Portfolio items must provide evidence of the ability to perform the outlined competencies for Northwestern Oklahoma State University's Teacher Education program. Final Review following student teaching experience and prior to applying for licensure. The teacher candidates will initiate all scheduling through the office of the Dean of Education. The committees will be provided a rubric for evaluating the portfolios. Each committee may make a variety of recommendations, including further course work or the inclusion of additional evidence.
All decisions made by the committee are subject to due process.
Each teacher candidate will submit an initial portfolio and proof of having met program entry requirements to an Interview Committee prior to admission to the Teacher Education program. The Interview Committee will consist of Teacher Education faculty. Based upon the interview, the review of the portfolio, and a review of documentation verifying that entry requirements have been met, the Interview Committee will make recommendations concerning admission to the Teacher Education program. Those teacher candidates denied admission may appeal this decision to the Teacher Education Committee, or may reapply at a later date when all requirements have been met. Self-assessment and peer review of portfolios of elementary, early childhood and special education teacher candidates will be conducted in the integrated methods block.