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Educator Preparation Educator Preparation ProgramProgram2012-20132012-2013
Region IIIRegion III
Education Service CenterEducation Service Center
Victoria, TexasVictoria, Texas
* Subject to Change* Subject to Change
EPP StaffEPP Staff
Rudie Kay Bludau, Education SpecialistRudie Kay Bludau, Education Specialist Velma Robinson, Program SecretaryVelma Robinson, Program Secretary
Service AreaIn-Region: 11 Texas Counties, 40 ISDs,
Private schoolsOut of Region: Where ever employed (if possible)
Program InformationProgram Information
The Region III Educator
Preparation Program provides
anopportunity for
college graduates to
become certified teachers through an “accelerated”
education internship program.
Program ScheduleProgram ScheduleProgram Components:Program Components:
Field Experience observations Field Experience observations (30 hours)(30 hours)
Content Training/ExamsContent Training/Exams Training starts in October 2011 Training starts in October 2011
(ongoing Saturdays-Fall/Spring)(ongoing Saturdays-Fall/Spring) First cycle of Generalist online First cycle of Generalist online
training starts on Oct. 10, 2011training starts on Oct. 10, 2011 2 Cycles of online training +1 2 Cycles of online training +1
Sp. Ed.Sp. Ed. Spring Saturday Pre-service Spring Saturday Pre-service
(Dates TBD)(Dates TBD) Summer Pre-service training Summer Pre-service training
July 9-21, 2012July 9-21, 2012 One-year paid internship from One-year paid internship from
August 2012 to May/June 2013August 2012 to May/June 2013
Areas of CertificationAreas of Certification
Generalist EC-6
Generalist EC-6 Bilingual
Generalist 4-8
Generalist 4-8 Bilingual
Secondary Grades 8-12
Special Education EC-12
Eligibility RequirementsEligibility RequirementsHold a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning
–Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools–North Central Association of Colleges and Schools–New England Association of Schools and Colleges–Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges–Southern Association of Colleges and Schools–Western Association of Schools and Colleges
*Official transcripts from each institution where college credit was received may be sent directly from the institution to Region III EPP.
*Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an approved credential evaluation service (SPANTRAN)
Eligibility RequirementsEligibility Requirements
An overall 2.5 grade point average or above on a 4.0 system or 2.5 grade point average for the last 60 hours
Have the required block of semester hours for the desired area of certification with a grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 system
Eligibility RequirementsEligibility Requirements
Basic Skills Test minimum scores: TASP/THEA: Reading 230 Math 230 Writing 220ACT: Reading 22 Math 22 English 22SAT: Verbal 500 Quantitative 500GRE: Verbal 500 Quantitative 500Accuplacer: Reading 78 Math 63 Writing 80 Essay 6 (Or a combination of the above tests)
•Documentation of meeting the Basic Skills requirement must be submitted before acceptance into the Region III Educator Preparation Program. •Documentation due by April 13, 2012.
Eligibility RequirementsEligibility Requirements
3 letters of recommendation 30 hours of classroom observations (field experience) in the area being sought (more observation hours may be required by SBEC)
Clearance on criminal record check
Preliminary Criminal Record EvaluationPreliminary Criminal Record Evaluation
If you have reason to believe that you may be ineligible for educator certification due to a conviction or deferred adjudication for a felony or misdemeanor offense, you should request a “Preliminary Criminal History Evaluation” from the Texas Education Agency at www.tea.state.tx.us. Under “Quick Links” click Educator Certification. On next page click on “Preliminary Criminal History Evaluation” for FAQ’s.
Certification Area RequirementsCertification Area RequirementsGeneralist EC-6 & EC-6 Bilingual
24 total semester hours in a combination of
English, math, natural science, and social
studies. A minimum of 3 hours in each area
is required.
Bilingual Generalist
In addition, applicants must demonstrate a
high level of written and oral proficiency in
Spanish as a condition of pre-entry.
Certification Area RequirementsCertification Area RequirementsGeneralist 4-8 & 4-8 Bilingual
36 total semester hours in a combination of
English, math, natural science, and social
studies. A minimum of 6 hours in each area
is required.
Bilingual Generalist
In addition, applicants must demonstrate a
high level of written and oral proficiency in
Spanish as a condition of pre-entry.
Secondary Content AreasSecondary Content Areas
NCLB - Highly Qualified
24 hours in the content area with 12 hours being upper level
The semester hours need to be in the area of certification (the courses need to be labeled in the area of certification).
Certification Area RequirementsCertification Area Requirements
Secondary Content AreasSecondary Content Areas
If there is a question about whether a
course should be counted in the GPA
calculation, obtain a course description
and provide a written request for review to
an EPP specialist.
2011 and 2012 transcripts should be provided as soon as graduated – need conferred date of degree on transcript.
Cycle Training Days Cycle Training Days Generalist EC-6 and Generalist 4-8Generalist EC-6 and Generalist 4-8
Cycle Orientation Dates Test 1 Oct. 4, ‘11 10/10/11 – 12/11/11 CAT 2 Jan. 10, ’12 1/16/12 – 3/25/12 CATSp. Ed. N/A 4/2/12 – 4/29/12 CAT
(Practice tests MUST be taken before attendingorientation meetings.)
* PBT = Paper-Based Test* CAT = Computer-Administered Test
*Completion of the Cycle Training does not guarantee acceptance into the Region III EPP.
*Acceptance into the program is contingent upon receipt of all official transcripts, GPA of 2.5, appropriate coursework on transcripts, and successful completion of a Basic Skills test.
Application DatesApplication Dates
Area Application DatesEC-6 Aug. 8, ’11 - Jan. 6, ‘12
4-8 Aug. 8, ‘11 - Jan. 6, ‘12Sp. Ed. Aug. 8, ‘11 - Jan. 6, ‘12
Secondary Aug. 8, ‘11 - Apr. 2, ‘12
TentativeTentative Program Costs Program Costs(subject to change)(subject to change)
$ 100 Nonrefundable Application Fee upon submitting application$ 300 Summer Pre-Service Training Fee (Minimum Training Fee)$ 400 Mentor Fee$3,810 Program Fee (Remaining Summer Training Fees, Follow-Up
Training Fees, Vehicle Costs, Training Room Rental,Observation & Supervision Fees, Mentor/PrincipalTraining Fees, Training Material Fees, WorkshopRegistration Fees, Duplicating Fees, Presenter Fees,Network Fees, Equipment Rental Fees, Building
$4,610 Maintenance Fees, Accounting Fees, and Staff Fees)
$ 400 Out-of-Region Fee - If too far to travel, we contract observations
TentativeTentative Program Costs, Program Costs, continuedcontinued(subject to change)(subject to change)
$ 120 TExES Content Exam Fee$ 120 TExES PPR EC-12 Exam$ 240 Total Tests (Minimum – Paid by credit card to ETS)
$ 52 Probationary Certificate Fee (SBEC)$ 43 Fingerprint Registration Fee (SBEC)$ 10 Electronic Fingerprinting Fee (State Location)$ 77 Standard Certificate Fee (Upon Final Certification)$ 182 Total SBEC Fees (Paid by credit card to SBEC)
Online Course Training CostsOnline Course Training Costs(Tentative)(Tentative)
Generalist EC-6 Training Costs $ 600 Online Course Fee (Payable at online course orientation
– Maximum Fee) $ 90 Face-to-Face Training Fee (3 Saturdays - one each for:
ELAR, Math, Science/Social Studies, 1/2 day for EC-6 to include PE, Health, Fine Arts-
combined with Sc/SS) $ 690
Special Education Training Costs $ 275 Special Education Course Fee (Payable before beginning
course) $ 30 Face-to-Face Training Fee Total (9 hours/2 days)
305
Online Course Training fees are not included in Program Costs
Online Course Training CostsOnline Course Training Costs(Tentative)(Tentative)
Generalist 4-8 Training Costs $ 550 Online Course Fee (Payable at online course orientation
– Maximum Fee) $90 Face-to-Face Training Fee (3 Saturdays - one each for:
ELAR, Math, Science/Social Studies) $ 640
Special Education Training Costs $275 Special Education Course Fee (Payable before beginning
course) $30 Face-to-Face Training Fee Total (9 hour training/2days)
$305
Online Course Training fees are not included in Program Costs
Region III EPP Online Course FeesRegion III EPP Online Course Fees(Subject to Change)(Subject to Change)
EC-6 Generalist Module Facilitator Fee Individual Total
ELAR $190 $25 = $215Math $150 $25 = $175Science $150 $25 = $175Social Studies $150 $25 = $175
EC-6 Bundle $500 $100 = $600
4-8 Generalist Module Facilitator Fee Individual Total
ELAR $150 $25 = $175Math $130 $25 = $155Science $130 $25 = $155Social Studies $130 $25 = $155
4-8 Bundle $450 $100 = $550
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Region III EPP Online Course FeesRegion III EPP Online Course Fees(Subject to Change)(Subject to Change)
EC-12 Module Facilitator Fee Total
Special Education $225 $50 = $275Bilingual Only$275 $50 = $325ELAR 8-12 $275 $50 = $325Math 8-12 $275 $50 = $325
Fees are due on or before the date of the orientation training.No module will be opened for an individual until payment in full is received for the online courses. If payment is received after themodule has begun, the individual will automatically be placedin the next cycle.
DeadlinesDeadlinesSecondary Application Deadline is April 2, 2012.
Deadline for meeting Basic Skills requirement is April 13, 2012.
Field Experience Observations and 3 recommendation letters must be completed by May 18, 2012.
Spring 2012 Graduates must get transcript with conferred date of degree, or at least a letter from the Office of Admissions and Records stating that requirements have been met for the degree, to the EPP by May 25, 2012.
Applicant to Intern StatusApplicant to Intern Status
Applicants should not resign from their present employment positions until they have been employed by an ISD.
Being accepted into the EPP does not guarantee employmentby a school district.
The applicant/intern is responsible for securing a teachingposition with a school district prior to the start of the 2012-2013 school year.
Intern to Certified TeacherIntern to Certified TeacherComplete all required training sessions (300 training hours).
Submit all required documentation including principal andmentor forms as well as intern forms.
Take required TExES exams on a timely basis and earnpassing scores.
Submit completed documentation for certification.
Apply for appropriate SBEC certificates and pay SBEC fees.
Successfully complete the one-year internship with districtand Region III recommendations for certification.
Possible Financial AssistancePossible Financial Assistance
If a veteran, check your veteran benefits to see if you have anyavailable benefits remaining. (http://www.gibill.va.gov/)
If a spouse of active duty personnel, check with MYCAA to seeif you’re eligible for education benefits. (https://aiportal.acc.af.mil/mycaa/)
*Information for both of these options can be obtained when an interview is scheduled with EPP staff.
InterviewsInterviews
Operating Hours: Monday thru Friday8 a.m. to 12 Noon1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
For conferences or interviews, call the EPP Secretary at361-573-0731, ext. 208.