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Online Counselor Training Learn more about our distance education tools. k12.ttu

WE HAVE THE. YOU NEED!. Online Counselor Training Learn more about our distance education tools. www.k12.ttu.edu. Courses and Credit by Examinations (CBEs) All courses and CBEs are written by Texas certified teachers. All courses and CBEs meet the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).

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Online Counselor Training Learn more about our distance education tools. k12.ttu

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  1. WE HAVE THE YOU NEED! Online Counselor TrainingLearn more about our distance education tools.www.k12.ttu.edu

  2. Courses and Credit by Examinations (CBEs) All courses and CBEs are written by Texas certified teachers. All courses and CBEs meet the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Are you a new counselor? Do you just want to know more about our distance education offerings? Visit www.k12.ttu.edu OR contact our Communications Center at 800.MY.COURSE (800.692.6877). Be sure your school or district accepts our courses, CBEs and dual-credit courses.

  3. Why students take our K-12 courses, dual-credit courses and CBEs: To graduate on time To accelerate graduation To take courses during the summer To make up failed credits To alleviate scheduling conflicts To earn high school and college credit simultaneously

  4. Course and CBE Information Course and CBE descriptions at www.k12.ttu.edu. A TEKS Tracker is available beside each course description in the online catalog.

  5. Basic steps for students to enroll: Obtain approval from a school counselor or principal. Review the policies & procedures before enrolling. Be aware of graduation deadlines. Enroll and order textbooks and materials online.

  6. Basic steps for students to enroll: • Obtain approval from a school counselor or principal. • Review the policies & procedures before enrolling. • Be aware of graduation deadlines. • Enroll and order textbooks and materials online.

  7. Basic steps for students to enroll: • Obtain approval from a school counselor or principal. • Review the policies & procedures before enrolling. • Be aware of graduation deadlines. • Enroll and order textbooks and materials online.

  8. Basic steps for students to enroll: • Obtain approval from a school counselor or principal. • Review the policies & procedures before enrolling. • Be aware of graduation deadlines. • Enroll and order textbooks and materials online.

  9. Graduation Deadlines • We will do everything possible to meet reasonable requests. • Unreasonable expectations will not be addressed. • Coursework must be completed and final examination requests must be received by April 15. • Final examinations must be taken by May 7. • Timeline/Completion Deadlines (from enrollment date) • Students will have SIX months to complete a K-12 or dual-credit course. • Students will have 60 days to take a CBE. • If a student enrolls in more than one course at a time, all expiration dates are the same. • Dual-credit courses cannot be completed in less than one week for every semester hour of credit.

  10. Basic steps for students to enroll: • Obtain approval from a school counselor or principal. • Review the policies & procedures before enrolling. • Be aware of graduation deadlines. • Enroll and order textbooks and materials online.

  11. Enroll Online • Approval from counselor or principal • Students are responsible for obtaining approval • Dual-credit students must be TSI compliant (http://www.depts.ttu.edu/registrar/tsi/index.php) • E-mail address required for online courses or to submit lessons via e-mail • CBEs - school or proctor information must be provided at the time of enrollment • Recommended that students purchase textbooks through our bookstore at the time of enrollment

  12. Receiving Materials Print-based courses Policies and Forms guide Course guide (study guide) Bar code labels Postage-paid envelopes Textbooks and materials (if ordered through the ODE Bookstore) Online courses Directions for accessing online course (which includes an online Policies and Forms guide) Bar code numbers Textbooks and materials (if ordered through the ODE Bookstore)

  13. CBEs - Receiving Materials Students will receive confirmation by mail. Review sheets are available on our website (www.k12.ttu.edu). Students do not have to order textbooks to study for a CBE, since CBEs are not tied to specific textbooks. If they wish to refer to a book, they can use any Texas state-adopted textbook. CBE review sheets are not comprehensive and do not cover all the material in the tests. We recommend that students do not download review sheets more than 30 days prior to taking their examinations to ensure they receive the most current versions possible.

  14. Courses - Grade Reports and Transcripts • Students must pass final exam to pass the course, regardless of assignment grades. • Allow enough time for the course to be recorded before requesting a grade report. • Counselors will receive a monthly report on the students’ progress. • Final grades will be mailed to the student and to the school.

  15. Bulk CBEs • We can furnish the exact number you require. • We supply to classrooms, schools and districts. • Our bulk CBE staff has more than 25 years cumulative experience. • CBEs are administered at your location by approved proctors. • They are graded by Texas-certified teachers, usually within five working days. • We will send an official report with percentage of mastery scores. • The minimum passing score is determined by your school’s or district’s policy.

  16. Ordering Bulk CBEs • Bulk CBE Order Form available at www.k12.ttu.edu. • Bulk discounts available: • 1-10 exams - $30 each • 11-20 exams - $23 each + postage • 21 or more - $15 each + postage • Review sheets available online. • Regional Service Centers that are agencies of the State of Texas may pay with a purchase order. • NO EXTENSIONS OR REFUNDS ARE GRANTED • FOR CBEs.

  17. REMEMBER: • When your student enrolls in a course or CBE, they are bound by our policies. It is important for you both to read our policies and procedures online at www.k12.ttu.edu.

  18. Support Services • No matter where you are we have a student services representative ready and waiting just for you! • Phone: 800.MY.COURSE (800.692.6877) • Fax: 806.742.7222 • E-mail: distlearn@ttu.edu • Online support is always available at www.k12.ttu.edu.

  19. Counselors Portal available at www.admissions.ttu.edu/counselors • K-12 progress reports. • Up-to-date information on college admission deadlines, requirements, etc. • Access to application and admissions information for your students including status checks and electronic transcript submission.

  20. Course portal for students is available at www.courseportal.ode.ttu.edu. • View all courses in which they are enrolled. • Check grades. • Request examinations. • Verify course completion deadlines. • Access important course materials.

  21. Using the Course Portal www.courseportal.ode.ttu.edu

  22. Thank you for recommending our courses to your students. • Questions? Contact us at 800.MY.COURSE or online at www.k12.ttu.edu.

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