Detroit Public Schools and Wayne State University BILINGUAL TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAM (BTP2) APPLICATION INTRODUCTION: The Bilingual Teacher Preparation Program will train currently employed Detroit Public Schools educational technicians, substitute teachers, school service assistants and clerical staff who are bilingual for teacher certification at the elementary or secondary level. This program will increase the number of certified teachers who are able to meet the needs of Detroit Public Schools children from Arabic, Chaldean, Hmong, Romanian and Spanish speaking communities. The program will operate over a three year period and will be a collaborative effort of Detroit Public Schools’ Offices of Bilingual Education and Recruitment and Employment Services and the Wayne State University College of Education. REQUIREMENTS Candidates must: have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours toward a college degree; be currently employed as a school service assistant, educational technician, clerical or non-certified substitute teacher with Detroit Public Schools; have a minimum of a 2.5 undergraduate grade point average to be admitted into the College of Education; successfully completed the Michigan Department of Education’s Basic Skills Test for admission into the Wayne State University College of Education within the first year of the program; have letters of recommendation solicited confidentially by Detroit Public Schools from a Supervisor or principal; provide a letter of support from t he directing teach; have official transcripts from all colleges and universities on file; and 300 word essay (refer to page 3, item 6). Please return the application and the narrative to the Office of Bilingual Education and Related Programs, Albert Kahn Building, 7430 Second Avenue, 3rd Floor, Detroit, MI 48202. Due: October 30, 2003 no later than 4:00 p.m. Please return the application and the narrative to the Office of Bilingual Education and Related Programs, Albert Kahn Building, 7430 Second Avenue, 3rd Floor, Detroit, MI 48202. Due: October 30, 2003 no later than 4:00 p.m. Please print or type Name__________________________________________________________________________________ Last First Middle Initial Home Address___________________________________________________________________________ Street Address City/State/Zip Code Social Security Number_______________________________File Number___________________________ Home Telephone #______________________________Work Telephone #___________________________ Current Work Location___________________________________How Long Employed?_______________ First Language Spoken________________________ Second Language Spoken_______________________ Please Check One: ______Substitute Teacher ______Educational Technician ______School Service Assistant ______Clerical ______Other (Please Identify) ________________________ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 1. Do you have a college or university degree? Yes______ No______ If you answered “YES” complete the following: a. Degree Earned__________________________________________________________________ a. Year__________________________________________________________________________ b. Institution______________________________________________________________________ c. Academic Major__________________________ Minor________________________________ d. Grade of honor point average______________________________________________________ If you answered “NO” complete the following: A. Institution(s) Attended* Country Credit Hours Completed 1. __________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. __________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________________________________________________________ B. Year last course(s) was completed___________________________________________________________________ C. Program you were (are) in________________________________________________(i.e. elementary education, etc.) D. Current grade of honor point average_________________________________________________________________ *If course work was completed outside the United States, you must provide a written copy of the course evaluation (i.e. World Education Services). In addition, please indicate the year the evaluation was completed: 19____. 2. Please list any courses you have completed beyond your current degree. Name of Course College/University Instructor Credit Hours 1. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 3. ____________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Please list titles and dates of conferences, workshops or seminars you have attended or completed within the past two years in the field of education. 1. _____________________________________________________________________________________ 2. _____________________________________________________________________________________ 3. _____________________________________________________________________________________ 4. List the names, addresses and telephone numbers of your current administrator/supervisor and directing teacher or colleague. Name Address Telephone 1. _____________________________________________________________________________________ 2. _____________________________________________________________________________________ 5. List the names of two from the following: former administrator/supervisor, former directing teacher or previous employer(s). Name Address Telephone 1. _____________________________________________________________________________________ 2. _____________________________________________________________________________________ 6. Please state in at least 300 words (approximately two pages) why you wish to be a part of the program; how your experiences with students in Detroit Public Schools have prepared you for in the program; the strengths you possess that demonstrate your potential as a teacher; and your commitment to completing the program and becoming a certified teacher. (PLEASE TYPE AND ATTACH) NOTE:“Unofficial” student transcripts will be accepted only at the time the application is submitted. The application is required to order an “Official” transcript(s) which must be on file before a final admission decision can be made. My signature below confirms my final commitment to work for the Detroit Public Schools for a minimum of five years after completing my certification program at Wayne State University. I understand that if I choose to leave employment with Detroit Public Schools before complying with this commitment, I will repay the entire amount of my tuition associated with my participation in the Bilingual Teacher Preparation Program. __________________________________________ Applicant’s Signature ____________________________________ Date Bilingual Teacher Preparation Program (BTP2) Phase III Materials to be submitted Phase I – Submit to Detroit Public Schools ___________ Application *Transcripts from all Colleges and Universities attended (you may submit a ___________ student copy while waiting for your official transcript to arrive ___________ Letter of recommendation from School Administrator or Supervisor Statement of at least four paragraphs of why you want to be in this ___________ program Phase II – Once your application has been screened and reviewed by Detroit Public Schools, you will be notified whether you have been conditionally admitted to the program. The conditional status is contingent on your formal admission to Wayne State University. Submit to Wayne State University ___________ Application (undergraduate or graduate) If you are already in a program at Wayne State University, provide a copy ___________ of your current plan of work ___________ Application Fee – a check in the amount of $20.00 payable to Wayne State University ___________ *Official transcripts from all Colleges and Universities you have attended Scores of any tests taken as part of the Michigan Test for Teacher ___________ Certification Program *Please note you need two sets of official transcripts, one for Detroit Public Schools, the second for Wayne State University. Bilingual Teacher Preparation Program (BTP2) – PHASE III Application ____________________ 300-Word Essay ____________________ Two (2) Letters of Recommendation ____________________ University Transcripts ____________________ Date: ____________________ By: ____________________ Bilingual Teacher Preparation Program (BTP2) – PHASE III Office of Bilingual Education and Related Programs, Detroit Public Schools College of Education, Wayne State University Name: ____________________________________________________ Date: _____________________________________________________ Sent to Wayne State University: ________________________________ □ Letter(s) of recommendation □ 300-word essay □ college transcript (student copy) Number of College Credits: _____ Level of Certification Desired: ___ Elementary ___ High School DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY Office of Bilingual Education and Administrative / Instructional Personnel ***College of Education (Proposed) Bilingual Teacher Preparation Program -Phase III Informational Meeting The purpose of today's meeting it to provide information, only. Implementation of the program is pending Board of Education approval. Thursday, October 9, 2003 ** 4:00 p.m. ** Welcome Center WELCOME…………………………………...………NORMA BARQUET, ED.D. Executive Director of Accountability, Detroit Public Schools NOTES: PARTNERSHIP.…………………………………………………INES DE JESUS Executive Director, Detroit Public Schools NOTES: PARTNERSHIP……………..……………………….SHARON ELLIOTT, PH.D. Dean, Wayne State University NOTES: OVERVIEW OF BTP2 – PHASE III…..……………..CARLOS LOPEZ, ED.D. Divisional Director, Detroit Public Schools NOTES: CRITERIA FOR SELECTION……….…………………..AMAL DAVID, PH.D. Program Supervisor, Detroit Public Schools NOTES: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS: