B.S. Elementary Education (P-5) Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about the B.S. in Elementary Education (P-5) program? Our FAQ page covers everything from advising and field placements to yearlong clinicals. Find answers to common questions and get the information you need to navigate your major with confidence!

OVERVIEW COURSES

 

Block I FAQs

  • The ESS office is located on the 3rd floor of 最色导航 Hall (by appointment only) and takes virtual advising appointments as well. Suite 3008, in the same suite as CEPP.
  • QR code to set an appointment with advisor
    On your compatible phone or tablet open up the built-in camera app. Point the camera at the QR code. Please book your appointment on the Microsoft Bookings page. Meet with your advisor every semester!

  • For questions regarding the advising process, contact bcoe_advising@kennesaw.edu

  • Yes. Certification pathway candidates must clear both the PSC and Bright from the Start criminal background checks. Non-certification pathway candidates must clear the Bright from the Start criminal background check.
  • Attend Block I Orientation. An email will be sent to you listing mandatory Block I Orientation dates and times for you to attend before starting your first semester in the program
     

  • Once you receive your placement:

    • Email collaborating teacher using your KSU email. Schedule a time to visit the school for the first time.
    • Share the collaborating teacher packet with the collaborating teacher.
    • Setup schedule with your collaborating teacher and sign agreement.

  • For questions regarding block I, contact Dr. Virginie Jackson - vjacks33@kennesaw.edu

  • Once admitted, your information was uploaded to the PSC. You will complete most of the pre-service certificate process through your MyPSC account. Log into your MyPSC account and complete the following:

    • 鈥淐laim Program Provider鈥� - this will confirm that you are enrolled in a teacher preparation program at KSU.
    • Complete the 鈥淧ersonal Affirmation Questions (PAQs)鈥�
    • Go to the 鈥淎pplications/Documentation/Status鈥� area and click 鈥淪tart鈥� to answer additional questions and begin the 鈥淧re-Service Certificate鈥� application
    • Upload the Verification of Lawful Presence affidavit which was sent to you by BCOE Admissions during your application process. Remember that you only select one line on the affidavit and must also upload a clear copy of the front of your current driver鈥檚 license, if a U.S. Citizen. All others would upload documents request on the affidavit.

  • For questions regarding pre-certification, contact bcoe_certification@kennesaw.edu.

  • CEPP is located on the 3rd floor of 最色导航 Hall.

  • ECE 3320, ECE 4408, INED 4482 (Block I courses) have a field experience requirement. In order to be successfully placed in a school to complete your field experience, you must complete the following steps:

    • Attend orientation
    • Complete placement request form 路 Email copy of liability insurance to fieldexp@kennesaw.edu
    • Assignments will be sent via email, 2 weeks in advance of observation date. Please contact CT (Collaborative Mentor Teacher) to set schedule arrangement.

  • For questions regarding the elementary field placement process, contact Wakeeta Rosser - wrosser1@kennesaw.edu

  • ECE 3313 (Block I course) have a field requirement that you will be required to complete in a preschool setting. In order to be successfully placed in a preschool to complete your field experience, you must complete the following steps:

    • Attend Bright from the Start background check workshop ( dates/times sent via email)
    • Complete sign-up for placement (if applicable)
    • Email copy of current liability insurance to fieldexp@kennesaw.edu

  • You must attend workshop for Bright from the Start background check [dates/times and instructions sent via email]. The following are necessary steps for obtaining a background check:

    • Get fingerprints taken at approved location.
    • Receive clearance letter for DECAL.
    • Bring clearance letter with you the first time you go to your preschool

  • For questions regarding Bright from the Start background check, contact Donna Fitzgerald - dfitzge5@kennesaw.edu

Block II FAQs

  • The ESS office is located on the 3rd floor of 最色导航 Hall (by appointment only) and takes virtual advising appointments as well. Suite 3008, in the same suite as CEPP.
     
  • QR code to set an appointment with advisor
    On your compatible phone or tablet open up the built-in camera app. Point the camera at the QR code. Please book your appointment on the Microsoft Bookings page. Meet with your advisor every semester! Meet with your advisor every semester!

  • For questions regarding the advising process, contact bcoe_advising@kennesaw.edu

  • Attend Block I Orientation. An email will be sent to you listing mandatory Block I Orientation dates and times for you to attend before starting your first semester in the program.

  • Once you receive your placement:

    • Email collaborating teacher using your KSU email. Schedule a time to visit the school for the first time.
    • Share the collaborating teacher packet with the collaborating teacher.
    • Setup schedule with your collaborating teacher and sign agreement.

  • For questions regarding this process, contact Dr. Virginie Jackson - vjacks33@kennesaw.edu

  • CEPP is located on the 3rd floor of 最色导航 Hall.

  • ECE 3330, ECE 4409, INED 4483, INED 3304 (Block I courses) have a field experience requirement. In order to be successfully placed in a school to complete your field experience, you must complete the following steps:

    • Attend orientation
    • Complete placement request form.
    • If insurance has expired, please renew and email copy of liability insurance to fieldexp@kennesaw.edu.
    • Assignments will be sent, via email, 2 weeks in advance of observation date. Please contact CT (Collaborative Mentor Teacher) to set schedule arrangement.

  • For questions regarding the elementary field placement process, contact Wakeeta Rosser - wrosser1@kennesaw.edu

Yearlong Clinicals (YCE) FAQs

  • Bagwell鈥檚 CEPP (Clinical Experiences, Placements, and Partnerships office) will open the YCE application for completion the semester prior to YCE. Information can be found on their website.

    Some districts have additional requirements for YCE, so please monitor your KSU email for additional needs. Failure to complete required applications and paperwork may result in a lack of YCE placement.

  • As districts return information, the CEPP office will notify you of your YCE placement via your KSU email address.

  • Our program attempts to keep you with the same collaborating teacher for YCE I and YCE II. Occasionally, changes are made for various reasons, as requested by candidates and schools.

    If you collaborating teacher goes on leave, changes grade levels, schools, or districts in between YCE I and YCE II, your program coordinator and CEPP can help navigate these changes based on district and school approvals to keep consistency during YCE.

  • During YCE I, candidates are in the field all day (teacher contractual hours for their district) on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

    During YCE II, candidates are in the field all day (teacher contractual hours for their district) on Monday thru Friday

  • No, the YCE schedule is created in collaboration with our partner districts. School administrators and collaborating teachers are expecting candidates to follow the schedule created.

  • There are currently no 鈥渆xcused鈥� or 鈥渦nexcused鈥� absences during YCE. As would be the case if you are full time employee, students and school personal (such as your collaborating teacher) are counting on your attendance in the field.

    If you need to miss time due to an illness or emergency, you are required to notify your supervisor, collaborating teacher and the school.

    • Time missed must be made up prior to the last day of classes for the semester.
    • More than 3 days missed can result in a U for YCE. Accommodations can be made for extenuating circumstances between candidates, the program coordinator, supervisor, and collaborating teacher.
  • If you are needing to repeat a course during YCE (especially YCE II), please contact your program coordinator.
  • If you are involved in a sports team who practices during the times for YCE, please contact your program coordinator.
  • Prior to beginning YCE, you should have completed all coursework in both Block I and Block II, including pre-requisite courses. More information can be found on the program homepage.

  • During the YCE semesters, candidates are becoming more actively involved in classrooms. This means candidates are involved in the following:

    • Assessment: designing, implementing, and analyzing assessment data from the field in collaboration with teaching teams, the collaborating teacher, and independently. Candidates are then expected to use this data to design lessons and justify their practice
    • Planning: designing lesson plans in collaboration with teaching teams, the collaborating teacher, and independently
    • Implementation: Implementing the above lesson plans in their field placement
    • Management: supporting the collaborating teacher in implementation school and classroom management techniques
    • Communication: communicate students progress/learning with stakeholders include collaborating teacher, teaching teams, school personal, administrators, and families

    YCE candidates and collaborating teachers are expected to engage in various co-teaching models throughout the YCE. Programs will provide more information on their models.

  • Candidates in YCE will be assigned a university supervisor to support and mentor them. These supervisors, along with collaborating teachers, will provide formative feedback throughout the YCE via various formative tools including, but not limited to, observations of teaching.

    Summative evaluations for YCE will occur via the midterm and final CAPS (Candidate Assessment of Performance Standards) which mirror the standards for teacher preparation in Georgia, as well as the evaluation system for credentialed educators.

    • Timelines and scoring requirements for the CAPs will be outlined in the syllabi for YCE and reviewed during program orientation meetings.
  • Yes, an active Chalk and Wire subscription is needed for the duration of YCE in order to submit lesson plans, observations, CAPS, and disposition documents.
  • Information about accessing and registering for the GACE will come from the KSU certification office and be reviewed during the YCE opening meeting prior to YCE I.
  • Unfortunately, due to liability concerns, you are not permitted to substitute teach during YCE. This means there needs to be an approved substituted teacher with you in the event your collaborating teacher is absent.
  • Congratulations! If this occurs, you may be eligible for early release from YCE II (only YCE II students are eligible for early release).Please visit the CEPP YCE page for information on the early release process.