Master of Arts in Teaching Degree Program Alternative Pathway to Certification STUDENT HANDBOOK 2005-2006

Master of Arts in Teaching Degree Program Alternative Pathway to Certification STUDENT HANDBOOK 2005-2006 The policies outlined in this handbook are valid for all MAT students and are subject to change College of Education and Human Development SLU 10671 Hammond, LA 70402 CONTACT INFORMATION PAGE For general information and updates: http://www.selu.edu/mat For information about admissions and SARTE status contact: Dr Bill Neal College of Education and Human Development SLU 10671, Hammond, LA 70402 Assistant Dean and Coordinator Alternative Certification Program bill.neal@selu.edu, Tel 985-549-2311 or Dr Rossana Boyd SLU 10671, Hammond, LA 70402 Coordinator Internet Alternative Certification Program rboyd@selu.edu,Tel 985-549-5531 or Maureen Lundergan, MAT Secretary SLU 10671, Hammond, LA 70402 matcontact@selu.edu, Tel 985-549-5736 For authorization to enroll in Internet courses contact: Dr Paul Goodwin Department of Teaching and Learning paul.goodwin@selu.edu, Tel 985-549-3422 For Information about courses and academic matters contact: Dr Shirley Jacob, Interim Head Department of Teaching and Learning SLU 10749 Hammond, LA 70402 sjacob@selu.edu, Tel 985-549-2221 For information about student teaching or internship contact: Dr Rebecca Day The Office of Student Teaching SLU 10818 Hammond, LA 70402 rday@selu.edu, Tel 985-549-2220 Updated June 6, 2005 Master of Arts in Teaching Program TABLE OF CONTENTS Contact Information Introduction 1.1 Purpose 1.2 Requirements for Admissions 1.3 Selective Admission and Retention in Teacher Education (SARTE) Policies and Procedures Admission to the Program 2.1 Admission Procedures 2.2 How To Apply for Admission Courses in the MAT Program 3.1 Course Delivery 3.2 Procedures to Apply for Internet Courses 3.3 Courses for Concentration in Elementary (Grades 1-5) and Mil d/ Moderate Special Education 3.4 Courses for Concentration in Secondary Education (Grades 6-12) Advising Student Portfolios in the Master of Arts in Teaching Degree Program SARTE Status 6.1 Requirements for Full SARTE Status 6.2 Continuous Screening 6.3 Retention Procedures 6.4 Appeal Procedures Policies 7.1 Policies for Speech and Hearing Screening 7.2 Policy for Interview Screening Student Teaching and Internship 8.1 Student Teaching Semester 8.2 Requirements for Student Teaching 8.3 Internship Year Requirements to Receive the MAT Degree 10 Requirements for Certification 11 General Information 11.1 How to Drop or Add Courses 11.2 Textbooks 11.3 Tuition Costs 11.4 Fees 11.5 Methods of Payment 12 Financial Aid and Scholarships 12.1 Financial Aid Federal Programs 12.2 Scholarship Information 12.3 Louisiana Teacher Tuition Exemption Updated June 6, 2005 5 6 7 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 12 12 12 13 14 14 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 16 Master of Arts in Teaching Program APPENDIX A – MAT Checklist of Requirements APPENDIX B – Praxis Exams and Passing Scores Required in the MAT Program APPENDIX C – Application to Enroll in Internet Courses APPENDIX D - Application for SARTE Form APPENDIX E - Speech and Hearing Screening Form APPENDIX F - Application for Admission to Candidacy for the MAT Degree Form APPENDIX G –Course Descriptions Updated June 6, 2005 Master of Arts in Teaching Program 17 19 23 25 27 28 29 MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING Introduction The Southeastern Louisiana University Department of Teaching and Learning offers teacher preparation programs that are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) The Department of Teaching and Learning in the College of Education and Human Development provides admission and academic guidelines for the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree program The MAT degree is a pathway to alternative certification for individuals from noneducation backgrounds who hold an undergraduate or a graduate degree and who wish to transition into teaching The degree offers two concentrations; certification in elementary education grades 1-5 (add on in special education-mild/moderate) (39 hours) and certification in secondary education for grades 6-12 (36 hours) in the following specialty areas: Agriculture, biology and general science, business, ‘chemistry, physics, and general science,’ English, family and consumer sciences, French, German, industrial technology, Latin, mathematics, social studies, Spanish, and speech 1.1 Purpose The purpose of the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) is to offer an alternative teacher certification pathway 1.2 Requirements for Admissions To be considered for admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching degree program, an applicant must: • Meet all university admission requirements that include submission of the following: an application for admission; a non-refundable fee to the Graduate Admissions Office prior to the established deadlines, an immunization form, and official copies of transcripts to the Office of Graduate Admissions • Possess a Bachelor’s degree with a 2.5 cumulative GPA or a Master’s degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 from a regionally accredited university or the equivalent from a foreign institution • Achieve passing scores on the Praxis I PPST (Reading, Writing, and Mathematics) • Achieve a passing score on the Praxis II subject matter specialty examination in the certification area being sought Elementary Education/Mild Moderate Special Education (Grades 1-5) Secondary Education (Grades 6-12) in: Secondary Education (Grades 6-12), in the following areas of certification listed below: biology and general science, business, chemistry, physics, and general science, English, French, home economics, mathematics, social studies Also, in agriculture, German, Latin, speech, and technology education, which require 31 hours of course work and current employment in the area of concentration Updated June 6, 2005 Master of Arts in Teaching Program 1.3 Selective Admission and Retention in Teacher Education (SARTE) Policies and Procedures Applicable to the Master of Arts in Teaching Degree A person desiring to become a teacher must maintain academic standards and demonstrate qualifications for successful teaching including satisfactory performance in field experiences Therefore, the College of Education and Human Development at Southeastern Louisiana University reserves the right to recruit, admit and retain in the Professional Program in Teacher Education only those students who show evidence of being capable of performing in an acceptable professional manner Enrollment in the professional program does not guarantee that a student will receive the degree or certification sought simply because he/she completes a number of courses or is in the field the required number of hours Certification requirements are specified by the State Legislature and/or the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and coordinated by the State Department of Education These requirements are subject to periodic modification, which may not occur at times appropriate for inclusion in the annual publication of the University catalogue It is the responsibility of the students to make periodic checks for such changes with their academic advisers and/or department head Admission to the Program 2.1 Admission Procedures Students who have been admitted to the graduate school and to the MAT degree enter the program with Provisional SARTE status Students must register for the first course required in the degree program, MAT 610 - Fundamentals I: Teaching and Learning for General Education and make application for Admission to the Professional Program in Teacher Education and full SARTE status Students may enroll in the first nine hours of course work only during their first semester in the MAT program (MAT 610, MAT 615, MAT 620) while in Provisional SARTE status The remaining courses in the MAT degree require full SARTE status by the end of their first semester Students who are unsuccessful at acquiring full SARTE status will be placed in non-degree (ND) status and will be ineligible to enroll in any MAT courses until full SARTE status is obtained 2.2 How to Apply for Admissions To apply for admissions submit the first four requirements to the Office of Graduate Admissions and the Praxis examinations passing scores to the College of Education and Human Development: • Completed Application for Graduate Admissions to the MAT program Specify area of concentration The application may be submitted online at http://www.selu.edu/enroll/grad_app.htm or mailed to the Office of Admissions to SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY, Office of Graduate Admissions, SLU Updated June 6, 2005 Master of Arts in Teaching Program 10752, Hammond, Louisiana 70402 For questions call Tel.: 985-549-5620 or 1-800222-7358 • Check payable to Southeastern for non-refundable $20.00 application fee ($70 if late application) If paying by credit card, tuition may be paid by telephone, 1-800-222-7358, for first time SLU students All other students may pay online through LEONET for students at www.selu.edu, click on LEO icon • Completed immunization form (Internet students sign waiver and mail) downloadable at https://www.selu.edu/enroll/grad_app.htm • Two sets of official transcripts from all universities attended Mail one set to the Office of Graduate Admissions, SLU 10752, Hammond, LA 70402 and mail the other set to the College of Education and Human Development, SLU 10761, Hammond, LA 70402 • Foreign transcripts translated in English must be evaluated by the Office of International Admissions Call 1-800-222-SELU (7358) or by ACCRO, Tel 202-293-9161, Fax: 202872-8857 Taking additional undergraduate level courses may be required to meet the General Education Curriculum of Southeastern prior to admission to the MAT program • Passing scores on Praxis I (PPST) reading, writing, and math examinations and Praxis II specialty area examinations (refer to Appendix B for passing scores) In the test booklet code Southeastern (# RA6656) as a test recipient, include your social security number, and if taking the tests outside of Louisiana include the code for the Louisiana Department of Education (#R7330) ETS will send official scores of Praxis taken in Louisiana to the Louisiana State Department of Education Courses in the MAT Program 3.1 Course Delivery The courses are delivered on-campus and 100% via the Internet using Blackboard The 100% Internet courses are for individuals who are teaching full time as teachers of record in the exact grade and area of certification they are seeking through the MAT program Candidates seeking certification in Elementary education (Grades 1-5) and mild/moderate special education must be teaching in an inclusive classroom Out of state students enrolling in up to hours of course work 100% over the Internet qualify for the University’s out of state fee waiver Tuition is charged as if the students were Louisiana residents Please contact the Controller’s Office to have your fee bill adjusted 3.2 Procedures to Apply for Internet Courses Before a student will be authorized to enroll in an Internet course the student must verify employment by submitting the following documentation: • A cover page identifying the student’s name, W#, and desired course(s) with section number(s) and computer number(s) Updated June 6, 2005 Master of Arts in Teaching Program • A completed and signed Application to Enroll in Internet Courses (downloadable from www.selu.edu/mat) • A copy of the teaching schedule on school letterhead with the principal's signature • A copy of the teaching contract If the school district does not issue personal contracts, then one of the following will be accepted: A letter from the Human Resources Administration verifying that the student is working under contract for the current school year; or A copy of the school board's minutes approving the student’s employment as a teacher for the current school year • Verification that school has a state approved classification • Verification that the school is accredited by the regional accrediting agency (if applicable) • Verification that the principal or assistant principal has certification in principalship and training in supervision (attach a copy of the teaching certificate) • Verification that the principal/assistant principal has served in this role for a minimum of three years • Verification of minimum class size in the area of certification • Evidence of cultural diversity within the school population All of the above information should be faxed to Dr Paul Goodwin, at (985) 549-5009 or mailed to his attention at: Department of Teaching and Learning, SLU 10749, Hammond, LA 70402 Incomplete information may delay registration Once the paperwork is approved, students will be contacted through their SLU e-mail account It is then the responsibility of the student to register for the course(s) To check the status of the approval, please call Dr Goodwin at 985-549-3422 3.3 Courses for Concentration in Elementary (Grades 1-5) and Add-On in Mild/Moderate Special Education I Knowledge of the Learner and Learning Environment (15 hours) MAT 610 MAT 615 MAT 620 MAT 622 MAT 630 II Fundamentals I: Teaching and Learning for General Education Fundamentals II: Teaching and Learning for Special Education Learning and Behavior Theories in General and Mild/Moderate Special Education Classroom Management and Organization for Elementary and Mild/Moderate Special Education Assessment I: General and Mild/Moderate Special Education hours hours hours hours hours Methodology and Teaching (18 hours) MAT 631 MAT 640 MAT 650 MAT 651 Assessment II: Elementary and Mild/Moderate Special Education Introduction to Reading and Language Arts for Elementary and Mild/Moderate Special Education Integrated Learning Methods: Math, Physical Science, and Information Literacy Integrated Learning Methods: Life Sciences, Health and P.E., and Information Literacy Updated June 6, 2005 Master of Arts in Teaching Program hours hours hours hours MAT 652 MAT 670 III Integrated Learning Methods: Social Studies, Arts, Music, and Information Literacy Research Design for General and Mild/Moderate Special Education Student Teaching/Internship (6-9 hours) MAT 681 OR MAT 683 Student Teaching in Elementary and Mild/Moderate Special Education hours Internship in Elementary and Mild/Moderate Special Education (2 consecutive semesters – hours each semester) hours TOTAL 3.4 I Knowledge of the Learner and Learning Environment (15 hours) MAT 623 MAT 630 Fundamentals I: Teaching and Learning for General Education Fundamentals II: Teaching and Learning for Special Education Learning and Behavior Theories in General and Mild/Moderate Special Education Classroom Management and Organization for Secondary Education Assessment I: General and Mild/Moderate Special Education hours hours hours hours hours Methodology and Teaching (15 hours) MAT 636 MAT 642 MAT 660 MAT 661 MAT 670 III 39 hours Courses for Concentration in Secondary Education (Grades 6-12) MAT 610 MAT 615 MAT 620 II hours hours Assessment II: Secondary Education Literacy Instruction for Secondary Education Specialty Area Learning Methods I: Secondary Education Specialty Area Learning Methods II: Secondary Education Research Design for General and Mild/Moderate Special Education hours hours hours hours hours Student Teaching/Internship (6 hours) MAT 686 OR MAT 687 Student Teaching in Secondary Education hours Internship in Secondary Education (2 consecutive semesters – hours each semester) hours TOTAL Updated June 6, 2005 36 hours Master of Arts in Teaching Program Advising For the first 12 hours, all students are advised by Dr Neal or Dr Boyd After achieving full SARTE status and completing all requirements for admission to candidacy, candidates will be assigned a major professor Official student contact for advising is through the University e-mail system Advising may be completed on line, or a student may prefer to meet with his/her major professor by making an appointment Advising is recommended but not required for all students Student Portfolios in the Master of Arts in Teaching Degree Program As part of the College of Education and Human Development focus on performance-based outcomes, portfolios will be incorporated into the assessment system for students enrolled in an approved Teacher Education Program The portfolio will allow the students to demonstrate, through reflections, their understanding of how the artifacts contained in the portfolio meet the program outcomes; provide a process by which a student can become a reflective practitioner to foster continuous improvement; and document a student’s growth in the program The portfolio will consist of artifacts, documents, and evidence which demonstrate that the knowledge, skills, and dispositions as indicated in the Louisiana Components of Effective Teaching and the program’s Conceptual Framework have been met Students will submit an Introductory Level Portfolio after successful completion of MAT 610, MAT 615, MAT 620, and MAT 622 or MAT 623, and MAT 630 The Developing Level Portfolio will be submitted as a requirement for student teaching or internship The Competency level Portfolio and oral defense are required for graduation Students are to refer to the MAT Teacher Preparation Portfolio Handbook for timelines and content requirements SARTE Status 6.1 Requirements for Full SARTE Status To be considered for full SARTE status to the Master of Arts in Teaching degree program, an applicant must: • Meet all requirements for admission to the Graduate School and to the Master of Arts in Teaching degree program • Apply for Selective Admission and Retention in Teacher Education (SARTE) in the first course (MAT 610) • Achieve a grade of B or better in MAT 610 (Fundamentals I: Teaching and Learning for General Education) MAT 610 must be repeated if the grade is lower than a B • Complete a speech and hearing screening (refer to the Policy for Speech and Hearing Screening) • Participate in an organized screening (refer to Policy for Interview Screening) • Not have been convicted of a felony Updated June 6, 2005 Master of Arts in Teaching Program 10 • • For secondary majors: Passed PRAXIS II - Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) Test For elementary education majors Passed PLT Grades K-6 (#30522) Add-on in special education m/m Passed the Special Education Tests #20353 and #10542 Completed successfully all these courses in my concentration area: Course # _Semester: Course # _Semester: Course # _ Semester: Course # _Semester: Course # _ Semester: Course # _Semester: Course # _ Semester: Course # _Semester: Course # _ Semester: Course # _Semester: Course # _ Semester: Course # _Semester: Date: Date: Date: PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS Completed Introductory Level Portfolio - Knowledge of the Learner and the Learning Environment Completed Developing Level Portfolio – Methodology and Teaching Date: Date: Completed Proficiency Level Portfolio – Student Teaching or Internship Completed Oral Defense of My Portfolio Date: Date: INTERNSHIP (For students employed as full-time teachers in the grade and area of certification Two consecutive semesters required) Completed and submitted the application for internship Submitted official transcripts from all previous universities to the College of Education and Human Development to process teaching certificate Received notification that my internship application was approved Registered for MAT 683 course (if elementary/SPED) after approval, MAT 687 course (if secondary) after approval Date: Date: _ Date: Date: Identified my external assessor Date: _ Completed internship Fall semester: Spring semester: STUDENT TEACHING (For students not employed as teachers One semester required) Completed and submitted application for student teaching Submitted official transcripts from all previous universities to the College of Education and Human Development to process teaching certificate Registered for MAT 681 course (if elementary/SPED), MAT 686 course (if secondary) after approval Updated June 6, 2005 Date: _ Date: _ Date: _ Master of Arts in Teaching Program 18 Completed student teaching _ COMPLETION OF MAT PROGRAM Semester: Applied for graduation Applied for certification Date: Date: APPENDIX B PRAXIS REQUIREMENTS Reminder to All Students To complete certification requirements in Louisiana, the Dean’s office must receive original copies of the passing scores on all required parts of the PRAXIS Remember to code (RA 6656) for Southeastern to receive an original copy of your scores PRAXIS REQUIREMENTS FOR FALL SEMESTER 2003 AND AFTER Student teachers and interns must successfully pass all required parts of the Praxis prior to student teaching or an internship effective with the Fall semester 2003 and after This includes the test titled Principles of Learning and Teaching and the Specialty/Content test when required in the major field LOUISIANA REQUIREMENTS—PRAXIS/NTE SCORES Certification Area Grades 1-5 Content Exam Score Name of Praxis Test Elementary Content Knowledge (0014) Prior to 5/31/04 Effective 6/1/04 147 150 Pedagogy: Principles of Learning & Teaching PLT K-6 (#0522) PLT 5-9 (#0523) 161 - or PLT 7-12 (#0524) - Grades 6-12 Certification Areas Agriculture Agriculture (0700) Effective 7/1/05 Biology Biology & General Science (0030) to 6/30/05 Biology: Content Knowledge (0235) Updated June 6, 2005 Prior 510 - - 580 150 - - Master of Arts in Teaching Program 161 161 19 Business Chemistry English Effective 7/1/05 Business Education (0100) 5/31/04 Prior to Effective 6/1/04 Chemistry/Physics/General Science (0070) Chemistry: Content Area (0245) Effective 7/1/06 English Language, Literature, & Composition: Content Knowledge (0041) Pedagogy (0043) 540 570 Social Studies Spanish Speech Effective 6/1/10 Chemistry/Physics/General Science (0070) Physics: Content Knowledge (0265) Effective 7/1/06 Social Studies: Content Knowledge (0081) Interpretation of Materials (0083) Spanish (0190) Prior to 5/31/04 Spanish: Content Knowledge (0191) Effective 6/1/04 Speech Communications (0220) Effective 7/1/05 Updated June 6, 2005 - 530 TBA 160 130 Family & Consumer Family & Consumer Sciences (0120) 510 Sciences (formerly Home Economics) French French (0170) Prior to 520 5/31/04 French: Content Knowledge (0173) Effective 156 6/1/04 General Science Biology & General Science (0030) –OR— 580 Chemistry/Physics/General Science (0070) 530 Prior to 6/30/05 156 General Science: Content Knowledge (0435) Effective 7/1/05 German German (0180) 500 German: Content Knowledge (0181) TBA Effective 7/1/06 Mathematics Mathematics (0060) Prior to 550 5/31/04 Mathematics: Content Knowledge (0061) 125 Effective 6/1/04 130 135 Effective 6/1/07 Physics - 161 161 - - 161 - - 161 - - 161 - - 161 - - 161 - - 161 530 TBA 161 149 152 540 160 - - 161 - - 161 575 - - 161 Master of Arts in Teaching Program 20 Certification Area Technology Education (formerly Industrial Arts) Latin Name of Praxis Test Technology Education (0050) Effective 7/1/05 At this time, a content area exam is not required for certification in Louisiana Content Exam Score 600 Pedagogy: Principles of Learning & Teaching PLT K-6 PLT 5-9 PLT 7-12 or (#0522) (#0523) (#0524) - - 161 161 - - - SPECIAL EDUCATION AREAS Area Content Exam Pedagogy Requirement Score Score Special Prior to 6/1/04, required only Education for entry into new Mild Prior to 6/1/04: PLT K-6 (161), PLT 5-9 (154) OR PLT 7(All Areas) /Moderate alternate 12 (161) certification programs Mild to Moderate Candidate must pass content Educ of Exceptional Students: Core Content 143 Disabilities area exam appropriate to Knowledge (0353) & certification level 1-5, 4-8, 6-12 Educ of Exceptional Students: Mild Effective Moderate Disabilities 141 6/1/04 (0542) Effective 6/1/04 PRE-PROFESSIONAL SKILLS TESTS Students applying for admission to a teacher education program at University of Louisiana Institutions must meet new higher admission standards on the Praxis I PPST exam Freshman starting in summer '04 or after and alternative certification students starting summer '05 and thereafter must score points higher on reading, writing, and mathematics than the state minimum The new scores are indicated at the right of the slash (/) mark in the chart below (Required for all Louisiana candidates to enter teacher preparation programs.) PRE-PROFESSIONAL Test # PRE-PROFESSIONAL Test # Score A Score SKILLS TEST SKILLS TEST PPST:R – PreProfessional Skills Test: Reading 0710 172/174* 0720 171/173* Computer-Based Tests (prior to 1/16/02): CBT Reading PPST:W – Pre-Professional Skills Test: Writing Updated June 6, 2005 0730 170/172* CBT Writing 0711 Master of Arts in Teaching Program 319 21 PPST:M – Pre-Professional Skills Test: CBT Mathematics 0721 316 0731 315 Mathematics Computerized PPST (1/16/02 and after)—same passing scores as written PPST: Reading 5710 172/174* 5720 171/173* 5730 170/172* Writing Mathematics All Praxis scores used for certification must be sent directly from ETS to the State Department of Education electronically, or the original Praxis score report from ETS must be submitted with candidate’s application Program Completion Deadlines BESE policy specifies that individuals enrolled in the existing alternate certification programs for elementary grades 1-8 and secondary grades 7-12 must complete their program by August 31, 2006 BESE policy specifies that individuals enrolled in the existing undergraduate programs for elementary grades 1-8 and secondary grades 7-12 must complete their program by August 31, 2008 Updated June 6, 2005 Master of Arts in Teaching Program 22 APPENDIX C APPLICATION TO ENROLL IN INTERNET MAT COURSES Directions: The purpose of this form is to establish student eligibility to enroll in 100% Internet MAT courses To be eligible, employment must be full time as the teacher of record in the grade level and area of certification pursued Please fax this form and required documents to the Master of Arts in Teaching Program 985-549-5239, Attention: Dr Paul Goodwin If you have transmission difficulties, please call 985-549-5736 ***TO BE COMPLETED BY THE STUDENT*** Directions: Please complete the form below to verify employment in the area and grade level of the certification pursued at Southeastern Louisiana University Name _ SLU ID# Updated June 6, 2005 Master of Arts in Teaching Program 23 Home Address City/State/Zip Phone Numbers (Home and Cell) School _ School Address _ City/State/Zip _ School Phone Number Certification Area If Secondary, Specialty Area I Verification of Employment: Attach a copy of your contract/employment agreement for the 2005-2006 school year The verification can be: (1) A copy of your 2005-2006 contract with appropriate signatures; (2) A copy of the school board minutes approving your employment; (3) A letter from your Human Resources Administrator on office letterhead II Teaching Schedule: Attach a copy of your teaching schedule for 2005-2006 clearly stating the subject, grade level, and number of students in each class Students in the Elementary/Special Ed program must indicate the number of regular and mild/moderate students in each class The teaching schedule must be signed by the principal Note: A new signed teaching schedule must be submitted each semester for approval to enroll in internet courses III MAT Course Information: Indicate below the courses you plan to take this semester Indicate the year by the semester Summer Fall Spring _ MAT Course Numbers (List Below) _ ***TO BE COMPLETED BY THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL*** Directions: Please provide the information requested below: This is to verify that the MAT student _ is a full time teacher of record at _School during the _academic year _ Principal’s Name (Type or Print) _ Principal’s Signature Updated June 6, 2005 Master of Arts in Teaching Program 24 School is State Approved (Required) _Yes _No Regionally Accredited (Required for Secondary) _Yes _No School Classification Public _Private Evidence of Cultural Diversity (1) Attach a copy of the school profile or (2) A statement demonstrating evidence of open enrollment Attach the Following Documents (1) Copy of the Principal or Assistant Principal or Designated Supervisor’s Certificate (Must be certified in principalship) (2) Verification of Years of Employment of Principal or Assistant Principal or Designated Supervisor (Minimum of three (3) years in role is required) (3) Copy of Mentor Teacher’s Certificate (4) Verification of Years of Employment of Mentor Teacher (Minimum of three (3) years preferably in the area of the student’s certification) (5) Copy of Regional Accreditation Certificate (Required for secondary placements) Notes: Students enrolled in the Elementary and Special Education (Mild/Moderate) MAT program after the Fall Semester 2004 must teach in an Inclusive classroom (grades to 5) The classroom must have a minimum of sixteen (16) students with a minimum of three (3) students with active IEPs Students enrolled in the Secondary MAT program must be teaching a majority of the time in the area of certification They must teach a minimum of 12 students per class average APPENDIX D APPLICATION FOR SARTE IN THE MAT DEGREE AND ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM *******FOR OFFICE USE ONLY******* Speech: _Hearing: MAT 610 Grade (B minimum): _ Group Interview : Yes NO GPA: Sem Added in SARTE: STATUS: Provisional _ Full _ Ineligible ************************************************* PPST/CBT Reading (172/319): PPST/CBT Writing (171/316): _ PPST/CBT Math (170/315): Principles Learn/Tch (161) : Specialty Area: _, _ APPLICATION FOR SELECTIVE ADMISSION AND RETENTION IN TEACHER EDUCATION (SARTE) INSTRUCTIONS: To apply for admission to the Professional Teacher Education Program: 1) review the Selective Admission and Retention in Teacher Education policies in the University Catalogue; 2) complete this form; 3) return the form to your MAT 610 instructor(s), Department of Teaching and Learning, SLU 10879, Hammond, LA 70402 or Fax to 985-549-5009, Attn MAT Updated June 6, 2005 Master of Arts in Teaching Program 25 Name: Last First M.I Social Security Number: SLU ID Number: _ Date of Birth: Gender: M F Month Day Year Ethnic Background: White _Black _ Hispanic Asian Pacific Islander Other Permanent Mailing Address: P.O Box or Street Number City State Zip Home Telephone Number: ( _) Alternative Telephone Number: ( ) _ E-Mail Address: _ MAT Concentration: Elementary/M-M Special Education _Secondary Education Specialty Area IMPORTANT The teaching profession is highly demanding and remarkably complex A person desiring to become a teacher must maintain academic standards and demonstrate qualifications for successful teaching including satisfactory performance in field experiences Therefore, the College of Education and Human Development at Southeastern Louisiana University reserves the right to recruit, admit, and retain in the Professional Program in Teacher Education only those students who show evidence of being capable of performing in an acceptable professional manner Enrollment in the Professional Program does not guarantee that a student will receive the degree and certification sought simply because he/she completes a number of courses or is in the field the required number of hours Louisiana Law prohibits any person convicted of a felony from obtaining teacher certification I hereby certify that I have never been convicted of a felony Signature of Applicant Date I certify that I have read and understand the requirements for graduation and certification in my selected teaching curriculum and the provisions of selective admission and retention in teacher education I further certify that I have completed this form correctly and that any falsification will be just cause for the Committee on Selective Admission and Retention in Teacher Education to question my qualifications for admission into the Professional Program in Teacher Education _ _ Signature of Applicant Date /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// MAT 610 INSTRUCTOR(S) Do you have concerns regarding the admission of the applicant to the Professional Program in Teacher Education? No Yes (If yes, please specify reasons in the space provided below (i.e punctuality, judgment, response to Updated June 6, 2005 Master of Arts in Teaching Program 26 feedback, etc) _ Signature of Instructor (s) Date //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Chair, SARTE Committee Date Approved Disapproved: _ Dean, College of Education and Human Development Date Approved: Disapproved: APPENDIX E SPEECH AND HEARING SCREENING FORM NAME: _ DOB: GENDER: _W#: ADDRESS: CITY/STATE/ZIP: _ TEL: ( ) _E-MAIL: HEARING SCREENING: Passed _ Recheck Check frequencies missed: Right Ear Left Ear _ Voice 500 500 _ _ Articulation 1000 1000 _ _ Fluency Updated June 6, 2005 SPEECH SCREENING: Passed _ Recheck _ Area to be rechecked: Master of Arts in Teaching Program 27 2000 2000 _ 4000 4000 _ _ Other: _ NAME SPEECH AND HEARING SPECIALIST: ADDRESS: _ TEL.: SIGNATURE: DATE: _ NOTE: If recheck is marked, student will need to make an appointment for a recheck and diagnostic counseling within one month following the original examination If you are a student on campus, contact the Clinic Director for speech rechecks and the Clinic Audiologist for hearing rechecks at 985-549-2214 to make appointments If an online student, make an appointment with your speech and hearing specialists DIAGNOSTIC COUNSELING: RECOMMENDATIONS: _ Passed speech recheck _ Passed hearing recheck _ Complete audiological evaluation _ Complete Speech/Language evaluation _ Medical referral _ Dental referral _ Other: COMMENTS: _ _ FACULTY SIGNATURE/DATE FACULTY SIGNATURE/DATE _ (I have been counseled and understand the STUDENT SIGNATURE/DATE recommendations as stated above) Student, please return this form to your MAT 610 professor at the Department of Teaching and Learning, SLU 10879, Hammond, LA 70402 or Fax to 985-549-5009 Updated June 6, 2005 Master of Arts in Teaching Program 28 APPENDIX F APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY FOR THE MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING DEGREE (FULL SARTE STATUS) Name: W number: SS number: Degree: Master of Arts in Teaching Concentration: Anticipated Graduation Date by: Date of Coordinators’ Approval of Degree Plan: Praxis I Scores: Reading: Writing: Math: Praxis II -Specialty Area Score Specialty Area Test: Date of Regular Admission Status Approval: Committee: Graduate Curriculum (Initial 12 Hours) Course _ _ _ _ Grade _ _ _ _ Hours _ _ _ _ Signatures: Student Graduate Faculty Advisor Date Graduate Coordinator Dean of the Graduate School Cumulative GPA _ _ _ _ Date _ _ Date Date NOTE: In order to file for admission to candidacy for the master’s degree, the student must have achieved regular admission status, complete 12 hours of graduate degree credit at SLU with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, and have a degree plan approved by the graduate coordinator/director or graduate major professor The application for admission to candidacy for the master’s degree must be completed and signed by the student and by the graduate coordinator/director or graduate major professor and submitted with this form to the Office of the Graduate Dean no later than 15 days after the first day of class of the next semester or term in which the student is enrolled Shadowed boxes will be completed by the Graduate Coordinator Updated June 6, 2005 Master of Arts in Teaching Program 29 APPENDIX G- COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 610 Fundamentals I: Teaching and Learning for General Education Credit hours Prerequisite: Provisional SARTE Status An introduction to General and Special Education Topics include contemporary issues such as the effective educator, school law, rights and responsibilities, inclusion, standards- based education, educational foundations and philosophies, and best practices including self-assessment Classroom observations will be required 615 Fundamentals II: Teaching and Learning for Special Education Credit hours Prerequisites: Provisional SARTE Status and MAT 610 or concurrent enrollment A continuation of Fundamentals I Topics include instructional design, teaching strategies, IEP, ITP and other individualized plans Observations and service learning experiences are required 620 Learning and Behavior Theories in General and Special Education Credit hours Prerequisites: Provisional SARTE Status and concurrent enrollment in MAT 610 and MAT 615 Full SARTE status if not taken with 610 and 615 The study and application of learning and behavioral theories including taxonomies of learning, pedagogical principles, child and adolescent development, and teaching and managing diverse populations 622 Classroom Management and Organization for Elementary and Special Education Credit hours Prerequisites: Full SARTE Status and successful completion of MAT 610 and MAT 611 or MAT 615 The study and application of behavioral and humanistic approaches to classroom management, including information on working in inclusive classrooms Best practices for classroom organization will also be addressed Field experience will be required 623 Classroom Management and Organization for Secondary Education Credit hours Prerequisites: Full SARTE Status and successful completion of MAT 610, MAT 611 or MAT 615 and MAT 620 A detailed investigation of behavioral and humanistic approaches to classroom management and motivation with an emphasis on processes, principles and theories related to changing inappropriate behaviors This course includes group management, behavior modification, conflict resolution, assertiveness, responsibility training, anti-social behavior and youth at risk, aggression and mistaken goals and preventive discipline techniques Field experience will be required 630 Assessment I: General and Special Education Credit hours Prerequisites: Full SARTE Status and successful completion of MAT 610, MAT 611 or MAT 615, and MAT 620 Use of assessment in the modern school program Topics will include matching objectives to assessment, informal teacher-made tests and performance-based assessment as well as an introduction to case study design, standardized tests, and curriculumbased assessment Field experience will be required 631 Assessment II: Elementary and Special Education Credit hours Prerequisites: Full SARTE Status and successful completion of MAT 610, MAT 611 or MAT 615, MAT 620, and MAT 630 Continuation and application of Assessment I Topics will include reading diagnostics as well as advanced study of case study design, standardized tests, and curriculum-based assessment Field experience will be required 636 Assessment II: Secondary Education Credit hours Prerequisites: Full SARTE Status and successful completion of MAT 610, MAT 611 or MAT 615, and MAT 630 This course is Updated June 6, 2005 Master of Arts in Teaching Program 30 designed as a continuation and application of the concepts examined in Assessment I Emphasis will be placed on partnerships with parents and colleagues regarding school and classroom expectations and student progress Changes that have occurred in practice for student evaluation will be addressed Field experience will be required 640 Introduction to Reading and Language Arts for Elementary and Special Education Credit hours Prerequisite: Full SARTE Status and successful completion of MAT 610, MAT 611 or MAT 615, and MAT 630 A study of the reading, writing, and language processes as a fundamental aspect of the elementary and special education curriculum Special attention will be given to the basic reading skills and strategies needed by mature readers The latest in theories, methods, and materials will be appraised through study, observations, and demonstrations in classrooms Field experience will be required 642 Literacy Instruction for Secondary Education Credit hours Prerequisites: Full SARTE Status and successful completion of MAT 610, MAT 611 or MAT 615, and MAT 630 A study of theories and methods for integrating literacy instruction in content area classrooms Reading assessments and literacy strategies that are designed to increase vocabulary learning and comprehension of expository text are introduced and practiced Field experience will be required 650 Integrated Learning Methods: Math, Physical Science, and Information Literacy Credit hours Prerequisites: Full SARTE Status and successful completion of MAT 611 or 615, and MAT 630, MAT 611, MAT 630, and MAT 640 Introduction to Reading and Language Arts for Elementary and Special Education Integrated course in methodology for teaching math, physical sciences, and information literacy to diverse groups of learners in elementary and special education classes Thematic units will be designed to include integrated content from the three subject areas Development of literacy competencies for informational text and children’s literature are also integrated into instructional planning, teaching, and assessment Field experience will be required 651 Integrated Learning Methods: Life Sciences, Health and P E., and Information Literacy Credit hours Prerequisites: Full SARTE Status and successful completion of MAT 610, MAT 611 or MAT 615, and MAT 630, and MAT 640 Integrated course in methodology for teaching life sciences, health, and physical education to diverse groups of learners in elementary and special education classes Thematic units will be designed to include integrated content from the three subject areas Development of literacy competencies for informational text and children’s literature are also integrated into instructional planning, teaching, and assessment Field experience will be required 652 Integrated Learning Methods: Social Studies, Arts, Music, and Information Literacy Credit hours Prerequisites: Full SARTE Status and successful completion of MAT 610, MAT 611 or MAT 615, and MAT 630 and 640 Integrated course in methodology for teaching social studies, arts, music, and information literacy to diverse groups of learners in elementary and special education classes Thematic units will be designed to include integrated content from the three subject areas Development of literacy competencies for informational text and children’s literature are also integrated into instructional planning, teaching, and assessment Field experience will be required Updated June 6, 2005 Master of Arts in Teaching Program 31 660 Specialty Area Learning Methods I: Secondary Education Credit hours Prerequisites: Full SARTE Status and successful completion of MAT 610, MAT 611 or MAT 615, MAT 630 Consideration of methods and materials in the student’s major content teaching field The course includes field experience in secondary levels 661 Specialty Area Learning Methods II: Secondary Education Credit hours Prerequisites: Full SARTE Status and successful completion of MAT 610, MAT 611 or MAT 615, MAT 630, MAT 660 A continuation of the consideration of methods and materials in the student’s major content teaching field The course includes field experience in secondary levels 670 Research Design for General and Special Education Credit hours Prerequisite: Full SARTE Status and successful completion of MAT 610, MAT 611 or MAT 615, MAT 630, and 640 Principles and procedures for exploring, analyzing, and studying educational problems Qualitative, quantitative, and single-subject research design methods will be examined in relation to their application for improving education for students in elementary and special education classes Survey of significant research studies and application of research principles within action research in the classroom will be implemented Field experience will be required 681 Student Teaching in Elementary and Special Education Credit hours Prerequisites: See Requirements for Student Teaching section for the MAT degree program All day all semester student teaching experiences, including observation, participation, and a minimum of 180 actual clock hours of teaching under the supervision of the assigned cooperating school teacher Students may not student teach outside the service region of Southeastern Louisiana University Available on a pass/fail basis only 683 Internship in Elementary and Mild/Moderate Special Education Credit hours Prerequisites: See Requirements for Internship section for the MAT degree program To be repeated for two consecutive semesters for a total of six hours An internship designed to meet the requirements for the Master of Arts in Teaching degree program Students will enroll in this course for both semesters of the internship year Approval of the Director of Performance Assessment is required Available on a pass/fail basis only      686 Student Teaching in the Secondary Classroom Credit hours Prerequisites: See Requirements for Student Teaching section for the MAT degree program All day all semester student teaching experiences, including observation, participation, and a minimum of 180 actual clock hours of teaching under the supervision of the assigned cooperating school teacher Students may not student teach outside the service region of Southeastern Louisiana University Available on a pass/fail basis only.      687 Internship in Secondary Education Credit hours Prerequisites: See Requirements for Student Teaching section for the MAT degree program To be repeated for two consecutive semesters for a total of six hours An internship designed to meet the requirements for the Master of Arts in Teaching degree program Students will enroll in this course for both semesters of the internship year Approval of the Director of Performance Assessment is required Available on a pass/fail basis only Updated June 6, 2005 Master of Arts in Teaching Program 32 ... Applicable to the Master of Arts in Teaching Degree A person desiring to become a teacher must maintain academic standards and demonstrate qualifications for successful teaching including satisfactory... for Interview Screening All students enrolled in the MAT program will be required to participate in a screening process Student Teaching and Internship 8.1 Student Teaching Semester Student teaching. .. expect to be graduated To be eligible for student teaching, students must: Updated June 6, 2005 Master of Arts in Teaching Program 12 • Make application for student teaching one semester prior to