Touch the Minds and Hearts of the Future: Become a Teacher Master of Education - Secondary Education Department of Teacher Preparation & Special Education

Critical Teacher Shortage Reported in Urban Schools (2003) www.cgcs.org/newslett/educator/2000/jan%2Dfeb/article%5F9.htm Urban Educator – The Nations Voice for Urban Education

Teacher supply and demand in the Middle Atlantic States (2003) 4.21 - 5.00 Considerable Shortage 3.41 - 4.20 Some Shortage 2.61 - 3.40 Balance 1.81 - 2.60 Some surplus http://www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu/aaee/demandchart.shtml

Demand for Minority Teachers in Large Urban School Districts 73% of responding urban school districts indicate an immediate need for teachers of color Minorities make up 69% of student enrollment compared to 36% of teachers www.cgcs.org/newslett/educator/2000/jan%2Dfeb/article%5F9.htm Urban Educator – The Nations Voice for Urban Education Critical Teacher Shortage Reported in Urban Schools Urban Educator, The Nation’s Voice for Urban Education

US News & World Report Rankings GSEHD ranked in top 20% for 8th consecutive year GSEHD ranked # 24 – April 2005 GSEHD ranked #1 in the Region (DC, MD, & NoVA) GSEHD is the fourth highest rated, nationally accredited, private Graduate School of Education in the U.S. GSEHD is #5 in the country in research dollars per faculty member Secondary Education Partnerships recognized for excellence by ATE (1999) and USDOE (NCLB) 2003

Program Overview CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK Research and Scholarship Research and scholarship are prerequisite to the improvement of educational practice Leadership in the Educational Endeavor Leadership is critical in the reform and redesign of education and human service at all levels  Building Reflective Practitioners Building reflective practitioners through the integration of theory and practice needs to be a focus of all programs  Service to the Multicultural, Multinational and International Community of Diverse Learners A community of diverse learners is prerequisite to success in the education and human service professions Secondary Education Website Address: http://www.gwu.edu/~seced

Dimensions to Consider When Selecting a Teacher Preparation Program Nature and depth of field experience Field setting urban / suburban middle / high Time commitment full/part-time self-paced Duration / flexibility Financial assistance Size of the program Program Reputation Support System (Mentoring/Supervision)

Areas of Licensure English Social Studies ESL Foreign Language Computer Science Special Education Math Potential for Dual Licensure Science Art

Three Components for Licensure I. Content Background Content area preparation forms II. Professional Education Coursework Your GWU Program Teacher’s Examination Praxis I & Praxis II

Partnership Options in Secondary Education Partnerships in the Secondary Education Program provide students with multiple options to obtain licensure and the master’s degree! Partnerships vary in: Duration Placement experiences and locations Financial Support

Fairfax Transition to Teaching Program Type Full-Time Program Starts Summer: Late July / Early August Program Duration Licensure in 12 months (students complete M.Ed. at own pace) Field Work Fairfax County Public High Schools Application Deadline Summer: March 1 Admission Decisions Rolling Financing Available Fellowship Program: FCPS pays 18 credits; Monthly stipend of approx $500 for 10 months

T2000/Millennium Teaching Fellows Program Type Full-Time Program Starts Summer: Mid-May Program Duration Licensure and Master’s Degree in 24 months Field Work Montgomery County Public Schools (Middle/High) Application Deadline Summer: March 1 Admission Decisions Late Spring Financing Available 100% - courses required for licensure Approx. $600/month stipend in first year – LTS pay in Year 2

T2000/Teaching Corps Fellows Returned Peace Corps, Teach for America, and AmeriCorps Volunteers Program Type Full-Time Program Starts Spring: January Program Duration Licensure in < 18 months (students complete M.Ed. at own pace) Field Work Montgomery County Public Schools (Middle/High) Application Deadline Summer: March 1 Admission Decisions October 1 Financing Available 100% - courses required for licensure

DELTA Program Type Self-Paced Program Starts Program Duration Fall: May Spring: January Summer: May Program Duration Fast Track in 12 months or 2-3 Years (Dependent on semester start) Field Work Various area school systems – MD, VA, DC Field Experiences: 30 hrs in TRED 206; 30 hrs in Methods; Semester-long internship Application Deadline Summer: March 1 Fall: April 1 Spring: October 1 Admission Decisions Rolling Financing Available Off-Campus courses at reduced rate plus 25% Tuition Remission if Teaching/Subbing VTAG Program Scholarship Eligibility (FT)

Quest Program Type Self-Paced Program Starts Fall: August Spring: January Summer: May Program Duration Fast Track in 12 months or 2-3 Years (Dependent on semester start) Field Work VA Schools Field Experiences: 30 hrs in TRED 206; 30 hrs in Methods; Semester-long internship Application Deadline Summer: March 1 Fall: April 1 Spring: October 1 Admission Decisions Rolling Financing Available Off-Campus courses at reduced rate VTAG Program Scholarship Eligibility (FT)

The Literacy Collaborative Program Type Cohort program (Elementary Ed., Special Ed. & Secondary Ed. English or Math) Program Starts Spring: Part time Summer: Full Time Program Duration 14 months full time (dual credential option part time in Year II) Field Work D.C. Schools Field Experiences: Year long placement in elementary or middle partner school Application Deadline Summer: March 1 Spring: November 15 Admission Decisions Rolling Financing Available Scholarship pays approximately 80% of tuition cost with $3,600 stipend with commitment to teach in D.C. for two years

MODEL Full-Time Summer: Late May / Early June Program Type Full-Time Program Starts Summer: Late May / Early June Program Duration Licensure and Degree in 13.5 months Field Work Five varied placements in VA, MD, DC Application Deadline Summer: March 1 Admission Decisions May 1 Financing Available Off-Campus courses at reduced rate plus 25% Tuition Remission if Teaching/ Subbing

Licensure & the Master’s Degree Master of Education Content Master of Education ESL Master of Arts Special Education 24 Credits for Licensure 33 Credits for Licensure 36 Credits for licensure 12 Additional credits for M.Ed. 6 Additional credits for M.Ed. 3-6 Additional credits for M.A. 36 Total Credits (for single content) 39 Total Credits 39-42 Total Credits

Inquiry Phase: Application Phase: Invitation to interview phase: SELECTING SUCCESSFUL TEACHERS SECONDARY EDUCATION AT THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY 1. Initial inquiry/contact with GW:   www.gwu.edu/~seced 202-994-6171 (for packet by mail) 202-994-0935 (specific secondary ed questions) E-mail: seced@gwu.edu Inquiry Phase: 2. Completion of Required “paper” application Phase: $60.00 application fee 2 letters of recommendation Official transcripts Content Area Preparation Form Statement of purpose Resume GRE/MAT scores (waived with advance degree) Pass score on the Praxis I Application Phase: 3. Preliminary Screening Selected applicants receive an invitation from the Secondary Education Coordinator to attended an in-person interview session. Invitation to interview phase:

Interview Phase: Admissions Decisions: SELECTING SUCCESSFUL TEACHERS SECONDARY EDUCATION AT THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (continued) 4. On-Site, Interactive Application Phase: - Writing Sample - Group Interview - Individual Interview Interview Phase: Admissions Decisions: 5. Joint Faculty Decisions: Admission to Program Partnership Assignment 6. Offer of Admission

Contact Information Secondary Education Website: http://www.gwu.edu/~seced Research Assistant- Jessica Lee jsleemd@gwu.edu or 202-994-0935 DELTA Partnership: Melissa Buelow mbuelow@gwu.edu FTT Partnership: Aileen Watts ajwatts@gwu.edu (202) 973-1561 (202) 973-1075 (fax) T2000 Partnership: Jeanne Embich jembich@gwu.edu or 202-973-1061 Model: Jim Reese reesejim@gwu.edu or 202-994-3022 Quest: Janet Schiavone jepage@gwu.edu or 703-726-3570