1. GROUP ADVISING Information for Seniors Spring 2011

2. To Do List before Group Advising  Update ISET Checklist according to unofficial transcript  Update your four-year plan  Complete a GPA prediction worksheet  Check on your URSA account for registration date

3. 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 vicky.stromberger@unco.eduvicky.stromberger@unco.edu ▫Take PLACE Test for ESL Endorsement but not prior to student teaching

4. TESL 398/380 ESL and Language Arts concentrations Three options: ENG 318, ENG 419, or TESL 380 Summer 2011 TESL 380 will be called TESL 398 Fall 2011 the course will be TESL 380

5. Math Concentration Changes Students taking EDEL 445/446 spring 2012 ▫Take MATH 391 & 395 fall 2011 Students taking EDEL 445/446 fall 2012 ▫Take MATH 395 fall 2011 ▫Take MATH 391 spring 2012

6. Classes With Registration Issues Please click on the CRN number for specific course requirements SCED 475, CH 303, Film 120 * PTEP program requires a ‘B’ or better in ENG 122 OR ENG 123

7. PLACE or PRAXIS II See PRAXIS II on ISET website PLACE/PRAXIS II Brochures in ISET Office or in Forms on ISET website Take one year prior to Student Teaching Practice/Review material available online www.ets.org/praxis/register or at a bookstore and ISET Library www.ets.org/praxis/register Network with each other!

8. PRAXIS II Scores Print your PRAXIS II scores immediately ▫Score availability expires EDFE 130 offers information to receive your PRAXIS II documentation from CDE EDFE 130 requires proof of a passing PRAXIS II score

9. 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 (minimum grade of ‘B’ or better)

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

11. 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

12. 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: 351-2231  One-time $50 charge for Graduation application ▫ See ISET advisor regarding any questions/concerns  DO NOT PANIC ! ▫Apply for graduation @ 90 credits applicable toward degree  Registrar’s Office or online

13. Teacher Employment Days Teacher Employment Days (TED) April 7 & 8 More than 100 school districts from approximately 14 states will be represented http://www.unco.edu/careers/

14. Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Advance your career with a MAT! Reading MAT Linguistically Diverse Education MAT Curriculum Studies MAT Offered online, or in Denver or in Loveland www.unco.edu/teach for more informationwww.unco.edu/teach

15. Need more Information? www.unco.edu/iset --> Power Point for Transfer Studentswww.unco.edu/iset Summer registration – April 4 ▫No PIN# required

16. Sign-up for Group Advising PTEP will register students for EDEL 453 & 454 (Student Teaching) * Or EDEL 444 for ESL/Bilingual To sign-up for a Group Advising session: ▫Call the ISET Office at 351-2929 ▫OR ▫Stop by the ISET Office : McKee 227

17. 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

18. ISET Advisors McKee 227 351-2929 Pat Doherty ▫351-1369 ▫Pat.doherty@unco.eduPat.doherty@unco.edu Jaime Donahue ▫351-1602 ▫Jaime.donahue@unco.eduJaime.donahue@unco.edu