The Department of Teaching and Learning provides challenging field experiences, first-of-its-kind training and other student resources to ensure academic and professional success.
The Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society subscribes to the four ideals of Fidelity to Humanity, Service, Science, and Toil. We endeavor to maintain professional fellowship, enhance professional growth, and honor achievement in the field of education and related helping professions.
Learn MoreSCEC is a non-profit organization that serves individuals with special needs as well as their families. SCEC sponsors activities such as a Fall dinner and dance for the OPTIONS clients and local group homes and works alongside other local organizations to serve and aid individuals with exceptionalities and their families in the community.
Learn MoreOur purpose is to increase awareness of the needs and to work for knowledge and understanding of young children in Louisiana both at school and at home and to provide opportunities for collaboration between those who are concerned about the needs of young children and families.
Learn MoreUndergraduate Coordinator: Mrs. Bethani Franklin.
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Graduate Coordinator: Dr. Ellen Caillouet
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The Praxis® tests measure the academic skills and subject-specific content knowledge needed for teaching. The Praxis tests are taken by individuals entering the teaching profession as part of the certification process required by many states and professional licensing organizations.
Southeastern Praxis Protocol & Deadlines
Louisiana Testing Requirements
Accommodations for Test Takers
Study Resources:
Praxis Timelines: [Select your certification below to locate a suggested schedule]
Susan Sawyer – Student Success Coordinator
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One of the many purposes of the Student Success Center (SSC) is to provide candidates with resources that can help them achieve their goal of becoming a competent and effective educator. The SSC consists of a lab (TEC 239), which houses materials that can be checked out by the teacher candidate for use in lessons and a variety of other resources and services. To learn more about the Student Success Center, visit TEC 239 or browse the online resources.
The mission of the Office of Clinical Practice and Residency (OCPR) in the College of Education (COE) at Southeastern Louisiana University is to observe and interact with teachers, students, and other support personnel in diverse school settings in addition to other community settings. These site-based experiences are required to provide a meaningful developmental transition from theory to practice.
Dr. Angela Ellison – Interim Director
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Office of Clinical Practice & Residency Resources
For more information regarding Post-Baccalaureate Interns, please contact:
Dr. Ellen Caillouet – Graduate Coordinator
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Dr. Cherissa Vitter – International Baccalaureate (IB) Educator Certificate in Teaching and Learning: Primary Years Programme (PYP)
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The department offers courses leading to the IB Educator Certificate in Teaching and Learning: PYP. Eligible students must take the following courses in addition to completing Teacher Candidate Residency at an IB World School: IB 405, IB 415, IB 425, IB 435. For information about eligibility and requirements, please contact the Department Head.
After successful completion of courses leading to the IB Educator Certificate in Teaching and Learning, candidates may apply for their level of certification through the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) in Geneva, Switzerland.
Student Teaching Residency
Living Learning Communities (LLCs) are residential programs that allow you to connect with a diverse group of students who share a common focus. Freshmen Education students live together and participate in shared courses, special events and service projects as a group.
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