New Student Orientation

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New Student Orientation

• Fall 2008

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Web Portal

• Verify that you have registered for all of the
  correct classes.
• Print out a copy of your class schedule for your
  records.
• If you need an add code, ask your instructor.
  You must have all courses added by the add/drop
  deadline.

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Web Portal

• The Add/Drop Deadline isMonday,
• September 22nd,
• at
• 600 PM

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Personal Information
If your personal information (such as address,
phone number, etc) changes while in the
credential program you must notify

• SDSU via the Web Portal.
• Log on and update your information.
• AND

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Personal Information
If your personal information (such as address,
phone number, etc) changes while in the
credential program you must notify

• The School of Teacher Education (STE) Office by
  one of the following methods
• 1. Fill out a form on our web site
• http//edweb.sdsu.edu/STE/student_forms.htm
• and email it or bring it by our office, BA 255
• 2. Send an email to admste_at_mail.sdsu.edu
• (please include your Red ID)

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BA/Pre-requisite Transcripts

• If you completed some of the pre-requisite
  courses or your BA at a school other than SDSU,
  we need one official transcript for your file by
  the 8th week of the semester.
• If you took the courses at SDSU, please submit a
  copy of your unofficial transcripts from the Web
  Portal.

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Emergency Teaching Permit

• If you applied for an Emergency Teaching Permit
  instead of the Certificate of Clearance, you must
  keep this permit current throughout the program.
• It is only valid for 1 year.
• Please renew online, which is the fastest way,
  at https//teachercred.ctc.ca.gov/ and click on
  renew credentials.

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Part Time Block Students

• If you havent already done so, you must submit a
  copy of your Certificate of Clearance or
  Emergency Teaching Permit and a copy of official
  passing CSET scores prior to student teaching.
• You can not student teach without these documents
  in your file.

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CPR

• CPR needs to be completed by the start of your
  second semester in the program. It must be valid
  when applying for your credential. If you still
  need to complete CPR, here are some places to
  contact
• American Red Cross [phone] www.sdarc.org
  
• American Heart Association
• [phone]  www.americanheart.org
• A-B-CPR First Aid Training 
• [phone]   www.abcpr.biz
• CPR Today, online class www.cprtoday.com

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U.S. Constitution

• The U.S. Constitution requirement must be
  fulfilled by the end of our program. You can do
  one of the following
• Test out through the SD County Office of
  Education (For more information on this test,
  http//www.sdcoe.net/rop/pdf/constexam.pdf )
• Take a course at SDSU (CCS 141A, Hist 109, 115,
  409, Pol S 102 all satisfy this requirement).
• Take a course at a community college.

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Student Teacher Handbook

• Please download the student teacher handbook
  located on our web site at
• http//edweb.sdsu.edu/STE/student_forms.htm
• It is located in the second box on this page.
• You are responsible for knowing the information
  this handbook contains.

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Keep Copies of Everything!

• The STE office is prohibited by FERPA (Family
  Educational Right and Privacy Act) to provide
  copies of anything turned in to the office.
  There is a sign regarding this posted on our
  wall. When turning in documentation to us,
  please give us a copy of the original.

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Keep Copies of Everything!

• Start now creating a career file or binder.
  Include original
• CBEST and CSET score sheets
• TB test
• Letters of Recommendation
• Transcripts and any other important documents
  regarding your teaching career

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Keep Copies of Everything!

• Request Letters of Recommendation from
• block/team leader,
• master teachers,
• principals,
• supervisors, etc.
• Add these letters to your file. You will need
• these letters when applying for jobs in the
• future.

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Professional Demeanor

• Remember, you are beginning a new profession.
  Although you are technically in school you are
  also out in the field making contacts for the
  future
• Make sure you dress appropriately
• Be respectful and polite to all people
• Proofread all correspondence (including your
  emails)
• Strive for excellence

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Leave of Absence
Should something come up and you need to take a
leave of absence from the program, you may do so
for 2 consecutive semesters without having to
re-apply. You must

• Contact your Team Leader about the situation.
• Fill out form on Web Portal.
• Fill out form in STE office.

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We Are Here to Help!

• Should you need help with anything along the
  way we are all here to help.
• Your first point of contact is your Team Leader.
  Talk to them about any issues in placement, time
  conflict, leave of absences, etc.
• Second, contact the office if you need any
  paperwork, registration information, or general
  program questions.
• Seek advising.

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Resources

• http//edweb.sdsu.edu/STE (STE web page)
• www.sdsu.edu (SDSU web page and WebPortal)
• https//teachercred.ctc.ca.gov (CCTC)
• http//www.sdcoe.net/rop/pdf/constexam.pdf
  (Constitution exam info)

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New Student Orientation

• Fall 2008