Navigating the Benchmarks The Division of Teacher Education and Leadership (DTEL) Welcome Aboard Pay attention, there is a QUIZ at the end!

Act 168 of 2014 made changes that impact education students Students must pass a basic skills test in reading, math, and writing before being accepted into the education program. Effective August 1, 2015

To continue to take education courses above the foundation level, you must be formally accepted into the Division of Teacher Education and Leadership. Why is this important? To be accepted you MUST pass either all the CORE or PAPA Basic Skills Tests or qualify as SAT or ACT exempt. Check out p. 13 in the booklet (compares PAPA and CORE).

And… ALL requirements of the Pre-Professional Benchmark

Not sure where to start?

The Brand New Benchmark Booklet has everything you need to know Faculty Contacts Portal Directions All 3 Benchmarks Clearances “How to…” Basic Skills Tests Info. Qualifying Scores Application to DTEL Advising Sheets

The Pre-Professional Benchmark Requirements (formal admission to DTEL) Let’s take a look…

#1 Meet with your assigned education advisor prior to registration each semester. Keep track of your progress by checking your audit often! See page 5 for directions on obtaining your audit on MyCHC (portal). You are responsible for bringing the following to each meeting Copy of Your Advising Sheet (p. 18 – 24) Benchmark Progress Sheet (p. 7 – 9) #2 Obtain all clearances as listed on the Clearance Reference Sheet p. 10 You will need these for your first Field Experience and must renew them each year.

#3 To be eligible to apply to DTEL, you must have earned a minimum of 48 credits with a GPA of 2.8 or a maximum of 60 credits with a GPA of 3.0 Note: Candidate must be formally accepted by 60 credits in order to continue in the education program. #4 Six credits in English 3 credits in Writing Composition (ENGL 101 or higher) 3 credits in Literature (British or American #5 Six credits of Math EDP4/EDML: MATH 231 and 232 EDSC: MATH 115 or higher

#6 Qualifying scores for basic skills tests in reading, math and writing: Pearson Pre-Service Academic Performance Assessments (PAPA), or Educational Testing Services CORE, or qualifying scores on the SAT or ACT as required by PDE to be exempt from taking the basic skills tests. Are your SAT or ACT scores exempt? Check out p. 11 Find out where you can find resources to prepare for these tests. P. 12 Interested in an online prep course? P. 14 Need to know if your test scores are passing? P. 15

#7 Documentation of 20 hours of observation and participation in educationally related settings Field Experience I or II (see advising sheet) (strongly recommended that FE I be taken before FE II) AND Successful completion of at least one additional pre-professional education foundation course as listed on the Pre-Professional Benchmark.

#8 Completed application to the DTEL, including a candidate’s statement. DTEL application is found on p. 16 #9 Meet with advisor to review application. Your advisor’s signature on the application is required. #10 Submission of completed application to DTEL with attached supporting documentation; all requirements must be met or packet will be returned.

POP Quiz What is the minimum number of credits you need to apply to DTEL? What is the maximum number of credits you can have before being accepted to DTEL? Why is that an important number? How many requirements are there for the Pre-Professional benchmark? How many benchmarks are there? How many basic skills test must you pass? What GPA must you have to apply for certification? How many people are responsible for making sure you complete all requirements?

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