Session 2Admissions: Testing, and IRP

TED 100 Education SeminarTED 190 Ed Seminar Field

Dr. Steve Broskoske

Outline• Applying for Ed Seminar

Field placement• Understanding State-

required Testing• Applying for PAPA

REMINDER: Print Materialsfrom Course Website

• Locate materials on Website and print them out ASAP!

• Work on these materials as we proceed through this seminar.

1: Print materials. 2: Work on them every class.

REMINDER: Print Materialsfrom Course Website

CourseWeb Site

www.misericordia.edu/academics/education/drsteve

TED 190Ed Seminar Field

Ed Seminar Field

• Will be conducted at a school district of your choice. Depending on scheduling, you could visit your home school district.

• Can request to be placed with 1 or 2 teachers in the same district as you desire.

• Schedule 2 or more visits (10 hours total).

About Ed. Seminar Field

• Mrs. Brague and Dr. Steve will prepare a letter of entry into the school to secure permission for you to attend.

• Next week, bring a copy of your clearances (and a copy of your TB test if you have it) to include with the letter.

Applying for Ed. Seminar Field

• On this form:– Provide contact information.– Request a placement (district, grade level, and

optionally specify a building).– Provide an update on clearances.

Contact Information

• Student name:___________________

• Student e-mail: __________________• Student phone(s):

__________________• School District/State __________________

Provide a means to contact you during this semester.

School Placement Request

Field Day 1/2• Level to observe:

____ K-4 ____ 4-8 ____ 7-12

• School Bldg. (optional) _______________• Teacher (optional) ___________________

It is possible to spend a day in 2 different levels.

Status of Clearances

• Provide the current status of the 4 professional clearances:– Act 34 State Police Background Check (online)– Act 151 Child Abuse (mail)– Act 114 FBI Fingerprinting– Act 24 Arrest/Conviction Report

Status of Clearances

For each clearance: Have clearance.

(Applied & received clearance. Ready to submit a copy.)

Applied but have no proof.(Applied for clearance, but have no proof at this time.)

Did not apply.[Note: You must apply for this clearance immediately.]

Field AssignmentBy Next Week…

Bring (or Apply for) Clearances1. Print and bring one copy of the 4

professional clearances to submit.

2. Apply for clearances (if you do not already have them).

If you do not have all clearances, submit what you have. Apply for other clearances immediately. Most schools require clearances before entry.

TED GuidebookSECTION II

Admissions

TED Admission Requirements(Traditional Students)

Must have a “B” average in high school, OR must be in the top half of their graduating class.

Demonstrated interest and experience in teaching.

Must meet essential performance demands (EPD’s).

Becoming a TED student

is tough!

TED Admission Requirements(Transfer Students)

• Demonstrated interest and experience in teaching.• Must meet essential performance demands

(EPD’s).• Plus:

– Must have a GPA of at least 3.0.– Demonstrate basic skills by taking and passing PAPA

tests (replaces the PRAXIS I PPST’s).– Must possess clearances required by Act 34, 151, and

114.

Essential Performance Demands

• Senses and perception (visual, auditory, and from multiple sources).

• Temperance (emotional control).• Time management.• Organization.• Written & spoken language.• Gross and fine motor skills.• Strength and stamina.

These are all required to be a teacher in Pennsylvania!

Essential Performance Demands

1. In a small group, you will be assigned 1-2 essential performance demands (EPD’s).

2. Discuss in a small group what this implies about the teaching environment/profession.– In other words, what does it say about what a

teacher has to be able to do on the job?

ACTIVITY

If you feel you might have difficulty meeting any of the EPD’s, please contact your advisor to discuss.If you feel you might have difficulty meeting any of the EPD’s, please contact your advisor to discuss.

Teachers

IntroductionFreshman Year Activities

1. Complete Education Seminar.

2. Sit for PAPA 3 modules:

3. Achieve minimum 3.0 GPA.

4. Initial Review Process (IRP)

Understanding State-Required Testing

State-Required Tests for Teachers

1. PAPA: 3 modules Taken in freshmen year. Must pass all 3

by end of sophomore year.

2. Praxis II certification tests Taken in senior year.

See grid on TED Student page.

Find current information about testing and other current issues at:

misericordia.edu/academics/education

Understanding PAPA

PAPA(Pre-service Academic Performance Assessment)3 tests:

Reading.Writing.Math.

Designed to measure basic communication ability.

PAPA replaces PPST (Praxis I) tests.

Transfer and Existing Students

• If you are an existing student who has already taken the PPST/Praxis I tests, you will not be required to take PAPA, but should continue taking the PPST's until you complete them.

Transition to PAPA

PAPA Is Required Testing

• PDE requires the PAPA for certification.• TED elects to require the test as a criteria

for formal program admission

When to Take the Tests

Traditional students:• Take all 3 PAPA tests

(Reading, Writing, Math) at least once within their first 24 credits completed at MU (Freshman year).

• Must pass all PAPA tests within their first 48 credits completed (Sophomore year).

Must pass PAPA by end of sophomore year.

24/48 Rule

When to Take the Tests

Non-traditional/transfers:• Take all 3 PAPA tests

(Reading, Writing, Math) at least once within their first 12 credits completed at MU.

• Must pass all PAPA tests within their first 24 credits completed.

12/24 Rule

Explore the PA Testing Website

• Learn about:– Registration.– Prepare for a test (learn about tests here).– Test centers and dates.– Test scoring.

www.pa.nesinc.com

What Are the PAPA Tests Like?• Reading (45 minutes):

– 40 selected-response items (multiple choice).

• Mathematics (60 minutes):– 40 selected-response items (multiple choice).– Formulas page and online calculator are provided.

• Writing (75 minutes):– 40 selected-response items (multiple choice).– 2 sentence correction assignments.– 1 extended-response assignment (essay).

What Material Is on PAPA?

• Overview: Objectives covered in each test.

• Sample questions for each of 3 modules.

• Sample questions, sample tests, scoring rubrics provided online.

Test Objectives

Sample Questions

Preparation Materials

What Is PAPA Like?

Where Can I Find the PAPA?• At any Pearson testing center in the U.S.• Closest testing centers to Dallas:

1) Luzerne County Community College

2) Pearson Professional Centers--Scranton PA 330 Montage Mountain Rd.

GPS address:330 Montage Mountain RoadMOOSIC, PA 18507

Enter “Moosic” to get to the right place!

Where Can I Find the PAPA?

Baseball Stadium at Montage

330 Glenmaura

Testing center is on First floor, Suite 102.

Luzerne CountyCommunity College

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How Much Does PAPA Cost?

• $89 for all three modules if taken together.• $37 per single module ($111 total).• Payment method:

– Visa or MasterCard credit card, debit card, or check card (that does not require PIN entry).

– Check (contact for instructions).

Alternate Testing Arrangements

• Extended time or alternate testing arrangements can be made if you can document one of the following:– Physical disabilities (e.g., visual impairments,

hearing impairments, motor disabilities, illness, injury).

– Learning or cognitive disabilities.

• Submit form found online to see if you qualify.

When Do I Learn My Results?

• Reading and Math:– Test results: At the conclusion of your test

session.– Score reports: Available within 10 days after

testing.

• Writing:– Score reports are available within 20 business

days after testing.

PAPA Scoring

• The cut-off score to pass the PAPA modules is 220.

• But – the passing score in Pennsylvania depends on your GPA.– Passing score is based on how large groups of

test takers perform on tests.– These scores are subject to change

in the future by PDE.

PAPA Scoring

• Reading (8001)– 220: GPA 3.0– 213: GPA 3.10-3.25– 206: GPA 3.26-3.50– 200: GPA 3.51-3.75– 193: GPA 3.76-4.00

• Mathematics (8002)– 220: GPA 3.0– 214: GPA 3.10-3.25– 209: GPA 3.26-3.50– 203: GPA 3.51-3.75– 197: GPA 3.76-4.00

Passing score: 193-220(depending on GPA)

Passing score: 197-220(depending on GPA)

PAPA Scoring

• Writing (8003)– 220: GPA 3.0– 213: GPA 3.10-3.25– 206: GPA 3.26-3.50– 199: GPA 3.51-3.75– 192: GPA 3.76-4.00

Passing score: 192-220(depending on GPA)

Remember: Improve your GPA, and decrease the score you need to pass the PAPA tests.

What If You Don’t Takeor Pass the PAPA?

• Status is reviewed by TED Faculty at every semester’s end.

• Dismissed from TED under 24/48 rule (12/24 rule for transfers) !– If you did not take all 3 tests in first 24 credits

(12 credits for transfers).– If you did not pass all 3 tests in 48 credits (end

of sophomore year)(24 credits for transfers).

What If You Don’t PAPA?

• Actual Process:– You actually have 1 semester of grace after you

go beyond the 24/48 (or 12/24) credit rule.– You will be placed on Departmental Probation

for one semester.– During this time you must retake the failed

tests.• If you still fail (or fail to take) the tests, you

will be dismissed from TED.

Registering for PAPA

• To register for the PAPA modules, navigate to the following Website:

www.pa.nesinc.com

Questions About PAPA

• What are PAPA supposed to measure?– Skills is reading, writing, and math.

• What is the passing score on the PAPA?– Depends on your GPA.

• What is the credit deadline for taking/passing all 3 tests?– 24/48 credits (traditional)– 12/24 credits (transfer)

• What happens if you do not take/pass the PAPA by the imposed deadlines?– Dismissed from TED.

ACTIVITY

Field AssignmentBy Next Week…

Bring (or Apply for) Clearances1. Print and bring a copy of the 4 professional

clearances to submit.

2. Bring a copy of your TB test (if you have it).

3. Apply for clearances (if you do not already have them).

Next Week

• Next Week: Aspects of Program Retention and Advising.