GROUP ADVISING Information for Juniors (60-89 credits) Spring 2018

To Do List prior to Group Advising: Update your four-year plan Check Degree Works for Accuracy and Major Requirements Check URSA account for ‘Holds” and registration date ‘Holds’ prohibit registration Check for transfer credit accuracy

How do I sign up for Group Advising? Sign up for Group Advising using sign-up genius at http://www.signupgenius.com Update Graduation Requirements Form prior to Advising Review your academic progress on Degree Works for accuracy Watch the Junior Power Point presentation prior to Advising Please be prompt

Course Information: SCED 475: Click on the CRN # to select the correct, linked Lab

GPA Is Very Important! 3.0 cumulative GPA is a prerequisite for the following courses: EDEL 454 Student Teaching requires a Cumulative GPA of 3.0 Consider Grade Replacement if necessary

Grade Replacement is the Best Way to Raise Your GPA Grade Replacement form must be completed and turned into Registrar’s Office prior to the semester’s drop deadline. Grade Replacement form can be found on the Registrar’s website at: www.unco.edu/registrar Contact Financial Aid regarding guidelines Grade Replacement may affect Financial Aid and may also affect COF Stipend.

CLD ENDORSEMENT INFORMATION: CLD Academic Track with endorsement requires: Documentation of foreign language background Contact: Elizabeth.franklin@unco.edu Student Teaching must be in a CLD-based school

Social Studies/Literacy Practicum Course Information Social Studies/Literacy Practicum – typically the semester prior to student teaching. For more information see: http://www.unco.edu/teach/undergraduate/elementary/resources/checkpoint_ELED .html (View instructions for EDFE 120 Powerpoint) Weekly schedule: Two days (MW) on campus taking methods courses: EDEL 425 – Social Studies Methods EDEL 445 – Intermediate Literacy Methods ET 340 – Integration of Technology EDFE 120 – Checkpoint and Request for Practicum Placement EDEL 457 – Social Studies/Literacy Practicum - two full days (TR) in an elementary school with an elementary teacher (mentor)

Mathematics/Science Practicum Course Information Mathematics/Science Practicum – typically the semester prior to student teaching. For more information see: http://www.unco.edu/teach/undergraduate/elementary/resources/checkpoint_ELED .html (View instructions for EDFE 120 Powerpoint) Weekly schedule: Two days (TR) on campus taking methods courses: EDEL 420 – Mathematics Methods SCED 475 – Science Methods (Specific lecture/lab link!) EDEL 339 – Data Assessment EDEL 459 – Mathematics/Science Practicum - two full days (MW) in an elementary school with an elementary teacher (mentor)

Please Note: The following courses must be completed prior to final student teaching: EDEL 454 EDF 370 EDEL 350 PSY 347 EDSE 429 SES 403 TESL 380

EDFE 120 Registration: Semester prior to the Social Studies/Literacy Practicum or the Mathematics/Science Practicum Select the section that list Dr. Charles Warren as the Instructor Complete the request for Placement Survey (resume, Cooperating Teacher Letter) Must have completed or currently enrolled in EDEL 350 Register for EDFE 120 even if you do not presently have the required GPA (3.0), but anticipate you might

PRAXIS Register for the PRAXIS Test Licensure accepted in 43 states and Guam http://www.ets.org/praxis Select the correct test Approximate cost $180 Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects Must select Colorado as the state, to avoid registering for the wrong test Select a test location – several in Northern Colorado Computer delivered test Study materials are available in the STE Office – McKee 216 See Dee

PRAXIS See PRAXIS on ELED website PRAXIS Brochures in ELED Office or in Forms on ELED Website Take one semester prior to EDFE 120 Practice/Review material available online at www.ets.org/praxis/register, at bookstores, or in the ELED Library located in McKee 216 Print scores immediately: score availability will expire It is required to submit documentation that demonstrates that the PRAXIS test has been taken prior to each Practicum. It is further required that proof of successfully passing the PRAXIS is demonstrated prior to student teaching. You will not be able to student teach unless the PRAXIS has been passed. Scores are due on September 10 for Spring 2018 practicum and February 10 for Fall 2018 practicum

Interim Registration: Registration for Interim begins on October 2nd No PIN required Please check with Financial Aid regarding funding if applicable

COMMUNITY COLLEGE COURSES View the Community College Guaranteed Transfer Agreement form available on the ELED website or in the ELED office. It can also be found on the Registrar’s home page at: http://www.unco.edu/ELED/forms.html http://www.unco.edu/regrec/Current%20Students/Transfer/Ar ticulation.html Grade of “C” or higher transfers to UNC Transfer credits have no affect on your UNC GPA All Transcripts should be sent to the Registrar’s Office

Elementary Advisors are located in McKee 216 Jaime Donahue 970-351-1602 Jaime.Donahue@unco.edu Liz Osborn 970-351-4287 Elizabeth.osborn@unco.edu *Advisors are located in McKee 216 and appointments can be made by calling Dee in the STE Office at: 970-351-2908