Professional Teacher Education Unit Urban Education Option A Teacher Quality Partnership between Kennesaw State University and Cobb County School District

This five year project is designed to increase academic achievement for students in urban schools in Cobb County, Georgia and beyond, through the development of an innovative teacher preparation program. The Bagwell College of Education and teacher preparation partners in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the College of Science and Mathematics at Kennesaw State University (KSU) collaborate with the Cobb County School District (CCSD) in developing, implementing, and evaluating a seven-school Vertically Articulated Professional Development School (VAPDS) model for teacher preparation in Area 2 of Cobb County. Principal Investigators: Cheryl Hungerford (CCSD) and Dr. Arlinda Eaton (KSU) TQP Co-Directors: Dr. Angela Blaver (KSU), Laura Kelley (CCSD), and Dr. Marie Holbein (KSU) Recruitment Administrator: Paul Volkman (KSU) Business Manager: Christine Zelt (KSU) Administrative Assistant: Nicole Lane (KSU)

Purpose? The purpose of the Urban Education Option is to partner with teachers, parents, community groups, administrators, as well as Cobb County public school students to prepare teacher candidates to effectively teach in high need, urban schools.

8 Strands of Urban Education 1.Assessment 2.Culturally Responsive Training 3.Technology 4.Family Engagement 5.Inclusive Education 6.ESOL 7.Language and Literacy 8.Differentiation

Benefits? Take classes on site at our 7 partner schools Cohort model – same students taking all UE classes with you Yearlong Internship – consistency with collaborating teacher UE classes are reserved Build relationships with students, staff, and families Additional instruction in culturally relevant training and technology Sustained instruction and mentoring in CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT Post graduation mentoring to create a smooth transition into the first year of teaching

The Urban Education Experience

Our schools are located in the southern part of Cobb County, in the Smyrna/Marietta Area ( area 2 of Cobb County)

Early Childhood UE Schedule Fall 2013 (LaBelle) *Subject to change MON 11:30 – 5 PM TUESWED 11:30 – 4 PM TH 8 – 3 PM FRI Math 3317 Geometry and Measurement for Elementary Teachers ECE 4490 Introduction to Urban Education *UE Only Field Experience ITEC 3100 Teaching and Learning in the Digital Age *UE Only ECE 3320 Teaching Reading in the Early Grades EDUC 3302 Curriculum and Assessment

Early Childhood Schedule Spring of 2014 (Milford) *Subject to change MONTUESWEDTHFRI Math 3318 Algebra for Elementary Teachers Reading Tutorials (final 8 weeks) Preschool Field Experience (centers in area 2) and Field Experience Reading Tutorials (final 8 weeks) INED 3304 Education of Exceptional Students ECE 3330 (8wks) Teaching Reading in the Elementary Grades ECE 3340 (8wks) Diagnosis and Application of Literacy Instruction ECE 3313 The Preschool Curriculum EDUC 3350 Child Development and Early Learning ECE 3330 (8wks) ECE 3340 (8wks)

Early Childhood Yearlong Internship Schedule Fall 2014 (Birney/Hollydale) ECE Math ECE Science ECE Social Studies ECE Reading/LA MUED Music ARED Visual Arts Spring 2015 (Fair Oaks) ECE Student Teaching HPS Health & PE Senior Seminar (Classroom Management)

MONTUES 3:30 – 6 PM WEDTH 4:30 – 7 PM FRI Content Classes at KSU EDMG 3300 Success in the middle grades Content Classes at KSU EDMG 4490 Introduction to Urban Education Content Classes at KSU Middle Grades Fall 2013 Schedule (Smitha) *Subject to change Middle Grades Spring 2014 Schedule (Fair Oaks) *Subject to change MON 4:45 – 7:30 PM TUESWEDTHFRI 12:30-3:15 PM EDMG 3350 Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Content Classes at KSU ITEC 3000 Teaching & Learning in the Digital Age

Middle Grades Yearlong Internship (Smitha) FALL 2014 EDMG ; 4408 Teaching: Math, Science, SS, Language Arts, Reading in Middle Grades - choose 2 EDMG 4407 Classroom Management EDMG 4406 Field Experience SPRING 2015 EDRD 3330 Reading Methods & Materials EDMG 4490 Student Teaching

High School Grades Fall 2013 Schedule (Osborne) *Subject to change MONTUESWEDTHFRI 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM Content Classes at KSU EDUC 2120 EDUC 2110 Or *EDMG 4490 Required if EDUC 2110 has already been taken with a C or better.

MONTUESWEDTHFRI 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM Content Classes at KSU EDUC 2130 Exploring Teaching & Learning INED 3304 Exceptional Students High School Grades Spring 2014 Schedule (Smitha) *Subject to change

High School Grades Yearlong Internship (Osborne) FALL (Methods-subject specific) INED 4490 Literacy in Content Areas for Urban Learners Practicum/Internship SPRING Student Teaching Urban Schools 4490 Secondary Methods & Data Mgt. Practicum ITEC 3000 Teaching & Learning in Digital Age

Professional Development Conference Learning Models of Co-Teaching UE Cohort Orientation Urban Education Collaborative Professional Development Helping the Community

TQP KSU Math Bowl

Eligibility Have a minimum 2.75 adjusted GPA when entering College of Teacher Education Apply to Teacher Education and gain acceptance at the designated semester according your program Pass GACE basic skills testing (Reading, Writing, & Math) *Exempt if SAT: minimum score 1,000 (Verbal/Critical Reading+Mathematics) or ACT: minimum score 43 (English+Mathematics) Be ready for some junior level course work by fall 2013 Be able to take responsibility for transportation to and from the schools in Area 2, which is located in the southern quadrant of Cobb County, in the Smyrna/Marietta region Provide application materials including a cover letter, 2 letters of recommendation, a background check, completed verification of liability insurance form, transcripts from Owl Express (Banner), and participate in an interview  KSU student deadline is March 1, 2013  Transfer student deadline is August 1, 2013

Applicant Timeline (Fall Semester - Recommended) Meet with the advisor for your program and discuss a specific plan for Urban Education Elementary – Dr. Cherry Steffen or Beth Peery Middle – Nancy Gillis Secondary – Math: Dr. Mary Garner Secondary – History: Dr. Kay Reeve Secondary – Biology: Dr. Michael Dias Secondary – English: Dr. Robert Montgomery (Spring Semester – March 1) Complete the UE application and corresponding documents (Spring Semester – March – April) Schedule an interview (Spring Semester – May) Applicants are notified of acceptance within 2 weeks of interview

Congratulations on considering the Urban Education Option!

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