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Satisfactory Academic Progress


The academic records of MAT teacher candidates are regularly reviewed by the Registrar to ensure that each person is making satisfactory academic progress in terms of course grades. No candidate may advance with a GPA lower than 3.0, with no grade less than a B- in any given course. In addition, four points of review by faculty, teacher mentors and outside examiners occur on the following schedule:

  1. Late August: Informal Review – teacher candidates present their learning goals to a panel of MAT faculty members. This is a low stakes review meant to help candidates reflect on their progress to date and to provide continuing academic support to those in need.

  2. Early December: Readiness for Student Teaching – teacher candidates present their e-Portfolios to a panel of  MAT faculty members The criteria for advancing to student teaching includes demonstration of at least 80% of identified dispositions for teaching, an e-Portfolio that contains at least beginning evidence of all State teacher preparation standards, a GPA that is at least 3.0 with no grade lower than a B-, the ability to maintain a professional code of conduct, and satisfactory attendance in all coursework.

  3. Late April: Certification Review – teacher candidates meet with their faculty supervisor and MAT faculty  to demonstrate attainment of all State teacher preparation standards as seen through evidence in their e-Portfolios.

  4. Early May: Exit Review – teacher candidates meet with the Director of Art Education Outreach, the Director of Artists-at-Work, and the MAT Program Chair to demonstrate attainment of MAT Program goals via a live, web-based Professional Portfolio.

Maximum Time Frame
 The MAT is a fast-paced, cohort-based program that lasts for ten months. All teacher candidates must adhere to this time frame. In the rare instance where health problems arise, teacher candidates may take a leave of absence for no more than one semester.

Incomplete grades
 If, at the time satisfactory academic progress is reviewed, the teacher candidate has an incomplete on his/her record and is not meeting the requirements for satisfactory academic progress, no exception is made. If the teacher candidate completes the incomplete within the 30-day time frame, s/he may request a re-review of satisfactory academic progress. Failure to complete automatically changes the grade to “F.”

Academic Dismissal and Appeal of Dismissal
 The MAT Program follows regular college policy for dismissal and appeal. See the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy in the Student Handbook, or contact the Dean’s office for details.


Handbook
  1. Mission & Purpose
  2. Conceptual Framework
  3. Collective Inquiry
  4. Standards & Outcomes
  5. MAT Program Outcomes
  6. Maine Proficiencies
  7. Program Courses
    MECA&D MAT Sequence of Courses
  8. Satisfactory Academic Progress
  9. Field Experiences Prior to Student Teaching
  10. Procedures for e-Portfolios
  11. Collecting Work Samples
  12. The Student Teaching Experience
  13. Distance Placements
  14. Responsibilities of the Teacher Candidate
  15. Responsibilities of the Mentor Teacher
  16. Responsibilities of the Faculty Supervisor
  17. Demonstration of Professional Accomplishment
  18. Procedures for Student Teaching Evaluation
  19. Appendices
  20. Appendix A
  21. Appendix B
  22. Appendix C
  23. Appendix D
  24. Appendix E
  25. Appendix F
  26. Appendix G
  27. Appendix H
  28. Appendix I
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