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MA Early Childhood Education Labs & Student Teaching 

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Teaching Labs 

Click here to apply for Early Childhood Education Teaching Labs 

Note: These are off-site links to information provided by MapQuest. Although unlikely, It is possible that some of this information could be inaccurate.  The Division of Education has not independently verified the accuracy of these maps.  We strongly suggest that you drive the route to your lab site prior to the first meeting day.  Click on address links to view map of location from MapQuest 

  • Lab 1: EDEC 651 Infant and Toddler (1); Co-requisite EDEC 652 Children and Family in the Community (3)
    Location: TBA
    Adjunct: Evie Plofsky   

  • Lab 2: EDEC 671 Preprimary (1); Co-requisite EDEC 670 Preprimary Methods (3)
    Lab location TBA
    First classes will meet on campus at GSU.
    Instructor: M Marion
     

  • Lab 3: EDEC 681 Literacy in Early Childhood Education (1); Co-requisite EDEC 680 Literacy methods in Early Childhood Education (3)
    First few classes will meet on campus at GSU.
    Center School 
    (K-3) Peggy Reipsa, Principal
    9407 W. 151st Street
    Orland Park, IL 60462
    MAP
    708-364-3242
    Professor: Jeannine Klomes (First few classes meet at GSU)

  • Lab 4: EDEC 695 Primary Math, Science, Social Studies, and Computer Use (1); Co-requisite EDEC 696 Methods of Teaching Primary Math, Science, and Social Studies (3)
    First few classes will meet on campus at GSU.
    Crete Elementary School 
    / Laura Hirsch, Principal
    435 N. Street
    Crete, IL 60417
    MAP
    708-672-2647
    Professor: Jeannine Klomes (First few classes will meet at GSU)

NOTE: On occasion there is a need for an additional Lab 4 site location; see professor for clarification:

Monee Elementary / Joanne Jones, Principal
5154 W. Main
Monee, IL 60449
MAP
708-672-2665
Professor: TBA  

Student Teaching 

If you have questions regarding eligibility or other matters related to Student Teaching, contact the program's academic advisor, Cynthia Hutson, at (708) 235-7304 or email chutson@govst.edu