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:
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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)
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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.
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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)
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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.
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Applicant’s Signature
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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
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300-Word Essay
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Two (2) Letters of
Recommendation
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University Transcripts
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Date:
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By:
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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
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PARTNERSHIP.…………………………………………………INES DE JESUS
Executive Director, Detroit Public Schools
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PARTNERSHIP……………..……………………….SHARON ELLIOTT, PH.D.
Dean, Wayne State University
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OVERVIEW OF BTP2 – PHASE III…..……………..CARLOS LOPEZ, ED.D.
Divisional Director, Detroit Public Schools
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CRITERIA FOR SELECTION……….…………………..AMAL DAVID, PH.D.
Program Supervisor, Detroit Public Schools
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