Education Specialist Credential Programs

1. Education Specialist Credential Programs Orientation Spring 2012 Monday, December 12th 7:00-8:30 pm

2. Coordinators and Advisors • Department Chair and • Intern Program Director: • Dr. Melinda Pierson mpierson@fullerton.edu • Fieldwork Coordinator: • Dr. Suzanne Robinson srobinson@fullerton.edu 2

3. Program Coordinators Mild/Moderate Coordinator: Dr. Barbara Glaeserbglaeser@fullerton.edu • Moderate/Severe Coordinator: Dr. Suzanne Robinson srobinson@fullerton.edu Early Childhood Special Education and I:DREEAM Coordinator: Dr. Janice Myck-Wayne jmyck-wayne@fullerton.edu

4. Orientation • Introduce the Program Coordinators • Learn how to submit a Course Equivalency Petition • Review Program Requirements • Be aware of your Credential Program Plan • Learn how to submit your Student Fieldwork Profile • Note Spring 2012 Registration dates • Understand Intern Program features and requirements • Review Credential Program policies 4

5. Student Resources • Aimee Nelson, Assistant Dean for • Student Affairs • anelson@fullerton.edu • 657-278-4161 • College Park 500 5

6. Student Organizations • Council for Exceptional Children – Student Chapter • -Led by Dr. Debra Cote • California TASH– Student Chapter • -Led by Dr. Erica Howell & Dr. Jan Weiner • Early Childhood Intervention Matters • -Led by Dr. Janice Myck-Wayne 6

7. Your Credential Program File 7

8. The Credential Program File • Starts as an application to the Education Specialist Credential Program • Becomes the Credential Program candidate file as the candidates moves through Preliminary, Clear, and even MSE program completion! • Used by Credential Program Center in making credential recommendations. • IT IS THE CANDIDATE’S RESPONSIBILITY TO KEEP HIS/HER FILE UPDATED AND COMPLETE! • Candidates should make copies before they submit materials! • We do not provide copies from files. 8

9. DETAILS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT 9

10. Course Equivalency Petitions • 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. • Typically, equivalency will be granted only for prerequisite courses • The SPED Equivalency Petition may be found at http://ed.fullerton.edu/sped/coursequivpet.htm • Equivalency Petitions are submitted to the Chair of Special Education. 10

11. Program Plans • Identify coursework for: • Prerequisite courses • All semesters of the program • Preliminary and Intern coursework • Are found on the Website at Credential Program Plans • You cannot take any other coursework except for the prerequisites without the CSET! There are no exceptions to following your program plan! 11

12. Education Specialist Credential Program • Prerequisites • SPED 322, 371, 425 • Intern Preservice Classes (only for those who have a contracted teaching position) • SPED 400/463/464, 421

13. Spring 2012 Registration Registration Tips • Students must have completed all required courses to advance to next level/semester of coursework • Students will not be allowed to enroll in classes if they have not met prerequisites • Permits will require documentation of having met prerequisites 13

14. Registration Dates **Registration – 10/28/11-1/20/12 • First day of classes – 1/21/12 • Last day to register without $25 fee – 1/20/12 • Last day to withdraw for a serious and compelling reason – 4/20/12

15. Student Fieldwork Profile • This document is your ticket to student teaching! • FOLLOW DIRECTIONS! • Submit by the due date! Click on the image to go to the Website. 15

16. Intern Program 16

17. Purpose of Intern Program • To allow teachers in high-need subject areas to begin teaching • Right away • While earning a credential • With extensive support 17

18. Intern Support Faculty and Staff Intern Program Director Dr. Melinda Pierson, mpierson@fullerton.edu Intern Program Coordinators Dr. Barbara Glaeser, Mild/Moderate Dr. Suzanne Robinson, Moderate/Severe Dr. Janice Myck-Wayne, Early Childhood Dr. Suzanne Robinson, Fieldwork Intern Support Staff Ms. Luz Zapata: lzapata@fullerton.edu 18

19. Intern Supports • In-class visits and support • Paid release days • Professional development meetings • Money for materials • First meeting is Sat., Jan. 28th from 9-12 – Location TBD 19

20. Intern Program Features • Requires additional preservice classes for admission • SPED 421 and 400/463/464 • Candidates must take SPED 490 (Intern Seminar) each semester of the program • Provides candidates with on-the-job support guidance and feedback by Mentor Teachers and University Supervisors • Candidates are employed full-time as teachers while earning their credential • Is a collaboration between University and partner districts • Provides four days released time each year • Candidates earn a stipend and money for classroom materials • Additional information may be found at: • Internship Program http://ed.fullerton.edu/sped/Internship.htm 20

21. Intern Program Requirements • For a candidate to be eligible for an internship, all requirements on the Intern Readiness Form must be fully completed. • Signatures are required from: • Admissions Assistant • Program Coordinator • Intern Director • You must also have a job offer (with start date) from a district with which we have a MOU. 21

22. Master’s Degree • Dr. Woo Jung, Graduate Advisor (ajung@fullerton.edu) • Admissions Information • Three letters of recommendation (three letters from teaching faculty - confidential) (SPED) • Written and oral interviews (SPED) • Application form (SPED) • Official Transcript (SPED) • Change of objective (admissions & records)

23. Master’s Degree • Coursework Requirements • SPED 501 (prereq): offered summer and intersession after you’re admitted • Study Plan • Only 9 units postbacc. classes (500 level) are counted

24. I:DREEAM Inclusion: developmentally responsive to educational experiences that are accessible JUNE 15 Application Deadline for Fall 2011-2012 Contact Jmyck-wayne@fullerton.edu

25. WHAT IS I:DREEAM? • Federally funded grant that provides: • Financial support (up to $9000 over 3 semesters) • Mentorship to students completing their preliminary credential in ECSE • The program supports: • Tuition and Books • Membership dues • Seminars • Professional Development Activities • Mentorship • Cohort Training Experience

26. REQUIREMENTS • Passed CBEST • Newly-admitted to CSUF’s ECSE Credential Program • GPA 2.89 or higher/Maintain 3.0 in program • Full-time student/Part-time (9 units) • Monthly seminars • Fulfill federal requirements • Citizen/national of the US or a legal permanent resident in US or any of the US territories • Commitment and obligations to Federal Office of Education • Service Obligation Requirement

27. TO KNOW MORE… Project Director Janice Myck-Wayne, Ed.D jmyck-wayne@fullerton.edu Phone 657.278.4706 Administrative Assistant Luz Zapata lzapata@fullerton.edu Phone 657.278.7437 657.278.2139 I:DREEAM Faculty Suzanne Robinson, Ph.D., BCBA srobinson@fullerton.edu Kristin Stang, Ph.D. kstang@fullerton.edu Rosario Ordoñez-Jasis, Ph.D. rjasis@fullerton.edu

28. Important Policies 28

29. Continued Participation in Credential Programs (CPC Policy 1) • The Credential Program endeavors to admit only candidates who have demonstrated through the application process that they possess the important characteristics necessary to be successful educators: • Respect for all individuals enriched by an understanding of culture and diversity. • Commitment to working collaboratively. • Commitment to lifelong learning. • Wide constellation of knowledge and skills. • Ethical character demonstrated by • Having integrity, and being trustworthy, honest, courteous, open minded, and by treating others fairly and impartially. 29

30. CPC Policy 1 (continued) 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 2.75 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 Special Education Credential Program. 30

31. CPC Policy 1 (continued) Credential candidates will be considered for removal from the program if they: • Exhibit academic dishonesty as defined by the University Catalog. • Exhibit inappropriate student conduct as defined by the University Catalog. • Exhibit unacceptable academic, field, pedagogical, and/or clinical performance behaviors. • Fail to meet the standards set by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. • Fail to behave according to the standards of the profession, public schools, university, department and/or program. • Fail to demonstrate credentialing competencies. 31

32. Leave of Absence and Withdrawals • If you choose to take a semester off, you must file a Leave of Absence form which is located online or in MH 103. • If you choose not to attend our program, please email Marisol Cardenas at mcardenas@fullerton.edu.

33. Technology Competency Policy • In prerequisite and credential courses in the Special Education Specialist Credential Program, students will be expected to: • Meet California State Fullerton’s level of computer competency for entering freshman (www.fullerton.edu/senate/PDF/300/UPS320-030.pdf): • Have ongoing reliable access to a computer with Internet connectivity for regular course assignments; • Utilize MS Office (including Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Excel) to learn content and communicate with colleagues and faculty; • Have the ability to regularly print assignments; • Maintain and access three times weekly a student email account; • Use Internet search and retrieval skills to complete assignments; • Upgrade his/her skills in educational technology throughout the program; • Apply his/her educational technology skills to complete expected competencies; • Utilize other software applications as course requirements dictate; • Utilize Blackboard to access course materials and complete assignments; • Create lessons that require K-12 student use of educational technologies to improve achievement; and • Conduct themselves appropriately and professionally when online. • Many sections of courses are offered 100% WEB. • If you don’t feel you meet these competencies, consider completing EDSC 304. Classes are offered fall, spring, summer, and intersession. 33

34. State/Federal Legislation Affecting Credentialing • Your credential will state: English Learners Authorization. Content is embedded throughout the program with specific courses (425 and 551). • All credentials now include the authorization to teach students with autism. SPED 401 addresses this area. 34

35. APA Style Purchase the APA manual! Visit http://owl.english.purdue.edu for assistance.

36. 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.

37. FINAL THOUGHTS 37

38. Your “To Do” List • Review this presentation – it will be posted on the Sped Website: http://ed.fullerton.edu/sped • Place important dates on your calendar (Fieldwork dates will be announced soon.) • Make sure your credential file has all the information and documents you need! • If you will be student teaching next semester, complete and submit the Student Fieldwork Profile. • Complete all prerequisite coursework. • Review and follow your Program Plan 38