Elementary Special Education

After being admitted to IU Bloomington through the Office of Admissions, students must apply to Teacher Education Program (TEP). After completing further program-specific requirements, students may be admitted to the Teacher Education Program (TEP). Admission to TEP is competitive; meeting minimum admission requirements is necessary but not always sufficient for admission. Late applications are considered on a space-available basis.

Deadlines:
Fall Term: March 1
Spring Term: October 1

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We offer a range of scholarships for qualified students. Current students can be considered for most School of Education scholarships by completing one application each year.

We also encourage students to visit Student Central for information about financial assistance.

If you are a prospective student who applies to our Direct Admit Scholars program, you’ll be considered for scholarship opportunities as an entering freshman.

• The TAL program culminates in an innovative year-long student teaching experience in elementary classrooms where you will prepare lessons and learn to independently lead classes under the guidance of a mentor teacher. One semester will be spent in a general education setting and one semester in a special education placement.
• You will also participate in field placements as early as your sophomore year through our early field experiences program. One of these includes the opportunity to experience teaching in an Urban Setting, in your Urban field placement in the Indianapolis Public Schools.

The Teaching All Learners (TAL) degree program leads to one original license covering:

• Elementary Generalist (K-6)
• Mild Intervention (K-6)

Learn more about applying for your initial license.