1. Center for Professional Development and Teaching

2.  Oversees the placements for all of our field-based courses.  The CPDT is also responsible for ensuring that all of our students receive support and quality feedback from a certified mentor who is assigned to work with them during their field placement.  Ensure that all of our studentsare prepared to provide learner-centered instructional experiences that will promote excellence and equity for all students 2

3.  Early Childhood-6 Bilingual Specialization ◦ EDCI 3301 and EDCI 3322  Bilingual 4-8 ◦ EDCI 3301 and EDCI 3322  All Level Certification ◦ EDCI 3301 and EDCI 3302  Middle School and Secondary (8-12) ◦ EDCI 3301 and EDCI 3302

4.  4 hours per week, for 10 weeks, of instructional classroom field time  Participate in group activities  Correct papers  Assist in preparation of bulleting boards or instructional models  Complete and teach four lessons, which will be evaluated by the classroom mentor

5.  EDCI 3304 ◦ Methods, Management, and Discipline  EDDP 4324 ◦ Teaching Diverse Student Population (WIN)

6.  7 hours per week, for 11 weeks, of instructional classroom field time  Participate in group activities  Correct papers  Assist in preparation of bulletin boards or instructional models  Complete and teach eight lessons, 5 of which will be evaluated by the classroom mentor, and 3 will be evaluated by the field university teaching mentor (FUTM)

7. Block III- EDCI 4993/EDCI 4398 Field requirements of Block III students include:  One week of pre-service at TAMIU  40 hours per week, for 12 weeks, of instructional classroom field time  Full control of the class for 3-4 weeks  Turn in their lesson plans to their classroom mentor on a weekly basis  Mentors complete a field performance evaluation each week  Professional Development Sessions and meetings with Supervisors

8. Contact Information Mayra L. Peña CPDT Director/Assistant Professor Department of Teacher Preparation College of Education Texas A&M International University Office: KL 431-A Telephone: 956-326-2422 Fax: 956-326-2424 E-mail: mayra.pena@tamiu.edu