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