GROUP ADVISING Information for Seniors Fall 2009

How you prepare for Group Advising Gather forms View unofficial transcript Update ISET Checklist Update 4-year plan

Where you can find the forms Pick up the forms at: ◦ The ISET Office (McKee 227) or ◦ Print from the ISET website (Forms) ISET course checklist 4-year plan worksheet GPA prediction worksheet

Catalog Look on URSA to see which catalog you are in – Go to ◦ Student Information  Curriculum Information ◦ Current Program  Catalog Term Read the course descriptions Check out course prerequisites Be aware of GPA requirements

Look at your Unofficial Transcript on URSA Do you have the… ◦ Correct major ? (minor if applicable) ◦ Correct concentration ? ◦ Elementary licensure ? ◦ ESL endorsement ? (if applicable)

Do you have transfer credits? These are listed by institution on your unofficial transcript AP/IB credits Contact Admissions { } if credits are not listed

View URSA for Transcript Totals View URSA for Transcript Totals Located above Courses in Progress Earned Hours = transfer credits + UNC credits ◦ Credit total determines registration date Use overall Quality Points, GPA hours, and GPA values to complete GPA worksheet Follow instructions for calculating GPA on GPA Worksheet Second page of GPA Worksheet gives the Quality Point values for letter grades

GPA is Very Important! 2.75 cumulative GPA needed for most PTEP prerequisite courses 3.0 cumulative GPA required the semester before the Literacy Practicum and Student teaching: EDEL 445/446 Literacy Block EDEL 450 EDEL 453/454 Student Teaching Block

Grade Forgiveness: Best way to raise your GPA May be applied toward 4 courses (up to 12 credits) Application available at Submit application to Registrar’s Office prior to ADD/DROP deadline of semester course is retaken Keep a copy of the application for your personal records

Update your ISET Checklist Check the courses you have already completed according to your unofficial transcript Check the courses you are currently enrolled in

ESL Information ESL concentration requires ◦ 2 years of H.S. foreign language or ◦ 1 full year of college level foreign language ◦ Document language background through ◦ PLACE Test for ESL Endorsement

Community College Guaranteed Transfer Courses Please see the Community College Guaranteed Transfer Course sheet  Found on ISET website  Completed transfer credit transcript must be sent to Admissions

Where do you find PTEP Information? Very important! Required forms are available here Check often--frequently updated!

EDEL 445/446 Request For Literacy Practicum Placement Found at Registered in EDFE 120 semester prior to request Cumulative GPA of 3.0 semester prior to request Completed or currently enrolled in EDEL 350 Proof of registration for PLACE or PRAXIS II Partner Schools need:  Resume *  One-page letter to cooperating teacher ** Preference for placements are NOT guaranteed * Check Career Services website for assistance

PRAXIS II See PRAXIS II on ISET website Budget and prepare ($130) Take one year prior to Student Teaching Review content area information ◦ Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, History/Social Science Practice/Review material available online or at a bookstore Network with each other!

Classes With Registration Issues SCED 475  must register for specific lab to accompany specific lecture SCED 475 should be taken with the Literacy Practicum: EDEL 445 & 446

Please Note! * All methods courses must be completed Prior to final student teaching (EDEL 453 and 454) Methods courses include: ◦ ART 444 ◦ CH 303 ** (may be taken during student teaching) ◦ SES 403 ◦ MUS 305 ◦ TESL 370 ◦ EDEL 450 (minimum grade of ‘B’ or better) ◦ SCED 475 ◦ EDEL 445 & 446 (minimum grade of ‘B’ or better)

Student Teaching Student Teaching Enroll in EDFE 130 semester prior to student teaching {EDEL 453/454} Required 3.0 Cumulative GPA semester prior Passing score on PLACE or PRAXIS II for EDFE 130 Placement request for Student Teaching is on Blackboard through EDFE 130 course

Have you looked at your Degree Evaluation? Locate your Degree Evaluation on URSA If you have questions please print this off Bring your Degree Evaluation to Group Advising Your advisor will review your Degree Evaluation and answer your questions

Graduation Information ◦ Conduct Grad Check  Last semester prior to Literacy Practicum {EDEL 445/446} ◦ Registrar’s Office - Carter Hall 3002  Call to make an appointment: ◦ See ISET advisor regarding any questions/concerns  DO NOT PANIC ! ◦ Apply for 90 credits applicable toward degree  Registrar’s Office or online

Are You on the Listserv? Check the ISET website bullet for Listserv Valuable information for ISET major ◦ Important dates and deadlines ◦ Speakers and events ◦ Volunteer opportunities ◦ Employment opportunities

Do you know about the ISET Library? Please visit the ISET Resource Library! ◦ McKee 227 (ISET Office) Useful, current texts on: ◦ Literacy, classroom management, strategies, cognitive function, etc… Easy check-out Come see what is available!

Spring Registration Dates Based on Earned Credits 11/04Senior cr 11/05Senior99-90 cr

Sign-up for Group Advising PTEP will register students for EDEL 453 & 454 (Student Teaching) To sign-up for a Group Advising session: ◦ Call the ISET Office at  OR ◦ Stop by the ISET Office : McKee 227

Final Notes You can make an individual appointment after you have attended Group Advising if you have more questions or need to discuss issues privately No PIN numbers are given in individual appointments

ISET Advisors McKee ISET Advisors McKee Pat Doherty ◦ ◦ Jaime Donahue ◦ ◦