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CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT PLAN (CAP) INTRODUCTION

The Teacher Preparation program has a Continuous Assessment Plan (CAP) that monitors student progress throughout the program. The Plan requires four checkpoints along the continuum of the teacher preparation program:

CAP 1 - acknowledges the intent to enter the teacher education program;
CAP 2 - determines entry into the program, requires evidence of academic competency;
CAP 3 - assesses readiness for student teaching; and,
CAP 4 - determines program completion/exit.

Students must successfully meet the criteria at each checkpoint. A student will not be permitted to progress in the program if the criteria are not met. CAP will be explained in detail in the appropriate education courses.

CAP 2: ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The current requirements for admission to the Teacher Education Program are:
(1) Cumulative GPA of 2.5
(2) Academic competency – one of the following:
(a) 21 on ACT
(b) 1470 on SAT
(c) passing scores on PRAXIS I
(d) B.S. degree in area of certification sought, 2.75 cumulative GPA
(3) ENG 111 and 112, grade of C or better
(4) MAC 120 or MAC 140, grade of C or better
(5) Disposition recommendations
(6) Criminal background check
(7) Tuberculosis skin test
(8) Commitment to Kentucky Code of Ethics
(9) Autobiography
(10) Diversity Survey
(11) Pre-Professional Growth Plan

Generally, application for admission to the Teacher Education Program is made while the student is enrolled in ED 102 Introduction to Education. No education courses other than ED 102 and ED 210 (Basic Concepts and Philosophy of Education) can be taken without admission to the program. Transfer juniors and seniors must apply and meet admission requirements during their first semester of enrollment.

Note: Requirements for admission and certification are subject to change at any time by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) and Campbellsville University.

CAP 2: CONTINUATION IN THE PROGRAM

Criteria:
1. 2.5 Cumulative GPA
2. 2.5 GPA for Grades in Foundation courses
3. Minimum of 12 Field Hours
4. Minimum of 3 PPD Hours
5. Updated Pre-Professional Growth Plan
6. Disposition Assessment

CAP 3: ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENT TEACHING

Before a student is eligible to enroll in the student teaching course (ED 450), all content course requirements must be completed and the following CAP 3 criteria must be met:
1. 2.5 Cumulative GPA
2. 2.5 Major GPA
3. 2.75 Professional GPA
4. PRAXIS II specialty exam/s
5. PRAXIS II PLT
6. Disposition recommendations
7. Professional portfolio based on current teacher standards
8. Minimum of 150 field/pre-professional development hours
9. Federal criminal records check
10. Medical exam and tuberculosis skin test
11. Liability insurance
12. Re-commitment to Kentucky Code of Ethics
13. Pre-Professional Growth Plan

CAP 4: EXIT REQUIREMENTS

Criteria:
1. 2.5 cumulative GPA
2. 2.5 major GPA
3. 2.75 professional education GPA
4. successful completion of student teaching
5. portfolio and video
6. exit interview

Students are encouraged to successfully complete the PRAXIS II exams (see the Teacher Education Handbook for a complete listing of PRAXIS II exams). The Education Professional Standards Board has established passing scores on all exams. It is the responsibility of the student to determine the appropriate PRAXIS exams for which to register and complete. Specialty exams have been subject to change by the Education Professional Standards Board and, therefore, students are advised to take care in registering for the correct exams. Though the School of Education faculty will strive to inform students of this information, it is the responsibility of the students to register for the correct examinations. Though students are not required to pass the exam to graduate, the Education Professional Standards Board will not issue teacher certification until all appropriate exams have been passed.