Application Guidelines for the
Partnership for Teacher
Excellence Program
Texas State University Cohort 9
Summer 2015 – Spring 2017
Texas State University Requirements
Submit To
Deadline
Apply to Texas State University
 Applicants who qualify for the EEF scholarship will get together
to apply online to Texas State University. Much information will
need to be gathered for this application. To expedite the
application process, we ask that you complete a paper copy of
the Texas State application so that all information is readily
accessible during your meeting.
 Most likely, your major will be Elementary Education or
Secondary Education. If you have questions about your major or
minor, you may discuss them with your graduate advisor, Dr.
Marilyn Goodwin (mg21@txstate.edu) via email or when you get
together to submit your application to Texas State University.
EISD Human
Resources
with
Application
Materials
Monday,
December 1,
2014
The
Graduate
College at
Texas State
University
Monday,
December 1,
2014
Texas State
University
December
2015
Submit Official Transcripts to Texas State University
 Have copies of your college transcripts sent directly to the
Graduate College at Texas State:
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The Graduate College
Texas State University-San Marcos
601 University Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666-4605
One official transcript from each senior level post secondary
institution attended is required. These transcripts must be
mailed directly from the university or college attended or
submitted in a sealed university envelope with the university's
registrar's signature on the back of the envelope.
To qualify for admission, you must have a 2.75 GPA on the
last 60 undergraduate semester hours of letter-grade work
earned before receipt of your Bachelor's (plus any previously
completed graduate or professional work). Although the district
will complete an initial screening, official acceptance is
contingent upon verification by Texas State University.
Take the GRE and have your score reported to Texas State
University.
 Elementary Education and Secondary Education majors do
NOT need to take the GRE. All other majors must follow the
departmental requirements. If you have questions about this,
please contact your graduate advisor, Dr. Marilyn Goodwin
(mg21@txstate.edu)
 Texas State prefers a GRE score of 900 or higher (verbal and
quantitative combined).
 GRE Website: http://www.ets.org/gre
Texas State University Requirements, continued
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Submission
Window
Secure Funding for Your Degree
 File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as
soon after January 1st as possible—keeping in mind the
deadlines: The summer school deadline is March 1st, whereas
The Fall/Spring deadline is April 1st
 You will have the opportunity to accept or decline such aid later
in the spring. However, financial aid money is dispersed in the
order that applications are received. Therefore, the earlier you
apply, the earlier you will receive your money.
 Texas State’s main page on Financial Aid for graduate students
is: http://www.finaid.txstate.edu/graduate.html
 Specific details on how to apply for Financial Aid can be found
here: http://www.finaid.txstate.edu/graduate/how.html
Complete the
FAFSA
online
Eanes ISD Requirements
Submit To
Deadline
Compose a Professional Resume
 Include your work experience, education, degrees obtained and
certificates held, descriptions of your significant
accomplishments, relevant training, and involvement in
professional organizations.
 Be sure to highlight evidence of your success in teaching and
participation in leadership roles.
EISD Human
Resources
with
Application
Materials
Monday,
December 1,
2014
Write a Statement of Purpose
 This statement must describe how your professional goal to be
a master teacher leader will be met through the completion of a
Master’s degree through PTEP. Include specific examples from
past work that will convince the application review committee of
your potential to grow professionally and become a mentor,
coach and teacher leader in your classroom, on your campus
and in the school district.
 Compose your statement in approximately two (2) pages,
(double spaced).
EISD Human
Resources
with
Application
Materials
Monday,
December 1,
2014
Submit Three Reference Forms
 One reference form MUST be completed by your current
Principal. The other two may be completed by a current or
former supervisor or co-worker.
 Please have references submit these directly to the HR
department in sealed envelopes.
Submitted by
references
directly to the
EISD Human
Resources
Department
Monday,
December 1,
2014
Summer
2015:
January 1,
2015 –
March 1,
2015
Fall 2015/
Spring 2016:
January 1,
2015 –
April 1, 2015
Application Summary:
Items submitted together to the EISD Human Resources Department by Monday, 12/1/14
Please address application materials to: EISD Human Resources, Attention PTEP or hand deliver
them to Nancy Corbitt in Human Resources.
1. Texas State Application
2. Professional Resume
3. Statement of Purpose
Items submitted separately to EISD Human Resources Department by Monday, 12/1/14
Please address application materials to: EISD Human Resources, Attention PTEP
We advise that you provide your references with a pre-addressed envelope.
1. Reference from your current principal
2. Two references from current or former supervisors or colleagues
Items submitted directly to Texas State University
1. Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
2. GRE scores (if necessary)
Notification of Acceptance
 Acceptance letters will be mailed by Friday, December 12th.
 All candidates who are accepted into Cohort 9 should plan to attend a mandatory meeting that
is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, December 16th from 4:00 – 5:30, Location TBD. The EEF
Scholarship details will be explained and applications will be submitted online to Texas State
University during this meeting. Dr. Goodwin will be present to answer questions about degree
options.