St. Olaf College has been approved by the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) as a teacher education preparation provider. In order to receive licensure, student teachers must demonstrate competencies outlined in the Standards of Effective Practice through coursework and field experiences. In this section, you will find information on:
Standards of Effective Practice
St. Olaf College standards are based on and coded to match the Standards of Effective Practice as determined by the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB), 1021 Bandana Boulevard East, Suite 222, St. Paul, MN 55108-5111.
In April 2023, the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) adopted changes to the Standards of Effective Practice (SEPs). The SEPs are the standards of the teaching profession; the overarching standards are listed below:
- Standard 1. Student Learning
- Standard 2. Learning Environments
- Standard 3. Assessment
- Standard 4. Planning for Instruction
- Standard 5. Instructional Strategies
- Standard 6. Professional Responsibilities
- Standard 7. Collaboration and Leadership
- Standard 8. Racial Consciousness and Reflection
In additional to the Standards of Effective Practice that all Minnesota teachers must meet, there are subject matter standards as well. These can be found at the Office of the Revisor of Statutes. Scroll to find the appropriate licensure area.
Standards of Effective Practice Met During Student Teaching
The standards met via student teaching are assessed via the CPAST, the formative and summative student teaching assessment form, and various assignments in education courses. This document outlines the standards introduced and assessed in each course. Student Teachers must meet all standards at the “Basic” level or above in order to be recommended for licensure.