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New Student Orientation January, 2019
School of Education New Student Orientation January, 2019
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Graduate Programs in Education
State Approved Initial License Teacher programs Early Childhood (PreK-2) Elementary (Gr. 1-6) Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8, 5-12) Middle/Secondary (9 Subjects) Biology, Business, Chemistry, English, French, General Science, History, Mathematics, Spanish. Reading Specialist* Candidates must already have an initial or professional teaching license in another field and have taught for one year.
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More School Preparation Programs
Principal/Asst. Principal Gr. Levels: PreK-6, 5-8, or 9-12 Administrator of Special Education Superintendent/Asst. Superintendent School Guidance Counselor School Adjustment Counselor
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Professional License Programs
(For teachers who already have an Initial License) State Approved programs in Early Childhood (PreK-2) Elementary (Gr. 1-6) Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8) Candidates must seek professional licensure in the same field as their initial license. Teachers in other licensure areas can qualify for professional licensure by completing the M.Ed. program, and transferring in graduate credits in their field in lieu of the advanced reading courses.
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School Adjustment / School Guidance Counselor
These programs are offered only on the Springfield campus. These programs are credits in length.
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How Do the Programs Work?
Students join a cohort, taking one course for eight weeks, meeting only one night a week; Once that course is over, the next one begins; All programs have a 6-8 credit culminating experience such as practicum and field-based research paper.
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AIC Graduate Course Format
Courses are 8 weeks in length One night per week (always the same night) Hours are 4:30pm-9:15pm with breaks Five courses per year (2 in fall, 2 in spring, 1 in early summer) Fall Semester: late August to mid-December Spring Semester: early January to early May Summer Semester: mid-May to end of June No classes during public school vacations (Dec/Feb/April) No full summer courses
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MASS Requirements for Licensure
Initial License: Professional License: 75 Embedded Hours in Coursework (within three courses*) Culminating Experience Practicum or Student Teaching (300 hours) Completion of all MTELS SEI Endorsement *embedded hours requirements subject to change per MA Department of Education. Completed an approved program and your Master’s Degree; Taught for three years under the corresponding Initial License; (1 year required for program acceptance; If you have a Master’s, you only need TWELVE graduate credits in the same subject area as the Initial license (no degree required); Complete a mentoring (induction) program provided by your district.
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Other Teachers/Licenses
Initial License Professional License Teachers in Early Childhood, Elementary, and Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8) will receive College Endorsement at the conclusion of the program. ‘OTHER’ Teachers WILL NOT receive college endorsement for their professional license at the end of the program. They MUST apply for that license with DESE for an individual review. Non-Licensure Degree-Only Field-Based Research Project
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Culminating Experiences
Initial License Professional License Practicum or Student Teaching 300 hours Six credits total Professional Seminar I Professional Seminar II Six credits total. Self Assessment of subject knowledge & requirements; Pedagogical and professional knowledge and skills (action research paper) Work with a mentor professor throughout. Non-Licensure Field-Based Research Six credits Semester long No licensure endorsement for this option.
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What Degree Do I Receive?
Candidates in the Teacher or Leadership programs receive either a “Master of Education” (M.Ed.) degree or a “Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies” (CAGS) There is no difference in the coursework between the two, however for candidates to receive a CAGS you must already have earned an M.Ed. Candidates in School Guidance/School Adjustment Counseling programs receive a M.A.E.P. degree. The candidate’s transcript, not the diploma, will indicate the major. For example: Elementary, Reading, School Leadership, etc.
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AIC Technology for All AIC student Portal: my.aic.edu myAIC includes
Login (using AIC & password) myAIC includes Blackboard Course materials Syllabus Textbook info Office365 & Calendar Office Apps for Word, Excel, PowerPoint. OneDrive = cloud file storage. JenzabarUnofficial transcripts Your courses and your grades Live Text with Field Experience Module All communications must be on AIC only.
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AIC ALERTS Class Cancellations due to snow/weather:
Class cancellations depend on the individual site. If, for example, you attend Marlborough High School, and Marlborough Public Schools are closed, you will not have class. For the Springfield Campus – we go only on what AIC does, not Springfield Public Schools. Class cancellations will be posted on the AIC portal and a notification may be sent to AIC s and/or through Everbridge Emergency Notification Text Message System. If schools announce an early dismissal, or no afternoon or evening activities, AIC classes are cancelled as well. · Please do not call your site to ask about AIC classes.
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Is My Application Complete?
A complete file includes: Completed and signed application with signed program agreement Official sealed transcript(s) of all previous academic work, undergraduate & graduate Two letters of recommendation Personal goal statement which details career goals and objectives. Successful completion of the Communication & Literacy Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) for admission to the licensure track Copy of license (if applicable) U.S. $50 non-refundable application fee Early Childhood & Moderate Disabilities Candidates: Need general psychology and/or (child) development psychology prior to applying to the culminating experience If you have questions about your application status, please contact or (413)
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Financial Aid Students are eligible for financial aid if they are officially accepted into the program Must be registered for at least three credits during a semester Non-Matriculated students are not eligible for financial aid For any financial aid questions, please contact Nila Lenna at and/or (413)
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Educational License Standards (EdPrep) are Governed by MA DESE
AIC complies with all MA State licensure standards. Any mandated changes to the DESE process must be implemented by AIC. AIC will inform students regarding changes if and when new rules, standards or criteria are instituted.
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When You Have Questions?
You must use the AIC system available through the my.aic.edu portal You may contact your student advisor(s): - Kaitlin Karetka Advisor Supervisor and Guidance/School Adjustment -Kevin Romani Advisor Middle/Secondary -Lindsay Smithies Advisor Moderate Disabilities Pre-K/8 -Betsy Fleche Advisor Elementary and Early Childhood - Azra Rahman Advisor Reading Specialist and Professional Licensure - Amanda Charter Advisor School Leadership and Coordinator for Field Experience For specific Licensure questions, contact James Kane at
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