The aim of the EDhawk Scholars program is the development of a beneficial partnership between
Southeast Missouri State University Educator Preparation program, school districts, and teacher
candidates starting during the Advanced Field Experience placement. This program will provide Scholars
with the opportunity to develop a unique relationship with a school district. Participating school districts
will gain early access to teacher candidates and an increase in high-quality substitute teachers.
Requirements
- Scholars must commit to completing student teaching in a participating district.
- Scholars must have at least a 3.0 GPA in education courses
- 5-9, 9-12, and K-12: 3.0 GPA in content coursework
- Scholars must submit 1 recommendation letter and 1 letter of application
- Scholars must have a valid Missouri substitute certificate
Candidates with the following will receive preferred consideration:
- Educational technology badges to meet technology expectations
- Evidence of previous substitute teaching
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Expectations of the EDhawk Scholars
- Have a valid substitute certificate by the start of the first semester of the program
- Be familiar with district processes for hiring substitute teachers.
- Complete substitute teacher training with participating districts
- Commit to substitute teaching in the district
- Commit to completing student teaching in the district
- Attend appropriate professional development activities in the district
- Meet all established requirements for student teaching and be enrolled in an Advanced Field Experience course
- Attend meetings and communicate regularly with the Scholars Sponsor
- Professional expectations
- Students may be removed from the program upon the issuance of an improvement plan
Expectations of Southeast Missouri State University Educator Preparation Program
- Collaborate with the participating school districts in the selection of each cohort of EdHawk Scholars.
- Provide additional support for Scholars as needed.
- Provide aggregated/de-identifiable data on EdHawk Scholars’ performance upon request.
- Work with the districts on professional development opportunities if requested.
Expectations of the School District
- Participate in the selection of each cohort of EdHawk Scholars
- Provide a field placement for each of the Scholars during the first semester of the Scholars Program.
- Utilize Scholar to substitute teach during the advanced field experience.
- Allow Scholars to participate in district professional development opportunities as
appropriate. - Guarantee a student teaching placement in the district for the second semester of the Scholars Program.
- Guarantee an interview if the district has an open position for which a graduating Fellow is qualified
Benefits of the Program
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Partner Schools
From receiving a pool of highly qualified substitute teachers to getting an early opportunity to identify potential hires, to an all-around great opportunity to develop the next generation of teachers, the benefits of taking on Southeast’s teacher candidates are endless! -
Students
Students in the EDhawk Scholars Program have the opportunity to gain authentic teaching and networking opportunities, as well as pay for subbing, participation in interviews from District Leadership, guaranteed student teaching placement, and guaranteed interviews when a position is available! -
University
Our university has the opportunity to assist in the facilitation of placing students, create authentic learning opportunities for students, further strengthen and develop relationships within the community, and highlight the excellence in our college.
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