Welcome to Western Illinois University and the College of Education & Human Services

1. Welcome to Western Illinois University and the College of Education & Human Services

2. ADVISORS • AngiComrie • Secondary Education • Jeanne Gage • ELED, ECH, SPED, and BIED (last names K-Z) • Tammy Wilson • ELED, ECH, SPED, and BIED (last names A-J)

3. College of Education & Human Services Bilingual/Bicultural Education Elementary/Early Childhood Special Education Secondary Education (6-12) & Special (K-12) programs

4. What to Expect • As an Education major you will have 15-17 hours per semester (5-6 classes) • For every 1 semester hour of a course a student should expect to study a minimum of 2 hours outside of class. • Example: 3 credit hour class = 6 hour minimum study time per week Attendance is important! • Books—you will NEED them • Buy used or new (campus bookstores or use ISBN number to order) • Rent • Course Credit • CLEP • Advanced Placement • College • Military

5. STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES • If this is something you are interested in talk with your advisor today. • We recommend you complete the study abroad during the second semester of sophomore year. • It is critical that you start planning today to ensure you have the correct courses available to take during this experience. • Late planning, could require an additional semester in your program. • Summer study abroad opportunities are also available.

6. Explanation of General Education • I. Communication (9 s.h.) • II. Natural Sciences/Mathematics (10-16 s.h.) • III. Social Sciences (9 s.h.) • IV. Humanities & Fine Arts (9 s.h.) • V. Multicultural Studies (3 s.h.) • VI. Human Well Being (3 s.h.) • One general education course will be an FYE (you take one in the fall and one in the spring) • Similar to what you had to do to graduate from highschool. • General education curriculum requires that you take certain classes in specific areas.

7. General Education • The Illinois State Board of Education requires all candidates seeking teacher certification to obtain a grade of “C” or better in all directed general education courses, all core courses and all courses in the option. Note: C- is below a C. This includes ENG 180, 280, COMM 241 and the specified math course for each major.

8. Student Degree Plan • All students along with their advisors will create a Student Degree Plan. This plan will include general education, major requirements. • This plan along with the WARD (Western’s Audit of Requirements for Degrees) Report is used in advising sessions to ensure that students complete all courses required for graduation. • Both the Student Degree Plan and WARD are available on STARS.

9. TEACHER EDUCATIONGENERAL INFORMATION • Teacher Education programs are not available for GRAD Trac. • Bilingual Education • K-9th grade (self-contained classroom) • 5 year program. • Some summer work may be needed. • Study abroad required during junior year. • Additional Spanish courses may be needed. • Must become proficient in oral and written Spanish • Early Childhood Program • Birth-3rd grade • 4 year program requires summer work or 18 s.h. each semester. • Sequential program. • Elementary Education • K-9th grade (self-contained classroom) • 4 – 4 ½ year program. • Sequential program.

10. Teacher Education General Information Continued…. • Special Education Program • K-High School • 4 ½ year program. • Sequential program. • Dual Certification Program • Student’s major in Special Education, receive certification for both Special Education and Elementary Education. • Take additional Elementary Education required courses. • 5 year program; some summer work may be needed. • Physical Education • K-12 • 4 year program • Sequential program

11. GPA Requirement • 2.75 cumulative and major GPA for entrance to Teacher Education Program (end of 3rd semester) and junior/senior level departmental courses. (PE requires minimum 2.50 GPA) • 2.5 needed for all freshmen/sophomore level major departmental courses. • SPED & ECH majors must earn a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA their first semester to enroll in the first major course during the second semester freshman year. • Elementary and Bilingual majors need the 2.50 minimum GPA by end of freshman year to enroll in their first major course, first semester sophomore year.

12. Teacher Education Program (TEP) • Must meet all requirements by end of sophomore year: • 2.75 (2.50 for PE) cumulative & major GPA. • Minimum grade of “C” in ENG 180, 280, COMM 241 and required MATH course. • Reflective Paper I • ICTS Test of Academic Proficiency: $125 (computer-based test). • Technology Competency Assessment: $25 • On-line Safety Training • Fingerprint Criminal Background check: fee TBD • National Sex Offender, Convicted Methamphetamine Manufacturer and Illinois State Police Child Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Registries will also be checked.

13. ICTS CERTIFICATION TESTS • Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP). • Required for entrance into TEP (sophomore year). • 5 time test limit • Must pass all four areas (Math, Reading Comprehension, Language Arts and Writing) • ELED 110 TAP information provided • Prep courses offered starting second semester of freshmen year Computer based test fees: $125 fee

14. ICTS CERTIFICATION TESTS • Content Tests. • Required for student teaching clearance. • SPED & BIED majors have 2 content tests. • Dual Certification requires 3 content tests • Assessment of Professional Teaching. • Required for certification. Paper based test fees: $60 plus $26 processing fee

15. PRE-CLINICAL FIELD EXPERIENCES • Students will complete a variety of field experiences prior to student teaching semester • Observations • Tutoring/aiding in the classroom • “Block” pre-student teaching • All placement arrangements are made by the instructor • Student will be responsible for their own transportation (within 50-60 miles of campus)

16. STUDENT TEACHING • Apply for student teaching one year prior. • Student chooses region they wish to teach in, placement is made by WIU officials. • Student Teaching Regions. • Chicago suburbs (requires 3.0 GPA and most require an interview). • Chicago city. • Quad Cities. • Western Central Illinois. • Requirements. • Acceptance to TEP. • All course work must be completed. • Successful completion of all required content tests. • Successful completion of ELL modules • TB skin test. • Fingerprint Criminal background check. • National Sex Offender, Convicted Methamphetamine Manufacturer and Illinois State Police Child Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Registries will be checked

17. E-MAIL Accounts • It is important to activate (www.wiu.edu/guava) and check your WIU email regularly. • Financial Aid information, mid-term and semester grades, registration information, billing statements are all sent to your email. Faculty and Advisors will also contact you through this email address. • Keep your WIU e-mail account separate from your personal email.

18. STARS Student/Alumni Records System Account • Allows you to register online. • Check your grades. • Billing information. • Financial Aid information. • Student Degree Plans. • WARD (Western’s Audit of Graduation Requirements for Degree). • Request transcripts and much more!

19. Advising Resources There are 4 main resources used in Academic Advising, and they are provided to you by the university: • Undergraduate Catalog (pick up in September). • General Education Handbook (in folder). • Student Handbook (will be distributed in the fall). • Teacher Education Handbook (www.wiu.edu/cpep)

20. Advisor/Advisee Relationship • The advisor can be the first contact to go to for information and help. • Registration Assistance. • Degree Plan questions. • Policy questions. • Grade appeals. • One mandatory meeting minimum each semester prior to registration.

21. Advisor/Family Member Relationship • Initial resource and referral. • General concepts, procedures and policies. • Due to FERPA (Federal Education Right to Privacy Act) advisors cannot release information to family members without the consent of the student and appropriate documentation on file with the university. • Parent Guest Access • Students may grant online access to their records to multiple guests (maximum of 5) by selecting Parent and Guest Account Management from the STARS menu. Students may provide different levels of access to their STARS account information for each guest. When a student creates a guest account, the guest is assigned a WIU ID Number and password. The student is responsible for communicating this information to the guest. The guest will use these two items to login to Parent and Guest Access.

22. Questions This presentation is available for review on our web site:www.wiu.edu/cpep

23. Important points when registering • What to register for: • Register for your FYE course first (Y) (3) • GEOG 110Y (social science or multicultural) also meet global issues requirement • BIOL 100Y (biology) or PHYS 101Y (ECH or SPED only) • ARTH 180Y (Fine Arts) • HIST 105Y or 106Y • SOC 100Y (social science) • Multicultural course (AAS 100Y or ANTH 110Y) • PSY 100Y (social science) • Human well-being course (RPTA 110Y or FCS 109Y) • ELED 110 (1) • Math (3-4) • ENG 100 or 180 (3) • Refer to academic sheets for additional courses for a total of 15-17 credit hours • What information to write down • STAR number of courses • Course name and number • Days, Time and Location of courses

24. Trial Class Schedule