Preliminary Steps
- Review the program requirements here https://www.fhsu.edu/transition-to-teaching/index
- If you believe you qualify, or are close to qualifying, in a specific subject area, submit transcripts (official or unofficial) to our office to determine eligibility for the program. Click on the " READY? GET STARTED HERE!" box on the left. Or you may contact us directly - Kyler Barlow, 785-628-5498, kjbarlow3@fhsu.edu.
- Not Eligible: If additional pre-eligibility coursework is required, you will be notified of that coursework and it must be completed prior to accepting a contracted teaching position. Or if your GPA is low, you must take or retake coursework to get it to the required 2.75 level prior to being eligible.
- Eligible: If it is determined that you qualify for the program, a letter of eligibility will be sent to you to share when applying for positions.
FHSU PROGRAM POLICIES:
- A candidate will not be issued a restricted teaching license by KSDE until the subject area assessment test has been passed. If hired as a teacher of record in a state accredited public or private school in Kansas, a candidate may register in the Induction class, and Introduction to Teaching class, but may not take further courses until the restricted license is issued. Candidates hired after the start of FHSU fall classes and planning to enter the program in January must have all requirements met (qualifying coursework, 2.75 GPA, score report for passing Praxis test) and on file with FHSU Licensure Office by two weeks prior to start of Spring semester classes.
- In order to continue with coursework the second year, the candidate’s contract must be renewed or he/she is hired with a different state accredited public or private school in Kansas. Further, the candidate must have made appropriate progress toward completion of the Plan of Study as defined by the following.
- Attain at least a 3.00 GPA in those courses on the Plan of Study including a grade of “C” or higher in all courses.Incompletes in courses must be removed and an acceptable grade posted by the following dates:
- Summer classes – by first day of Fall classes
- Fall classes – by first day of Spring classes
- Spring classes – by July 1
- Candidates must take the coursework during the semester indicated on the Plan of Study. Any exceptions require approval from the Program Coordinator.
- Candidates must continue to work closely with assigned on-site mentors
- Candidates must continue to collaborate with FHSU University Supervisors regarding academic and non-academic professional practices.
- Attain at least a 3.00 GPA in those courses on the Plan of Study including a grade of “C” or higher in all courses.Incompletes in courses must be removed and an acceptable grade posted by the following dates:
If appropriate progress is not made, a restricted license will not be reissued and he/she cannot take additional T2T courses. Appeals can be made with extenuating circumstances.