Report may be required for field experiences throughout the Teacher Education Program and for student teaching. The Limited Criminal History Report (PDF) must be submitted with the license application at Gate D. The Limited Criminal History Report is currently valid for one year.
- Are the Gates the same as the Block courses?
No, the Gates are transition points in Purdue University?s Teacher Education Program. Block I and II are course work required of all candidates (with the exception of Early Childhood Education Majors) in the Teacher Education Program. Block I must be completed with no grade lower than a "C" before you can apply to Gate A. Block II must be completed with no grade lower than a "C" to pass through Gate B. Blocks III through VI are for Elementary Education Majors only and must be completed with no grade lower than a "C" in order to pass through Gate C.
- Can I still pursue a teaching minor or endorsement within the Gate System?
Purdue University will no longer offer minors and endorsements for licensing after August 31, 2004. This date was determined to allow for the phasing out of minors and endorsements, which is mandated by the state?s new state licensure framework, Rules 2002. Any minors and/or endorsements course work for licensing must have been completed by August 31, 2004.
- Do I need to complete the Praxis I: Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST) or Computerized PPST and Praxis II: Subject Assessments/Specialty Area Tests in order to pass through the Gates?
Yes, successful completion at licensing levels of Praxis I and Praxis II will be required prior to program completion. The Praxis I is a requirement for passing through Gate A. The Praxis II is a requirement for passing through Gate C prior to student teaching.
- When should I take the Praxis I (PPST or Computerized PPST)?
The Praxis I should be taken as soon as possible, e.g., freshman year, since this requirement must be met in order to gain admission to the Teacher Education Program, i.e., to pass through Gate A.
- When should I take the Praxis II Specialty Area Test(s)?
The Praxis II should be taken prior to the student teaching after you have completed some courses in your major area. Note that the Praxis II tests are only offered six or seven times a year and must be registered for in advance.
- How do I know which Praxis II test(s) to take?
For information on required tests and passing scores, consult an Testing Information (DOC) and the PRAXIS Series Registration Bulletin for Praxis I/II available online at www.ets.org/praxis.
- Where can I register for Praxis registration booklets and obtain practice tests?
The Praxis Series Registration Bulletin and sample questions are available on-line from the Educational Testing Service. Visit the Praxis Series online (http://www.ets.org/praxis) for further information.
- What happens if I do not pass through a Gate?
If you do not meet the requirements of a Gate, you will not be able to continue with the Blocks or methods courses for your major area until the Gate requirements are successfully met. Please consult with your advisor.
- If I do not pass through all of the Gates, can I still receive my degree?
If you do not pass through all of the Gates, you will not be considered a Teacher Education Program Completer and you will not be eligible for an Indiana teaching license. Please consult with your advisor for degree options. For students enrolled in the College of Education, please note that it is necessary to pass through all of the Gates in order to receive a degree. An alternate degree option is not available in the College of Education.
- Is applying to Gate A the same as applying for student teaching?
No, the application for Gate A (DOC) is separate from the student teaching application. You may access the student teaching application from the Office of Field Experiences web site. The Gate A application is accessed from the Office of Professional Preparation and Licensure web site.
- What office handles student teaching?
Office of Field Experiences.
- What office has information on job openings?
The Center for Career Opportunities. |
