Education Specialist Program MM, MS, and ECSE

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Education Specialist ProgramM/M, M/S, and ECSE

• Orientation
• August 24, 2009

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Welcome

• Dr. Melinda Pierson, Chair of the Department of
  Special Education
• Dr. Claire Cavallaro, Dean of the College of
  Education
• Dr. Karen Ivers, Acting Associate Dean of the COE
• Aimee Nelson, Assistant Dean of the COE

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Purpose of Orientation

• Orient candidates to each semester of the
  Education Specialist Credential Program
• Meet faculty, supervisors, and support staff
• Review program competencies and requirements
• Review program policies and procedures
• Check program status and completion/submission of
  forms and documents
• Prepare for a successful semester

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Your Support Network

• Faculty
• Administrative Support Staff Kerry Belvill
• Website Resources
• Special Education Website http//ed.fullerton.ed
  u/sped/
• Credential Program Handbook and Forms
  http//ed.fullerton.edu/sped/Handbook/index.htm
• Credentials Office http//ed.fullerton.edu/creden
  tials/

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Who is my Advisor?

• Mild/Moderate Dr. Barbara Glaeser,
  bglaeser_at_fullerton.edu
• Moderate/Severe Dr. Suzanne Robinson,
  srobinson_at_fullerton.edu
• Early Childhood Dr. Janice Myck-Wayne,
  jmyck-wayne_at_fullerton.edu

• Admissions - Dr. Judy Smith, jusmith_at_fullerton.ed
  u
• Fieldwork - Dr. Kristin Stang, kstang_at_fullerton.ed
  u
• Masters Degree Dr. Woo Jung,
  wjung_at_fullerton.edu

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Incomplete Files

• You cannot participate in student teaching (SPED
  438, 439 and 489A, B, C, D) or SPED 433 and 435
  unless you have met all requirements, including
  successful passage of the appropriate CSET.

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Registration Issues

• Petition to Add Classes
• Candidates must take classes in the required
  order.
• Permits to add classes will only be granted if
• The candidate has met the prerequisites and
• There is space in the class.
• Once permitted, students are responsible for
  registering for the class.
• Add/Drop Deadlines
• Through 8/30 All courses are added/dropped via
  TITAN Online, 25 late fee to register, no
  signatures required
• 9/9-11/13 Withdrawal with a W requires
  signatures of instructor and department chair and
  must be a serious and compelling reason

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English Learner Authorization

• All candidates will be authorized to teach
  English Learners.
• This will be noted on your Level I and Level II
  credentials.

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Residency Requirement

• 75 of all prerequisite and credential coursework
  must be completed at Cal State University
  Fullerton.
• Equivalency petitions should be filed at the
  admissions stage. Once admitted, candidates are
  expected to complete all remaining coursework at
  Cal State Fullerton.
• The SPED Equivalency Petition may be found at
  http//ed.fullerton.edu/sped/coursequivpet.htm

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Course Equivalency Petitions

• Students are responsible for having coursework
  from other Universities approved as equivalent
  and placing copies of approved petitions in their
  SPED credential file in CP 540.
• Form is on SPED Website.
• FOLLOW DIRECTIONS!

Click on the image to go to the Website.
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Program Plans

• Are Color-coded
• Identify coursework sequence for
• Prerequisite courses
• All semesters of the program
• Level I and Level II coursework
• MSE coursework
• Identify which courses are available as WEB
  and/or during Intersession and Summer
• Describe the course equivalency petition process
• Are found on the website at Credential Program
  Plans.

The program plan above is for full-time students.
The plan below is for interns.
There are no exceptions to following your program
plan!
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Intern Program Information

• Intern Preservice Classes SPED 400/463/464,
  434, 421 OR a general education credential
• Intern Readiness Form
• Required of all new interns
• Available on the website
• Signed by the admissions assistant, your program
  coordinator, and the department chair
• Intern Meetings for Fall 2009 October 9 10
  (SIM Conference), November 14

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Benefits to an Internship

• Extra classroom support
• Intern meetings professional development
  training
• Complete your clear credential in two years
• Substitute days
• Conference opportunities

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Council for Exceptional ChildrenStudent Chapter
Aimee Nelson

• Dr. Debra Cote
• One meeting a month
• Reduced price
• Access to strong educational journals,
  conferences, and information

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Course and Fieldwork Requirements

• General Dr. Pierson
• Student Fieldwork Profile Forms
• Placements, Master Teachers, and Supervisors
• Student Support Log
• Additional information will be provided during
  course meetings for SPED 439/489

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ON-TRACKTo Teaching
Program
In compliance with federal regulations, no person
will be excluded from the program due to
disability, gender, race, national origin, color,
disability or age.
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ON-TRACK To Teaching
Get ON-TRACK to teaching with the California
State University, Fullerton, College of Education
Transition to Teaching Program. This program is
designed for persons wishing to be Math, Science
and/or Special Education Teachers in Santa Ana
Unified School District. Transition to Teaching
is a federally funded program designed to
identify and train teachers to work in high need
school districts
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BENEFITS
Participants will receive financial support of up
to 5,000 to be used as tuition and support for
required coursework towards becoming a
credentialed teacher in Special Education,
Science, or Math.
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Once a month Friday afternoon seminars include
immediate support related to Math, Science, and
Special Education course planning Opportunities
to learn about poverty and the impact it has on
learning for students Test preparation for CBEST
and CSET Program and personal support through a
24/7 Hot Line Classroom support during the first
years of teaching Opportunity to attend
professional conferences Assigned district
Support Provider to provide hands- on classroom
assistance and mentoring University support in
the classroom
ON-TRACK Supports Dont delay apply
today!
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• Participants must be eligible for admission to
• CSU Fullertons credential programs.
• Candidates must complete admission
• requirements for both the university and
  credential program.
• If undergraduate, participants must be at the
• senior level.
• Candidates must be available to participate in
• an intensive program (minimum nine units).
• All candidates must complete an annual
• application for financial aid (FAFSA).
• After receiving funding, candidates must work
• in Santa Ana for at least three years as a
  certificated employee (i.e. classroom teacher).
• Participants must agree to pay back funds

REQUIREMENTS
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The Transition to Teaching Program provides
funding until 2011

• How can I apply to the ON-TRACK program?
• Call the hotline [phone] to notify the
  faculty you will be applying.
• 2. Apply on CSU mentor to attend CSU Fullerton
  at the link www.csu mentor.edu
• Make certain you are eligible for the CSU
  Fullerton Math, Science and/or Special Education
  Credential programs. http//ed.fullerton.edu/adtep
  /
• Call 657-278-3412 and attend a program overview
• 5. Fill out an application for the ON-TRACK
  Program at
• http//ed.fullerton.edu/sped/ Transition_to_Teachi
  ng/index.htm

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You can make a difference!
Contact us today at24/7 Hotline (657)
278-8224 Cheryl Creager, M.S.

Coordinator/Student Support
Email
ccreager_at_fullerton.edu Belinda Dunnick Karge,
Ph.D.
Coordinator/Special
Education
Email bkarge_at_fullerton.edu S
andra Alaux,M.S.

Coordinator/Math Email salaux_at_fullerton.edu Tara
Barnhart, M.A., NBCT
Coordinator/Science Emai
l tbarnhart_at_fullerton.edu
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Masters Degree

• Dr. Woo Jung, Graduate Advisor
• Admissions Information
• Three letters of recommendation (one from faculty
  and one from a colleague, teacher.)
• Written interview questions
• Change of objective
• Coursework Requirements
• SPED 501 (prereq) offered summer and
  intersession
• Study Plan
• Only 9 units postbacc. classes are counted
• Apply in second semester (very important)

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Continued Participation in Credential Programs
(CPC Policy 1)

• In order to continue to participate in the
  Credential Program, you must
• Behave in an honest and forthright manner.
• Follow standard scholarly practice in giving
  credit to sources used in assignments.
• Follow directions of University instructors,
  supervisors, and Master Teachers/Mentors.
• Behave in a manner expected of professional
  educators.
• Cooperate and collaborate with fellow candidates
  on projects and assignments.
• Maintain successful academic progress by passing
  all classes and maintaining at least a 3.0 grade
  point average.
• No classes for which grades of D or F were
  assigned will be used to meet credential
  requirements.
• In credit/no credit classes "B" level work is
  required to receive credit.
• Maintain the standards of the Credential Program.
  
• Credential candidates will be considered for
  removal from the program if they fail to meet
  these criteria.
• Further information is provided in the Credential
  Program Handbook.

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Academic Attire

• When on school sites and at the district offices,
  Student Teachers should be attired in academic
  dress.
• This includes nice pants and shirt with collar
  (tie optional) for men and a nice pants outfit or
  dress for women.
• Skirts should be a reasonable length and clothing
  should not be revealing.
• When on playing fields, Student Teachers should
  be attired in appropriate dress for the sport or
  physical education activity in which they are
  engaged.
• This includes coaching shorts or sweats and a
  T-shirt, polo shirt, or sweatshirt with the
  school name and/or logo. Appropriate footwear
  should also be worn.
• Individuals who do not meet this requirement may
  be requested to leave the school site to change
  their clothing. Repeated offenses may result in
  termination of the field observation/student
  teaching assignment.

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Attendance

• You are responsible for regular attendance and
  punctuality in the school assignment and in all
  California State University, Fullerton classes.
• You may not miss classes to attend public school
  classes, activities, or to substitute teach.
• Promptness and excellent attendance is considered
  to be part of your professional responsibilities.
  You may be removed for the program for multiple
  tardies and absences.

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Forms and Documentation

• As candidates progress through the program, they
  are required to track their progress in meeting
  the competencies and document their achievement
  of program requirements.
• All forms should be submitted to the appropriate
  faculty or staff member. This is your
  responsibility!
• You should keep a copy of all forms. We do not
  provide copies!
• Most forms are found in the Credential Program
  Handbook on the SPED Website.

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Credential Ceremony

• May 21, 2010 Education Classroom Lawn
• No gowns required Back to School Night Attire
• No tickets necessary all invited!
• Invitations will be sent, but check the College
  of Education website for information

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Your Success is Up to You!

• Complete and submit all forms and documents in a
  timely manner.
• Attend and be on time for all classes and
  fieldwork experiences.
• Track your progress by maintaining a notebook of
  all forms, documents, course assignments, and
  fieldwork materials.
• Review information on the SPED website and in the
  Credential Program Handbook.

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Every individual matters. Every individual has a
role to play. Every individual makes a
difference.

• Jane Goodall