DES Teacher Education Program Overview Fall 2015

DES Teacher Education Program Orientation Fall 2015 provides an in-depth introduction to the various aspects of the teacher education curriculum, assessments, candidate expectations, and faculty/staff profiles. Learn about the Developmental Levels covered, certifiable minors available, and key individuals in the School of Education. Explore the range of majors and minors necessary for aspiring educators to complete to prepare for a successful teaching career. The orientation highlights the essential information needed for students interested in pursuing a career in education, offering insight into the Multicultural Recruiter role, student organizations, and program breakout sessions.

• Teacher Education Program
• Orientation
• Developmental Levels
• Certifiable Minors
• School of Education

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1. Department of Educational Studies (DES) Teacher Education Program Orientation Fall 2015

2. Orientation Agenda 1. Welcome DES Faculty & Staff Introduction EPC Dean & Staff Introduction 2. Program Overview 3. Teacher Education Program Curriculum 4. Teacher Education Assessments & Evaluations 5. Teacher Candidate Expectations 6. Multicultural Recruiter 7. Student Organization Information 8. Program Breakout Sessions (EC-A, EC-MC, MC-EA)

3. Welcome to DES ! Dr. Adrienne Loh (Department Chair) Ed. EC-MC MC-EA EC-A and STEP SPE (minor) Foundations Ann Epstein (PD) Jude Gary Willhite Carol Angell (PD) Roi Kawai Harrington (PD) Alyssa Boardman Ahmed Ali Jim Carlson Lema Kabashi Scott Baker Barb Gander Liz Bergeron Leslie Rogers Dan Green Heidi Masters Rita Chen Josh Miller Dawn Rouse Yuko Iwai Joyce Shanks Ann Yehle *PD = Program Director

4. School of Education, Professional and Continuing Education (EPC) Dr. Marcie Wycoff-Horn (Dean) Staff Bethany Brent Multicultural Advisor/Recruiter Cindy Duley Administrative Program Specialist Field and ST Katherine Hosley-Frieden Assessment Coordinator Jill Kirkpatrick Office Associate Janelle Nelson University Services Associate Lindsey Butts Interim Administrative Program Specialist Rick Stewart Prof Develop & Outreach Coordinator - edTPA http://www.uwlax.edu/SOE/Our-people/ Sandy Keller - Certification Officer http://www.uwlax.edu/cls/Advising-staff/

5. Program Overview Developmental Levels Age Ranges Typical Corresponding Grades PK - 6 *Early Childhood through Middle Childhood (EC-MC) *Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence (MC-EA) Early Adolescence through Adolescence (EA-A)/STEP program *Early Childhood through Adolescence (EC-A) Birth - 11 6 - 12/13 1 - 8 10 - 21 5 - 12 Birth - 21 PK - 12 http://www.uwlax.edu/SOE/Certification-and-licensing/ * Programs housed in DES

6. Certifiable Minors MC-EA majors must complete a certifiable minor. Biology Education Chemistry Education Computer Science Education Earth Science Education English Education French Education General Science Education Geography Education German Education History Education Math Education Physics Education Political Science Education School Health Education Social Studies Education Sociology Education Spanish Education Special Education Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL) It is important to plan the course work for your minor early on since some classes are offered at only certain times

7. Teacher Education Program Curriculum Advising Plan your program with your advisor pre-block, minor, GE, field Field Experiences: EC-MC MC-EA EC-A Field 1 Block 402, 412, 413 402, 412, 413 351 Field 2 Block 445, 421, 422 445, 452, 421, 422 In content area ECE Block 326, 327, 425, 490 Student Teaching 18 weeks 18 weeks 18 weeks Professional Development Schools http://www.uwlax.edu/SOE/Professional-Development-Schools/ Urban Institute Teaching abroad Assessments & Evaluations

8. Teacher Education Assessments & Evaluations Benchmark Information Testing Center Information Where to take tests? Foundations of Reading Test (FoRT): Passing score BEFORE the student teaching semester begins. (Recommended to take right afterEDS412/Field Exp 1) Counseling & Testing Center (CTC) 2106 Centennial Hall Computer Based Testing Center Monday through Saturday Hours: Monday through Saturday 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone: 608.785.8968 Fax: 608.785.8965 http://www.uwlax.edu/Counseling- Testing/Testing-center-info/ Praxis II: Passing score BEFORE the student teaching semester begins. (Recommended to take during Field Exp 2) Teacher Education Portfolios: Pre-student Teaching Benchmark: during Field II Post-Student Teaching Benchmark: during student teaching semester, includes the edTPA.

9. Teacher Candidate Expectations Professional Dispositions Seek out or welcome feedback Be energetic Keep up your assignments Pay attention to social media site presence Be professional Emails or other correspondence Confidentiality Professional relationship with cooperation teachers

10. Teacher Candidate Expectations (Cont.) Candidate Supports & Resources Advisor Office of Field Experience Student Life Office Murphy Learning Center (including Writing Center) Counseling & Testing Center Eagle Alert System Teacher Candidate Progress Review

11. Multicultural Recruiter Bethany Brent Welcome Tips and Advice Support Resources

12. Student Organizations Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC) Student Wisconsin Education Association (Student WEA) Leadership in Action Kappa Delta Pi (The International Honor Society in Education) http://www.uwlax.edu/Educational-Studies/Student- organizations/

13. Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC) SCEC is a student organization that focuses on special education. We focus on disabilities in educational and recreational settings. We also do community outreach to educate K-12 students with disabilities. We meet the 3rd Monday of every month at 7:15 in Morris 165. At our meetings we discuss upcoming volunteer events and ways to get involved.

14. Student WEA Who: Student chapter of WEAC (Wisconsin Education Association Council) What: Student WEA helps future educators connect, grow, and become informed about important topics in the education field.

15. Professional Development Making a Difference Volunteering What is Student WEA? Member Benefits through WEAC Monthly Meetings with Interesting Speakers Mentoring

16. Next meeting: Monday, December 7th 7:30 PM 337 Cartwright Like UWL Student WEA on Facebook! Email: achammer.alex@uwlax.edu or hornickl.rile@uwlax.edu

17. Support an inclusive community All welcome Work with local schools & students Desire more information on LIA? Matt Bjornstad bjornsta.matt@uwlax.edu Lauren Cody via cody.lau@uwlax.edu Faculty Advisor Dr. Yehle ayehle@uwlax.edu

18. Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) Kappa Delta Pi shall endeavor to maintain a high degree of professional fellowship among its members, quicken professional growth, and honor achievement in education work, The group shall invite to membership such persons as exhibit commendable professional qualities, worthy educational ideals, and sound scholarship. kappadeltapi@uwlax.edu

19. Program Breakout Sessions EC-A EC-MC MC-EA & Special Education Minor