OFE
What are the three student teaching pathways for MAT candidates?
Traditional (Unpaid), Paid Student Teaching, Year-long Internship
How many years of experience does a mentor teacher need in order to host a student for linked placement?
3 years
How many Advisors support Undergrad Ed Prep students?
8: Allie, Kate, Marchella, Maddie, Vince, Chelsea (AES) + 2 new hires
How long is the MAT program?
2 years
What is our UG internal placement deadline to have all of our placement requests sent out for Winter term?
November 1
How many PD hours does a mentor teacher earn for hosting a student for Practicum and Practicum II placements?
12 PD Hours
How many Advisors directly support MAT students?
4: Antonella, Claire, Maria, Liz
How many MAT Licensure Programs are offered at NLU?
5: ECE, ELE, MGE, Secondary, Special Education
Beginning in the 2027-2028 SY, what are the aligned MAT and UG content test deadlines for Fall and Winter Practicum?
Fall Practicum: August 1 and Winter Practicum: November 15
How many times does a UG Teacher Development Coach observe a teacher candidate in- person during Practicum & Student Teaching experiences?
4 in-person observations: 2 during Practicum and 2 during Student Teaching
How many coaches support UG Ed Prep students?
3: Sherry, Lady Gil, Corbin
How many Undergraduate Licensure AND Non-Licensure Ed Prep Programs are currently offered at NLU?
8: ECE, ELE, ECL, Secondary, Special Education, ECE CB, ITS, AES
Following our Communication Protocols, how many weeks are students given to respond to their Field Specialist after attempted contact at least 3 times via phone call, text, and email?
Students are given a two-week response window
How many times does a MAT University Supervisor observe a lesson for a linked placement teacher candidate in person during Practicum & Student Teaching experiences?
6 in-person observations: 2 during Practicum II and 4 during student teaching
What is the SONIA Checks deadline for MAT students who will be completing their Practicum II/Student Teaching term in the Winter/Spring?
April 1
What GPA is required to graduate from any licensure program and what grade do students need to achieve in Student Teaching?
3.0 GPA and a grade of B or better
What is the SONIA Checks deadline for UG students starting in the Winter 2027 term?
August 15
True or False: Teacher candidates can serve as a long term substitute teacher during their Linked Student Teaching experience.
False!
What population of students do Advisors support? What population of students do Success Coaches support?
Advisors work with transfer students. Coaches work with daytime Pathway students.
What changes is the state making to licensure grade bands for Early Childhood and Elementary Education beginning July 1, 2027?
ECE: changing to Birth - Grade 3 and ELE: changing to Kindergarten - grade 6