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NEWS FROM PATTAN (12/22/10)
The Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education is pleased to announce the following online professional development opportunity:
Title:Professional Education and Praxis Preparation Courses 2010-2011 On-Line Professional Education Courses In Core Academic Subjects
When: January 17, 2011 through June 30, 2011
Location: Online
Time: Available 24/7
Description: Subject Specific On-Line Courses Addressing Instruction, Curriculum and Assessment Principles
Accessible via the Internet ANYTIME
Pennsylvania educators can learn course content in a Standards Aligned System and learn how to make the connection from subject content to learning concepts, big ideas and curriculum frameworks. By participating in the course educators can earn Act 48 continuing professional hours and learn content necessary in order to increase student achievement.
They may also prepare for the Praxis I or Praxis II tests by successfully completing one or more of the online courses offered.
Each course, except the Advanced Reading Courses, offers 60 Professional Education hours. Each Advanced Reading Course offers 30 hours. Participants in the course/s are supported with technical assistance accessing the PLATO online courseware by PaTTAN staff. An 800 number to contact PLATO technical assistance directly will also be provided.
On-Line Courses offered:
Offering 60 Act 48 Hours: Mathematics Professional Education Middle School, Mathematics Professional Education High School, English Language Arts Professional Education Middle School, General Science Professional Education High School, Science Professional Education Middle School, Social Studies Professional Education Middle School, Social Studies Professional Education High School, Biology Professional Education High School, Chemistry Professional Education High School, Basic Reading/English, Math, Writing Professional Education, and Elementary Education Content Knowledge
Offering 30 Act 48 Hours:
Advanced Reading Strategies in Science
Advanced Reading Strategies in Social Sciences Advanced Reading Strategies in Literature Advanced Reading Strategies in History
Credit: Act 48 Hours for successful completion
Registration Fee: $75.00 nonrefundable fee for courses offering 60 Act 48 hours; $50.00 nonrefundable fee for courses offering 30 Act 48 hours. Successful completion of your course must be achieved by June 30, 2011. An extension of time beyond June 30, 2011 will not be permitted.
Registration is ongoing. You can register and start the course at any time between January 17, 2011 and May 15, 2011. You may register directly on-line by visiting www.pattan.net and entering the Registration On-line page or by clicking Online Courses under Professional Development.
For registration questions contact:
PaTTAN Harrisburg
John Dellegrotto 1-800-360-7282 Ex: 3333 (jdellegrotto@pattan.net) or Enie Murphy 1-800-360-7282 Ex:3407 (emurphy@pattan.net)
PA EDUCATOR (10/12/10)
PA-Educator.net is a clearinghouse for teachers and other Pennsylvania certified individuals who want to work in the Commonwealth. It is free to applicants and takes an individual less than an hour to complete the standard PA application online and mail a set of documents to PA-Educator.net.
Many school districts will begin the hiring process for the 2011-2012 school year shortly as well as spring 2011. Help place your seniors who will be graduating in December/May in the best possible position for a job interview by forwarding to them the attached PRINT-READY document (see below). If you follow the instructions, you can have your application online along with a complete set of credentials over the next three weeks and available to over 200 school districts, intermediate units, and private academic schools across Pennsylvania.
If you have any questions, feel free to call Richard Pitcock, Ed.D. at 412-394-4972.
The New PA Teacher Certifications (April 13, 2010)
This page is designed to compare and contrast the old certifications from the new ones as of January 1, 2013
As a result of changes to 22 Pa. Code, Chapter 49, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Pennsylvania Department of Education has redefined several traditional teacher certification programs. The certification changes described below apply to all teacher education institutions in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Teacher education candidates completing the new certifications will receive preparation that departs to some extent from that available at the present time, particularly with regard to addressing the needs of students with disabilities in inclusive settings and the needs of English language learners.
The first certifications listed are those currently available (can be earned if filed by January 1, 2013). The second list contains those issued if completing a teacher education program after January 1, 2013.
| Certifications currently available- must be filed before January 1, 2013 (Please complete course work and apply for certification before the above date | Certifications only issued beginning January 1, 2013 |
| Early Childhood Education (PK-Grade 3) | Early Childhood/Elementary (PK-Grade 4; ages 3-9) This will enable a teacher to work with children across subject areas |
| Elementary Education (K-6) | Elementary/Middle Level (Grades 4-8; ages 9-14) Enables teachers to work with students in the core academic subject(s) the teacher education candidate chooses to pursue (i.e., English, mathematics, science, and/or social studies) |
| Secondary Education (7-12)- English, Communications, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Social Studies | Secondary Education (Grades 7-12; ages 11-21) English, Communications, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Social Studies |
| Special Education (K-12) |
Special Education (PK-Grade 8; ages 3-14) This certification must be earned along with either the Early Childhood/Elementary (PK-4) or the Elementary/Middle (4-8) certificate (Grades 7-12; ages 11-21) This certification must be earned along with a Secondary Education (Grades 7-12) certification in a content area |
| Foreign Language (K-12) | Foreign Language (K-12) This certification will not change |
| Health and Physical Education (K-12) | Health and Physical Education (K-12) This certification will not change |
| Music (K-12) | Music (K-12) This certification will not change |
EASTERN UNIVERSITY and LAIDLAW College (New Zealand) Announce Partnership (March 29, 2010)
During the week of March 15, 2010, Laidlaw College (Auckland, New Zealand) hosted visitors Harry Gutelius (Associate Dean, Loeb School of Education) and Stephanie MacTavish (Vice President for East Asian Relations) from Eastern University. The purpose of the visit was to finalize an agreement for a student exchange program allowing students from both institutions to experience a semester abroad. This will allow for a great cross-cultural experience for the students as well as facilitating opportunities for further interactions between faculty and staff of Eastern University and Laidlaw College. Discussions were also held about possibilities for exchanges in masters level programs, and these discussions will be ongoing. Read More.
FROM THE PDE
Guidelines for Issuing Certificates for Free Praxis Re-test
The Pennsylvania Department of Education has worked with Educational Testing
Service to offer a program to assist students and individuals who are
attempting to pass their certification and licensure tests. The program will
allow the School of Education or certifying district to provide a
certificate for a free re-test to an individual who has failed a Praxis
test.
The certificate will cover the cost of the test fee as well as the test
registration fee, if necessary. (A policy change was implemented by ETS to
relieve some of the financial burden to testing candidates. This change
requires candidates to pay the test registration fee only once in a testing
year.)
In order for an individual to be eligible for a certificate to retest they
must meet all of the following criteria:
* Have a G.P.A. of 3.0 or better
* Missed the state passing score by three points or less
* Failed the test no more than two times
https://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/other_routes_to_certification/8818/intern_certification/506789
The re-test option will provide an additional resource for the large number
of individuals who need some assistance in passing the Praxis tests.
Education Links
http://www.sitesforteachers.com/
http://www.philadelphiateachingfellows.org/
GRANT INFORMATION- MAST (Math & Science Teaching) Certification:
Chestnut Hill College and Eastern University Math and Science Teaching (MAST) for Teachers Seeking Pennsylvania State Teacher Instructional Certification or Special Education Teachers Seeking Additional Pennsylvania State Teacher Instructional Certification
2010-2011 Financial Aid Information
Do you have a news item? Please send news items to Ms. Jacey Bray: jbray@eastern.edu
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