Welcome to the TOSS
Fall 2014 Orientation
Meeting!
1. Donna Fitzgerald from CEPP: TOSS Sign Up Instructions and Paperwork
2. Dr. Anita Van Brackle, Paulding Site
3. Kellie Oxford- Educational Student Services
4. Helen Maddox and Sherri Booker- ITS
5.Mrs. Basch -TOSS program coordinator…
*TOSS Structure
*Fall Calendar
* Field placement expectations
*Professionalism
*Student teaching applications
*Questions
* Student Teaching Applications for Spring due on August 30.
Center for Educational Placements
and Partnerships (CEPP)
Donna Fitzgerald
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4 Methods Classes
 ECE 4401 – Math Methods
 ECE 4402 – Science Methods
 ECE 4403 – Social Studies Methods
 ECE 4404 – Reading Methods
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Field Component –ECE 4406
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HPE 3670
 10 Weeks
 4 methods classes
 2 days per week
 2 classes each of these days
 1 full day per week in the field
 HPS
 4 Weeks
 Full time field experiences
 At least four observations by university supervisor
and collaborating teacher
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Field Component
 1 Day per week for 10 weeks * (60 hours must be
completed prior to the first day in the field full
time)
▪ Oversight by Methods Instructors
 5 Days per week for 4 weeks (separate class)
▪ University Supervisor
▪ Collaborating Teacher
▪ FIELD PLACEMENT: YOU MAY NOT BE IN A SCHOOL
WHERE YOU HAVE A RELATIVE, SIGNIFICANT OTHER.
TOSS Registration
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If you took only 1 of the ISCI’s
If you did not take both ISCI’s @ KSU
If you didn’t take EDUC 3302 @ KSU
If you have already taken HPS 3670
If you Transferred and was given credit for 1 or more
TOSS classes.
History 2111 or 2112 with a C or better
Math 3317 with a C or better
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Register for all four methods classes at the same
time or you will not be able to sign-up, plus TOSS
Field Component (4406), and HPE 3670
 4401 (Math Methods)
 4402 (Science Methods)
 4403 (Social Studies Methods)
 4404 (Content Area Reading and Language Arts)
 4406 (Field Component)
 HPE 3670
Contacts:
Paulding: Terri Collins
Global: Dr. Debra Coffey
ELL/Hybrid: Dr. Paula Guerra
STEM: Dr. Cherry Steffen
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Teaching Of Specific Subjects (TOSS)
Mrs. Katy Basch
Kennesaw Hall 2332
EECE TOSS Program
Coordinator
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The TOSS Handbook (Nuts and Bolts) is
available on our department website. Read
up on this so you are informed about
requirements. You will get specific details at
the mid term meeting.
www.kennesaw.edu/education/eece
(This will be revised slightly in early fall so wait
to print it until later)
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Please check your KSU email. That is what we
use to communicate with you. Check it
frequently so you do not miss
announcements.
Please do not email us from personal e-mails,
such as hotmama1@gmail-this is not
professional.
Please address me as Mrs. Basch. I am not
hey or Hello. Address everyone by their titles.
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See full calendar on the ECE website
June 24-25 (starting at 10:00 p.m.) School Sign-Up for TOSS
August 18-First Day of Classes
2 FULL Days – Methods Classes at KSU, 1 HPE
▪ Days, Rooms, TBA
▪ No class Sept. 1, Oct. 30 last day of classes
 1 Day in field
▪ Six hours each time for the first ten weeks
▪ First Day in the field September 5, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
▪ Subsequent days to be determined by TOSS Candidate and
Cooperating Teacher
▪ Note- some districts have a fall break in September. If that
occurs, you need to add an extra day before or after, making
sure you have 60 hours completed before the mid term
meeting
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November 3-December 5
 Full Time in Field
▪ “Teacher Hours”
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You will, register for TOSS during Late Registration
(August 13-14). Sections to be determined based on
field school. You will be notified via email with section
number for all classes including HPE just before late
registration occurs.
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October 31 – Midterm Seminar, Time and Location TBA
This meeting is MANDATORY
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Mandatory Law and Ethics Seminar is online on the
Toss webpage. You will need to watch this, take the
quiz and hand the quiz into your supervisor at the mid
term meeting on Oct. 31.
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Register for all four methods classes, TOSS Field
Component (4406), and HPS 3670
 4401 (Math Methods)
 4402 (Science Methods)
 4403 (Social Studies Methods)
 4404 (Content Area Reading and Language Arts)
 4406 (Field Component)
 HPE 3670
Professionalism/Dress Code
Assignments determined by Methods
instructors
Be sure to select a theme for the unit as
soon as possible (work with you
collaborating teacher on this)
Get involved in the class as much as the
collaborating teacher allows
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MANDATORY – Be Sure You Sign In
Absences must be documented
Deduction of Points during Methods Classes
Field Experience time for EXCUSED absences
must be made up
Failure to attend = repeat TOSS
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Please DO NOT call the school prior to first day
meetings.
Cooperating teacher is determined by the principal
at your field school.
Field supervisors will be assigned and announced at
the midterm seminar on October 31.
Prior to supervisor assignment, email Katy Basch
(mbasch@kennesaw.edu) with any problems or
questions.
FINAL APPROVAL FOR TOSS CANNOT BE
DETERMINED UNTIL AFTER Fall COURSE
GRADES ARE POSTED! If you receive a “D” or
“F” in a course you will be notified that your
approval for Fall TOSS will be denied. It is
YOUR responsibility to inform the TOSS
coordinator of any changes in your plans,
change in address, name change or phone
number!
At NO TIME are you to be alone with the students.
(Think of yourself as your collaborating teacher’s
shadow.)
 If the teacher is absent, there must be a substitute
in the room. You cannot be the substitute. (You can
be in charge of the class, but there must be school
personnel in the room.)
 If this becomes an issue, contact Katy Basch or your
University Supervisor.
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 It is not your responsibility to do extra duties
around the school. For example, you are not
to be the lunchroom monitor for the entire
school. (Georgia has duty-free lunch.)
 GACE
 You can not register for GACE until your grades
are posted for TOSS. If you have questions about
GACE, contact Kellie Oxford in ESS.
Professionalism is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT.
Every time you enter the school, you are
interviewing for a job.
 If you have questions, check the TOSS
Handbook online at
www.kennesaw.edu/education/eece (Do not
download/print now as it will be revised in early
spring )
 Plan on Purchasing Chalk and Wire this
semester if you don’t already have it !
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1.Concerns about your TOSS classes, assignments, or grades? First discuss
with your class professor.
2.If you have concerns or questions about the field placement during the
first 10 weeks contact Katy Basch mbasch@kennesaw.edu 678-797-2511
3. If the issue is still unresolved then you should contact Dr. Mark Warner,
the EECE Department Chair at mwarner8@kennesaw.edu
Also contact Katy Basch, your collaborating teacher, and the school if
you will be absent from your placement at any time throughout the
semester.
4. If you have concerns or questions about field placements or
assignments in 4406 during the final 4 weeks you need to contact your
supervisor (who will be assigned during the midterm seminar).
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Student Teaching Applications are due August 30.
1. Go to: http://www.kennesaw.edu/education/ofe/st.html
and follow the first steps 1 and 2.
your application.
Make plans to drop in to the Student Teaching Application Advising
session (Date TBD) to have your application reviewed and to turn
in your application.
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If you’d like to stay at the same school for TOSS and student
teaching, it must be indicated on the student teaching application.
*If you are interested in Student Teaching Abroad, you
are invited to a re entry seminar on May 5 at 10:00am12:00noon in Prillaman Hall HS 2202*
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Thank you for attending! This PowerPoint will
be online at the EECE website under the
TOSS link!