1. Pathways to Teaching Mr. James L. Preston T.E.A.M. Teach Project West Hills College Lemoore E-mail: jamespreston@westhillscollege.comjamespreston@westhillscollege.com Ph #- 925-3146

2. Fun Facts about Teaching  Over the next decade, California public schools will need to hire between 190,000 and 250,000 new teachers.  The average salary for teachers in California is $43,935 and new legislation supports a new minimum beginning salary of $34,000.  Teacher fellow grants, tax credits, and Teacher loans/down payments are all available as an incentive to recruit new teachers

3. Teaching Credentials  Multiple Subject (M.S.) credential allows you to teach k-8.  Single Subject (S.S.) credential allows you to teach 7-12 in a specific subject area.  Specialized credentials for reading, special education, etc.

4. Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.)  CSU, UC or private school - M.S = B.A. in Liberal Studies - S.S = B.A. in specific subject area  Community College - provides you with General Education (A.A.) & blended classes are available - T.E.A.M. Teach at WHCL helps you through the Teacher Education pipeline from Rookie (interested in teaching) to the Major Leagues (having your own classroom).T.E.A.M. Teach

5. California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST)  3 sections- Reading (50), Math (50), Writing (2 essays)  4 hour test- offered 6 times a year; $41 fee.  Does not measure teaching ability- “a hurdle”  CBEST Web Site CBEST Web Site

6. California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST)  CBEST + 90 units= 90-day substitute waiver ($80-130/day)  CBEST + B.A. = 30-day emergency substitute credential (unlimited substitute teaching)

7. Credential Programs- 5 th Year- Traditional  Need B.A. and CBEST (usually) to start post-baccalaureate program  Pedagogy (how we teach) courses  Initial student teaching  Final student teaching  Successful completion of a 5 th year program leads to a Preliminary Multiple Subject or Single Subject credential

8. Credential Programs- District or University Internship  Sponsored by the school district or by the university (post-B.A.)  1-2 years providing you with classroom experience while taking your courses  Successful completion of an internship program leads to a Preliminary Multiple or Single Subject credential

9. Credential Programs- CSU & the “Blended Program”  a blending of “pedagogy” and student teaching into the undergraduate level.  Example– Math 10A- Math for Elementary Teachers  Successful completion of a “blended program” leads to a B.A. in Liberal Studies and Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential (k-8)

10. CSET and RICA  RICA information RICA information  CSET implemented as a result of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation that requires High Quality Teachers (HQT)  Needs to be completed to start “Final Student Teaching”  Based on California Content Standards  CSET: Single Subject  CSET: Multiple Subject –Reading, Language, Literature, Social Science –Science and Mathematics –P.E, Human Development, Arts –CSET WebsiteCSET Website

11. Pathway to Teaching  Work with a partner to identify your pathway to your own classroom…  2 years-  5 years-  10 years