Educator Preparation Educator Preparation ProgramProgram2012-20132012-2013

Region IIIRegion III

Education Service CenterEducation Service Center

Victoria, TexasVictoria, Texas

* Subject to Change* Subject to Change

EPP StaffEPP Staff

Rudie Kay Bludau, Education SpecialistRudie Kay Bludau, Education Specialist Velma Robinson, Program SecretaryVelma Robinson, Program Secretary

Service AreaIn-Region: 11 Texas Counties, 40 ISDs,

Private schoolsOut of Region: Where ever employed (if possible)

Program InformationProgram Information

The Region III Educator

Preparation Program provides

anopportunity for

college graduates to

become certified teachers through an “accelerated”

education internship program.

Program ScheduleProgram ScheduleProgram Components:Program Components:

Field Experience observations Field Experience observations (30 hours)(30 hours)

Content Training/ExamsContent Training/Exams Training starts in October 2011 Training starts in October 2011

(ongoing Saturdays-Fall/Spring)(ongoing Saturdays-Fall/Spring) First cycle of Generalist online First cycle of Generalist online

training starts on Oct. 10, 2011training starts on Oct. 10, 2011 2 Cycles of online training +1 2 Cycles of online training +1

Sp. Ed.Sp. Ed. Spring Saturday Pre-service Spring Saturday Pre-service

(Dates TBD)(Dates TBD) Summer Pre-service training Summer Pre-service training

July 9-21, 2012July 9-21, 2012 One-year paid internship from One-year paid internship from

August 2012 to May/June 2013August 2012 to May/June 2013

Areas of CertificationAreas of Certification

Generalist EC-6

Generalist EC-6 Bilingual

Generalist 4-8

Generalist 4-8 Bilingual

Secondary Grades 8-12

Special Education EC-12

Eligibility RequirementsEligibility RequirementsHold a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning

–Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools–North Central Association of Colleges and Schools–New England Association of Schools and Colleges–Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges–Southern Association of Colleges and Schools–Western Association of Schools and Colleges

*Official transcripts from each institution where college credit was received may be sent directly from the institution to Region III EPP.

*Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an approved credential evaluation service (SPANTRAN)

Eligibility RequirementsEligibility Requirements

An overall 2.5 grade point average or above on a 4.0 system or 2.5 grade point average for the last 60 hours

Have the required block of semester hours for the desired area of certification with a grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 system

Eligibility RequirementsEligibility Requirements

Basic Skills Test minimum scores: TASP/THEA: Reading 230 Math 230 Writing 220ACT: Reading 22 Math 22 English 22SAT: Verbal 500 Quantitative 500GRE: Verbal 500 Quantitative 500Accuplacer: Reading 78 Math 63 Writing 80 Essay 6 (Or a combination of the above tests)

•Documentation of meeting the Basic Skills requirement must be submitted before acceptance into the Region III Educator Preparation Program. •Documentation due by April 13, 2012.

Eligibility RequirementsEligibility Requirements

3 letters of recommendation 30 hours of classroom observations (field experience) in the area being sought (more observation hours may be required by SBEC)

Clearance on criminal record check

Preliminary Criminal Record EvaluationPreliminary Criminal Record Evaluation

If you have reason to believe that you may be ineligible for educator certification due to a conviction or deferred adjudication for a felony or misdemeanor offense, you should request a “Preliminary Criminal History Evaluation” from the Texas Education Agency at www.tea.state.tx.us. Under “Quick Links” click Educator Certification. On next page click on “Preliminary Criminal History Evaluation” for FAQ’s.

Certification Area RequirementsCertification Area RequirementsGeneralist EC-6 & EC-6 Bilingual

24 total semester hours in a combination of

English, math, natural science, and social

studies. A minimum of 3 hours in each area

is required.

Bilingual Generalist

In addition, applicants must demonstrate a

high level of written and oral proficiency in

Spanish as a condition of pre-entry.

Certification Area RequirementsCertification Area RequirementsGeneralist 4-8 & 4-8 Bilingual

36 total semester hours in a combination of

English, math, natural science, and social

studies. A minimum of 6 hours in each area

is required.

Bilingual Generalist

In addition, applicants must demonstrate a

high level of written and oral proficiency in

Spanish as a condition of pre-entry.

Secondary Content AreasSecondary Content Areas

NCLB - Highly Qualified

24 hours in the content area with 12 hours being upper level

The semester hours need to be in the area of certification (the courses need to be labeled in the area of certification).

Certification Area RequirementsCertification Area Requirements

Secondary Content AreasSecondary Content Areas

If there is a question about whether a

course should be counted in the GPA

calculation, obtain a course description

and provide a written request for review to

an EPP specialist.

2011 and 2012 transcripts should be provided as soon as graduated – need conferred date of degree on transcript.

Cycle Training Days Cycle Training Days Generalist EC-6 and Generalist 4-8Generalist EC-6 and Generalist 4-8

Cycle Orientation Dates Test 1 Oct. 4, ‘11 10/10/11 – 12/11/11 CAT 2 Jan. 10, ’12 1/16/12 – 3/25/12 CATSp. Ed. N/A 4/2/12 – 4/29/12 CAT

(Practice tests MUST be taken before attendingorientation meetings.)

* PBT = Paper-Based Test* CAT = Computer-Administered Test

*Completion of the Cycle Training does not guarantee acceptance into the Region III EPP.

*Acceptance into the program is contingent upon receipt of all official transcripts, GPA of 2.5, appropriate coursework on transcripts, and successful completion of a Basic Skills test.

Application DatesApplication Dates

Area Application DatesEC-6 Aug. 8, ’11 - Jan. 6, ‘12

4-8 Aug. 8, ‘11 - Jan. 6, ‘12Sp. Ed. Aug. 8, ‘11 - Jan. 6, ‘12

Secondary Aug. 8, ‘11 - Apr. 2, ‘12

TentativeTentative Program Costs Program Costs(subject to change)(subject to change)

$ 100 Nonrefundable Application Fee upon submitting application$ 300 Summer Pre-Service Training Fee (Minimum Training Fee)$ 400 Mentor Fee$3,810 Program Fee (Remaining Summer Training Fees, Follow-Up

Training Fees, Vehicle Costs, Training Room Rental,Observation & Supervision Fees, Mentor/PrincipalTraining Fees, Training Material Fees, WorkshopRegistration Fees, Duplicating Fees, Presenter Fees,Network Fees, Equipment Rental Fees, Building

$4,610 Maintenance Fees, Accounting Fees, and Staff Fees)

$ 400 Out-of-Region Fee - If too far to travel, we contract observations

TentativeTentative Program Costs, Program Costs, continuedcontinued(subject to change)(subject to change)

$ 120 TExES Content Exam Fee$ 120 TExES PPR EC-12 Exam$ 240 Total Tests (Minimum – Paid by credit card to ETS)

$ 52 Probationary Certificate Fee (SBEC)$ 43 Fingerprint Registration Fee (SBEC)$ 10 Electronic Fingerprinting Fee (State Location)$ 77 Standard Certificate Fee (Upon Final Certification)$ 182 Total SBEC Fees (Paid by credit card to SBEC)

Online Course Training CostsOnline Course Training Costs(Tentative)(Tentative)

Generalist EC-6 Training Costs $ 600 Online Course Fee (Payable at online course orientation

– Maximum Fee) $ 90 Face-to-Face Training Fee (3 Saturdays - one each for:

ELAR, Math, Science/Social Studies, 1/2 day for EC-6 to include PE, Health, Fine Arts-

combined with Sc/SS) $ 690

Special Education Training Costs $ 275 Special Education Course Fee (Payable before beginning

course) $ 30 Face-to-Face Training Fee Total (9 hours/2 days)

305

Online Course Training fees are not included in Program Costs

Online Course Training CostsOnline Course Training Costs(Tentative)(Tentative)

Generalist 4-8 Training Costs $ 550 Online Course Fee (Payable at online course orientation

– Maximum Fee) $90 Face-to-Face Training Fee (3 Saturdays - one each for:

ELAR, Math, Science/Social Studies) $ 640

Special Education Training Costs $275 Special Education Course Fee (Payable before beginning

course) $30 Face-to-Face Training Fee Total (9 hour training/2days)

$305

Online Course Training fees are not included in Program Costs

Region III EPP Online Course FeesRegion III EPP Online Course Fees(Subject to Change)(Subject to Change)

EC-6 Generalist Module Facilitator Fee Individual Total

ELAR $190 $25 = $215Math $150 $25 = $175Science $150 $25 = $175Social Studies $150 $25 = $175

EC-6 Bundle $500 $100 = $600

4-8 Generalist Module Facilitator Fee Individual Total

ELAR $150 $25 = $175Math $130 $25 = $155Science $130 $25 = $155Social Studies $130 $25 = $155

4-8 Bundle $450 $100 = $550

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Region III EPP Online Course FeesRegion III EPP Online Course Fees(Subject to Change)(Subject to Change)

EC-12 Module Facilitator Fee Total

Special Education $225 $50 = $275Bilingual Only$275 $50 = $325ELAR 8-12 $275 $50 = $325Math 8-12 $275 $50 = $325

Fees are due on or before the date of the orientation training.No module will be opened for an individual until payment in full is received for the online courses. If payment is received after themodule has begun, the individual will automatically be placedin the next cycle.

DeadlinesDeadlinesSecondary Application Deadline is April 2, 2012.

Deadline for meeting Basic Skills requirement is April 13, 2012.

Field Experience Observations and 3 recommendation letters must be completed by May 18, 2012.

Spring 2012 Graduates must get transcript with conferred date of degree, or at least a letter from the Office of Admissions and Records stating that requirements have been met for the degree, to the EPP by May 25, 2012.

Applicant to Intern StatusApplicant to Intern Status

Applicants should not resign from their present employment positions until they have been employed by an ISD.

Being accepted into the EPP does not guarantee employmentby a school district.

The applicant/intern is responsible for securing a teachingposition with a school district prior to the start of the 2012-2013 school year.

Intern to Certified TeacherIntern to Certified TeacherComplete all required training sessions (300 training hours).

Submit all required documentation including principal andmentor forms as well as intern forms.

Take required TExES exams on a timely basis and earnpassing scores.

Submit completed documentation for certification.

Apply for appropriate SBEC certificates and pay SBEC fees.

Successfully complete the one-year internship with districtand Region III recommendations for certification.

Possible Financial AssistancePossible Financial Assistance

If a veteran, check your veteran benefits to see if you have anyavailable benefits remaining. (http://www.gibill.va.gov/)

If a spouse of active duty personnel, check with MYCAA to seeif you’re eligible for education benefits. (https://aiportal.acc.af.mil/mycaa/)

*Information for both of these options can be obtained when an interview is scheduled with EPP staff.

Questions?Questions?

InterviewsInterviews

Operating Hours: Monday thru Friday8 a.m. to 12 Noon1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

For conferences or interviews, call the EPP Secretary at361-573-0731, ext. 208.

Thank You for Attending!Thank You for Attending!