Special Education Specialist Credential Programs

1. Special Education Specialist Credential Programs Orientation Spring 2011 Monday, January 24th 10:30 am

2. Welcome! • Dr. Melinda Pierson, Chair Department of Special Education • Dr. Claire Cavallaro, Dean College of Education • Dr. Karen Ivers, Associate Dean College of Education • Aimee Nelson, Assistant Dean College of Education

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

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 2011 Registration dates • Understand Intern Program features and requirements • Review Credential Program policies 4

5. Coordinators and Advisors Admissions Coordinator: Dr. Judy Smith jusmith@fullerton.edu • Intern Program Director: • Dr. Melinda Pierson mpierson@fullerton.edu On Track Scholars Program Coordinator: Dr. Belinda Karge bkarge@fullerton.edu • Fieldwork Coordinator: • Dr. Suzanne Robinson srobinson@fullerton.edu 5

6. 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

7. Council for Exceptional Children Student Chapter Dr. Debra Cote, Faculty Advisor dcote@fullerton.edu -Reduced membership price -Access to strong educational journals, conferences, and information

8. Your Credential Program File 8

9. 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. 9

10. Are We Missing Critical Documents or Information? • You will not be able to start Semester One unless • Your file is complete with all required paperwork • You have completed your Certificate of Clearance • You have submitted your Student Fieldwork Profile • You have completed all prerequisite coursework • You have passed all required tests 10

11. DETAILS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT 11

12. Residency Requirement • 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. Only the Chair of Special Education may approve equivalency petitions. 12

13. 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. 13

14. Program Plans • Identify coursework for: • Prerequisite courses • All semesters of the program • Preliminary and Intern coursework • Are found on the SPED Website at Credential Program Plans There are no exceptions to following your program plan! 14

15. 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

16. Spring 2011 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 Click on the image to go to the Website. 16

17. Fall Registration Dates • Last day to register without $25 fee – January 21 • Last day to withdraw for a serious and compelling reason – April 22 • Registration helpline • 657-278-7601

18. INTERN PROGRAM 18

19. Purpose of Intern Program • To allow teachers in high-need subject areas to begin teaching • Right away • While earning a credential • With extensive support 19

20. 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 20

21. Intern Supports • In-class visits and support • Paid release days • Professional development meetings • Support materials 21

22. 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. Intern Program Requirements Click on the image to see the complete form. 22

23. I:DREEAM Inclusion: Developmentally Responsive to Educational Experiences that are Accessible JUNE 15 Application Deadline for Fall 2011-2012 Contact Jmyck-wayne@fullerton.edu

24. 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 • Books • Membership dues • Seminars • Professional Development Activities • Mentorship • Cohort Training Experience

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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)

28. 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

29. Important Policies 29

30. CPC Policy 1 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. 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. 32

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

34. 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.

35. Job Notebook • If you are in need of a job, please visit CP 570 where we have a notebook of job possibilities • This includes tutoring opportunities and other part-time jobs working with children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities

36. Credential Ceremony • May 20, 2011 • No gowns required – “Back to School Night” Attire • No tickets necessary – all invited! • Invitations will be sent, but check the College of Education website for information

37. FINAL THOUGHTS 37

38. Your “To Do” List • Review this presentation – it is posted on the SPED Website. • Place important dates on your calendar. • Make sure your credential file has all the information and documents you need! • If you will be student teaching this fall, complete and submit the Student Fieldwork Profile. • Complete all prerequisite coursework. • Pass the necessary examinations (CBEST and CSET) • Review and follow your Program Plan 38

39. Program Area Meetings • Mild/Moderate – Dr. Glaeser - TSU-Pavilion C • Moderate/Severe – Dr. Robinson - Gilman A/B • Early Childhood - Dr. Myck-Wayne – Ontiveros C • Pre-Admits – Dr. Smith – Hetebrink A/B