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Program Requirements2011-2012
Christina Jordan, ACP [email protected]
713-696-0600 x 409Route 7
HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF TEXAS EDUCATORS
Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program 2011-
2012
AGENDA• Literature Connection
– First Day Jitters, by Julie Danneberg and Judith Love
• General Expectations
• Documentation Book including due dates
• Portfolio Guidelines Handbook including due dates
• Questions/Comments/ConcernsHouston ISD Alternative
Certification Program 2011-2012
NormsActively participate
Be respectful of the learning environment
Take care of your personal needs
Honor the contributions of others
Have fun—laughter is encouraged!
Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program 2011-2012
Things to keep in mind…• Excellence is the STANDARD not the goal.• I am here to support you.• You are in the best EPP (Educator
Preparation Program), the first in the state.• Answer communications in a timely manner.• You may communicate with me by:
• Email: [email protected] • Cell Phone & Text: 713-922-7905• Office Phone:713-696-0600 (x409)
Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program 2011-2012
What you can expect from your
ACP Supervisor• To work with you to exemplify best teaching practices.
• To serve as an advocate.
• To provide and monitor professional learning activities.
• To provide you warm and cool feedback.
• To guide you through the certification program.
Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program 2011-2012
What I Expect of the ACP Intern
• Ask questions
• LISTEN and make good sound decisions
• Rely on your support system
• Be prepared and organized
• Implement suggestions
• Reflect on feedback
• Complete ALL certification requirements
• Do your best at all times!Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program 2011-2012
Documentation Book• Documentation
Book (refer to “Due Date” form)
• KEEP THIS BOOK IN AN AREA ACCESSIBLE FOR YOUR SUPERVISOR.
• Make sure all forms are turned in timely to meet each benchmark date.
Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program 2011-2012
Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program 2011-2012
Intern Release Time Observation
• Complete 6 total.
• Be sure that you and your mentor sign each form.
• Submit by the due date.
Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program 2011-
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Mentor Observations• Complete 6 total.
• Be sure to sign and date each form.
• Submit by the due date.
Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program 2011-
2012
Supervisor Observations• Complete 6 total
• #3- Nov/Dec observation by Intern video
• Be sure to sign and date each form
Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program 2011-
2012
Observations
• Scheduled on a weekly basis (week of only, not date or time).
• Notification will be by email.
• Keep me informed of all formal and informal testing and/ or schedule changes.
Portfolio
Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program 2011-
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Portfolio Guidelines
• Observation # 3
• Walk-through Portfolio – Parts 1-5
• You project must be TYPED
• Will provide in an electronic format
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Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program 2011-
2012
• Submit a copy of completed Principal Observation Feedback Forms (at least 30 minutes) by the following dates:
•October 31, 2011•May 2, 2012
•Submit a copy of completed Principal Walkthrough Feedback Forms (at least 10 minutes) by the following dates:
•January 17, 2012•May 2, 2012
Principal Appraisal and Development Feedback Forms
Evidence Binder
Compile a binder to keep the following evidence:– Documentation of Student Learning Goals
(PL-1)– Individual Student Data Trackers (PL-2)– Campus Data (PL-2)– Lesson plans (PL-3)
Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program 2011-
2012
“Initial” Visit
Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program 2011-
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• What is it?– Opportunity to
• Become familiar with observations• Collaborate and discuss instructional
practices• Identify indicators before formal
observation
• What it’s not.– Got you moment– A formal observation
Supervisor Observation Focus Indicators
• September – I-6, I-7, I-9, I-10
• October– PL1, I-2, I-4, I-8, and all previously
focused indicators
• November– PL2, PL3, I-1, I-3, I-5, and all previously
focused indicators
Houston ISD Alternative
Certification Program 2011-2012
Additional ACP Activities and Due Dates
• Apply for Probationary Cert.– NOW!!!!
• Online Courses (6)– August 31
• Differentiated Instruction– October 4, 11, 18, 25
and Nov. 1 (Tuesdays only)
• PPR T-Cert Online– October 22-29
• Saturday Seminars– September 17– October 22– December 10
Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program 2011-
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ACP WikiSpace• Provides you with:
– current news – due date reminders – Calendars– Document (soft copies)
• http://houstonacp-cycle32.wikispaces.com/
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You Must Know Your ABC’s…
Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program 2011-
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ABC’s for New Teachers
My Contact Information
Christina Jordan, Supervisor, Certification
713-696-0600 (x 409)
HISD Route 7Houston ISD Alternative
Certification Program 2011-2012