Program Handbooks
This page provides PDF copies of the Program Handbooks for GVSU's Teacher Education Programs. These handbooks are designed for mentor teachers, students, faculty, and clinical instructors in Teacher Apprenticeship and Teacher Internship.
Two types of materials are available:
- Program Handbooks for both the Undergraduate and GTC (Graduate Teacher Certification) Programs.
- Mentor Teacher Learning Modules: Online training for teachers who want to mentor our students.
Questions? Contact Daisy Fredricks at [email protected].
Want to Be a Mentor Teacher?
Help lead the next generation of teachers!
If you are an experienced teacher who wants to mentor a GVSU student in their Teacher Apprenticeship or Teacher Internship, we would love to hear from you. Contact GVSU's Education programs to learn more.
Undergraduate Handbooks
PDF INSTRUCTIONS:
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Elementary Education
Secondary Education
Special Education
Special Education Teacher Apprenticeship Handbook
- Currently updating
Special Education Teacher Internship Handbook
- Currently updating
Birth to Kindergarten
Birth to Kindergarten Handbook
- Currently updating
Graduate Teacher Certification (GTC) Handbooks
Midterm Evaluations - Important Info
Mentor Teachers will receive a packet including the evaluation forms. Here is what to do:
- Fill out the written evaluation form (it's a Word document).
- Give the completed form to:
- Your student apprentice or intern, OR
- The clinical instructor, OR
- Mail it to: Teaching and Learning Department, 401 Fulton St. W, 419C Richard M. DeVos Center, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Mentor Teacher Learning Modules
These modules are designed to help our teachers become great mentors!
- Work at your own pace.
- Learn about hosting a GVSU teacher apprentice or teacher intern.
- Receive a certificate when you finish.
- The modules are not required, but very helpful!