DIGITAL ADVISING HANDBOOK: JUNIORS & SENIORS Major: Secondary Education English/ Communications Teaching Option

Fall Semester: Expectations of Students in the College of Education Field Experiences: Applying For Student Teaching The Professional Development School Other Student Teaching Options Computer Requirements

Expectations of Students in the College of Education Background checks and clearances are required of you throughout your collegiate career. It is important that you maintain a clean record in order to be able to participate in the field experiences required by your major. Failure to do so can affect your ability to gain certification. Maintain a Clean Record School administrators, parents and your future students may have access to the same social media sites you use. It is important that you are mindful of the things you post to your personal accounts that could be viewed by a future principal, parent, or student. Be Mindful of Your Social Media Presence As a future teacher, it is imperative that you maintain a positive public image for the sake of your students and the communities in which you will work. Protect Your Brand

Taken semester 6 or 7, with LL ED 412W Clearances RequiredClearances Application Required: Submit one year in advanceSubmit Location: Within 70 miles of Campus; Transportation is the responsibility of the student Middle Field Experience Typically semester 7 or 8 Clearances RequiredClearances Application Required: Submit one year in advanceSubmit Location: Usually outside of commuting distance; Students must arrange their own housing and daily transportation Student Teaching Applying For Field Experiences C I 495A C I 495D C & I Field Experiences (CIFE)CIFE 173 Chambers Building

The Professional Development School Year-Long Classroom Experience The year-long internship is an intensive field based program where learning to teach is accomplished through teaming with a mentor teacher and a university based teacher educator for an entire school year Work & Learn the Entire School Year The interns agree to abandon the traditional Penn State academic calendar and instead to follow the district school calendar for the entire year Gain One-On-One Support The interns gain valuable knowledge by teaching alongside their mentors and completing teacher inquiry projects about their work with children in a public school classroom Connect Theory and Practice Professional Development School sites allow students to finish their coursework and learn from professors onsite targeted at connecting theory to practice and practice to theory. If you are interested in the PDS program, meet with your advisor as certain coursework must be completed by Semester 7PDS program

Other Student Teaching Options Locations in Pennsylvania Central Region Greater Philadelphia Region Pittsburgh Region Professional Development School Option For English TeachersProfessional Development School Option For English Teachers Outside of Pennsylvania Pierre Indian Learning Center, South DakotaPierre Indian Learning Center Short Term Overseas Student TeachingShort Term Overseas Student Teaching Student teachers complete 12 weeks of full-time teaching in PA, followed by 5 to 7 weeks student teaching at an international site For the student teaching experience, student teachers spend fifteen weeks teaching full-time in classrooms. Student teaching opportunities are offered in various locations throughout Pennsylvania, in South Dakota, and abroad.Student teaching opportunities

Computer Requirements EDUCATEEDUCATE requires all Secondary English students to have a notebook computer by their Entrance to Major semester Faculty in the College determined that an Apple MacBook and the iLife suite of software offers the best set of digital tools to help students engage in meaningful teaching and learning. Apple’s MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models are highly encouraged Check to make sure your computer meets the minimum specifications minimum specifications

A minor is an academic program of at least 18 credits, or 6 classesminor Completing all requirements for the major will qualify students for an English minor Use Minor Quest to begin exploring other minorsMinor Quest Most minors require at least 2 courses taken at the 400- level Minor Interests

Spring Semester: Scheduling Block Classes Minor Interests Testing and Certification Graduation Reminders Resources for Academic Success

Student Teaching Possible Academic Plan 1 (Semesters 5-8) Middle Field Experience LL ED Block Semester 5 Cluster “H” SelectionSelectionMedia SelectionENGL 202AENGL 202A or BBENGL 444 EDTHP 115EDTHP 115 or 400-level EDTHP400-level EDTHP Health & Physical Activity Selection (GHA)Selection Semester 6 LL ED 411LL ED 420LL ED 480SPLED 400Cluster “E” SelectionSelection Semester 7 LL ED 412WCI 495CCluster “C” SelectionSelectionCluster “D” SelectionSelectionSPLED 403B Health & Physical Activity Selection (GHA)Selection Semester 8 CI 495E (Student Teaching)

Testing & Certification When Should I Take the Praxis: English Content Knowledge Exam? Summer before your senior year, or later Qualifying exam scores are not required for graduation What Content is Covered on the Exam? Reading, Language Use and Vocabulary, Writing, Speaking and Listening Test at a Glance When Can I Apply for Certification? The month of your graduation Final grades must be posted online PDE 430 – Evaluation of your student teaching must be received in the Certification office from your Supervisor How Do I Apply for Certification? Create an online account on the Teacher Information Management System (TIMS) onlineTIMS Follow carefully the instructions sent by the College of Ed Certification Office

Testing & Certification (FAQ) I am Not Planning on Teaching Right Away, Is It Okay to Wait to Apply for Teacher Certification? In the past the Pennsylvania Department of Education has changed certification requirements so its best to apply for certification upon completing all current requirements. You may become ineligible for certification if requirements change over time. I Am Not from Pennsylvania and I Do Not Want to Teach Here, Should I Still Apply for PA certification? Yes apply for Pennsylvania certification. The PDE certifies teachers at the highly qualified level. All states will accept a teacher prepared in Pennsylvania (In some cases, additional standardized tests or coursework may be required.)All states will accept a teacher prepared in Pennsylvania How do I Apply for Certification Out of State? Check that state’s Department of Education website. Look for “out of state licensed teachers” for additional requirements

Graduation Reminders Check your degree audit at the end of your junior year for irregularities It is your responsibility to notify the University of your intent to graduate at the beginning of your graduation semester Activate your intent to graduate on eLion under “Graduating This Semester” Check the Academic calendar for dates when you can submit your intent to graduateAcademic calendar Intent to Graduate You can declare your minor at any point after being accepted into your major Declare your minor on eLion under the Major/Minor tab Check your minor degree audit: adjustments and petitions must be made through the minor department directly Declaring Your Minor Education Career Day -- March 16, 2015Education Career Day K-12 educators/ administrators Career Fairs

Resources for Academic Success Helps you to calculate the grades necessary to reach a desired cumulative grade- point average (GPA) On your eLion page, under Grades, click Target GPA Prediction Target GPA Prediction Tool To be considered a full time student, you must maintain 12 credits per semester Dropping below full-time can affect: Your Financial AidFinancial Aid Athletic EligibilityEligibility International Students’ Visa StatusVisa Status “Full Time” Status Ensure your academic success with iStudy tutorials on a variety of critical skills. Test taking strategies Time management skills Communication techniques View the full list of iStudy tutorialsView the full list of iStudy tutorials iStudy for Success

Semester 1 First Year Seminar *ENGL 015 *EDPSY 014 *Math Selection (GQ) Science Selection (GN) Media Selection (GA) Semester 2 *PSYCH 100 *Literature Selection COMM 100, 118, 150, 205, 411, 413W Science Selection Media Selection (GA) Semester 3 *CI 295 *Math Selection (GQ) *CAS 100A C I 280 Cluster “A” Selection Cluster “F” Selection Semester 4 CAS 211, 215, 250, 271, 280W, 375, 422, or 480 PSYCH 412 or HD FS 239 Science Selection Cluster “B” Selection *Cluster “G” Selection Academic Plan: Secondary Education – English / Communication *ETM requirement No add’l coursework permitted during Student Teaching Semester 5 Cluster “H” Selection Media Selection ENGL 202A or B ENGL 444 EDTHP 115 or 400-level EDTHP Health & Physical Activity (GHA) Semester 6 LL ED 411 LL ED 420 LL ED 480 SPLED 400 Cluster “E” Selection Semester 7 LL ED 412W C I 495C Cluster “C” Selection Cluster “D” Selection SPLED 403B Health & Physical Activity (GHA) Semester 8 CI 495E