Teacher Education Program (TEP) Checklist

Admission to TEP: Direct

Admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP) is directly granted upon a student’s acceptance and enrollment at Purdue University, West Lafayette.

TSAP Elementary Education Program Requirements and Milestones are determined by students catalog admission year and major. Please reference the 2024-2025 TSAP Elementary Education Program Directory, the 2024-2025 Teacher Education Program Requirements and Milestones, and the Brightspace course Teacher Education Program Guidelines, Requirements, & Resources for more information.

Any course substitutions must fulfill associated key assessments, degree requirements, and licensure requirements. Prior approval by the Office of Teacher Education and Licensure is required.

Milestone A: Restricted Methods² Qualified

Semester 5

• 2.50/4.00 Overall GPA (at time of Milestone A review).
• Professional Education (including Professional Education electives), Learner Specialty Pathway, and Reading Concentration course grades “C” or higher, no “I” (Incomplete), no “Pass/Fail”
• Fulfill degree requirements as projected (2.80/4.00 Graduation GPA- see additional requirements in the Purdue University Catalog)
• Be in Good Standing³ with the University (at time of Milestone A review).
• Successful progression in Foundation Courses¹ and associated Foundation Portfolio Common Assessments.
• No unresolved Professional Dispositions (D2) issues/concerns.
• Adhere to the Criminal Background Check Policy.
• Attend the mandatory TEP Orientation hosted by the Office of Teacher Education and Licensure (OTEL).
• Submit the Teacher Education Program Agreement (TEPA).
• Identify via the Teacher Education Program Agreement (TEPA) one of four chosen Learner Specialty Concentrations/Pathways; completion of one Learner Specialty Pathway course is required

Milestone B: Student Teaching Placement

Semester 6

• 2.50/4.00 Overall GPA (at time of Milestone B review).
• Professional Education (including Professional Education electives), Learner Specialty Pathway, and Reading Concentration course grades “C” or higher, no “I” (Incomplete), no “Pass/Fail”
• Fulfill degree requirements as projected (2.80/4.00 Graduation GPA- see additional requirements in the Purdue University Catalog)
• Be in Good Standing³ with the University (at time of Milestone B review).
• Successful progression in Foundation Courses¹ and associated Foundation Portfolio Common Assessments.
• No unresolved Professional Dispositions (D2) issues/concerns.
• Attend the mandatory Student Teaching Clinical Acceptance Process (CAP) Workshop provided by the Office of Clinical Practice (OCP) AND submit your CAP Application as directed by OCP.
  • Expanded Student Teaching practicums and full-time Student Teaching occur over two consecutive semesters.
  • Verify from the CAP Application projected Student Teaching semester/year.

Milestone C: Student Teaching Authorization

Semester 7

• 2.50/4.00 Overall GPA (at time of Milestone C review).
• Professional Education (including Professional Education electives), Learner Specialty Pathway, and Reading Concentration course grades “C” or higher, no “I” (Incomplete), no “Pass/Fail”
• Fulfill degree requirements as projected (2.80/4.00 Graduation GPA- see additional requirements in the Purdue University Catalog)
• Be in Good Standing³ with the University (at time of Milestone C review).
• Successful completion and target met on Foundations Portfolio (submission and target met on Common Lesson Plan in Semester 7)
• Successfully complete all Professional Education (including Foundation¹ and Restricted Methods²), Learner Specialty Pathway, Reading Concentration, and degree courses prior to student teaching (Semester Eight)
• Attempt all required content test(s) before the Student Teaching semester; Test Requirements (ets.org)
  • Score Receipt Deadlines:
    • December 1 for Spring Student Teaching
    • July 1 for Fall Student Teaching
  • (5007) Elementary Education: Reading and Language Arts & Social Studies (Humanities subtest)
  • (5008) Elementary Education: Math & Science (STEM subtest)
  • **(5205) Teaching Reading: Elementary – Required for Fall 2025 student teachers forward. (Optional 7/1/2024 to 6/30/2025. Required if not licensable by 7/1/2025)
  • Code Purdue University (1631) as both the attending institution AND as a score recipient for ALL exam attempts. If completing a Learner Specialty Pathway that leads to licensure (High Ability or English Language Learners), the associated content exam must be attempted prior to the Student Teaching (Semester 8).
• No unresolved Professional Dispositions (D2) issues/concerns.
• Adhere to the Criminal Background Check Policy.

Milestone D: TEP Completion

Semester 8

• Milestones A-C met.
• 2.50/4.00 Overall GPA (at time of Milestone D review).
• Professional Education (including Professional Education electives), Learner Specialty Pathway, and Reading Concentration course grades “C” or higher, no “I” (Incomplete), no “Pass/Fail”
• Verify degree is conferred on Transcript/Academic Record.
• Be in Good Standing³ with the University (at time of Milestone D review).
• No unresolved Professional Dispositions (D2) issues/concerns.
• Successful completion and target met on all Common Assessments⁴ (submission and target met on CPAST and edTPA in Semester 8).

Milestone E: Licensure Eligible

Successful completion of the Purdue University TSAP Elementary Education Program, Elementary Education, BA, and the State of Indiana licensure requirements results in an Indiana REPA 3 Initial Instructional License in Elementary Generalist (K-6), Reading (K-6), and *Early Literacy (P-5).

• Milestones A-D met.
• Resolve any holds on academic records (if applicable).
• Successfully complete the required pedagogy test
  • (5622) Principles of Learning & Teaching: Grades K-6** (for K-6 license)
  • Code Purdue University, West Lafayette (1631) as both the attending institution AND as a score recipient for ALL exam attempts.
• Successfully complete all required content test(s)
  • (5007) Elementary Education: Reading and Language Arts & Social Studies (Humanities subtest)
  • (5008) Elementary Education: Math & Science (STEM subtest)
  • **(5205) Teaching Reading: Elementary – Required for Fall 2025 student teachers forward. (Optional 7/1/2024 to 6/30/2025. Required if not licensable by 7/1/2025)
  • Code Purdue University, West Lafayette (1631) as both the attending institution AND as a score recipient for ALL exam attempts.

Milestone F: Licensure Action(s)

• Milestones A-E met.
• Complete and upload your Indiana License Application CPR/Heimlich Maneuver/AED certification or card (must include a hands-on, face-to-face skills demonstration).
• Complete and upload with your Indiana License Application documentation of Suicide Prevention certification (training must be at least one hour).
• Submit Indiana License Application online via Licensing Verification and Information System (LVIS) at https://license.doe.in.gov/.
• Allow one to three weeks (given all licensure criteria are met) for Purdue University to certify and the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) to grant the Indiana License.
• After receipt of an Indiana License, apply for out-of-state licensure (if desired).