Elementary Education Induction meeting April 1, 2014 151 Everitt Lab 6:00 p.m.

Council on Teacher Education www.cote.illinois.edu

What We Do Monitor compliance with the Common Assessment Plan (CAP) www.cote.illinois.edu/about/governance/policies/CAP_Undergraduate.pdf Criminal Background Check Annual Bloodborne Pathogen Training GPA (content, professional education, UI, and overall) (2.5) Grades in content/professional education (C or better) Safety Education Module Mandated Reporter Training/Acknowledgement Student Teaching Agreement Tests (Basic Skills, Content Test, APT, edTPA) 1) Go to Council website to show CBC/BBP info. If you’ve already done a CBC through the Council you do not need to do it again. If you did with another org/institution you do. If you don’t know, check the student portal – show portal—ask Eric to get up test student. 3) Must schedule by April 12, 2010 – bring form to 505 E. Green and speak to Donna/Kim to schedule appointment – must do it in person.

What We Do (continued) Answer Licensure Questions Answer Endorsement Questions Complete Final Audit for Licensure/Recommendation for licensure

Endorsements An endorsement is a statement appearing on a license that identifies the specific subjects (at various grade levels) that the license holder is authorized to teach All will be endorsed in Elementary Education: Self-Contained General Education

Endorsements (continued) Requirements are listed in our website Middle grade endorsements (grades 5-8) Content specific (there is no “generic” middle grade endorsement) Typically 18 hours in subject Exceptions: Math/English as a Second Language/Bilingual Recommend at least two Bilingual/ESL (C&I/DEIL) State needs: math, science, foreign language, ESL, bilingual

Endorsements (continued) All middle grade endorsements require Middle Grade Coursework CI 410, EPS 427, EPSY 430 (if from this campus) Online through UI (Summers) Other institutions (link on CoTE website) Most students take between junior/senior year Can delay certification and take summer after graduation

Endorsements (continued) Social Science requirements met (If MG courses are taken) Close in General Science (14-18) Most physical and life science courses count Close in Language Arts (13-20) English, Journalism, Speech, Creative Writing, BTW Courses outside of these areas should check with Council Area of Concentration gives you a start Can use Gen Ed courses if they apply

Endorsements (continued) Foreign language 5-8: 18 hours of coursework K-4: 24 hours of coursework and pass test 9th grade: 24 hours of coursework and pass test Recommend passing content test for any foreign language endorsement (for “Highly Qualified” Status)

Testing Had to use ACT, SAT, or pass Basic skills or TAP to be admitted. No additional cert tests taken first year of program Elementary/Middle Grade (110) Must take/pass prior to student teaching (state law) Assessment of Professional Teaching: Grades K-9 (or non grade specific version) Generally taken during student teaching

Things To Know If you change your name, change it in Banner and notify the Council If you move, change your address in Banner. LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

ISBE Rules No professional education or content course with a grade lower than a ‘C’ may be used toward certification, endorsement, or approval No professional education or content course taken for CR/NC, Pass/fail, or Proficiency Credit may be used toward certification, endorsement Advance Placement credit MAY be used

Who to Contact Degree Requirements (including Area of Concentration) – Michael Parrish Certification Requirements – Council on Teacher Education Advice on endorsements do not supersede degree or AOC requirements-always check with Michael regarding your plans.

Criminal Background Check (fingerprinting) Directions, forms, and links can be found under www.cote.illinois.edu and then, in the right column under “Criminal Background Check” You must go through Accurate Biometrics Office locations, days, and times can be found at http://www.accuratebiometrics.com/fingerprint_Region_Map.asp Be sure to fill out and use the COTE form http://www.cote.illinois.edu/fingerprintform.pdf If you don’t hear from the COTE that you have cleared within 3 weeks, contact my office.

Who and Where Brenda Clevenger Evans Jeff Buck bmclvngr@illinois.edu Jeff Buck jbuck@illinois.edu 505 E. Green Street, Champaign, IL (above PNC Bank and Cold Stone Creamery) 217-333-7195 Hours 8:30 – 12 and 1 – 5

When You Contact Us E-mail Appointments Include your UIN and major Contact one of us (not both), then stick with that person. Include previous communications when e-mailing Appointments I don’t attempt to schedule appointments by email. Call the secretary at 333-7195