Resources for Current Students

Standards Chart

The objectives of the School of Education are defined by the standards of S pecialized P rofessional A ssociations (SPAs). The SPAs represent teachers, professional education faculty, and other school personnel who teach a specific subject matter (e.g., English or social studies), teach students at a specific developmental level (e.g., early childhood, elementary, middle school, or secondary), teach students with specific needs (e.g., bilingual education or special education), administer schools (e.g., principals or superintendents), or provide services to students (e.g., school counselors). Download the complete Standards Chart in Microsoft Excel format.

Academic Success and Writing Style Guide:  Succeeding as a Graduate Student

This Guide was prepared to assist students in their transition into the School Education's graduate programs.  We drew upon faculty experience; information from The Adult Learner's Guide to College Success, revised ed., (Smith, L.N. & Walter, T., 1990); the Trinity Writing Center; and material provided in guides and manuals for graduate students at other universities.  Please take the time to read it thoroughly and consider the suggestions carefully.  The Guide is in 8 sections. Download the Guide in PDF format.

Partnerships

The School of Education works in partnership with Trinity's neighboring school districts. These agencies license teachers and other professional personnel. For more specific information, please contact the School of Education (202/884-9555).

Public Schools
Washington, DC – State Education Agency 
Montgomery County, Maryland
Prince George's County, Maryland

DC Teaching Fellows
The DC Teaching Fellows program is dedicated to the belief that public schools can work, but they must be staffed and led by talented and accomplished professionals. The program recruits applicants who are educated in another field but wish to devote themselves to the education of urban youth. These teacher candidates have to be able to demonstrate commitment and achievement in past endeavors. DCTF seeks creative minded, patient, and flexible candidates who understand the level of dedication it takes to improve a system – one classroom at a time.

New Leaders for New Schools
New Leaders for New Schools is dedicated to promoting high levels of academic achievement for every child. The program selects and trains passionate and results-focused individuals, from within education, as well as former educators, to become urban public school principals.

Professional Examinations

Teacher Education
Praxis Exams: Praxis I® measures basic academic skills; Praxis II®  measures general and subject-specific knowledge and teaching skills; and Praxis III®  assesses classroom performance.

Educational Administration
School Leadership Series: The School Leadership Series consists of two assessments: The School Superintendent Assessment and the School Leaders Licensure Assessment.

School Counseling
Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination:
The CPCE is designed to assess counseling students' knowledge of counseling information and is required in many states for licensing.