NENTA Participant Qualifications
Every student participating in NENTA is selected based on the following:
- The student meets the following criteria:
- Completion of at least 48 credit hours
- Successful completion of EDU 150, 250, 245 (including background check), and 275
- Positive recommendation from faculty and all field experience cooperating teachers
- Maintenance of a 3.2 GPA in all coursework, including education and endorsement areas
- Successful completion of requirements for the Nebraska Local Substitute Teacher Permit
- NENTA substitute teachers hold a Nebraska Local Substitute Teacher Permit.
- The student has distinguished him- or herself as an emerging professional in Teacher Education through:
- Outstanding class attendance and participation
- Commitment to professionalism
- Assuming and seeking responsibility
- Completing assignments in a competent and timely manner
- Complying with all other requirements for a Nebraska Local Substitute Teaching Certificate
- NENTA subs receive one full day of training by the NENTA facilitator.
- NENTA subs attend biweekly seminars for continuing education and enrichment.
- NENTA subs complete reflection forms for each substitute experience and are provided with feedback from teachers, administrators, and the NENTA facilitator.