Ball State University - Teacher Education Services and Clinical Practice

We’re proud to celebrate our very own Jon Dee, recipient of the Teachers College Outstanding Professional Staff Award! Jon, Director of OTES-CP, has dedicated 13 years to supporting Ball State students, staff, and faculty with leadership, care, and commitment. This recognition is incredibly well deserved. Thank you for all you do, Jon, and congratulations on this outstanding achievement!

On Friday, we had the pleasure of celebrating our recent retiree, Jane Thomas! She was joined by our secretary, Jamie Antic, and her successor, Amy Gough. It was a wonderful evening honoring Jane and all she’s contributed!

Looking for a flexible way to earn extra income while gaining valuable experience?
Join us for our Substitute Teaching Presentation to learn how you can become a substitute teacher in Indiana. This opportunity is open to all students, not just teaching majors, and offers a great way to build your resume, support local schools, and make an impact.
📅 April 15
⏰ 4:00 PM
📍 AT 106
Scan the QR code on the flyer to RSVP. We hope to see you there!

So proud to spotlight Noblesville West Middle School.
Nearly 30% of their staff, 41 in total, hold a Ball State degree or licensure.

We were excited to celebrate this connection and share some Ball State swag with those 41 Cardinals to help promote BSU pride among their middle schoolers.

It was a great day delivering the Cardinal spirit! 🎉

Our Associate Director of Clinical Practice and School Partnerships, Sari Harris, traveled to Washington, D.C. this weekend to present at the National Association for School–University Partnerships. Her session, Defining Partnerships and Determining Roles & Responsibilities, highlighted the importance of strong collaboration between schools and universities. We are proud to see her representing our office on a national stage. Way to go, Sari!

Student teaching and practicums are officially underway.
Pre-service teachers currently placed in K–12 classrooms are invited to submit a photo to be featured on our social media!

Thank you for an amazing Fall 2025 semester! 🍂
Our office will be closed through January 5, 2026 for the holidays.
Wishing our students a restful break—we’ll see you in the new year!

Thank you to our Spring 2026 student teachers for showing up on a snowy Monday night! ❄️✨
And a big shout-out to our incredible panelists: school administrators and edTPA students, for sharing your guidance and insight as we kick off the semester ahead.

We’re so excited to feature student artwork in Teachers College! Thank you to ACS for partnering with us and sharing these inspiring creations with our campus community.

Attention Spring 2026 Student Teachers! 🍎

Your Student Teaching Orientation is coming up on Monday, November 10, from 5:30–8:30 p.m. in Teachers College Rooms 120 & 121.

✨ Refreshments will be provided!