TEACHER
PREPARATION
PROGRAM
Information Session
The
places
you’ll
go…..
Welcome to the ESC Region XI
Our Goal – Your Goal
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Successful teacher in the classroom
We are all here for the STUDENTS.
They deserve the best teachers possible.
Success on ALL required state certification
tests (Texas Examination of Educator Standards TExES)
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Content exam
Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (PPR EC-12)
If Bilingual or Foreign Language: Languages Other
Than English (LOTE) or Bilingual Target Language
Proficiency Test (BTLPT)
TPP STAFF
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Linda Tamburello – Director
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Andrea Chapman, Certification Coordinator
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Dr. Lisa McCool – Consultant
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Linda Martin – Certification Officer
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Jack Lewis – Administrative Assistant
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Alice Bush – Program Assistant
PROGRAM SUCCESS
Intern of the Year
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Local Competition – nominated by facilitator based
on classroom performance
State Competition – sponsored and judged by
Texas Alternative Certification Association (TACA)
State Winners – 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010
and 2011
National Competition – National Winners in 2009
(Elementary), 2010 (Special Education) and 2011
(Secondary)
Coordinated by Dr. Lisa McCool, TPP Consultant
Veterans’ Benefits
and Hinson Hazelwood College
Access Loan
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Program approved for educational benefits if you
qualify :
 Texas Workforce Commission
 VA Benefits
 Troops to Teachers
CAL Loan application and information regarding the
loan is online at www.hhloans.com
Troops to Teachers Information –
www.proudtoserveagain.com
Your Support System
Intern
Campus
Administrators
Facilitator
TPP Staff
Mentor
Program Cost
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Registration fee with application
Dual Language Proficiency Test
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(Required if pursuing Bilingual or Spanish language certificates)
Fingerprinting Fee $ 47.00 (paid to SBEC) $ 9.95 (paid to L1-ID Services)
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Probationary Certificate (SBEC)
Pre-Assignment Training Fee
$ 75.00
400.00*
$ 52.00
$ 1,200.00
(Two payments of $600 each)
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Post Assignment Program Fee – paid during Internship
$ 3,200.00
Year (a paid position) or Clinical Teaching (non-paid)
Mentor Fee (paid to ESC Region XI), if district allows mentor payments
$ 500.00
Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES) per test $ 120.00
For LOTE-Spanish, LOTE-French and BTLPT-Spanish exams
(Oral score fee in addition to $120 test fee)
$ 70.00
Application for Standard Certificate
$ 77.00
(Apply after ALL program benchmarks are completed)
Program Cost
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Out of Region Internship Fee
$ 500.00
(Internship is 75+ miles from ESC Region XI and district is not in ESC Region XI)
Change of certificate content/test prep fee
$ 100.00
(After initial review for admission to program and a second, free of charge
request for change of content and test prep. This charge is for a third request.)
*Note: For Spanish or Bilingual-Spanish certificate
If a person passes the LOTE-Spanish or BTLPT-Spanish (state exams) prior to
TPP formal acceptance, the TPP dual language test will be waived.
Required Certification Tests
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Content Test (TExES)
This is the PACT Test if you test prior to being
admitted to an Educator Preparation Program
Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (PPR)
Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test
(BTLPT), if teaching Generalist EC-6 or Generalist
4-8 Bilingual-Spanish
Languages Other Than English (LOTE) if teaching
Spanish or French
You Cannot Test Outside of Content and Pedagogy
Areas.
Test Information
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Interns are expected to download the TExES
PPR Preparation Manual by going to
www.texes.ets.org .
Practice tests are required for all interns when
available.
Interns may register for either the paper and
pencil exam or computer administered test if
available.
Interns may not take more than ONE test per
day.
Interns must obtain approval to test by an
uploaded approval roster from Region XI
Test Schedule
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Content Practice Test – REQUIRED for all interns if you
have not already passed your content TExES
Test Registration for TExES Exam Content test
administration – Information Given at Test Prep
Computer Administered Tests can be scheduled at flexible
times if the content test is available in this format – visit
www.texes.ets.org for CAT details
PPR exam to be taken after teaching position or clinical
teaching assignment is started
BTLPT for bilingual and LOTE Spanish or French foreign
language interns after teaching position is secured
Special Education and Bilingual requires an additional
content test to meet the federal law, No Child Left Behind.
These tests will require test prep and registration also.
Program Requirements
and Benchmarks
Indicators of Learning and Progress Toward
Program Completion!
TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAM BENCHMARKS
Methodology to Assess Intern
Growth
Assessment Tool
Prior to Classroom Assignment
Attend Orientation as scheduled
Sign-In Sheet
Complete the Integrated Field
Experience (IFE) Workbook –
Discussed tonight in cohort group
Completion of IFE book; forms
submitted to TPP
Demonstrate professionalism,
participation, and successful
completion of assessments
Observation by TPP faculty,
assessments for training
Complete of ALL pre-assignment
training hours including the online
course
Sign-In Sheets, Training card,
80% passing rate on online course
test
First Semester Benchmarks
Complete required postassignment training hours
Sign-In Sheet; Training card
Complete monthly Reflective
Journal of Teaching Practices
Journal entries submitted monthly
to TPP consultant
Complete 1 Observation Day
Observation forms
Feedback from Principal (or
designee) – may be walkthroughs
or formal observations, announced
or unannounced
Feedback from Facilitator’s
observations
Observation forms
Intern observes Mentor
Mentor observes Intern
Observation forms
Observation forms
Second Semester Benchmarks
Feedback from Principal (or
designee)
Observation forms
Feedback from Facilitator’s
observations
Observation forms
Complete remaining training
hours
Training card
Complete monthly Reflective
Journal of Teaching Practices
Journal entries submitted monthly
to TPP consultant
Complete Observation Days
Mentor Observation of Intern
Observation forms
Receive passing scores on all
required TExES, BTLPT-Spanish
and LOTE exams
PPR, TExES, BTLPT-Spanish and
LOTE results
Receive satisfactory Teacher
Appraisal - Proficiency in ALL
domains
PDAS or other appropriate
Appraisal Instrument summary
forms
Receive recommendation for
certification by Principal,
Facilitator, and Program Director
Certification recommendation
forms
Training
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Designed from scientifically-based research and state
initiatives and aligned with new test standards and
competencies
Required for ALL interns; failure to attend will result in
dismissal from TPP
Must complete a minimum of 30 hours of classroom
observation (or equivalent) and 80 hours of training before a
Probationary certificate will be recommended
Refer to Cohort Training Schedules online
Location – ESC Region XI unless specifically stated
Cost of Pre-Assignment Training – $1,200.00
Sign in Daily – Tardies /Absences must be made up
Adhere to time allotments for breaks
Read and adhere to General Guidelines in Intern Handbook
Employment
With District:
 Apply with district and follow all instructions
Job Interview:
 Bring Resume
 Bring Acceptance Letter and Highly Qualified letter
from Region XI
 Follow-up phone call or thank you note (optional)
When Employed:
 Send to ESC Region XI the Notification of Job
Acceptance--- Form online on our website
 Check Post Assignment Training Calendar on TPP
Website – Contact your Consultant for further details
Employment Not Located?
Consider Clinical Teaching….
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One Semester in Length (12 weeks)…similar to student teaching
Same level of support from ESC Region XI’s Teacher Prep. Program
You are not a paid Intern with a district
Program cost is the same
Must pass all content exams
Must have a minimum of 80 hours of training
Must have 30 hours of classroom observation (or equivalent)
Deadline for Spring 2013 is October 1, 2012
Certification
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Interns in EC – 6 must teach 100% in their certification area for
which they were accepted into the program.
Please note that 4-8 subject specific certification may be required
to also take the Generalist EC-6 or Generalist 4-8 TExES exam to
meet the No Child Left Behind, Highly Qualified Requirements to
teach grades 4,5,and 6.
Interns certifying in Special Education EC-12 must also be
Generalist EC-6 or Generalist 4-8 per NCLB requirements.
Interns in grades in Single Content 4 - 5 must teach 100% in their
certification area for which they were accepted into the program.
Interns teaching in the middle school must teach at least 60% of
classes in the certification area for which they were accepted into
the program.
Interns in 8-12 must teach at least 60% of classes in the
certification area for which they were accepted into the program.
Before a Probationary certificate can be recommended, the intern
must complete 30 hours classroom observation and a minimum of
80 hours of training.
State Board for Educator Certification
(SBEC)
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Web site www.sbec.state.tx.us
ALL educators in Texas are required to register with
SBEC and keep their contact information updated.
Interns must register with SBEC and apply for their
probationary certificates and fingerprinting when
assigned to a teaching position.
A teaching position must be in a TEA accredited
school including private (TEPSAC or SAC typically
is the accreditation), charter, or public.
Helpful Hints to Ensure
Certification
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Be aware of certification benchmarks and meet timelines.
Certificates cannot be recommended until required
benchmarks are completed and fees have cleared the
Business Office.
Send forms to TPP office by due dates.
Communication is important. Keep TPP office abreast of
your situation; call the TPP office immediately when you
need assistance.
Be prepared for your classroom and certification tests.
Be professional at ALL times with EVERYONE! Even your
email address and voice mail message should be
professional.
Online Resources Available 24/7 – No
Password Needed!
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www.esc11.net /certification
Click on Teacher Certification and then scroll
down to view all active links including TPP
Intern Handbook and Intern Brochure
All Training Schedules are here
Application and application information is
located on this website.
Getting Organized
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Keep calendar handy and write down dates and projects
We now have Continuous Enrollment – apply any
time and request a start date for ongoing training!
Summer training schedule – Mixture of day-time and evening
hours
Fall training schedule – Evening hours plus several Saturdays
Spring training schedule – Day-time hours
(Check ESC website for specific dates and time)
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Communication – We must know how to contact you,
especially e-mail.
Sign in for training; be prompt.
Check ESC website for class assignments, handouts
and reminders
Remember…
The Places You Can Go Depend on You!
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You must be an active listener and learner to
make the most of this opportunity!
TPP is a Texas Education Agency approved
program.
It is an accelerated program that allows
individuals interested and dedicated in
learning the art of teaching to become
teacher certified in one year.
Questions????
Interns are assigned by last name and these
change with each cohort due to numbers
of admitted teacher candidates. These
assignments are listed in the Online
Orientation.
General Application Questions – Alice Bush
at 817-740-7614. She can direct you as
needed to the appropriate person for
specific questions.
Getting Started? You will need
access to a computer and
printer to complete training.
Costs are listed in the TPP Program Brochure and
Application Information. The Pre-Assignment Fee is
scheduled in two payments. Other payment
schedules can be requested by emailing the
Program Director.
Please take the time to read the TPP Program
Brochure online. It is a great summary of the
program details!
Congratulations!
Today is your day.
You're off to Great Places!
You're off and away!
You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes
You can steer yourself any direction you
choose.
You're on your own.
And you know what you know.
And YOU are the guy who'll decide where to
go.
Thanks for considering
ESC Region XI
Teacher Preparation Program
for your Training and Certification
Needs!
Revised ISO September 2012