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Simpson College Teacher Education Conceptual Framework View or download the Conceptual Framework The unit's conceptual framework establishes the shared vision for the unit and provides the foundation for coherences among curriculum, instruction, field experiences, clinical practice, assessment, and evaluation aligned with professional standards and best practice in classroom instruction and school leadership. Simpson College Teacher Education Competency Standards and Criteria View or download the Competency Standards and Criteria The ten standards and related assessment criteria developed by the Education Department to define the attributes, skills, and knowledge of a competent teacher candidate. Simpson College Teacher Education Handbooks View or download the Teacher Education Handbook View the Graduate Teacher Education Handbook Transitioning to the College’s New Engaged Citizenship Curriculum Transition Document 1: General Advising Information Transition Document 2: Examples of Changes in Elementary Student Programs Transition Document 3: Undergraduate Advising Checklist Annual Mandatory Student Teaching Application Deadlines Fall Undergrad: Application Materials due Nov. 1 one year prior to student teaching semester ePortfolio due Feb. 10 - semester prior to student teaching Fall MAT:  Application Materials due Nov. 1 one year prior to student teaching semester                   ePortfolio due April 29  -semester prior to student teaching Spring Undergrad:  Application Materials due March 1 one year prior to student teaching semester ePortfolio due Oct. 1 one semester prior to student teaching semester Spring MAT:  Application materials due March 1 one year prior to student teaching semester                       ePortfolio due Nov. 29 – semester prior to student teaching Return to Simpson College Education Department homepage