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University Supervisor/ Mentor Teacher Guide
The Student Teaching Experience
Program Description
General Rules and Policies for Student Teacher Candidates
Student Teaching Grade
Disciplinary Action
WCU Unit Restorative Action Plan and Areas of Concern
PA Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators
Educator Discipline System and Mandatory Reporting
Professional Standards and Practices Commission Actionable Misconduct
WCU Academic Integrity
WCU Student Code of Conduct
State Laws Concerning Liability
Injuries Incurred While Student Teaching
Substitute Teaching While Student Teaching Policy
Expectations, Goals and Outcomes
Requirements for the Student Teacher Candidate
Assumption of Teaching Responsibilities by the Student Teacher Candidate
Suggestions to Assist in Planning for the Student Teaching Experience
Guidelines for University Supervisors
Guidelines for Mentor Teachers
Mentor Teacher Honorarium
Mentor Teacher Act 48 Hours Credit
Checklists

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Teacher Candidate Guide
Teacher Candidate Roles, Responsibilities and Requirements
General Rules and Policies for Teacher Candidates
Student Teaching Grade
State Laws Concerning Liability
Injuries Incurred While Student Teaching
WCU Substitute Teacher Policy while Student Teaching
Change in Placements
WCU College of Education Restorative Action Plan and Areas of Concern
Disciplinary Action
PA Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators
Professional Standards and Practices Commission Actionable Misconduct
WCU Academic Integrity
WCU Student Code of Conduct
Requirements for a PA Professional Educator Certificate (Appendix A)
Checklist for Teacher Candidates (Appendix B)
Quick Reference- What to do in case of (Appendix C)

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Restorative Action Plan and Areas of Concern
Restorative Practices
Areas of Significant Concern
Appendix 1 The Model Code of Ethics for Educators (MCEE)
Appendix 2 Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators Chapter 235
Appendix 3 The Professional Educator Discipline Act Chapter 237.3-237.9
Appendix 4 Professional Dispositions and Requirements Concern Form
Appendix 5 Professional Dispositions and Requirements – Restorative Action Plan Form
Appendix 6 EPP Review Board Decision Form