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Honors ProgramsHonors Programs

SunCoast Area Teacher Training

Florida’s Award Winning Teacher Training program

contact 813-974-2061 location: EDU 201

Kappa Delta Pi

International Honor Society

dedicated to scholarship and excellence in

Education.For more information, contact 813-974-3460

location: EDU 202

Professional Academic Professional Academic AdvisorsAdvisors

Program Director for Undergraduate Programs and Internship...Dr. Paulette Walker

Elementary Education ........Artia Small

Physical Education, Exceptional Student Education, Early Childhood Education, Exercise Science ....... Jeany Gonzalez

Secondary Education ....... Lynne A. Carlson

Student Academic Services, EDU 106Student Academic Services, EDU 106www.coedu.usf.edu/main/sas/SASstaff.html

ROTC Information

Those who are in ROTC, please verify with your advisor that you can complete your program with your ROTC requirements.

International Students

Contact:

Kari Saunders, M.A. CPR 107, 813-974-5102, saunders@iac.usf.edu

Reciprocity.....Reciprocity.....

The ability to use your teacher certification in other states, not only Florida.

Students who complete a teacher preparation program in USF’s College of Education will meet the requirements for initial/provisional certification in 37 states and the District of Columbia (our national capital).

Gordon Rule Gordon Rule RequirementsRequirements

COMMUNICATION - 12 credit hours minimum “C-” grade or higher

COMPUTATION - 6 credit hours minimum “C-” grade or higher

Foreign Language Foreign Language Requirements in COERequirements in COE

This is a graduation requirement.

Two years of the same language in high school will fulfill the requirement.

YOU will need to submit your high school transcript to USF prior to graduation, if you have NOT already done so. (USF ID must be on transcript)

If you are transferring to USF from another institution, high school information is NOT included and MUST be submitted separately.

Foreign Language Foreign Language RequirementsRequirements

Bachelor of Science degree (BS) - 2 years of the same language taken in high school with 2 Liberal Education Exit courses (Usually built into your COE major)

Bachelor of Arts degree (BA) - 2 semester hours taken at the College level with 3 Liberal Education Exit requirements (must be 2 Major Works/Issues courses AND 1 Literature/Writing course).

Degree Programs with Degree Programs with ESOL EndorsementESOL EndorsementEarly Childhood EducationEarly Childhood Education

Elementary EducationElementary Education

Exceptional Student EducationExceptional Student Education

English Education (grades 6-12)English Education (grades 6-12)

Foreign Language Education (grades K-Foreign Language Education (grades K-12)12)

It is YOUR responsibility to identify the specific ESOL requirements for your courses (varies by major).

Other majors will take courses required for their individual certification ONLY.

Chalk & Wire Chalk & Wire A web-based ePortfolio system. More information is available at www.chalkandwire.com

Chalk & Wire assists students with matching their course assignments to national, state and COE standards.

Each Department has developed a “Table of Contents” which indicate “critical tasks” that address the above standards.

You must purchase an access code to use Chalk & Wire, either through the USF ComputerStore or on the Chalk & Wire website.

Chalk & Wire maintains a Help Desk in EDU 262 to assist students and faculty with the program. Please try to attend a training workshop. Go to http://www.coedu.usf.edu/main/chalkandwire/index.htm for more information and hours of operation.

Degree Audit Reports Degree Audit Reports (SASS Reports)(SASS Reports)

The SASS report is a checklist of YOUR degree requirements.

It is YOUR responsibility to ensure each requirement is successfully fulfilled.

Advisors only review degree audits by request, for final internship verification and graduation.

How do you read a How do you read a degree audit?degree audit?

All requirement are separated into categories for state auditing purposes.

As an individual item is completed, the minus(-) will change to a plus(+).

As each category is completed the NO will turn to an IP (in progress) and then to OK (all requirements fulfilled within that category).

You are aiming for all pluses (+) and OKs.

Tests needed....Tests needed....In order to complete your degree program, you must complete all sections of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE).

There are three (3) sections to this examination

General Knowledge Test (GKT)

Professional Test (PEd)

Subject Area Exam (SAE)

Secondary Education majors MUST complete the 6-12 SAE. Middle school (5-9) is NOT acceptable.

Semester InterningSemester Interning Date GKT Scores Must be Date GKT Scores Must be Received by the appropriate SAS Received by the appropriate SAS

Advisor in EDU 106 –no later Advisor in EDU 106 –no later than 5:00 pmthan 5:00 pm

Date FTCE-Subject Area and Date FTCE-Subject Area and Professional Ed Scores Must be Professional Ed Scores Must be

Received by the Internship Office Received by the Internship Office - no later than 5:00 pm- no later than 5:00 pm

Fall 2007Fall 2007 Friday after Spring 2007 Friday after Spring 2007 Graduation Graduation

Friday after Fall 2007 Friday after Fall 2007 Graduation Graduation

Spring 2008Spring 2008 Friday after Summer 2007 Friday after Summer 2007 Graduation Graduation

Friday after Spring 2008 Friday after Spring 2008 Graduation Graduation

Fall 2008Fall 2008 Friday after Spring 2008 Friday after Spring 2008 Graduation Graduation

Friday after Fall 2008 Friday after Fall 2008 Graduation Graduation

Spring 2009Spring 2009 Friday after Summer 2008 Friday after Summer 2008 Graduation Graduation

Friday after Spring 2009 Friday after Spring 2009 GraduationGraduation

Fall 2009Fall 2009 Friday after Spring 2009 Friday after Spring 2009 Graduation Graduation

Friday after Fall 2009 Friday after Fall 2009 Graduation Graduation

Spring 2010Spring 2010 Friday after Summer 2009 Friday after Summer 2009 Graduation Graduation

Friday after Spring2010 Friday after Spring2010 Graduation Graduation

Final InternshipFinal InternshipYou must APPLY to do your Final Internship.

Applications are submitted TWO semester in advance. (Final internships occur Fall & Spring semesters ONLY.)

Your records are evaluated to verify your eligibility.

Approved applications are forwarded to the District/County for placement.

The District/County places you in a classroom, based on factors (such as Cooperating Teacher availability).

FingerprintingFingerprinting

Be advised that students may be required to complete a fingerprinting/background check process prior to beginning ANY field experience in any course; any costs related to this process(es) will be the responsibility of the students.

Graduation......Graduation......

YOU MUST APPLY TO GRADUATE.

An application can be obtained in SAS (EDU 106), the Registrar’s Office (SVC 1034) or on the Registrar’s Office website.

Graduation applications may be turned in one semester prior to the semester you are graduating but MUST be received by the third week of the semester you plan to graduate (dates are on application).

ScholarshipsScholarships

Scholarships available in the College of Education

www.coedu.usf.edu/sas/scholar.htm

www.facts.org

Apply for any and all you are qualified for. Some go unused and then are inactivated.

Disclosure of Disclosure of ConvictionConviction

If you have ever been arrested, pleaded nolo contendere, or convicted, your employment and internship will the school districts might be in jeopardy.

All students are required to read and sign the Disclosure of Conviction form attached to the College of Education Application.

Contact Dr. Paulette Walker, 813-974-4874.

FERPAFERPA Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act

Also known as the Buckley Amendment

protects the privacy of student educational records

Allows for some student control over disclosure of personal identifiable information from USF records

Allows student inspection/review of their individual records

Allows students ability/right to deny publication of items considered Directory Information

Allows students the right to seek an amendment of their records

What is Directory What is Directory Information at USF?Information at USF?

Student Name

Addresses (local, permanent, mailing)

Telephone & Email listings

Birthdate

Major Field of Study

Classification

Attendance Dates

Enrollment Status

Degrees & Awards received

Previous institution(s) attended

Participation in officially recognized activities & sports

Photographic Image

Directory Information Directory Information ReleaseRelease

USF allows students to request “Privacy” to withhold the release of Directory Information

When “Privacy” is requested, Directory Information CANNOT be released to ANYONE:

Outside USF, except as provided by law

Within USF, anyone who does not have a legitimate educational interest or need to know

Without a “Privacy” request, it can be released to anyone.

This is NEVER considered This is NEVER considered Directory Information!Directory Information!

Social Security Number

Race

Ethnicity

Nationality

Gender

Grades

Grade Point Average (GPA)

Academic Standing

Petitions.....Petitions.....

College of Education Petitions

Program and Internship Issues (see your advisor)

Academic Regulations Committee (ARC)

University Rules (See Dr. Paulette Walker)

Both petition forms are available on the Blackboard Organization page.

Substitute Teaching Substitute Teaching OpportunitiesOpportunities

If you are interested in becoming trained & cleared to work as a substitute teacher in Hillsborough County while you are pursuing your degree:

Obtain an application form - call 813-272-4037 or visit county website: Hillsborough School District

Substitute teaching CANNOT fulfill any required field experiences related to your program of study.

Congratulations and