Teacher Candidates

Bengals Passionate about Education (BPE) is a student led club that provides volunteer opportunities, social events, and informational workshops for all education majors and those interested in education. BPE provides opportunities to volunteer with, and learn about all students, including those with exceptionalities.

Serving as a PDP Student Representative (PDP Rep) is a rewarding, collaborative, and educational experience through which students build their resumes, develop their teacher candidate voice, and take advantage of opportunities for professional development and networking.

IPDP North America: Maine is an internship program for Buffalo State teacher candidates that provides an immersive 1-week internship at the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), a K-8 independent demonstration school that focuses on workshop approaches to literacy learning, small class sizes, respect for children, relationships of trust between faculty and parents, and programs that engage and prepare students for life.

The Buffalo History Museum Teacher Candidate Institute provides Buffalo State Teacher Education Candidates with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the Buffalo History Museum, building practical skills while working with children and youth in a museum education setting. Selected participants commit to approximately three to five hours per week