Residency Year

Information

Office of Educator Preparation

Important Dates & Reminders

 

Pre-Residency

July 1 - Background check package and liability insurance are due 

Pre-Residency Begins (Summer Term 2)

Mandatory Pre-Residency Virtual Meeting


Residency I

Fall Semester -135 hours

December - Residency II Meeting

December - All Test Scores Submitted prior to Beginning Res II

 

Residency II

15 full weeks of Co-teaching & Teaching (Follow your Placement's District Schedule)

March - Placement Change

March - Certification Meeting

 

 Please see the Residency Timeline which provides a visual of requirements and deadlines beginning with the Residency application process and continuing through graduation to applying for licensure.

2025 August Residency Newsletter - Coming Soon

Information

  • Handbook & Resources
  • Expectations & Professionalism

    Residency candidates must assume a high level of ethics and professionalism to guide candidates in discharging their responsibilities and duties. Candidates should conduct oneself accordingly, with special attention directed to the following relationships: the students, mentor teachers, school, community, university supervisor, residency seminar instructor, and profession. See the specific standards residency candidates must adhere to below. 

    Memorandum of Understanding

    Mcee: Mode Code of Ethics for Educators

    Expectations of Professional Performance

    Professionalism Guide

  • Resources & Previous Newsletters

     

  • Entering Test Scores

    Students entering a baccalaureate level educator preparation program must meet one of the following Test score Requirements:

    • ACT: 21
    • SAT: 1080
    • Praxis Core: Reading 156, Writing 162, Math 150

    Students who have not scored 21 or higher on the ACT and/or 1080 or higher on the SAT may also elect to take the Praxis Core series. All ACT/SAT or Praxis Core Tests must be passed before beginning Residency II.

    Clemmer College of Education and Human Development has a state approved testing appeal process for those who have not met the entering test score requirements for educator preparation. In order to qualify for the testing appeal modules, an individual must have attempted either the ACT, SAT, Praxis Core, or any combination of those exams at least two times and achieved a score of a 19 or 20 on the ACT or a 1050 on the SAT. Qualifying individuals will be connected with the appeal application by their academic advisors and will be added to the modules upon verification of test scores. For more information about the testing appeal modules, please contact Taylor Burkey, Educator Preparation Coordinator, at burkeyt@etsu.edu or 423-439-4256.

  • Praxis Information
    • Praxis Speciality Area Content Assessments

      Praxis Speciality Area Content Assessments are taken by individuals entering the teaching profession as part of the certification process required by many states and professional licensing organizations. Most students pursuing a teaching licensure are required to complete a selection of Praxis Speciality Area Content Assessments according to the licensure they are pursuing. Please contact your program of study to ensure praxis exam is required. 

      All Praxis assessments should be passed before any student can progress into Residency II. Students should attempt any required Praxis Speciality Area Content Assessments as early as comfortably possible to ensure their ability to retest if necessary. The Office of Educator Preparation recommend beginning the summer preceding Residency I. If students do not pass their Praxis Speciality Area Content Assessment(s) after the first attempt, students should consult with department faculty for testing support before retesting. 

    • Praxis Waiver

      Any student who has not passed all requirements for their licensure program(s) prior to entering Residency II may request a Residency II Praxis Waiver after meeting the following requirements. The student: 

      • is enrolled in an educator preparation licensure program
      • has attempted to take all Praxis II examinations required for the licensure area and the scores have been officially received by ETSU.
      • has successfully progressed through the previous progression points which include:
        • maintaining a minimum overall GPA of 2.75 for undergraduate and 3.0 for graduate students
        • completion of all coursework required for licensure/degree
          submission of the Residency Application by the noted deadline for placement
        • current background check on file in the Office of Educator Preparation-Residency
      • must submit a letter, with this Residency II Praxis Waiver Request form attached, indicating the remedial process (e.g., meetings with faculty advisor regarding steps to take to ensure future success on the Praxis tests, plans to attend Praxis workshops, lists of books to read that address deficiencies, etc.) that he/she will assume to prepare to retake the needed Praxis exams including dates of anticipated Praxis registration.

      Students must submit their Praxis Waivers to the Office of Educator Preparation, Warf Pickel Hall, Room 305, or via email to edprep@etsu.edu by December 1st if completing Residency II during the spring semester.

      Praxis Waiver Form 

    • Registering for Praxis

      When registering for the Praxis exam, students should include their Social Security Number and request that scores are sent to ETSU (TEST CODE 1198) and Tennessee Department of Education (TEST CODE 8190). If a Praxis exam is taken in another state other than Tennessee, test scores will not be sent to Tennessee Department of Education.

      Students may register for all Praxis Assessments by creating or signing into your  ETS account. 

      For more information on Praxis Testing, visit the Educational Testing Service (ETS) website.

    • Frequently Asked Questions
      • What Praxis Subject Assessments am I required to pass for my program?
        To find specific requirements, select the correct licensure area on the ETS website.
      • When should I take the Praxis Subject Assessment?

        All Praxis assessments should be passed before any student can progress into Residency II. 

        Students should attempt any required Praxis Subject Assessments as early as comfortably possible to ensure their ability to retest if necessary. Praxis Subject Assessments that require a constructed-response can take up to 4 weeks to receive scores. Requirements for graduate students may vary by program. 

         

        Praxis Subject Assessments are available only in limited testing windows. Students may find available testing windows on the ETS website.

      • Where can I take my Praxis?

        In addition to the ETSU Testing Center, there are additional locations that students may take their Praxis Assessments. Students can find these available locations on the ETS website and selecting their zip code. Students will be required to select a location when they register for their assessment. Regardless of the testing location, students must request their scores be reported to ETSU and Tennessee Department of Education during their registration process.

        When registering for the Praxis exam, students should include their Social Security Number and request that scores are sent to ETSU (TEST CODE 1198) and Tennessee Department of Education (TEST CODE 8190).

       

    • Study Guides and Resources

      Khan Academy - Explore study materials in specific subject areas for free.

      240 Tutoring- Provides study guides for passing Praxis exams with subscription. A free subscription can be provided to you, please contact your program of study for more information. 

      Test Requirements & Study Materials

      Praxis 5002 - Study Resources

      Praxis 5003 - Study Resources

      Praxis 5004 - Study Resources

      Praxis 5005 - Study Resources

      **Please refer to your program of study for additional study materials. 

    For assistance, please email edprep@etsu.edu.

  • Student Learning & Licensure (Watermark)

    Student Learning & Licensure 

    A student learning and licensure membership will be provided to all residency candidates before entering pre-residency. Residency candidates will log residency hours to the shared space for candidate, mentor teacher, and supervisor. 

    Please use the following links to access Student Learning and Licensure by Watermark.