TOSS ORIENTATION MEETING

1. TOSS ORIENTATION MEETING Welcome to the TOSS Spring 2014 Orientation Meeting!

2. Agenda 1.Dr. Steffen, ECE Assistant Chair 2. Dr. Vasquez from CEPP Mrs. Fitzgerald from CEPP: TOSS Sign Up Instructions and Paperwork 3. Kellie Oxford- Educational Student Services 4. Terri Collins 5.Mrs. Basch -TOSS program coordinator… *TOSS Structure *Spring Calendar * Field placement expectations *Professionalism *Student teaching applications *Questions * Student Teaching Applications due on Jan 30.

3. TOSS Registration Dr. Steffen Kennesaw Hall 2328 EECE Assistant Chair

4. Please see me immediately following this meeting If you fall in one or more of the following categories: • If you took only 1 of the ISCI’s • If you did not take both ISCI’s @ KSU • If you didn’t take EDUC 3302 @ KSU • If you have already taken HPS 3670 • If you Transferred and was given credit for 1 or more TOSS classes. • History 2111 or 2112 with a C or better • Math 3317 with a C or better

5. Center for Educational Placements and Partnerships (CEPP) Dr. Anete Vasquez Donna Fitzgerald

6. Registration • Register for all four methods classes at the same time or you will not be able to sign-up, plus TOSS Field Component (4406), and HPE 3670 • 4401 (Math Methods) • 4402 (Science Methods) • 4403 (Social Studies Methods) • 4404 (Content Area Reading and Language Arts) • 4406 (Field Component) • HPE 3670

7. Teaching Of Specific Subjects (TOSS) Mrs. Katy Basch Kennesaw Hall 2332 EECE TOSS Program Coordinator

8. Complete TOSS information • The TOSS Handbook (Nuts and Bolts) is available on our department website. Read up on this so you are informed about requirements. You will get specific details at the mid term meeting. • www.kennesaw.edu/education/eece (This will be revised slightly in early spring so wait to print it until later)

9. E-mails and Professionalism • Please check your KSU email. That is what we use to communicate with you. Check it frequently so you do not miss announcements. • Please do not email us from personal e-mails, such as hotmama1@gmail-this is not professional. • Please address me as Mrs. Basch. I am not hey or Hello. Address everyone by their titles.

10. TOSS Structure • 4 Methods Classes • ECE 4401 – Math Methods • ECE 4402 – Science Methods • ECE 4403 – Social Studies Methods • ECE 4404 – Reading Methods • Field Component –ECE 4406 • HPE 3670

11. TOSS Structure • Field Component • 1 Day per week for 10 weeks * (60 hours must be completed prior to the first day in the field full time) • Oversight by Methods Instructors • 5 Days per week for 4 weeks (separate class) • University Supervisor • Collaborating Teacher • FIELD PLACEMENT: YOU MAY NOT BE IN A SCHOOL WHERE YOU HAVE A RELATIVE, SIGNIFICANT OTHER.

12. TOSS Structure • 10 Weeks • 4 methods classes • 2 days per week • 2 classes each of these days • 1 full day per week in the field • HPS • 4 Weeks • Full time field experiences • At least four observations by university supervisor and collaborating teacher

13. Calendar • See full calendar on the ECE website • December 11 –Dec. 12 (starting at 10:00 p.m.) School Sign-Up for TOSS • Wed., Jan.8-First Day of Classes • Jan. 8-March 24 • 2 FULL Days – Methods Classes at KSU, 1 HPE • Days, Rooms, TBA • No class Jan. 20, March 24 last day of classes • 1 Day in field • Six hours each time for the first ten weeks • First Day Friday, January 24, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm • Subsequent days to be determined by TOSS Candidate and Cooperating Teacher • Note- some districts have a winter break in February. If that occurs, you need to add an extra day before or after, making sure you have 60 hours completed before the mid term meeting

14. Calendar • March 25-April 29 • Full Time in Field • “Teacher Hours” • You will have the school district’s Spring Break only

15. Dates of Note • Dec. 11-12– TOSS school sign-up • Sign-up begins at 10:00 p.m. on Dec. 11 • Late Registration (Sections to be determined based on field school) You will be notified with section number for all classes including HPE. • Mandatory Law and Ethics Seminar is online on the Toss webpage. You will need to watch this, take the quiz and hand the quiz into your supervisor at the mid term meeting on March 21. • March 21 – Midterm Seminar, Burruss Building Auditorium 11:30am-1:30pm MANDATORY

16. Registration • Register for all four methods classes, TOSS Field Component (4406), and HPS 3670 • 4401 (Math Methods) • 4402 (Science Methods) • 4403 (Social Studies Methods) • 4404 (Content Area Reading and Language Arts) • 4406 (Field Component) • HPE 3670

17. Field Experience Professionalism/Dress Code Assignments determined by Methods instructors Be sure to select a theme for the unit as soon as possible (work with you collaborating teacher on this) Get involved in the class as much as the collaborating teacher allows

18. Attendance • MANDATORY – Be Sure You Sign In • Absences must be documented • Deduction of Points during Methods Classes • Field Experience time for EXCUSED absences must be made up • Failure to attend = repeat TOSS

19. Field PlacementFYI • Please DO NOT call the school prior to first day meetings. • Cooperating teacher is determined by the principal at your field school. • Field supervisors will be assigned and announced at the midterm seminar on March 21. • Prior to supervisor assignment, email Katy Basch (mbasch@kennesaw.edu) with any problems or questions.

20. Remember!!! FINAL APPROVAL FOR TOSS CANNOT BE DETERMINED UNTIL AFTER Fall COURSE GRADES ARE POSTED! If you receive a “D” or “F” in a course you will be notified that your approval for Fall TOSS will be denied. It is YOUR responsibility to inform the TOSS coordinator of any changes in your plans, change in address, name change or phone number!

21. Important • At NO TIME are you to be alone with the students. (Think of yourself as your collaborating teacher’s shadow.) • If the teacher is absent, there must be a substitute in the room. You cannot be the substitute. (You can be in charge of the class, but there must be school personnel in the room.) • If this becomes an issue, contact Katy Baschor your University Supervisor.

22. Important • It is not your responsibility to do extra duties around the school. For example, you are not to be the lunchroom monitor for the entire school. (Georgia has duty-free lunch.) • GACE • You can not register for GACE until your grades are posted for TOSS.

23. Remember!!! • Professionalism is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT. Every time you enter the school, you are interviewing for a job. • If you have questions, check the TOSS Handbook online at www.kennesaw.edu/education/eece (Do not download/print now as it will be revised in early spring ) • Plan on Purchasing Chalk and Wire this semester if you don’t already !

24. Concerns??? 1.Concerns about your TOSS classes, assignments, or grades? First discuss with your class professor. 2.If you have concerns or questions about the field placement during the first 10 weeks contact Katy Basch mbasch@kennesaw.edu 678-797-2511 3. If the issue is still unresolved then you should contact Dr. Mark Warner, the EECE Department Chair at mwarner8@kennesaw.edu Also contact Katy Basch, your collaborating teacher, and the school if you will be absent from your placement at any time throughout the semester. 4. If you have concerns or questions about field placements or assignments in 4406 during the final 4 weeks you need to contact your supervisor (who will be assigned during the midterm seminar).

25. Remember!!! • Student Teaching Applications are due Jan. 30. 1. Go to: http://www.kennesaw.edu/education/ofe/st.html and follow the first steps 1 and 2. your application. Make plans to drop in to the Student Teaching Application Advising session on January 29-30 9am-3pm to have your application reviewed and to turn in your application. • If you’d to stay at the same school for TOSS and student teaching, it must be indicated on the student teaching application. • Interested in Student Teaching Abroad? Fill out an interest form today. Check out the International Field Experiences Website https://education.kennesaw.edu/ife/

26. Questions??? • Thank you for attending! This PowerPoint will be online at the EECE website under the TOSS link!