Transcript Educator Preparation Program 2010-2011

Educator Preparation
Program
2012-2013
Region III
Education Service Center
Victoria, Texas
* Subject to Change
EPP Staff
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Rudie Kay Bludau, Education Specialist
Velma Robinson, Program Secretary
Service Area
In-Region:
Out of Region:
11 Texas Counties, 40 ISDs,
Private schools
Where ever employed (if possible)
Program Information
The Region III Educator
Preparation Program
provides an
opportunity for college
graduates to
become certified
teachers through an
“accelerated”
education internship
program.
Program Schedule
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Program Components:
Field Experience observations (30
hours)
Content Training/Exams
Training starts in October 2011
(ongoing Saturdays-Fall/Spring)
First cycle of Generalist online training
starts on Oct. 10, 2011
2 Cycles of online training +1 Sp. Ed.
Spring Saturday Pre-service (Dates
TBD)
Summer Pre-service training July 9-21,
2012
One-year paid internship from August
Areas of Certification
Generalist EC-6
Generalist EC-6 Bilingual
Generalist 4-8
Generalist 4-8 Bilingual
Secondary Grades 8-12
Special Education EC-12
Eligibility Requirements
a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally
accredited institution of higher learning
Hold
–Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
–North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
–New England Association of Schools and Colleges
–Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges
–Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
–Western Association of Schools and Colleges
*Official transcripts from each institution where college credit was
received may be sent directly from the institution to Region III EPP.
*Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an approved credential
evaluation service (SPANTRAN)
Eligibility Requirements
An
overall 2.5 grade point average or above
on a 4.0 system or 2.5 grade point average for
the last 60 hours
Have
the required block of semester hours for
the desired area of certification with a grade
point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 system
Eligibility Requirements
Basic
Skills Test minimum scores:
TASP/THEA: Reading 230 Math 230 Writing 220
ACT: Reading 22 Math 22 English 22
SAT: Verbal 500 Quantitative 500
GRE: Verbal 500 Quantitative 500
Accuplacer: Reading 78
Math 63 Writing 80
Essay 6
(Or a combination of the above tests)
•Documentation
of meeting the Basic Skills requirement
must be submitted before acceptance into the Region III
Educator Preparation Program.
Eligibility Requirements
3
letters of recommendation
30 hours of classroom observations (field
experience) in the area being sought (more
observation hours may be required by SBEC)
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Clearance
on criminal record check
Preliminary Criminal Record Evaluation
If you have reason to believe that you may be ineligible
for educator certification due to a conviction or deferred
adjudication for a felony or misdemeanor offense, you
should request a “Preliminary Criminal History
Evaluation” from the Texas Education Agency
at www.tea.state.tx.us. Under “Quick Links” click
Educator Certification. On next page click on
“Preliminary Criminal History Evaluation” for FAQ’s.
Certification Area Requirements
Generalist EC-6 & EC-6 Bilingual
24
total semester hours in a combination of
English, math, natural science, and social
studies. A minimum of 3 hours in each area
is required.
Bilingual Generalist
In addition, applicants must demonstrate a
high level of written and oral proficiency in
Spanish as a condition of pre-entry.
Certification Area Requirements
Generalist 4-8 & 4-8 Bilingual
36 total semester hours in a combination of
English, math, natural science, and social
studies. A minimum of 6 hours in each area
is required.
Bilingual
Generalist
In addition, applicants must demonstrate a
high level of written and oral proficiency in
Spanish as a condition of pre-entry.
Certification Area Requirements
Secondary Content Areas
NCLB
- Highly Qualified
24
hours in the content area with 12 hours
being upper level
The
semester hours need to be in the area
of certification (the courses need to be
labeled in the area of certification).
Secondary Content Areas
If there is a question about whether a
course should be counted in the GPA
calculation, obtain a course description
and provide a written request for review to
an EPP specialist.
2011 and 2012 transcripts should be
provided as soon as graduated – need
conferred date of degree on transcript.
Cycle Training Days
Generalist EC-6 and Generalist 4-8
Cycle
1
2
Sp. Ed.
Orientation
Dates
Oct. 4, ‘1110/10/11 – 12/11/11 CAT
Jan. 10, ’12
1/16/12 – 3/25/12
N/A
4/2/12 – 4/29/12
Test
CAT
CAT
(Practice tests MUST be taken before attending
orientation meetings.)
* PBT = Paper-Based Test
* CAT = Computer-Administered Test
*Completion of the Cycle Training does not
guarantee acceptance into the Region III EPP.
*Acceptance into the program is contingent
upon receipt of all official transcripts, GPA of
2.5, appropriate coursework on transcripts, and
successful completion of a Basic Skills test.
Application Dates
Area
Application Dates
EC-6
Aug. 8, ’11 - Jan. 6, ‘12
4-8
Aug. 8, ‘11 - Jan. 6, ‘12
Sp. Ed. Aug. 8, ‘11 - Jan. 6, ‘12
Secondary
Aug. 8, ‘11 - Apr. 2, ‘12
Tentative Program Costs
(subject to change)
$ 100
$ 300
$ 400
$3,810
Nonrefundable Application Fee upon submitting application
Summer Pre-Service Training Fee (Minimum Training Fee)
Mentor Fee
Program Fee (Remaining Summer Training Fees, Follow-Up
Training Fees, Vehicle Costs, Training Room Rental,
Observation & Supervision Fees, Mentor/Principal
Training Fees, Training Material Fees, Workshop
Registration Fees, Duplicating Fees, Presenter Fees,
Network Fees, Equipment Rental Fees, Building
$4,610
Maintenance Fees, Accounting Fees, and Staff Fees)
$ 400 Out-of-Region Fee - If too far to travel, we contract observations
Tentative Program Costs,
continued
(subject to change)
$ 120 TExES Content Exam Fee
$ 120 TExES PPR EC-12 Exam
$ 240 Total Tests (Minimum – Paid by credit card to ETS)
$ 52 Probationary Certificate Fee (SBEC)
$ 43 Fingerprint Registration Fee (SBEC)
$ 10 Electronic Fingerprinting Fee (State Location)
$ 77 Standard Certificate Fee (Upon Final Certification)
$ 182 Total SBEC Fees (Paid by credit card to SBEC)
Online Course Training Costs
(Tentative)
Generalist EC-6 Training Costs
$ 600 Online Course Fee (Payable at online course orientation
– Maximum Fee)
$ 90 Face-to-Face Training Fee (3 Saturdays - one each for:
ELAR, Math, Science/Social Studies, 1/2 day for EC-6
to include PE, Health, Fine Arts- combined with Sc/SS)
$ 690
Special Education Training Costs
$ 275 Special Education Course Fee (Payable before beginning
course)
$ 30 Face-to-Face Training Fee Total (9 hours/2 days)
305
Online Course Training fees are not included in Program Costs
Online Course Training Costs
(Tentative)
Generalist 4-8 Training Costs
$ 550 Online Course Fee (Payable at online course orientation
– Maximum Fee)
$90 Face-to-Face Training Fee (3 Saturdays - one each for:
ELAR, Math, Science/Social Studies)
$ 640
Special Education Training Costs
$275 Special Education Course Fee (Payable before beginning
course)
$30 Face-to-Face Training Fee Total (9 hour training/2days)
$305
Online Course Training fees are not included in Program Costs
Region III EPP Online Course Fees
(Subject to Change)
EC-6 Generalist
Module
Facilitator Fee
Individual Total
ELAR
Math
Science
Social Studies
$190
$150
$150
$150
$25
$25
$25
$25
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$215
$175
$175
$175
EC-6 Bundle
$500
$100
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$600
-----4-8 Generalist
Module
Facilitator Fee
Individual Total
ELAR
Math
Science
Social Studies
$150
$130
$130
$130
$25
$25
$25
$25
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$175
$155
$155
$155
4-8 Bundle
$450
$100
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$550
Region III EPP Online Course Fees
(Subject to Change)
EC-12
Special Education
Bilingual Only$275
ELAR 8-12
Math 8-12
Module
Facilitator Fee
$225
$50
$275
$275
$50
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$50
$50
Total
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$275
$325
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$325
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$325
Fees are due on or before the date of the orientation training.
No module will be opened for an individual until payment in full
is received for the online courses. If payment is received after the
module has begun, the individual will automatically be placed
in the next cycle.
Deadlines
Secondary Application Deadline is April 2, 2012.
Deadline for meeting Basic Skills requirement is April 13,
2012.
Field Experience Observations and 3 recommendation letters
must be completed by May 18, 2012.
Spring 2012 Graduates must get transcript with conferred
date of degree, or at least a letter from the Office of
Admissions and Records stating that requirements have been
met for the degree, to the EPP by May 25, 2012.
Applicant to Intern Status
Applicants should not resign from their present employment
positions until they have been employed by an ISD.
Being accepted into the EPP does not guarantee employment
by a school district.
The applicant/intern is responsible for securing a teaching
position with a school district prior to the start of the 20122013 school year.
Intern to Certified Teacher
Complete all required training sessions (300 training hours).
Submit all required documentation including principal and
mentor forms as well as intern forms.
Take required TExES exams on a timely basis and earn
passing scores.
Submit completed documentation for certification.
Apply for appropriate SBEC certificates and pay SBEC fees.
Successfully complete the one-year internship with district
and Region III recommendations for certification.
Possible Financial Assistance
If a veteran, check your veteran benefits to see if you have any
available benefits remaining. (http://www.gibill.va.gov/)
If a spouse of active duty personnel, check with MYCAA to see
if you’re eligible for education benefits. (https://aiportal.acc.af.mil/mycaa/)
*Information for both of these options can be obtained when an
interview is scheduled with EPP staff.
Questions?
Interviews
Operating Hours: Monday thru Friday
8 a.m. to 12 Noon
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
For conferences or interviews, call the EPP Secretary at
361-573-0731, ext. 208.
Thank You for Attending!