Letter of recommendation form

Recommender:

The student who has asked you to fill out this recommendation form has applied to the Teacher Education Program at the College of the Holy Cross. Your insights regarding the applicant’s abilities, character, and personality are greatly appreciated.

The Teacher Education Program (TEP) prepares undergraduate students to become highly effective, reflective, justice-seeking educators. The program leads to an initial license in Massachusetts at the secondary or middle school level.

Grounded in urban-focused teaching and learning opportunities, the TEP has three primary components:

• A comprehensive program of study in Education coursework
• A solid grounding in subject matter knowledge
• A robust sequence of field-based experiences

Each of these components includes an emphasis on reflection and social justice education.