Current Teacher Candidates
Welcome to the Vandal teacher education page for current candidates! Below you will find links to answer many questions you might have about your program. Should you required further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to any of the faculty or staff listed at the bottom of the page, each of whom is ready to answer any questions you might have!
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The Journey to Becoming a Teacher
MEET WITH YOUR ADVISOR EACH SEMESTER
- Make sure you know how to read your Degree Audit and plan
- Make sure you know where to find the UI Schedule of Classes; there is often important info about specifics to a particular class section--easy to miss if you don’t check for it (fees, practicum issues, etc.)
- Create a plan with your advisor and check it against this sheet for your timeline
WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR FIRST CLASS IN TEACHER EDUCATION
- With the first class you take in the teacher ed. program (usually EDCI 201, but possibly EDCI 301 or EDSP300), you are expected to complete the Protecting Minors Video Training, including completed forms listed below. This is required so you can participate in service learning, practicum, and internship experiences. All these forms are in the video training packet linked in your class syllabus or available via email.
- Complete the video training. Watching four short videos is required.
- Turn in completed and signed Criminal Background Disclosure form
- Turn in completed and signed Code of Behavior form
- For inquiries about the process, contact edbackground@uidaho.edu
Contact Information
For questions about background checks/fingerprints:
Student Services Coordinator
Email: ehhs@uidaho.edu
Phone: 208-885-6610
Office: ED 300
For questions involving student teacher internships in Coeur d'Alene area:
Warren Bakes, Instructor and Coordinator of Student Placement
Email: warbak@uidaho.edu
Phone: 208-885-2532
Office: CDA Harbor Center, Room 127A
For status or submission of your teacher education program application:
Erin Hash, Administrative Support Special
Email: erinhash@uidaho.edu
Office: ED 300
For assistance with general questions regarding the teacher education program:
Taylor Raney, Associate Chair, Director of Teacher Education & Clinical Associate Professor
Email: tcraney@uidaho.edu
Phone: 208-885-1027
Office: ED 507
For questions involving student teacher internships in Moscow area:
Rebekka Boysen-Taylor, Director of Field Placement, Senior Instructor
Email: rebekka@uidaho.edu
Phone:
208-885-7803
Office: ED 508