1. Dr. Jeff Allen, jallen@unt.edu Dr. Jerry Wircenski, akadrj@unt.edu Online Certification for CTE Teacher in Texas

2. 100% Online = A Reduction of Windshield Time

3. BENEFITS… For the busy professional (convenient classes) Transfer-of-Learning (preparation for the classroom: Knowledge & Skills) SBEC Standards (preparation for licensure testing)

6. STRONG mentoring component (university-school partnerships) Continuing Prof. Ed. Option (HSTE only) Can lead to an Undergrad. or Advanced Degree (Masters of Education) BENEFITS…

7. 1.B.S. Degree & 3-years experience (18 months can be from internship) 2. Associates Degree & 3-years experience 3.H.S. Diploma & 5-years experience 4.Plus State/National Licensure in Specialization Prerequisites for T&I

8. 1.B.S. Degree 2. A Current License, Registration or Certification as a Heath Professions Practitioner 3.Two Years of Approved Work Experience Prerequisites for HSTE

9. Sequence of Instruction The CATE professional will take four online courses The educator then completes an additional six hours of Instructional Internship with a STRONG mentoring component.

10. Courses ATTD 4110/5110 (3 credit hours) Designing Instruction in Career and Technical Education ATTD 4120/5120 (3 credit hours) Instructional Strategies in Career and Technical Education

11. ATTD 4130/5130 (3 credit hours) Professional Roles and Management in Technical Education ATTD 4140/5140 (3 credit hours) Work-based Learning in Career and Technical Education Courses (continued)

12. INSTRUCTIONAL INTERNSHIP ATTD 4740/6030 (6 credit hours) –Components include a school- based mentor, university coach and university supervisor for a cohesive transition experience.

13. A series of portfolio-builder activities are completed in each of the four certification courses. Portfolio-builder activities will be implemented during the instructional internship. Portfolio Development

16. One year from a Probationary to a Standard certificate

17. SCHEDULE OPTIONS Summer ATTD 4110 ATTD 4120 ATTD 4130 ATTD 4140 ATTD 4740/6030 Fall ATTD 4110 ATTD 4120 ATTD 4740/6030 Spring ATTD 4130 ATTD 4140 ATTD 4740/6030

18. TExES Exam Prep Self-study packet to assist HSTE professionals in preparation for the TExES exam.

19. TExES Review Sessions Each Fall & Spring: Two review sessions are held to prepare applicants for the TExES PPR and TExES content exams.

20. NOCTI Exam National Occupational Competency Testing Institute Each Fall & Spring: The written & performance exams will be offered for applicants who do not currently hold a national/ state license in their specialization. (T&I ONLY)

21. What’s the Cost? Undergraduate $4000 (approx.) Graduate $4,500 (approx.) CPE $2,000 (approx.) NOCTI $ 400

22. Pass Rates 100% of all CATE candidates passed the December 2005 TExES Exams 100% - October 2005 Exams 100% - July 2005 Exams 100% - May 2005 Exams 95% - April 2005 Exams

23. University of North Texas Program of Applied Technology, Training & Development University of North Texas Program of Applied Technology, Training & Development 940-565-2714 or Jallen@unt.edu, akadrj@unt.edu or www.attd.unt.edu/certification/trade.htm www.attd.unt.edu/certification/health.htm Further Information: