Introduction to the Teacher Education Program TEP Elementary

Introduction to the Teacher Education Program (TEP) Elementary, Elementary/Collaborative, EDHH, and Collaborative K-6 Fall 2017

Undergraduate TEP Admission Requirements Successful completion of: ü 50 hours of college credit (40 hours in general studies) ü 2. 75 GPA on all work attempted (teaching field, professional studies, and total institution-overall) ü ED 401, ENG 102, and COMS 101 with “C” or better ü “C” or better in all general studies, teaching field, and professional studies courses ü TEP Interview ü Core Academic Skills for Educators Test ü Background clearance Status Letters will be sent out stating what needs to be fulfilled for TEP admission.

Graduate Elementary, EDHH, and Collaborative TEP Admission Requirements Successful completion of: ü TEP interview ü Core Academic Skills for Educators Test ü All outstanding pre-requisite coursework (see individual evaluation for specific coursework) ü Elementary Multiple Subjects Praxis II Test (5001) ü Background clearance Your ALT A evaluation explains what is needed for TEP admission.

TEP Retention GPAs • Undergraduate GPAs: 2. 75 Teaching Field, 2. 75 Professional Studies, and 2. 75 total institution (overall) • Graduate GPAs: Maintain a minimum of 3. 25 overall

Undergraduate GPA Example for TEP Admission, Retention, and Completion “C” or above in each general studies, teaching field, and professional studies course 2. 75 GPA or above in Professional Studies 2. 75 GPA or above in Teaching Field 2. 75 or above institution (overall) GPA

TEP Interview Information

TEP Interview Purpose and Date TEP Interview Purpose • The purpose of the interview is to assess your readiness formal admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP). TEP Interview Date and Information • Fall interview date is Friday, October 6, 2017 (your interview time will be between 1 p. m. & 5 p. m. ) • You will be notified by email of your interview date/time/place • Applications are available in the TES office (Wills 207) or on the TES website, www. montevallo. edu/tes.

TEP Interview Information • Must score 22 to pass • A “one” on any item is automatic failure • You are allowed three attempts to pass (interviews available fall, spring, & summer) • Your advisor will review your score and team comments with you • Interview team consists of 3 faculty members (1 from teaching field and 2 from COE, usually not interviewed by advisor) • Each interview lasts 10 -20 minutes

What questions might be asked? • • • Questions related to your understanding of the following areas will be asked: importance of content knowledge for teachers best practices in teaching & learning various forms of literacy diversity in today’s classrooms various aspects of professionalism See TEP Interview Summary Sheet for sample interview questions

TEP Interview Tips • Prepare for your interview (have a friend ask you mock questions, think about how you would answer the questions, etc. ) • Arrive early • Dress professionally for your interview

Testing Information

Core Academic Skills for Educators Test Information • See handout or visit www. montevallo. edu/tes for Core Academic Skills for Educators testing information. • Successful completion of the Core Academic Skills for Educators is required for TEP admission.

Praxis II • Successful completion of all Praxis II tests are required for internship • Official score reports MUST be received in our office by August 1 for fall interns & December 1 for spring interns • Specific content area test information is available on the TES website, www. montevallo. edu/tes. • See handout for Praxis II tests required for your program area Send score report to ALSDE and the University of Montevallo and include your full social security number on test documents

Additional Praxis II Information • Registration - Online at http: //www. ets. org/praxis/al • Price - vary by test - http: //www. ets. org/praxis/about/fees - Fee waiver information available at http: //www. ets. org/s/praxis/pdf/praxis_informati on_bulletin. pdf (page 9) • Test Preparation Materials - http: //www. ets. org/praxis/prepare/materials - Study guides available in Malone Center

Additional Information

Fingerprint and Background Clearance • Clearance is required to go into the schools for field placement • Check for clearance through the Public Teaching Certificate Portal Fingerprint/background https: //tcert. alsde. edu clearance information Type in name here to search for information

TEP Handbook • Handbook includes: o guidelines and requirements for TEP admission, retention, and completion o other TEP information o field and clinical information o forms • It is your responsibility to know the information in the TEP Handbook. • The TEP Handbook and other TEP information is available on TES website.

Teacher Education Services http: //www. montevallo. edu/tes

TEP Recap Checklist ü Prepare for TEP Interview ü Take Core Academic Skills for Educators Test ü Plan your Praxis II tests and register early ü Meet with advisor for program/TEP planning (as needed)