Teacher Education Programs
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Why Choose the SIU Teacher Education Program?
When SIU first opened its doors in 1869, it was a small one-building teacher training institution dedicated to helping shape the minds of the next generation of teachers. SIU’s Teacher Education Program has continued to build on that tradition of scholarly achievement, innovative contributions, and best practices in education for over 150 years.
The strongest part of the TEP is their dedication to supporting the students. The TEP is full of faculty that genuinely care about the students and want to support us to the best of their ability.
- Special Education Graduate, Spring 2026
Your success is important to us. Here’s how we prove it:
- Small classes taught by experienced faculty.
- Interesting curriculum integrating classroom coursework with real-world field work.
- Ample opportunities for networking and professional development.
- Mentoring by expert K-12 classroom teachers who guide you through actual teaching experiences.
- Hands-on coaching, tutoring materials, frequent feedback, periodic performance assessments and anything else you need to make sure you know what to do and how to do it.
I have grown the most in my confidence and ability to plan and deliver lessons. Through field experiences, I've learned how to adjust instruction, support different learners, and manage a classroom more effectively.
- Early Childhood Education Graduate, Spring 2026
