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1. We’re GladYou’re Here! WELCOME TO THE

2. Today’s Topics • The College of Education • Advising • Program Options • Program Milestones • Clearances • Candidacy • Your Year Ahead • Timeline • Managing Stress • Next Steps • Registration Process • Registration Planning • Action Plan check list • Quiz- MAJOR prizes awarded!

3. Joining the College of Education:What Does it Mean? • Joining a Community Passionate about Education • A Professional Program from Day 1 • Unique Opportunities for a Unique Calling • Special Responsibilities

4. Academic Advising What do We Do? Assist you in developing educational planscompatible with your life goals Areas Academic Advising Covers: • Establishing goals and an overall academic plan • Academic issues and problem solving • Course schedule options, registration troubleshooting • Academic policies • Candidacy planning and application review • Student teaching and graduation progress When Should You See Us? At least once per semester

5. Advising How to Contact Us Walk-in hours • Mondays 9am-12pm, 2-4pm • First come-first serve, no advisor preference Scheduled appointments • Tues-Fri, call (215)204-8011 • Students free to schedule with advisor of their choice. Email us • www.temple.edu/education/undergrad

6. Academic Advising Taking Ownership of Your Education: • Responsible for your academic progress • Take advantage of resources on campus • Know your program requirements • Know academic policies and deadlines. If unsure, be assertive and ask! • See an advisor regularly and come prepared!

7. College of Ed Programs

8. Other Program Options Teacher Certification Career and Tech Ed (K-12) • Business, Computer & Info Tech Ed • Industrial Ed • Marketing Ed Art Ed (Tyler School of Art, K-12) Music Ed (Boyer School of Music, K-12) Health and Phys Ed (College of Health Professions, K-12) Non Teaching Education Applied Communication for Professional Educators • Designed for roles in training, organizational development, conflict management within schools and other organizations.

9. Program Milestones You are here

10. Clearances • What are they? • Pennsylvania State Police- Renew yearly • Child Abuse History- Renew yearly • Federal Criminal History- Good for duration of program* • P.P.D. Tuberculin Test - Renew yearly • How do I order them? • Links to each clearance site available on: • College of Education Undergraduate Student Community Blackboard site • College of Education web page • *Must renew if not enrolled for 1 or more semesters or leave U.S. for study abroad or travel.

11. Clearances Criminal Records Check • If concerned about passing required clearances, inform your advisor as soon as possible. • Being in our Teacher Ed program has unique responsibilities. Minimize risks in your personal life that could jeopardize your teaching plans.

12. Praxis Exams:What are they? Praxis I “PPST” Required before Candidacy • General Knowledge in Math, Reading, Writing. Praxis II Required before Student Teaching • Knowledge of content from teaching methods and subject area coursework.

13. Praxis Exams:Preparing for the Praxis I Start preparing now! Plan to pass exams before start of Sophomore Year. How to Prepare: • Review content and register at www.ets.org • Use PLATO- online Praxis prep program • Attend PRAXIS workshops • Borrow/Purchase a Praxis Study Guide

14. What is Candidacy? • Major benchmark at the end of your Sophomore Year. • Verifies specific requirements are met before: • Officially admitted into Teacher Education Program. • Taking higher-level teaching methods courses and student teaching.

16. Your Year Ahead: Semester Calendar Fall August – December 16 weeks Spring January – April 16 weeks Summer Session I May – June 6 weeks Summer Session II July- August 6 weeks

17. Your Year Ahead: Managing Stress

18. Next Steps:Registration Process Tomorrow at the Student Resource Center: • Meet with an Academic Advisor • Receive program sheet listing all required courses • Receive pin # which you will need for registration • Register for classes using Self Service Banner in advising computer lab

19. Next Steps:Registration Planning Suggested Fall Schedule: • 1 Math course (based on math placement test) • 1 English course (based on English placement test) • General Education courses • Intro subject courses, depending on your major Tell us if you: • Have AP credits • Plan to study abroad • Thinking of changing your major Trouble logging into your account? • Call Tech Center Help Desk at 1-800-204-8000 today.

20. QUIZ • Get into teams of 4 • 1 pt. awarded per correct answer • Major prizes awarded

21. Quiz:Part 1:Fill in the Blanks (9 pts.)

22. Quiz:Part 2:Questions (7 pts.) 1.) Walk in appointments are held which day of the week?__________ 2.) This test is a required clearance: A.) Tuberculin, B.) Rubella, C.) Tetanus, D.) Rabies, E.) All of the Above 3.) Candidacy is needed at the end of your____ year: A.) Freshman, B.) Sophomore, C.) Junior, D.) Senior Year 4.) The websites for ordering Clearances can be found by going (here) or (here) . 5.) On the GPA scale (0.0-4.0), what is the cumulative GPA required for Candidacy? ______. What letter grade does this equal (A-F)? _____ 6.) Temple University was founded by _____ in 1884: A.) Benjamin Franklin, B.) John Preston Temple, C.) Fran Dunphy, D.) Russell Conwell

23. Thank You!