10 Department of Education The Lycoming College education department works closely with our teacher candidates to support their successful completion of the Teacher Certification Program. However, during your time as a student in the Teacher Certification Program, you may experience a circumstance(s) that impacts your ability to finalize the certification process or obtain employment as an educator. Such circumstances may prohibit us from providing you with a field and/or student teaching placement, from allowing you to complete the Teacher Certification Program at Lycoming College, and/or from finalizing your teaching certification. Please carefully read and check the box next to each item below to indicate your understanding of the requirements in the Teacher Certification Program. I understand that if I do not have at least a 2.8 GPA by the start of my junior year I will not be able to continue in the Education Program, as mandated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. I understand I must earn a minimum 3.0 GPA, as mandated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, in order to be certified. I understand I must receive satisfactory or higher ratings during the various levels of field experience. I understand I must receive satisfactory or higher ratings and favorable recommendations from faculty. I understand I must receive favorable recommendations as a result of the Professional Semester. I understand I must successfully complete the program and pass the required certification exams in order to receive a teaching certification. I understand that a record of criminal activity, as listed on one or more of the following, may impact my ability to be in the Teacher Certification Program. Pennsylvania State Criminal History Record (Act 34) Federal (FBI) Criminal History Record (Act 114) Child Abuse Report (Act 151) I understand I am responsible for notifying the Lycoming College Department of Education if the status of any of my background clearances change at any point while enrolled in the program. I understand I must consistently demonstrate behaviors that are recognized within state and national professional and ethical standards, including responsible online and social media behavior. I understand any violation of the Lycoming College campus conduct policies can impact my ability to complete the Teacher Certification Program. I understand Lycoming College and its Education Department have no control over the policies and procedures of school districts regarding accepting teacher candidates into early field, student teaching experiences, or as an employee. Statement of Understanding
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