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.

Family and Consumer Sciences Education Program Requirements and Milestones are determined by students catalog admission year and major. Please reference the 2024-2025 Family and Consumer Sciences 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 3

• 2.50/4.00 Overall GPA (at time of Milestone A review).
• Professional Education (including Professional Education electives) and Learner Specialty Pathway (if applicable) course grades “C” or higher, no “I” (Incomplete), no “Pass/Fail”
• Fulfill degree requirements as projected (maintain a minimum Family and Consumer Sciences Content GPA of 2.50/4.00 – 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.
• Successfully complete three (3) Ti-BOT badges (at the time of Milestone A review).
• 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 Pathways; completion of a Learner Specialty Pathway is not required but students may choose to complete a Learner Specialty Pathway if allowed within Plan of Study (POS)

Milestone B: Student Teaching Placement

Semester 5

• 2.50/4.00 Overall GPA (at time of Milestone B review).
• Professional Education (including Professional Education electives) and Learner Specialty Pathway (if applicable) course grades “C” or higher, no “I” (Incomplete), no “Pass/Fail”
• Fulfill degree requirements as projected (maintain a minimum Family and Consumer Sciences Content GPA of 2.50/4.00 – 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.
• Successfully complete five (5) total Ti-BOT badges (at the time of Milestone B review).
• 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) and Learner Specialty Pathway (if applicable) course grades “C” or higher, no “I” (Incomplete), no “Pass/Fail”
• Fulfill degree requirements as projected (maintain a minimum Family and Consumer Sciences Content GPA of 2.50/4.00 – 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 Common Assessments (submission and target met on Common Lesson Plan in Semester 7).
• Successfully complete ten (10) total **Ti-BOT badges (at the time of Milestone C review).
• Successfully complete all Professional Education (including all Foundations¹ and Restricted Methods²), Learner Specialty Pathway (if applicable), 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
  • (5122) Family & Consumer Sciences (available until 8/31/2025) OR 5123 Family and Consumer Sciences (available beginning 9/1/2024)
  • 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) and Learner Specialty Pathway (if applicable) 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 Assessments² (submission and target met on CPAST and edTPA in Semester 8).

Milestone E: Licensure Eligible

Successful completion of the Purdue University Family and Consumer Sciences Education Program, Family and Consumer Sciences Education, BS, and the State of Indiana licensure requirements results in an Indiana REPA 3 Initial Instructional License in Career and Technical Education (CTE): Family and Consumer Sciences Education (5-12) and *Blended and Online Teaching (5-12).

• Milestones A-D met.
• Resolve any holds on academic records (if applicable).
• Successfully complete the required pedagogy test
  • (5624) Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 (for 5-12 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)
  • (5122) Family & Consumer Sciences (available until 8/31/2025) OR 5123 Family and Consumer Sciences (available beginning 9/1/2024)
  • Code Purdue University, West Lafayette (1631) as both the attending institution AND as a score recipient for ALL exam attempts.
• Verify that the required number of clock hours has been completed and received by your advisor.

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).