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Table 1. Substitute within their host teacher’s classroom.
Substitute within the same building* as their host teacher’s classroom but not in their host teacher’s classroom.
4 One day a week after Gannon University Performance Assessment by University Supervisor form is submitted. 4 For no more than 10 days total without permission from the Director of Clinical Experiences.
4 Only in emergency situations and only in the same content area as the student teacher is seeking.
4 Requests to substitute teach in the host teacher’s classroom beyond a single day in a week must be made with the Director of Clinical Experiences.
4 The Director of Clinical Experiences must be notified within 24 hours each time a student teacher substitutes outside of their host teacher’s classroom.
* Student teachers are not permitted to substitute teach outside of their assigned student teaching building. Contact Information for the Gannon University Director Clinical Experiences: Janice M. Whiteman Whiteman002@gannon.edu 814-871-7497
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PreK-4 Bachelor of Science Degree Mission of the Early Childhood Program: Gannon University’s Early Childhood PreK-4 program prepares skilled professionals who improve the educational experiences of young children by designing and delivering developmentally appropriate, child-centered curricula, instruction, and assessment. Gannon’s Early Childhood Education curriculum provides a solid foundation in development and learning theory as well as instruction in content areas including language and literacy, mathematics, physical activity, creative arts, social studies, and science. Gannon’s unique developmental field experiences provide a practical hands-on application of knowledge with a diverse population of young children across all socioeconomic and cultural levels. When combined with the Special Education PreK-12 curriculum, teacher candidates in the Early Childhood program will have additional opportunities for employment.