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Instructions
Institution Information
Section I.a Program Information
Section I.b Admissions
Section I.b UndergraduateRequirements
Section I.b PostgraduateRequirements
Section I.c Enrollment
Section I.d Supervised ClinicalExperience
Section I.e Teachers Prepared bySubject Area
Section I.e Teachers Prepared byAcademic Major
Section I.f Program Completers
Section II Annual Goals - Mathematics
Section II Annual Goals - Science
Section II Annual Goals - SpecialEducation
Section II Annual Goals - LEP
Section II Assurances
Section III Assessment Pass Rates
Section III Summary Pass Rates
Section IV Low-Performing
Section V Use of Technology
Section VI Teacher Training
Section VII Contextual Information
Section VIII Report Card Certification
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Northwest Missouri State University
Alternative, IHE-based Program
2011-12
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Institution Information
Name of Institution: Northwest Missouri State University
Institution/Program Type: Alternative, IHE-based
Academic Year: 2011-12
State: Missouri
Address: 800 University Drive
Maryville, MO, 64468
Contact Name: Dr. Joyce Piveral
Phone: 660-562-1778
Email: piveral@nwmissouri.edu
Is your institution a member of an HEA Title II Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) grant
awarded by the U.S. Department of Education?
(http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oii/tqp/index.html)
No
If yes, provide the following:
Award year:
Grantee name:
Project name:
Grant number:
Submit Reports View Reports / Resources Technical Assistance Contacts / Help
SUBMIT REPORTS
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List partner districts/LEAs:
List other partners:
Project Type:
Section I.a Program Information
List each teacher preparation program included in your alternative, ihe-based route. Indicate
if your program or programs participate in a Teacher Quality Partnership Grant awarded by
the U.S. Department of Education as described at
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oii/tqp/index.html.
Teacher Preparation Programs
Teacher Quality
Partnership Grant
Member?
Agricultural Education 9-12 No
Art K-12 No
Biology 9-12 No
Business Education 9-12 No
Business Education 5-9 No
Chemistry 9-12 No
Earth Science 9-12 No
English 9-12 No
Family And Consumer Sciences B-12 No
General Science 5-9 No
Health 9-12 No
Language Arts 5-9 No
Mathematics 5-9 No
Mathematics 9-12 No
Mild/Moderate: Cross Categorical K-12 No
Music - Instrumental K-12 No
Music - Vocal K-12 No
Physical Education 9-12 No
Physical Education K-12 No
Physics 9-12 No
Social Science 5-9 No
Social Science 9-12 No
Spanish K-12 No
Speech And Theatre 9-12 No
Unified Science: Biology 9-12 No
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Unified Science: Chemistry 9-12 No
Unified Science: Earth Science 9-12 No
Unified Science: Physics 9-12 No
Total number of teacher preparation programs: 28
Section I.b Admissions
Indicate when students are formally admitted into your initial teacher certification program:
Postgraduate
Does your initial teacher certification program conditionally admit students?
No
Provide a link to your website where additional information about admissions requirements
can be found:
http://www.nwmissouri.edu/outreach/altcert/admission.htm
Please provide any additional about or exceptions to the admissions information provided
above:
Consideration is given to students who have an undergraduate degree and have obtained a teaching position
but their GPA is at 2.39 or better, not quite the minimum 2.5.
Section I.b Undergraduate Requirements
Please provide the following information about your teacher preparation program's entry
and exit requirements. (§205(a)(1)(C)(i))
Are there initial teacher certification programs at the undergraduate level?
No
If yes, for each element listed below, indicate if it is required for admission into or exit from
any of your teacher preparation program(s) at the Undergraduate level.
ElementRequired for
Entry
Required for
Exit
Transcript
Fingerprint check
Background check
Minimum number of courses/credits/semester hours completed
Minimum GPA
Minimum GPA in content area coursework
Minimum GPA in professional education coursework
Minimum ACT score
Minimum SAT score
Minimum basic skills test score
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Subject area/academic content test or other subject matter
verification
Recommendation(s)
Essay or personal statement
Interview
Other
What is the minimum GPA required for admission into the program?
What was the median GPA of individuals accepted into the program in academic year 2011-12
What is the minimum GPA required for completing the program?
What was the median GPA of individuals completing the program in academic year 2011-12
Section I.b Postgraduate Requirements
Please provide the following information about your teacher preparation program's entry
and exit requirements. (§205(a)(1)(C)(i))
Are there initial teacher certification programs at the postgraduate level?
Yes
If yes, for each element listed below, indicate if it is required for admission into or exit from
any of your teacher preparation program(s) at the Postgraduate level.
ElementRequired for
Entry
Required for
Exit
Transcript Yes Yes
Fingerprint check Yes No
Background check Yes No
Minimum number of courses/credits/semester hours completed Yes Yes
Minimum GPA Yes Yes
Minimum GPA in content area coursework Yes Yes
Minimum GPA in professional education coursework No Yes
Minimum ACT score No No
Minimum SAT score No No
Minimum basic skills test score No No
Subject area/academic content test or other subject matter
verification
No Yes
Recommendation(s) No No
Essay or personal statement No No
Interview Yes No
Other No No
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What is the minimum GPA required for admission into the program?
2.5
What was the median GPA of individuals accepted into the program in academic year 2011-12
3.02
What is the minimum GPA required for completing the program?
2.5
What was the median GPA of individuals completing the program in academic year 2011-12
3.21
Section I.c Program Enrollment
Provide the number of students in the teacher preparation program in the following
categories. Note that you must report on the number of students by ethnicity and race
separately. Individuals who are non-Hispanic/Latino will be reported in one of the race
categories. Also note that individuals can belong to one or more racial groups, so the sum of
the members of each racial category may not necessarily add up to the total number of
students enrolled.
Total number of students enrolled in 2011-12: 44
Unduplicated number of males enrolled in 2011-12: 28
Unduplicated number of females enrolled in 2011-12: 16
2011-12 Number enrolled
Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino of any race: 0
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native: 0
Asian: 0
Black or African American: 4
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 0
White: 39
Two or more races: 1
Section I.d Supervised Experience
Provide the following information about supervised clinical experience in 2011-12.
Average number of clock hours of supervised clinical experience required prior to student teaching 0
Average number of clock hours required for student teaching 0
Average number of clock hours required for mentoring/induction support 75
Number of full-time equivalent faculty supervising clinical experience during this academic year 2
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Number of adjunct faculty supervising clinical experience during this academic year (IHE and PreK-
12 staff) 5
Number of students in supervised clinical experience during this academic year 41
Please provide any additional information about or descriptions of the supervised clinical
experiences:
In addition to the faculty listed above as supervisors for our Alternative Certification Program, each
Alternative Certification candidate as required by the State of Missouri is assigned a mentor by the school
district to induct the beginning teacher into the school and the profession of teaching.
Section I.e Teachers Prepared by Subject Area
Please provide the number of teachers prepared by subject area for academic year 2011-12.
For the purposes of this section, number prepared means the number of program
completers. "Subject area" refers to the subject area(s) an individual has been prepared to
teach. An individual can be counted in more than one subject area. If no individuals were
prepared in a particular subject area, please leave that cell blank. (§205(b)(1)(H))
Subject Area Number Prepared
Education - General
Teacher Education - Special Education 3
Teacher Education - Early Childhood Education
Teacher Education - Elementary Education
Teacher Education - Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education
Teacher Education - Secondary Education 7
Teacher Education - Multiple Levels 1
Teacher Education - Agriculture
Teacher Education - Art
Teacher Education - Business 4
Teacher Education - English/Language Arts
Teacher Education - Foreign Language
Teacher Education - Health
Teacher Education - Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics
Teacher Education - Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts
Teacher Education - Mathematics
Teacher Education - Music
Teacher Education - Physical Education and Coaching 1
Teacher Education - Reading
Teacher Education - Science Teacher Education/General Science
Teacher Education - Social Science 1
Teacher Education - Social Studies
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Teacher Education - Technical Education
Teacher Education - Computer Science
Teacher Education - Biology 1
Teacher Education - Chemistry
Teacher Education - Drama and Dance 1
Teacher Education - French
Teacher Education - German
Teacher Education- History
Teacher Education - Physics
Teacher Education - Spanish
Teacher Education - Speech 1
Teacher Education - Geography
Teacher Education - Latin
Teacher Education - Psychology
Teacher Education - Earth Science
Teacher Education - English as a Second Language
Teacher Education - Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education
Education - Other
Specify:
Section I.e Teachers Prepared by Academic Major
Please provide the number of teachers prepared by academic major for academic year 2011-
12. For the purposes of this section, number prepared means the number of program
completers. "Academic major" refers to the actual major(s) declared by the program
completer. An individual can be counted in more than one academic major. If no individuals
were prepared in a particular academic major, please leave that cell blank. (§205(b)(1)(H))
Academic Major Number Prepared
Education - General
Teacher Education - Special Education
Teacher Education - Early Childhood Education
Teacher Education - Elementary Education
Teacher Education - Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education
Teacher Education - Secondary Education
Teacher Education - Agriculture
Teacher Education - Art
Teacher Education - Business
Teacher Education - English/Language Arts
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Teacher Education - Foreign Language
Teacher Education - Health
Teacher Education - Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics
Teacher Education - Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts
Teacher Education - Mathematics
Teacher Education - Music
Teacher Education - Physical Education and Coaching
Teacher Education - Reading
Teacher Education - Science
Teacher Education - Social Science
Teacher Education - Social Studies
Teacher Education - Technical Education
Teacher Education - Computer Science
Teacher Education - Biology
Teacher Education - Chemistry
Teacher Education - Drama and Dance
Teacher Education - French
Teacher Education - German
Teacher Education - History
Teacher Education - Physics
Teacher Education - Spanish
Teacher Education - Speech
Teacher Education - Geography
Teacher Education - Latin
Teacher Education - Psychology
Teacher Education - Earth Science
Teacher Education - English as a Second Language
Teacher Education - Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education
Education - Curriculum and Instruction
Education - Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Liberal Arts/Humanities
Psychology 2
Social Sciences
Anthropology
Economics
Geography and Cartography
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Political Science and Government
Sociology
Visual and Performing Arts
History 1
Foreign Languages
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
English Language/Literature
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Agriculture
Communication or Journalism 1
Engineering
Biology 1
Mathematics and Statistics
Physical Sciences
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
Chemistry
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Physics
Business/Business Administration/Accounting 4
Computer and Information Sciences
Other
Specify: Recreation
1
Other
Specify: Social Work
1
Section I.f Program Completers
Provide the total number of teacher preparation program completers in each of the following
academic years:
2011-12: 11
2010-11: 26
2009-10: 61
Section II. Annual Goals - Mathematics
Each institution of higher education (IHE) that conducts a traditional teacher preparation
program (including programs that offer any ongoing professional development programs) or
alternative route to state credential program, and that enrolls students receiving Federal
assistance under this Act, shall set annual quantifiable goals for increasing the number of
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prospective teachers trained in teacher shortage areas designated by the Secretary or by the
state educational agency, including mathematics, science, special education, and instruction
of limited English proficient students. (§205(a)(1)(A)(ii), §206(a))
Information about teacher shortage areas can be found at
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/pol/tsa.html.
Please provide the information below about your program's goals to increase the number of
prospective teachers in mathematics in each of three academic years.
Academic year 2011-12
Did your program prepare teachers in mathematics in 2011-12?
Yes
How many prospective teachers did your program plan to add in mathematics in 2011-12?
1
Did your program meet the goal for prospective teachers set in mathematics in 2011-12?
No
Description of strategies used to achieve goal, if applicable:
Because of the nature of our program, the school districts are the ones who recruit and present candidates
to us for the Alternative Certification Program. We do confer with local school districts to ask what
vacancies they have and remind them to think about our program if they have trouble locating already
certified candidates.
Description of steps to improve performance in meeting goal or lessons learned in meeting
goal, if applicable:
Provide any additional comments, exceptions and explanations below:
Academic year 2012-13
Is your program preparing teachers in mathematics in 2012-13?
Yes
How many prospective teachers did your program plan to add in mathematics in 2012-13?
1
Provide any additional comments, exceptions and explanations below:
Academic year 2013-14
Will your program prepare teachers in mathematics in 2013-14?
Yes
How many prospective teachers does your program plan to add in mathematics in 2013-14?
1
Provide any additional comments, exceptions and explanations below:
Northwest does already have on math candidate who has been offered a teaching contract to teach middle
school math for 2013-14 who will be involved in our program.
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Section II. Annual Goals - Science
Each institution of higher education (IHE) that conducts a traditional teacher preparation
program (including programs that offer any ongoing professional development programs) or
alternative route to state credential program, and that enrolls students receiving Federal
assistance under this Act, shall set annual quantifiable goals for increasing the number of
prospective teachers trained in teacher shortage areas designated by the Secretary or by the
state educational agency, including mathematics, science, special education, and instruction
of limited English proficient students. (§205(a)(1)(A)(ii), §206(a))
Information about teacher shortage areas can be found at
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/pol/tsa.html.
Please provide the information below about your program's goals to increase the number of
prospective teachers in science in each of three academic years.
Academic year 2011-12
Did your program prepare teachers in science in 2011-12?
Yes
How many prospective teachers did your program plan to add in science in 2011-12?
1
Did your program meet the goal for prospective teachers set in science in 2011-12?
Yes
Description of strategies used to achieve goal, if applicable:
Because of the nature of our program, the school districts are the ones who recruit and present candidates
to us for the Alternative Certification Program. We do confer with local school districts to ask what
vacancies they have and remind them to think about our program if they have trouble locating already
certified candidates.
Description of steps to improve performance in meeting goal or lessons learned in meeting
goal, if applicable:
Provide any additional comments, exceptions and explanations below:
Academic year 2012-13
Is your program preparing teachers in science in 2012-13?
Yes
How many prospective teachers did your program plan to add in science in 2012-13?
2
Provide any additional comments, exceptions and explanations below:
Academic year 2013-14
Will your program prepare teachers in science in 2013-14?
Yes
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How many prospective teachers does your program plan to add in science in 2013-14?
2
Provide any additional comments, exceptions and explanations below:
Section II. Annual Goals - Special Education
Each institution of higher education (IHE) that conducts a traditional teacher preparation
program (including programs that offer any ongoing professional development programs) or
alternative route to state credential program, and that enrolls students receiving Federal
assistance under this Act, shall set annual quantifiable goals for increasing the number of
prospective teachers trained in teacher shortage areas designated by the Secretary or by the
state educational agency, including mathematics, science, special education, and instruction
of limited English proficient students. (§205(a)(1)(A)(ii), §206(a))
Information about teacher shortage areas can be found at
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/pol/tsa.html.
Please provide the information below about your program's goals to increase the number of
prospective teachers in special education in each of three academic years.
Academic year 2011-12
Did your program prepare teachers in special education in 2011-12?
Yes
How many prospective teachers did your program plan to add in special education in 2011-
12?
3
Did your program meet the goal for prospective teachers set in special education in 2011-12?
Yes
Description of strategies used to achieve goal, if applicable:
Because of the nature of our program, the school districts are the ones who recruit and present candidates
to us for the Alternative Certification Program. We do confer with local school districts to ask what
vacancies they have and remind them to think about our program if they have trouble locating already
certified candidates.
Description of steps to improve performance in meeting goal or lessons learned in meeting
goal, if applicable:
Provide any additional comments, exceptions and explanations below:
Academic year 2012-13
Is your program preparing teachers in special education in 2012-13?
Yes
How many prospective teachers did your program plan to add in special education in 2012-
13?
3
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Provide any additional comments, exceptions and explanations below:
Academic year 2013-14
Will your program prepare teachers in special education in 2013-14?
Yes
How many prospective teachers does your program plan to add in special education in 2013-
14?
3
Provide any additional comments, exceptions and explanations below:
Section II. Annual Goals - LEP
Each institution of higher education (IHE) that conducts a traditional teacher preparation
program (including programs that offer any ongoing professional development programs) or
alternative route to state credential program, and that enrolls students receiving Federal
assistance under this Act, shall set annual quantifiable goals for increasing the number of
prospective teachers trained in teacher shortage areas designated by the Secretary or by the
state educational agency, including mathematics, science, special education, and instruction
of limited English proficient students. (§205(a)(1)(A)(ii), §206(a))
Information about teacher shortage areas can be found at
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/pol/tsa.html.
Please provide the information below about your program's goals to increase the number of
prospective teachers in instruction of limited English proficient students in each of three
academic years.
Academic year 2011-12
Did your program prepare teachers in instruction of limited English proficient students in
2011-12?
No
How many prospective teachers did your program plan to add in instruction of limited
English proficient students in 2011-12?
Did your program meet the goal for prospective teachers set in instruction of limited English
proficient students in 2011-12?
Description of strategies used to achieve goal, if applicable:
Description of steps to improve performance in meeting goal or lessons learned in meeting
goal, if applicable:
Provide any additional comments, exceptions and explanations below:
Academic year 2012-13
Is your program preparing teachers in instruction of limited English proficient students in
2012-13?
No
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How many prospective teachers did your program plan to add in instruction of limited
English proficient students in 2012-13?
Provide any additional comments, exceptions and explanations below:
Academic year 2013-14
Will your program prepare teachers in instruction of limited English proficient students in
2013-14?
No
How many prospective teachers does your program plan to add in instruction of limited
English proficient students in 2013-14?
Provide any additional comments, exceptions and explanations below:
Section II. Assurances
Please certify that your institution is in compliance with the following assurances.
(§205(a)(1)(A)(iii), §206(b)) Note: Be prepared to provide documentation and evidence for
your responses, when requested, to support the following assurances.
Preparation responds to the identified needs of the local educational agencies or States where
the program completers are likely to teach, based on past hiring and recruitment trends.
Yes
Preparation is closely linked with the needs of schools and the instructional decisions new
teachers face in the classroom.
Yes
Prospective special education teachers are prepared in core academic subjects and to instruct
in core academic subjects.
Yes
Prospective general education teachers are prepared to provide instruction to students with
disabilities.
Yes
Prospective general education teachers are prepared to provide instruction to limited English
proficient students.
Yes
Prospective general education teachers are prepared to provide instruction to students from
low-income families.
Yes
Prospective teachers are prepared to effectively teach in urban and rural schools, as
applicable.
Yes
Describe your institution’s most successful strategies in meeting the assurances listed above:
In response to the item, “Prospective special education teachers are prepared in core academic subjects and
to instruct in core academic subjects,” the alternative certification candidates must have a bachelor’s degree
with an academic area of concentration. All would have also completed the general education requirements
for their bachelor’s degree. Activities in the AC education classes require students to work with the academic
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content as they plan for their students in their classrooms. These classes involve discussion, modeling and
developing plans using differentiated instruction, parallel lesson design, use of strategies to address various
learning styles, etc. Imbedded in the lesson plan format and models are strategies to meet needs of students
with special needs.
The Alternative Certification Curricula addresses this issue in several different ways. We include class
discussion, modeling and lesson plans for Differentiated Instruction, Parallel Lesson design, Learning Styles
and Mastery Learning. Imbedded in all of these models are strategies to meet students with special needs.
Differentiated Instructional Strategies that we discuss, model and include in lesson plans include:
1. Content: Students focus on presenting material in multiple ways to accommodate learners.
•Use multiple elements and materials to support instruction.
•Align tasks/objectives, activities and assessments with learning objectives.
•Instruction is concept-focused and principle-driven.
•Consider learning styles when introducing, teaching, and assessing materials.
Examples: Reciprocal Teaching, Graffiti, Scavenger Hunt, Walking Tour, Corners, Videos
2. Process: Providing students with multiple options for making sense of the ideas presented.
•Flexible grouping
•Cooperative Learning
•Peer tutoring
•Classroom management
Examples: Think-Pair-Share, Learning Buddies, Jig saw, Line Ups, Team Mates Consult
3. Product: Providing students with multiple options to show what they know and can do.
•Pre-assessment to establish a baseline for instruction.
•Pre-assessment to establish learning groups for content presentation.
•Establishing multiple ways to assess including formal and informal assessments.
•Focusing on the active engagement of the learner.
•Varying types of post assessments or evaluations. Teachers learn to assess using alternative procedures,
varied degrees of difficulty, and varied ways to express responses.
Examples: Ticket to Leave, Signal Cards, Journals, Consensus Conclusions, Collection Connect
Parallel Lesson Plans: Students are introduced to Parallel lesson design in 61-615 & 61-617 and expected to
master these skills in 61-616. Parallel lesson plans are presented which include differentiated instructional
strategies in the areas previously mentioned.
Learning Styles: Students are required to create lesson plans that address various learning styles. Activities
are designed to address social, solitary, visual, aural, verbal, logical and kinesthetic learners.
As part of this unit students learn about their own profiles and preferences. Students also learn that most
teachers do not mirror the norm in their learning preferences. They are taught to address various learning
styles by creating activities that foster seeing, hearing, manipulating, and feeling data when possible.
All lessons are expected to include activities that include individual and group work. For example, Think-
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Pair Share activities are expected and required during every observation.
Mastery Learning: The concept that all students can learn if given enough time and provided appropriate
instruction is stressed throughout 61-614, 61-615 and 61-617.
Lesson Plans and Unit Plans are required to include the components of Mastery Learning. Students must
create measurable objectives that are reinforced by initial, enrichment and corrective activities. The concepts
of giving students a second chance to learn and earn a grade are nurtured and encouraged. Students also
learn and practice the concept of” spiraling back” especially in skill building curriculum areas.
Public Law 94-142: Basic responsibilities regarding IEP conferences and responsibilities are addressed for
both special education and mainstream teachers in 61-614. We do this because most special education
teachers in Alternative Certification have no experience in these areas when they begin. Specific instruction is
given regarding the discipline and grading of SPED Students. Manifestation Determination in regards to
suspension and removal from class are discussed so that the teacher understands why special education
students may be treated differently.
The Alternative Certification Curricula addresses this issue in several different ways. We include instruction
in Multi-Culture/Diversity, Differentiated Instruction, Parallel Lesson Design, Learning Styles and Mastery
Learning. Imbedded in all of these models are strategies to meet the needs of students with language
deficiencies.
The same strategies that were listed for students with disabilities are also applicable to LEP students. The
concepts included in differentiated instruction and parallel lesson design are valid and appropriate for LEP
students.
Developing a toolbox of instructional strategies to help students become better readers and help provide
support for that area in the classroom. Strategies have included teachers may have to develop notes or
different worksheets to provide support for the language barrier. Building relationships and establishing a
safe climate in the classroom to enhance learning. Teachers may have to establish home visits to establish a
sense of trust within the family structure to reach the children. Other suggestions have been to place books
on tape for families that have children that are struggling and panels of teachers within the school system to
work together to help that student become successful in the classroom. A lot of emphasis has been placed on
teachers having to work collaboratively for the success of the student rather than remaining alone to face
issues in isolation. Develop networks and join list-serves online to establish a support system for issues that
arise in the classroom.
Section III. Assessment Rates
Assessment code - Assessment name
Test Company
Group
Number
taking
tests
Avg.
scaled
score
Number
passing
tests
Pass
rate
(%)
0700 -AGRICULTURE
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
All program completers, 2009-10
2
0133 -ART: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
All program completers, 2009-10
4
0134 -ART: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE II
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
Other enrolled students
1
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0235 -BIOLOGY: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
Other enrolled students
1
0235 -BIOLOGY: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
All program completers, 2011-12
1
0235 -BIOLOGY: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
All program completers, 2010-11
1
0235 -BIOLOGY: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
All program completers, 2009-10
2
0100 -BUSINESS EDUCATION
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
All program completers, 2010-11
1
0100 -BUSINESS EDUCATION
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
All program completers, 2009-10
8
0101 -BUSINESS EDUCATION: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
Other enrolled students
3
0101 -BUSINESS EDUCATION: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
All program completers, 2011-12
4
0101 -BUSINESS EDUCATION: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
All program completers, 2010-11
3
0245 -CHEMISTRY: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE II
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
All program completers, 2009-10
1
0353 -EDUCATION OF EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS: CORE
KNOWLEDGE
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
Other enrolled students
3
0353 -EDUCATION OF EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS: CORE
KNOWLEDGE
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
All program completers, 2010-11
8
0353 -EDUCATION OF EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS: CORE
KNOWLEDGE
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
All program completers, 2009-10
31 180 31 100
0542 -EDUCATION OF EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS: MILD-MOD
DISABILITIES
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
Other enrolled students
2
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0542 -EDUCATION OF EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS: MILD-MOD
DISABILITIES
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
All program completers, 2010-11
8
0542 -EDUCATION OF EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS: MILD-MOD
DISABILITIES
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
All program completers, 2009-10
31 184 31 100
0041 -ENGLISH LANGUAGE, LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION:
CONTENT KNOWLEDGE
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
All program completers, 2010-11
1
0061 -MATHEMATICS: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
All program completers, 2009-10
1
0049 -MIDDLE SCHOOL ENGLISH-LANGUAGE ARTS
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
All program completers, 2010-11
3
0049 -MIDDLE SCHOOL ENGLISH-LANGUAGE ARTS
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
All program completers, 2009-10
3
0069 -MIDDLE SCHOOL MATHEMATICS
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
All program completers, 2009-10
2
0439 -MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
All program completers, 2009-10
2
0089 -MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
Other enrolled students
1
0091 -PHYSICAL EDUCATION: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
Other enrolled students
1
0091 -PHYSICAL EDUCATION: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
All program completers, 2011-12
1
0091 -PHYSICAL EDUCATION: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
All program completers, 2009-10
3
0081 -SOCIAL STUDIES: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
Other enrolled students
1
0081 -SOCIAL STUDIES: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
All program completers, 2011-12
1
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0191 -SPANISH: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
All program completers, 2010-11
2
0191 -SPANISH: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
All program completers, 2009-10
2
5195 -SPANISH: WORLD LANGUAGE
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
All program completers, 2010-11
1
0543 -SPECIAL EDUCATION: CORE KNOWLEDGE AND MILD TO
MODERATE APPLICATIONS
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
Other enrolled students
3
0543 -SPECIAL EDUCATION: CORE KNOWLEDGE AND MILD TO
MODERATE APPLICATIONS
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
All program completers, 2011-12
3
0543 -SPECIAL EDUCATION: CORE KNOWLEDGE AND MILD TO
MODERATE APPLICATIONS
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
All program completers, 2010-11
6
5543 -SPECIAL EDUCATION: CORE KNOWLEDGE AND MILD TO
MODERATE APPLICATIONS (CBT)
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
Other enrolled students
1
0221 -SPEECH COMMUNICATION: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
All program completers, 2011-12
1
Section III. Summary Rates
Group
Number
taking
tests
Number
passing
tests
Pass
rate
(%)
All program completers, 2011-12 11 11 100
All program completers, 2010-11 26 26 100
All program completers, 2009-10 61 61 100
Section IV. Low-Performing
Provide the following information about the approval or accreditation of your teacher
preparation program.
Is your teacher preparation program currently approved or accredited?
Yes
If yes, please specify the organization(s) that approved or accredited your program:
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State
NCATE
Other (specify: HLC)
Is your teacher preparation program currently under a designation as "low-performing" by
the state (as per section 207(a) of the HEA of 2008)?
No
Section V. Technology
Provide the following information about the use of technology in your teacher preparation
program. Please note that choosing 'yes' indicates that your teacher preparation program
would be able to provide evidence upon request.
Does your program prepare teachers to:
integrate technology effectively into curricula and instruction
Yes
use technology effectively to collect data to improve teaching and learning
Yes
use technology effectively to manage data to improve teaching and learning
Yes
use technology effectively to analyze data to improve teaching and learning
Yes
Provide a description of the evidence that your program uses to show that it prepares
teachers to integrate technology effectively into curricula and instruction, and to use
technology effectively to collect, manage, and analyze data in order to improve teaching and
learning for the purpose of increasing student academic achievement. Include a description
of the evidence your program uses to show that it prepares teachers to use the principles of
universal design for learning, as applicable. Include planning activities and a timeline if any
of the four elements listed above are not currently in place.
The Alternative Certification curricula address technology in several different ways. Instructors include class
discussion, modeling and lesson plans for ways to incorporate technology using Differentiated Instruction,
Parallel Lesson design, Learning Styles and Mastery Learning. Imbedded in all of these models are strategies
to share and review Internet sources, building PowerPoint's, web quests, scoring guides/computer generated
rubrics, as well as methods of managing grade books and other classroom tools through technology.
In addition, all undergraduate and graduate students in education programs are required to purchase and
use Tk20, an online data assessment system. Education students use Tk20 to upload and store coursework.
Beginning in fall 2012, students will also be able to create and store materials in online portfolios and items
related to field experiences, such as video files. Students will receive feedback and evaluations on Tk20 from
course instructors, advisors, university supervisors and cooperating teachers.
Section VI. Teacher Training
Provide the following information about your teacher preparation program. Please note that
choosing 'yes' indicates that your teacher preparation program would be able to provide
evidence upon request.
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Does your program prepare general education teachers to:
teach students with disabilities effectively
Yes
participate as a member of individualized education program teams
Yes
teach students who are limited English proficient effectively
Yes
Provide a description of the evidence your program uses to show that it prepares general
education teachers to teach students with disabilities effectively, including training related to
participation as a member of individualized education program teams, as defined in section
614(d)(1)(B) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and to effectively teach
students who are limited English proficient. Include planning activities and a timeline if any
of the three elements listed above are not currently in place.
All alternative certification teachers take 61-614, Introduction to Teaching and 61-615/61-17 Organizing for
Learning I and II. All non-SPED teachers take 61-16, Teaching Strategies, while all SPED teachers take a
group of M.S. classes in special education. These courses, along with relevant experience in their classrooms,
provide all alternative certification teachers the opportunity to acquire knowledge and develop competency
in the following areas: methodology, instructional design, motivational techniques, assessment strategies,
and management of student behavior. Alternative certification teachers develop skills in writing behavioral
and measurable objectives based on local, state, and/or national standards and adapting those objectives
when necessary to meet special needs of students. Also incorporated are discussions around diversity,
including such topics as educational equality, equity, expectations, and the need to work to eliminate the
gaps that currently exist for some minority groups. One of the purposes is to eliminate stereotypes or
misconceptions that teachers may have about various groups.
Content: Using the differentiated Instruction model, students learn to look for multiple resources for
instruction and lesson presentation. Computer driven lessons, leveled reading materials, video, audio and
educational games are discussed.
Process: Numerous activities and strategies are discussed to provide LEP students with one on one
instruction or small group learning opportunities. Cooperative learning, which includes strategies such as Jig
Saw, Learning Buddies, Learning Links, Reciprocal Teaching, Discussion Partners, Peer Tutors, Learning
Links and Think-Pair-Share, are discussed and included in lesson plans by Alternative certification teachers.
Product: Alternative certification teachers are made aware of limitations that LEP students have when it
comes to reading and writing assessments outside their native language. Alternative assessments are
emphasized with learning and applying content being more important that grades and grading. Verbal
assessments and/or performance tasks with interpreters are encouraged when possible.
Alternative certification teachers are instructed to seek other bi-lingual school and community resources to
interpret, tutor and reinforce classroom lessons. Other resources, including ESL Programs, online ESL
modules, and DESE Regional Consultants are also identified and discussed.
Alternative education teachers are also made aware of District Free Text Budgets which may be accessed for
both remedial instruction and/or additional materials. They are encouraged to seek assistance from Building
and District Administrators for these additional services and resources.
Through this course students will determine what is working for them in their classroom and how to
monitor and adjust all aspects of the curriculum to determine how to make improvements in their teaching
for all students’ learning.
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Does your program prepare special education teachers to:
teach students with disabilities effectively
Yes
participate as a member of individualized education program teams
Yes
teach students who are limited English proficient effectively
Yes
Provide a description of the evidence your program uses to show that it prepares special
education teachers to teach students with disabilities effectively, including training related to
participation as a member of individualized education program teams, as defined in section
614(d)(1)(B) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and to effectively teach
students who are limited English proficient. Include planning activities and a timeline if any
of the three elements listed above are not currently in place.
In addition to each alternative certification student initially taking 61-614 Introduction to Teaching, and 61-
615 and 61-617 from the information above, each special education alternative certification student will
follow the prescribed courses during their remaining 2-year commitment: 62-642 Introduction to Teaching
Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities, 62-643, Teaching /Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities,
62-540 Behavior Management Techniques, 62-654 Analysis and Correction of Reading Disabilities, 62-655
Reading in the elementary school, 62-652 Psycho-Education Measurement, along with 2 of the following
courses 62-504 Creating inclusive classrooms, 62-508 Transition/Career Education or 62-635 Techniques
for conferencing and collaboration. Alternative certification teachers have instruction in planning and
modifying instruction to provide instruction for special needs children. Each of these courses has its own
unique strength in providing the alternative certification teacher with knowledge and understanding about
mild to moderate disabilities representative of the multicategorical fields of learning disabilities, mental
retardation, emotional/behavior disorders, and physical and other health impaired. Spiral learning occurs
throughout each course to include the administration and interpretation of the most commonly used
individual tests of cognitive functioning and achievement tests used to diagnose pupils for placement in
reading and special education programs. Several methods discussed during coursework include strategies to
assist parents in working with exceptional children and sources available through print and the Internet as
well as other classroom teachers. Instruction is also provided to assist each alternative certification teacher
the ability to serve on IEP teams.
With regard to teaching LEP students, see the information below:
Process: Numerous activities and strategies are discussed to provide LEP students with one on one
instruction or small group learning opportunities. Cooperative learning, which includes strategies such as Jig
Saw, Learning Buddies, Learning Links, Reciprocal Teaching, Discussion Partners, Peer Tutors, Learning
Links and Think-Pair-Share, are discussed and included in lesson plans by Alternative certification teachers.
Product: Alternative certification teachers are made aware of limitations that LEP students have when it
comes to reading and writing assessments outside their native language. Alternative assessments are
emphasized with learning and applying content being more important that grades and grading. Verbal
assessments and/or performance tasks with interpreters are encouraged when possible.
Alternative certification teachers are instructed to seek other bi-lingual school and community resources to
interpret, tutor and reinforce classroom lessons. Other resources, including ESL Programs and DESE
Regional Consultants are also identified and discussed.
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Alternative education teachers are also made aware of District Free Text Budgets which may be accessed for
both remedial instruction and/or additional materials. They are encouraged to seek assistance from Building
and District Administrators for these additional services and resources.
Through this course students will determine what is working for them in their classroom and how to
monitor and adjust all aspects of the curriculum to determine how to make improvements in their teaching
for all students’ learning.
Section VII. Contextual Information
Please use this space to provide any additional information that describes your teacher
preparation program(s). You may also attach information to this report card. The U.S.
Department of Education is especially interested in any evaluation plans or interim or final
reports that may be available.
Supporting Files
Alternative Program TWS Scores by Elements
Alternative Program Praxis II Pass Rates
Northwest Missouri State University
Alternative, IHE-based Program
2011-12
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