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School of Education & Child Development

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The central goal of the School of Education and Child Development is to add value to the lives of children and youth by preparing highly effective teachers and leaders for work in schools throughout the Ozarks and beyond.

The central goal of the School of Education and Child Development (SECD) is to add value to the lives of children and youth by preparing highly effective teachers and leaders for work in schools throughout the Ozarks and beyond. The SECD is accredited by the the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education and the Higher Learning Commission.

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Contact Us:

Natalie Precise

Associate Professor of Education & Dean
Lay Hall 102
Office: (417) 873-7874
nprecise@drury.edu

Meet the Faculty

4 + 1 Program

Earn your masters degree in one year.

Resources for Faculty

APA Formatting

APA (American Psychological Association) style is most commonly used to cite sources within the social sciences, to include the field of education. The Drury School of Education and Child Development requires use of APA formatting in all undergraduate and graduate courses. All education students are expected to follow the most current APA guidelines as presented by the Purdue OWL (Online Writing Lab).

Important Forms and Links

Syllabi Templates for Faculty

  • For current course descriptions and prerequisite lists, consult the current academic catalog.
  • Utilize the current academic calendar for including important dates.
  • Consult the SECD Adjunct Canvas Hub for updated Syllabi Statements and Course Learning Outcome charts.

Cooperating Teachers and University Supervisors

The following provides support for Drury University cooperating teachers & University Supervisors for Practicum Students and Student Teachers.

Educator Disposition Assessment

The Educator Disposition Assessment must be completed for the following practicums & student teaching:

  • EDUC 205
  • EDUC 303
  • EDUC 401
  • EDUC 402
  • EDUC 476
  • EDUC 477
  • EDUC 478
  • EDUC 654
  • EDUC 660
  • EDUC 689
  • EDUC 699

Educator Disposition Assessment: https://www.drury.edu/education/educator-disposition-assessment-form/

When completing the EDA be sure to complete all forms and include the name of the student being evaluated.

Practicum Evaluations

Practicum Evaluations must be completed for the following practicums:

Hourly Log

Students must complete the following number of hours for their practicum placements. Cooperating Teachers will need to verify the number of hours logged.

Upon completion of practicum hours, the Cooperating Teacher must upload a file of the hourly log with their verification of hours as complete or incomplete.

Time Verification Form: Coming Soon!

Missouri Educator Evaluation System (MEES)

The MEES must be completed for the following practicums & student teaching:

Thank you for your willingness to assist Drury University in the preparation of our pre-service teachers.

If you have any questions, please email our School of Education & Child Development at education@drury.edu

Community Advisory Board

The Community Advisory Board to Education meets each semester to discuss the initiatives of the School of Education and Child Development. Members of the Springfield community and beyond meet to collaborate and share insights on education on behalf of the children and youth in our community. Meetings take place each fall and spring.

Board Members

David Harrison
Peter Herschend
Ron Snodgrass
Tim Zeigler
James Grandon
Sara Shevchuk
Ben Hackenwerth
Yolanda Lorge
Emily Fox
Betty Parnell
Susie Gasser
Rosanne Bentley
Susan Kirby-Elayer
Linda Barboa
Jennifer Beuerlein
Rob Baird
Ferba Lofton
Karen Scott
Denise Bredfeldt
Bill Vaughan
Norm Ridder