Elementary Ed cert talk Nov 4, 2010, 7 p.m. 213 Greg Hall

– COTE Oversee all things related to certification – Past – Things like CBC and Bloodborne Pathogen training Here tonight to talk about actually getting certified. Obtain certification as soon as you can!!!!- regardless of other plans (grad school, peace corp, etc). – Only protected against program changes for 1 year – Not protected at all against ISBE changes – Other state certification will likely hinge on Illinois certification first

Applying for certification – Non citizens? (Provide ISBE Form 73-03C form, etc). – Read instructions on orange sheet carefully – Retain instructions for referral later. Citizens Instructions and forms also found in Student portal under “Certification Application Instructions” – Read purple cover sheet Explains basic process from A – Z Keep as reference form for later.

Entitlement Request form

Name – Must use name that appears on BANNER – Name change? Change in BANNER then contact us! Address – Where you will be during your last semester . Important! Print legibly. – Your preference – May use Illinois account – Check regularly. Keep cleaned out.

Request for endorsement form (handout) – Will all be endorsed in Elementary Ed (self contained) Additional endorsements? – High School(front), Middle Grade (5-8) & Elementary (K-4) (on back) – All middle school endorsements require MG coursework. » If you wish to delay certification until after courses are complete next summer, contact me!!!! – If you have been pursuing or want an endorsement, check it off. No penalty for asking.

Course categories for endorsements and job applications (white handout) – Help you identify which courses count toward different endorsements – Many job applications will ask how many hours you have in different areas. This form will help.

Make copy of entitlement request form Turn in form as early as December (for May grads) (- or May for August Grads) May turn in application even if you haven’t yet passed all tests. After turning in app, go to (step 2 on purple form). Create ECS account. – Stop! Go no further until we contact you. I will complete an audit based on DARS report or grad audit completed earlier. – Problems? Will either contact you or records officer. If contacted, it’s important so respond.

No problems? Will put application in pending file waiting for things to be completed. Endorsements? Will send Endorsement letter to address you put on form. Contact us if something is inaccurate or missing. – Won’t get letter if you aren’t getting endorsements End of final semester processing. – EFE hours (at least 80). (should check Student portal for accuracy) – Student teaching Time Report Be accurate and fairly specific. Only record we will have of your Student teaching.

– Departmental Recommendation Should come automatically from Jack or Jean if you meet all responsibilities – Tests (Elementary/Middlegrade and APT: k-9) at minimum – Grades – Degree Recommending you to ISBE – Should occur sometime around Middle of June – Early releases. Find out what school needs, then contact us. Citizens – We will contact you by at address you provided Go on and claim certificate (Step 3 on purple sheet)

Be sure to register certificate with a ROE Paper copy of certificate will arrive in mail Any school district with your SSN can verify certification Non Citizens – Will sign and stamp form Mail it back to you along with Notice of Intent to become a U.S. citizen. – Bring application, Immigration forms, Notice of Intent and fee to ROE and apply there. TESTING – Two required tests: Elementary Education APT: K-9 “Highly Qualified” in foreign language or certain other endorsements (most do not require test!)

Test dates (see handout) – May Graduates February 12, 2011 (Recommended) – Allows Fall back – Provides context for answering questions for APT. (January 8, 2011– Only APT is offered on this date). – Be sure you send test scores to Illinois – Be sure your SSN is accurate (errors may delay certification). – Keep test scores forever. Odds and Ends (important trivia) – Initial Type 3 certificate Good for 4 fiscal years. Must renew every 4 years until you receive standard-then it’s 5 years If you don’t need certificate, May choose to hold off until July 1 st to claim. But don’t forget!!!!

Other states – Likely will require certification in Illinois first – May begin process of applying now. – Other states may have program verification form. Send to us to fill out. May include when you turn in application. – Contact information is on our website under “Resources” Website handout (blue) – Educator Certification System – Illinois Certification Testing System – Take us to school (resources, lesson plans) – U.S. Teacher Certification Offices

Highly qualified By virtue of passing Elementary/Middlegrade test You will be Highly Qualified for: – Language Arts & Reading, English, Math, Science, Arts, History, Geography, Economics, and Civics & Government. Should distinguish between “HQ” and endorsements- Can be Highly qualified but not endorsed and vice versa. – Foreign Language. Should take ICTS content test if you want to be highly qualified.

Summary – Location: 505 E. Green Street, Suite 202 Upstairs from National City Bank and Coldstone Contact information on purple (or orange) instruction form and endorsement request form – Include UIN – Urgent matters? Don’t use . – No appointments by . Call office.