TABLE OF CONTENTSPersons who already have teaching certificates issued by states other than Pennsylvania and who are now seeking Pennsylvania certification in the same teaching area(s)

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Early Childhood Education (PreK – 4)

Special Education (PreK – 8)

Secondary Education

Biology (7-12) French (K-12) Physics (7-12) Chemistry (7-12) German (K-12) Social Studies (7-12)

Citizenship (7-12) Mathematics (7-12) Spanish (7-12) English (7-12) Music Education (K-12)

Revised: January 2014

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Notice of Non-Discrimination & Equal Opportunity ............................................................ 3

Mission Statement ............................................................................................................. 4

Special Notes to All Teacher Candidates .......................................................................... 5

Act 354 Pennsylvania Department of Education ................................................................ 6

Act 49-2 Pennsylvania Department of Education ............................................................... 6

Special Notes to All Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Candidates ..................................... 7-11 Adding an Additional Area of Certification to a Currently Valid PA Teaching Certificate ................................................................. 7 Graduate Studies & Continuing Education Application Form ........................................ 8-10 Application for Admission to Teacher Certification Candidacy Form ............................. 11

Early Childhood Education Certification Program ........................................................ 12-13 Basic Procedures to Declare the Elementary Education Major ..................................... 12 Change of Major within the College ............................................................................... 12 Transfer Students from Other Colleges ......................................................................... 12 Study Abroad .................................................................................................................. 12 Course Requirements .................................................................................................... 13

Special Education Certification Program PreK – Grade 8 & Course Requirements ....... 14-15

Secondary Education Certification Programs............................................................... 16-35 Basic Procedures to Declare Secondary Teaching ....................................................... 16 Areas of Certification ..................................................................................................... 17-29 Biology .................................................................................................................... 17-18 Chemistry ................................................................................................................... 19-20 Citizenship .................................................................................................................... 21 English .......................................................................................................................... 22 French .......................................................................................................................... 23 German......................................................................................................................... 24 Mathematics ................................................................................................................. 25 Music ............................................................................................................................ 26 Physics ......................................................................................................................... 27 Social Studies ............................................................................................................... 28 Spanish......................................................................................................................... 29

Required Background Checks for All Education Program Students & Examples ......... 30-31

Pennsylvania Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators ..................... 32-33

Code of Ethics .................................................................................................................... 34

Early Childhood Education and Special Education Certification Tests ............................... 35

Secondary Education Test Requirements by Certification Areas ..................................... 36-37

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Notice of Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity

Lebanon Valley College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion/creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and/or College policies. Lebanon Valley College prohibits discriminatory harassment and sexual harassment, including sexual violence and any type of sexual misconduct. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, Title VII, and related statutes and regulations: Ann C. Hayes, Director of Human Resources, Humanities 108-C, Lebanon Valley College, 101 N. College Avenue, Annville, PA 17003-1400, 717-867-6416, [email protected] . The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and to serve as the overall Campus Coordinator for purposes of Title IX compliance: Robert A. Riley, Vice President for Administration and Information Technology, Humanities 104-C, Lebanon Valley College, 101 N. College Avenue, Annville, PA 17003-1400,717-867-6202, [email protected] . The following individuals have been designated as Deputy Title IX Coordinators: Ann C. Hayes, Director of Human Resources, Humanities 108-C, Lebanon Valley College, 101 N. College Avenue, Annville, PA 17003-1400, 717-867-6416, [email protected]. Robert L. Mikus, Associate Dean of Student Affairs, Center for Student Engagement, Mund College Center, Lebanon Valley College, 101 N. College Avenue, Annville, PA 17003-1400, 717-867-6863, [email protected] . Stacey Hollinger, Asst. Athletic Director/Head Coach, Lebanon Valley College Athletics Arnold Sports Center, 101 N. College Avenue, Annville, PA 17003-1400, 717-867-6891, [email protected] . Inquiries concerning the application of anti-discrimination laws may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Coordinators identified above or to the Office for Civil Rights, United States Department of Education. For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, visit http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm for the address and phone number of the U.S. Department of Education office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.

mailto:[email protected]





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The mission of the Lebanon Valley College Education Department

is to develop, in a liberal arts environment, teachers of high moral and

ethical character, who are highly effective, capable, and knowledgeable

of teaching methods that reflect current research and best practice. We

firmly believe that prospective teachers must possess effective

communication skills, a love for learning, a sense of responsibility and

service to their school and community, and a genuine respect for those

with whom they work.

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In order to earn certification through any approved certification program at Lebanon Valley College, students must:

1. Meet all Act 354 and Act 49-2 mandated requirements. 2. Complete all required courses in the intended certification content area. 3. Complete all education courses required for the intended certification content area.

Persons who wish to add an additional secondary teaching area to an existing 7-12 Pennsylvania Certificate are welcome to contact the college.

Persons who already have teaching certificates issued by states other than Pennsylvania and who are now seeking Pennsylvania certification in the same teaching area(s) should contact the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) at Harrisburg and not Lebanon Valley College.

Please note that Section 49.65(b) of the certification regulations authorizes PDE to prescribe additional education requirements to be met in securing certification when an evaluation by them reveals minor deficiencies in the preparation program of the applicant. However, when major deficiencies exist, PDE will refer the applicant to an institution having an approved program in the requested certification area.

Should PDE refer an individual to the Education Department, we will evaluate the applicant's credentials and prescribe an appropriate program that will satisfy both state certification and our approved institutional requirements.

ALL REQUIRED COURSES LISTED IN THIS BOOKLET MUST BE TAKEN FOR A LETTER GRADE. THE PASS/FAIL OPTION CANNOT BE USED.

All candidates seeking initial teaching certification in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania must take and pass the appropriate teacher examinations required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. This requirement is in addition to any criteria established by the college.

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In alignment with Chapter 354 of the Pennsylvania School Code: Admission to teacher certification candidacy is contingent upon:

1. completion of a minimum of 48 college credits; 2. an overall, calculated, cumulative GPA of no lower than 2.8 after having completed the minimum 48

credits; PREFERREDF: A CUMULATIVE GPA OF 3.0 OR HIGHER, Candidate with a 2.8 calculated, cumulative GPA can be admitted into Teacher Certification when meeting certain specified criteria.

3. completion of one English composition course; 4. completion of one English or American literature course; 5. completion of two college level mathematics courses; 6. completion of the Application for Admission to Teacher Certification Candidacy Form; 7. successful passing of Pre-service Academic Performance Assessment (PAPA) for the Early Childhood

Education, Early Childhood Education/Special Education Pre K-8 Dual Majors, or Secondary Education or equivalent.

Those students who do not meet the above criteria may continue to pursue teacher certification, but cannot be considered candidates for teacher certification until all of the above requirements have been met.

When all of the above requirements have been met, the student must see his/her adviser to complete the Application for Admission to Teacher Certification Candidacy Form.

Students must have the required overall GPA of 3.0 at the time of graduation in order to be eligible for recommendation by the college for teacher certification.

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Act 49-2 of the Pennsylvania School Code requires that:

Elementary Education be defined as:

Early Childhood Education (PreK – Grade 4), or

Middle Level Certification (Grade 4 – Grade 8) – not available at LVC.

Special Education (K – 12) certification be defined as:

Special Education (PreK – Grade 8), or

Special Education (Grade 7 – Grade 12) – not available at LVC.

Special Education certification must be earned as a dual major.

All certification candidates, regardless of content area, must take nine (9) credits, or the equivalent, of Special Education Instruction and three (3) credits, or the equivalent of English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction.

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Here at LVC we offer 4-year undergraduate majors in Early Childhood Education and Special Education, with most classes offered during the day. If you are interested in acquiring teacher certification in Early Childhood or Special Education, we recommend that you look into graduate programs so that you may acquire a graduate degree and teacher certification simultaneously. At this time, the only graduate degrees in Education offered at LVC are a Master’s of Science Education and a Master’s of Music Education.

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For those candidates who wish to add an additional area of certification to a currently valid Pennsylvania teaching certificate, the following considerations will apply.

Pennsylvania law prohibits colleges from requiring candidates to repeat student teaching, once the candidates have completed the minimum mandated full time, 12-week student teaching experience.

The above rule does not prevent the Education Department from requiring a two to three week supervised practicum in those cases where o the candidate is unknown to the LVC content area and/or the education faculty, o the candidate did not graduate or receive certification through Lebanon Valley College o the candidate is adding a new area of certification that is radically different from the already held

certificate, o the candidate has not taught since receiving his/her initial certificate, o the candidate has not taught for a period of five years or more, o the candidate’s performance and/or grade in student teaching are judged to be below an

“acceptable” level, even if the candidate passed the student teaching experience.

The Education Department and the major content department have the right to assess the teaching competence and the subject area competence of candidates before recommending them for certification.

For candidates who hold a teaching certificate from another state and who are now seeking Pennsylvania certification, they must have their credentials evaluated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education prior to contacting the Lebanon Valley College Office of Continuing Education or Education Department.

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Lebanon Valley College

Office of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education

-Post Baccalaureate/Part-Time Teacher Certification Program Application

Admission to the college as a student and admission to the teacher certification program are not the same process. In order to be

admitted to the LVC teacher certification-post baccalaureate program, applicants must have completed at least a bachelor’s

degree: there is no application fee for entrance into this program. A copy of this application/program agreement will be provided

to the Education Department, the Content Area Subject Advisor, the Continuing Education Office, and to the applicant. Please

keep a copy of this application/program agreement on file for future reference.

Applicant Information

Student Name (last, first, middle): Former Name (if applicable):

Home Address:

Date of Birth: Social Security Number:

Home/Cell Phone: Work Phone: E-Mail Address:

Employer:

Have you ever attended LVC?

Yes No

Are you an Alumnus of LVC?

Yes No

Do you hold teaching certification : Yes No (copies of all valid teaching certificates must be submitted to LVC)

If yes, Subject/Grade _________________________________________ State:__________ Date of Issuance:_____________

Area(s) of certification desired:

1.

2.

I have earned a :

Bachelor’s degree Master’s

degree

Final GPA___________

Official transcripts

Institution(s) I will be submitting transcripts from:

1.

2.

I have already sent my official transcripts of all undergraduate or graduate coursework to the Office of Continuing Education

I will hand carry my official transcripts of all undergraduate or graduate coursework to the Office of Continuing Education (must

be in college sealed, unopened envelopes to be considered official)

I will be sending my

official transcripts of all prior undergraduate or graduate coursework to the Office of Continuing Education

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Department Review

( To be completed by the Chair of the Early Childhood, Special Education, or applicable Secondary Area Department)

Department Conducting Review: Name of Chair:

Major course requirements needed to complete the teacher certification program:

1. _________________________________________ 2._______________________________________________

3.____________________________________________ 4._______________________________________________

5.____________________________________________ 6._______________________________________________

7.____________________________________________ 8._______________________________________________

9.____________________________________________ 10._______________________________________________

The following education courses, in addition to the major courses specified above, must be completed in order to be recommended

for Teacher Certification:

SED 110 (1,2) OR SED 115 (1,3) EDU 240 OR EDU 245 SPE 250 (1,2) SPE 255 (1,2)

SPE 258 SED 36X(1,3) SED 421 (1,3) OR SED 430 (1, 3) SED 431 (1,3) SED 440

(1) Must be taken prior to student teaching

(2) Requires 2 hrs./week field placement

(3) Requires 4 hrs./week field placement

Four hours of field work per week in SED 430, SED 421, or SED 431 are required immediately preceding the student teaching

semester.

Early Childhood Education (ECE) candidates seeking PreK-8 Special Education (SPE) certification must complete all coursework

for the ECE and SPE certification majors prior to student teaching.

I have reviewed the candidate’s transcripts. The courses identified above must be completed in order for this candidate to be

recommended for Teacher Certification

_____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________

Department Chair signature Date

(Please assist the student in completing the proposed schedule on page 3, as courses may be offered on a fixed schedule)

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Teacher Candidate Program Requirements Checklist

(To be completed by the student--please review and check each box if you understand the requirement)

Field work and student teaching requirements have been explained to me by the Co-Chair.

I understand that courses may not be offered every semester. Before I register for courses each semester, I am advised to

contact the following staff members:

Education Advisor/Content Subject Advisor, or Secondary area content advisor

Continuing Education Advisor

I must obtain the following background clearances and provide 2 copies to the Education Department prior to field

placements:

PA Child Abuse Clearance

PA State Police Clearance

FBI Clearance

I must take and pass the following tests, as advised by the Education Department (post baccalaureate teacher certification

candidates are not required to take the reading, writing, and mathematics basic skills test, but must take and pass the

subject matter test/s):

PECT Test/s for the certificate____________________________ (typically taken when major coursework is

complete)

Other:__________________________________________

I must maintain a 3.0 GPA for all courses taken at LVC.

I must attend full-time during my student teaching placement and pay full-time tuition fees during this semester.

I must sign a major card for submittal to the registrar (will be completed in the CE office upon return of this application.

Proposed Course Schedule

The student will begin coursework in: Fall ___________ Spring ___________

Semester 1: ____________ ____________ ____________ ___________ ______________

Semester 2: ____________ ____________ ____________ ___________ ______________

Semester 3: ____________ ____________ ____________ ___________ ______________

Semester 4: ____________ ____________ ____________ ___________ ______________

Semester 5: ____________ ____________ ____________ ___________ ______________

I have met with the Continuing Education Advisor, the appropriate Department Chair, and/or the Co-Chair of the Education

Department. I understand what courses I must complete and the proposed schedule for completion. I understand that I must meet

all requirements as specified in the Teacher Certification Instruction book to be recommended for teacher certification.

_____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________

Applicant signature Date

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Application for Admission to Teacher Certification Candidacy

Early Childhood Education Secondary Education Special Education Music Education

*Please print *Student’s Name: ______________________________________________ *Date:____________________

*Student’s ID #____________________________

*Major(s): 1._____________________________________ 2.____________________________________

*Area(s) of Certification: ______________________________ _____________________________________

*Academic Content Adviser:_____________________________________________________________________

I have met the following criteria for admission to teacher certification:

Minimum of 48 credits completed

I have attached a copy of my LVC Access transcript to this application

List two Math courses (course designation & number) ____________________ _____________________

List one English composition course (course designation & number) ________________________________

List one American or English Literature course (course designation & number) ________________________

List current cumulative GPA __________

Successful completion of PECT Pre-Service Academic Performance Assessment (PAPA) OR Successful completion of a score of no less than 1550 on SAT at the time of college matriculation with no individual section of less than 500 (the scores can be from different test administrations or “sittings”); a composite score of 23 ACT PLUS writing test. The composite score of 23 must be accompanied by a combined English/Writing score of 22 and a Math score of 21.

Post-Baccalaureate Candidates will complete all requirements with the exception of Math, English and PECT Pre-Service Academic Performance Assessment (PAPA). _______________________________________________________ ________________________________ Student’s Signature Date of Application

_______________________________________________________ ________________________________ Adviser’s Signature Date of Approval

_______________________________________________________ ________________________________ Major Department Chair’s Signature Date of Approval

_______________________________________________________ ________________________________ Education Department Co-Chair’s Signature Date of Acceptance

All Teacher Certification Candidates must submit this form to the Education Department with the exception of

Music Education. Music Education Candidates must submit their form to the Music Department.

Revised 12-02-13

List scores: _____ PAPA Module 1 Reading

_____ PAPA Module 2 Mathematics

_____ PAPA Module 3 Writing

List highest _____ SAT - Reading

Scores From _____ SAT - Mathematics

Any Test _____ SAT - Writing

Administration _____ Composite Score of 23 ACT PLUS WRITING

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Students wishing to pursue Early Childhood Education must:

have his/her major card signed by the Education Department Co-Chair;

meet with the assigned Education department adviser to review program requirements;

follow the sequence of courses recommended by the department;

meeting all the requirements for the General Education program and those for the baccalaureate degree, as specified in the college catalog;

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If a student in another major wishes to declare Early Childhood as a major, she/he must meet with the Education Department Co-Chair to discuss this request. Admission to the Early Childhood Education program from another major is not an "automatic right" nor should such a change of major be seen as "routine."

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Students transferring from another college and wishing to pursue Early Childhood Education must follow the Basic Procedures to Declare the Major given above. A conference with the Education Department Co-Chair to discuss needed course work is required before actual registration occurs.

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Teacher candidates are strongly urged to consider dual major in Early Childhood Education and PreK – Grade 8 Special Education.

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1. ECE 440 IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR, BUT IT IS REQUIRED FOR TEACHER CERTIFICATION. 2. NO 3-CREDIT COURSE, OTHER THAN EDU 240, MAY BE TAKEN WITH STUDENT TEACHING.

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION -- LEBANON VALLEY COLLEGE COURSE OF STUDIES FOR THE MAJOR AND FOR CERTIFICATION IN

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (PreK – GRADE 4) (4,8)

(Revised – 01/10/14) Semester One (Fall) [Complete all PAPA Exams if applicable] ECE 110 Child Development I

(1)

EDU 140 Educational Technology and Instructional Media or MAS 1XX MAS 100 Concepts of Mathematics (suggested) (or

suitable substitute which meets the math Gen Ed requirement) ENG 111 Communications I

(7)

Gen. Ed. Course Foreign Language Semester Two (Spring) ECE 115 Child Development II EDU 140 Educational Technology and Instructional Media or MAS 1XX MAS 100 Concepts of Mathematics (suggested) (or

suitable substitute which meets the math Gen Ed requirement) ENG 112 Communications II SPE 250 Cognitive Development of Diverse Learners

(1,6)

Foreign Language

Semester Three (Fall) ECE 210 Family Partnerships ECE 220 Theory and Practices ECE 230 Creative Arts or

Gen. Ed. Course SPE 255 Special Education Processes and Procedures

(1)

ENG 22X American/British Literature course or MAS 1XX MAS 170 Statistics (suggested) (a second math

course is required to meet PDE & Gen Ed) Semester Four (Spring) ECE 240 Literacy and Literature I

(1)

ECE 230 Creative Arts or Gen. Ed. Course ENG 22X American/British Literature course or MAS 1XX MAS 170 Statistics (suggested) (a second math

course is required to meet PDE & Gen Ed) Gen. Ed. Course Gen. Ed. Course

NOTES: (1) Field work component – 2 hours per week for 15 weeks ALL CLEARANCES MUST BE COMPLETE. (2) Field work component – 5 hours per week for 15 weeks ALL CLEARANCES MUST BE COMPLETE. (3) EDU 240 is a PDE Act 49-2 requirement that also meets the LVC general education Diversity requirement. (4) The semester prior to student teaching requires a five-hour-per-week placement with the cooperating teacher for the student teaching semester. (5) Violation of the College’s Academic Honesty Policy may result in the denial to student teach. (6) WP = Writing Process (7) FYS 100 – First Year Seminar may be substituted for this course

Semester Five (Fall)

[Qualify for Teacher Certification Candidacy]

ECE 310 Math Methods ECE 320 Program Design and Curriculum Development ECE 330 Literacy and Literature II

(2)

ECE 340 Teacher Researcher (6)

ECE 350 Child Wellness Semester Six (Spring)

(4)

ECE 335 Literacy and Literature III (2, 6)

ECE 360 Social Studies Methods ECE 370 Play and Projects ECE 380 Science Methods ECE 385 Advocacy, Leadership, and Collaboration Semester Seven (Fall) [Complete all Remaining PECT Exams] EDU 240 Language, Cultural Diversity and Academic Achievement: PreK – Grade 8

(3) (NOTE: No course, other than EDU 240, may be taken with

student teaching.) ECE 440 Student Teaching

(4) (12 credit hours) -- not required for major but required for certification

Note: A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and teacher certification candidacy status are required to student teach. Semester Eight (Spring)

ECE 410 Senior Capstone 4 Gen Ed. Courses

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The State of Pennsylvania offers Special Education certification at the PreK – Grade 8 or the Grade 7 – Grade 12 levels. Each program is defined by specific but separate guidelines and exists as separate and independent major courses of study. In addition, the Special Education major may only be pursued as part of a dual major program of study. Lebanon Valley College only offers the Special Education PreK – 8 major in conjunction with the Early Childhood Education (PreK – 4) major. Students must complete a full sequence of course work in both majors. Student teaching experiences are provided in two settings: one in a regular school setting and the second in a special education setting. Program graduates are certified to teach in regular early childhood education (PreK-4) and/or in special education (PreK-8) programs. Post-baccalaureate candidates who already have a currently valid teaching certificate may apply for admission to the accelerated special education certification program through the Office of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education. Each candidate’s credentials will be reviewed on an individual basis to ensure adequate preparation for admission to the special education program.

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION -- LEBANON VALLEY COLLEGE COURSE OF STUDIES FOR THE MAJORS AND FOR CERTIFICATION IN

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (PreK – GRADE 4)/SPECIAL EDUCATION PreK – GRADE 8) (4,8)

(Revised – 01/10/14) Semester One (Fall) [Complete all PAPA Exams] ECE 110 Child Development I

(1)


suitable substitute which meets Gen Ed requirement) ENG 111 Communications I

(8)

Gen. Ed. Course Foreign Language Semester Two (Spring) SPE 250 Cognitive Development of Diverse Learners

(1,7)


suitable substitute which meets Gen Ed requirement) ENG 112 Communications II Gen. Ed. Course Foreign Language

Semester Three (Fall)

(4)

ECE 210 Family Partnerships ECE 220 Theory and Practices ECE 230 Creative Arts or Gen. Ed. Course SPE 255 Special Education Processes and Procedures

(1)

SPE 260 Evidence Based Effective Instruction…High Incidence Disability

ENG 22X American/British Literature course or MAS 1XX MAS 170 Statistics (suggested) (a second math

course is required to meet PDE & Gen Ed)

NOTES: (1) Field work component – 2 hours per week for 15 weeks ALL CLEARANCES MUST BE COMPLETE. (2) Field work component – 5 hours per week for 15 weeks ALL CLEARANCES MUST BE COMPLETE. (3) EDU 240 is a PDE Act 49-2 requirement that also meets the LVC general education Diversity requirement. (4) Electing to pursue Special Education will require four semesters of 18 hour course loads. (5) The semester prior to student teaching requires a five-hour-per-week placement with the cooperating teacher for the student teaching semester. (6) Violation of the College’s Academic Honesty Policy may result in the denial to student teach. (7) WP = Writing Process (8) FYS 100 – First Year Seminar may be substituted for this course

Semester Four (Spring) (4)

ECE 240 Literacy and Literature I

(1)

ECE 230 Creative Arts or Gen. Ed. Course SPE 263 Intensive Math and Content Intervention Approaches SPE 266 Evidence Based Effective Instruction in Education Students Identified with a Low Incidence Disability SPE 269 Positive Behavior Support… ENG 22X American/British Literature course

or MAS 1XX MAS 170 Statistics (suggested) (a second math course is required to meet PDE & Gen Ed) Semester Five (Fall)

(4) [Qualify for Teacher Certification Candidacy]

ECE 310 Math Methods ECE 320 Program Design and Curriculum Development ECE 330 Literacy and Literature II

(2)

ECE 340 Teacher Researcher (7)

ECE 350 Child Wellness SPE 360 Intensive Language Arts Intervention Approaches Semester Six (Spring)

(4,5)

ECE 335 Literacy and Literature III (2,7)

ECE 360 Social Studies Methods ECE 370 Play and Projects ECE 380 Science Methods SPE 363 Assessment in Special Education SPE 366 Collaboration & Communication – Advocacy, Leadership, and Ethical Practice Semester Seven (Fall) [Complete all Remaining PECT Exams] EDU 240 Language, Cultural Diversity and Academic Achievement PreK – Grade 8

(3) (NOTE: No course, other than EDU 240, may be taken with student

teaching.) ECE 441 ECE Dual Major Student Teaching


Note: A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and teacher certification candidacy status are required to student teach. SPE 441 ECE Special Education Major Student Teaching


Note: A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and teacher certification candidacy status are required to student teach. Semester Eight (Spring) ECE 410 Senior Capstone 4 Gen Ed. Courses

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Lebanon Valley College offers Secondary School Teaching Certification in grades 7 through 12 in Biology, Chemistry, Citizenship Education, English, Mathematics, Physics, and Social Studies. The college also offers K-12 certification in Music, French, German, and Spanish. Specific requirements for each of these areas of certification are clearly delineated in the following pages. Certification in more than one major area is possible; however, such dual certification will often require additional semesters of work. Lebanon Valley College does not currently offer the secondary Special Education (7 – 12) certification major, thus, dual certification in special education and a secondary (7 – 12) content area is not possible at LVC.

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There is no major in secondary education. Students select a major or majors from the list of approved teaching areas and complete all the requirements listed in this booklet for the major(s). In addition to completing the General Education requirements and those for the major, teacher candidates complete a professional core of courses in education, including an entire semester of student teaching. An undergraduate interested in secondary teaching should:

notify her/his academic advisor as soon as possible but prior to the beginning of the sophomore fall semester,

bring her/his major card to the Education Department Co-Chair for his/her signature and the Director of Secondary Education’s signature,

plan for early and on-going field work in the schools,

begin to integrate the required education courses with the General Education and major programs as soon as practical, and

make arrangements to complete the necessary paperwork for student teaching candidacy and student teacher placement as soon as all requirements are completed.

NOTE: Failure to declare teacher certification prior to the beginning of the sophomore fall semester may result in additional semesters to complete the requirements for teacher certification mandated by the college and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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CERTIFICATION IN BIOLOGY (as of 10/1/13)

Course # Course Title Credits

BIO 111/113 &

BIO 112/114

General Biology 1 plus Lab and General Biology II plus Lab 8

BIO 201 Genetics 4

BIO 312 Ecology I 4

BIO 499 Senior Seminar (1 semester) 1

Five courses must be taken from the following three categories

Organismal Biology (2 courses)

Only 1 of the 3 Physiology courses can be taken to satisfy this area. The others will be considered BIO electives.

BIO 221 Mammalian Anatomy 8

BIO 302 Plant Diversity 8

BIO 305 Cell and Tissue Biology 8

BIO 307 Plant Physiology 8

BIO 322 Vertebrate Physiology 8

BIO 324 Invertebrate Physiology 8

Cellular and Molecular Biology (2 courses)

BIO 304 Developmental Biology 8

BIO 306 Microbiology 8

BIO 323 Introduction to Immunology 8

ST/BIO 390 Neurobiology 8

BCH 401 Molecular Biology 8

Population Biology (1 course)

PDE requires Ecology in the secondary certification curriculum

BIO 212 Animal Behavior 4

BIO 312 Ecology 4

ST/BIO 290 Evolution 4

Chemistry

CHM 111 & 112 Principles of Chemistry I & II 6

CHM 113 & 114 Introductory Lab I & II 2

CHM 213 & 214 Organic Chemistry I & II 6

CHM 215 & 216 Organic Laboratory I & II 2

Physics (1 course)

PHY 103/104 General College Physics I & II 4

PHY 111/112 Principles of Physics I & II 4

Mathematics (1 course)

MAS 161 OR Calculus I 3

MAS 170 Statistics 3

CONTINUED

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Education Core Courses:

All Act 354 requirements must be completed at least one semester before student teaching (2 college level math, English 22X

or English 420)


EDU 245 Language, Cultural Diversity and Academic Achievement: Grades 7-12 (Best

taken when student teaching) GEN ED Diversity

3

SED 115 Introduction to Teaching and Learning – Take during freshman year (2 hours

weekly field work)

3

SED 363 Teaching of Science in Secondary Schools- (4 hours weekly field work. Offered

only in Fall)

3

SED 421 Content Area Literacy – This is in lieu of SED 430 for students entering 2012-

2013. First offered Spring 2014. (4 hours weekly field work)

3

SED 430 Practicum and Methods I-This is for students who were in the program PRIOR

to the 2012-2013 school year. Last offering will be Spring 2014. (4 hours weekly

field work)

3

SED 431 Practicum and Methods II-Must be taken the semester immediately prior to

student teaching. (4 hours weekly field work)

3

SED 440 Student Teaching 12

SPE 250

(WP)

Cognitive Development of Diverse Learners-Take during freshman or

sophomore year (2 hours weekly field work) WP

3

SPE 255 Special Education Processes and Procedures- Take during freshman or

sophomore year (2 hours weekly field work)

3

SPE 258 Effective Instructional and Behavioral Strategies for Students with Disabilities

(If a transfer student from another college)

3

EDU 450

(WP) Curriculum and Instruction of the Young Adolescent (WP)

ELECTIVE but highly encouraged. Offered every spring. Also offered as a

Maymester in Ormskirk, England every odd numbered year.

3

• Only EDU 245 may be taken with SED 440

• Be aware that in order to qualify for certification from PDE, the student must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA

• Student teacher candidacy status should be attained no later than the end of the fall semester junior year.

• Candidate must complete the Student Teaching Request Form and have the major department chairperson complete the

Approval for Student Teaching Form. (Both forms will be given to each candidate by the Director of Secondary Education)

• Candidates taking SED 440 or EDU 245 with SED 440 are “full time” students.

• All courses containing a field work component must be taken before student teaching

• 3 week Maymester in Ormskirk, England is offered from mid-May-early June in the odd numbered years, EDU 450 (WP)

NOTE: When a candidate already holds a BS or BA degree in Biology from another accredited institution, the following

applies: In addition to BIO 499 and the Education Core courses, all candidates for secondary certification in Biology must

complete two (2) BIO courses at the 200 level or above, excluding BIO 400 and BIO 500, with a grade of B (3.0) or better.

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CERTIFICATION IN CHEMISTRY (as of 10/1/13)


CHM 111 & 112 Principles of Chemistry I & II 6

CHM 115 & 116 Introductory Lab I & II 2

CHM 213 & 214 Organic Chemistry I & II 6

CHM 215 & 216 Organic Lab I & II 2

CHM 222 Introductory Inorganic Chemistry 3

CHM 230 Inorganic Chemistry Lab 1

CHM 305 Analytical Chemistry 3

CHM 306 Instrumental Analysis 3

CHM 307 Quantitative Analysis Lab 1

CHM 308 Instrumental Analysis Lab 1

CHM 311 & 312 Physical Chemistry I & II 6

CHM 321 & 322 Physical Lab I & II 2

Biology & Biochemistry

BIO 111 & 112 General Biology I & II 8

BCMB 421 OR

422

Biochemistry I or II 3

Mathematics

MAS 161 & 162 Calculus I & II 7

Physics

PHY 111 & 112 Principles of Physics I & II 8

CONTINUED

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or English 420)


EDU 245 Language, Cultural Diversity and Academic Achievement:

Grades 7-12 (Best taken when student teaching) GEN ED

Diversity

3

SED 115 Introduction to Teaching and Learning – Take during freshman

year (2 hours weekly field work)

3

SED 362 Teaching of Science in Secondary Schools (4 hours weekly field

work. Offered only in Fall)

3

SED 421 Content Area Literacy – This is in lieu of SED 430 for students

entering 2012-2013. First offered Spring 2014. (4 hours weekly

field work)

3

SED 430 Practicum and Methods I-This is for students who were in the

program PRIOR to the 2012-2013 school year. Last offering will

be Spring 2014. (4 hours weekly field work)

3

SED 431 Practicum and Methods II-Must be taken the semester

immediately prior to student teaching. (4 hours weekly field

work)

3


SPE 250 Cognitive Development of Diverse Learners-Take during

freshman or sophomore year (2 hours weekly field work) WP

3

SPE 255 Special Education Processes and Procedures- Take during

freshman or sophomore year (2 hours weekly field work)

3

SPE 258 Effective Instructional and Behavioral Strategies for Students

with Disabilities (If a transfer student from another college)

3

EDU 450 (WP)

Curriculum and Instruction for the Young Adolescent

ELECTIVE but highly encouraged. Offered every spring and

in odd numbered years, also offered as Maymester in

Ormskirk, England.

3






• SED 440 are “full time” students.



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CERTIFICATION IN CITIZENSHIP (as of 10/1/13)

Citizenship Courses:


ECN105 Principles of Economics 3

HIS 103 The Ancient World: The Dawn of Civilization to the Fall of the Han and Roman

Empires

3

HIS 105 Europe Encounters the World 3

HIS 125 United States History to 1865 3

HIS 126 United States History since 1865 3

HIS 202 Historical Geography 3

PSC 110 American National Government 3

PSC 210 Comparative Politics 3

PSC 245 International Relations 3

PSC 330 State and Local Government 3



or English 420)




3


weekly field work)

3

SED 363 Teaching of Social Studies in Secondary Schools (4 hours weekly field work.

Offered only in Fall)

3



3



field work)

3



3


SPE 250 Cognitive Development of Diverse Learners-Take during freshman or


3



3



3

EDU 450

(WP)


ELECTIVE but highly encouraged. Offered every spring and in odd

numbered years, also offered as Maymester in Ormskirk, England.

3









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CERTIFICATION IN ENGLISH (as of 10/1/13)

The English Department strongly recommends that English majors concentrating in secondary education complete the following

courses before beginning their student teaching semester

English


ENG 120 Introduction to Literature 3

ENG 221-229 3 of the 4 survey courses required for this concentration 9

ENG 321 History & Grammar of English 3

ENG 341 or

342

Shakespeare I or II 3

In addition to the courses listed above, students should have completed nine other credits in the major/concentration before

their student teaching semester; students will then have completed thirty credits within the major/concentration before student

teaching.

It is generally a good idea for SED students to elect 200-level survey courses beyond the four that are required for the

concentration. It is also generally a good idea for SED students to choose ENG 342 when possible because the Shakespeare plays

most often taught in high school are the tragedies.

For students who are double-majoring in English and a foreign language, the English Department will accept a

maximum of two (2) of the following course substitutions:

For ENG 228 Substitute FRN 330, 375 405, 440 or 450; SPN 330, 440 or 450; GMN

410 or 460

For ENG 390 Substitute FRN 330, 375 405, 440 or 450; SPN 330, 440 or 450; GMN

410 or 460



or English 420)




3


weekly field work)

3

SED 364 Teaching of English in Secondary Schools (4 hours weekly field work. Offered

only in Spring)

3



3



field work)

3



3




3



3



3

EDU 450

(WP)



numbered years and also offered as Maymester in Ormskirk, England.

3









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CERTIFICATION IN FRENCH (as of 10/1/13)

REQUIRED: 27 Credits in French above the intermediate level

NOTE: The 27 credits in French must include:


FRN 340 The Sounds of French 3

Complete the program by choosing among the following:

FRN 300 Advanced Conversation 3

FRN 310 Advanced Grammar and Composition 3

FRN 320 Business French 3

FRN 350 French Culture and Civilization 3

FRN 360 Cultures and Civilizations of Francophone Countries 3

FRN 390 Special Topics (varies, may be taken multiple times) 3

FRN 410 French Literature of the Middle Ages and Renaissance 3

FRN 420 French Literature of the 17th

& 18th

Centuries 3


Century 3


& 21st Centuries 3

FRN 450 Modern Theatre and Poetry in France 3

FRN 490 Special Topics (varies, may be taken multiple times) 3

FRN 500 Independent Study 3

NOTE: At least 6 credits must be at the 400 Level, Writing Process



or English 420)


EDU 245

OR

EDU 240

Language, Cultural Diversity and Academic Achievement: Grades 7-12 (Best

taken when student teaching) OR

Language, Cultural Diversity and Academic Achievement: Grades Pre-K-6 (Best


3


weekly field work)

3

SED 365 Teaching of Secondary Language in Schools (4 hours weekly field work. Offered

only in Fall)

3



3



field work)

3



3




3



3



3

EdU 450

(WP)




3

• FRN 340 and SED 365 must be taken before student teaching









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CERTIFICATION IN GERMAN (as of 10/1/13)

REQUIRED: 27 credits in German above the intermediate level

NOTE: The 27 credits in German must include:


GMN 340 Sounds of German 3

Complete the program by choosing among the following:

GMN 300 Advanced Conversation 3

GMN 301 Advanced Grammar and Composition 3

GMN 305 Summer Study in Germany (offered in Wurzburg, may be taken

multiple times)

4

GMN 310 Germany Today 3

GMN 320 Business German 3

GMN 350 German Culture and Civilization 3

GMN 390 Special Topics (varies, may be taken multiple times) 3

GMN 410 Readings in German (varies, may be taken multiple times) 3

GMN 460 Lyric Poetry 3

GMN 490 Special Topics (varies, may be taken multiple times) 3

GMN 500 Independent Study 3

NOTE: At least 6 credits must be at the 400 Level, Writing Process



or English 420)


EDU 245

OR

EDU 240





3


weekly field work)

3

SED 365 Teaching of Secondary Language in Schools- (4 hours weekly field work.


3



3



field work)

3



3




3



3



3

EdU 450

(WP)




3

• GMN 340 AND SED 365 must be taken before student teaching









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CERTIFICATION IN MATHEMATICS (as of 10/1/13)

Mathematics

Course # Course Titles Credits

MAS 099 Presentation Attendance 0

MAS 111 Analysis I (Calculus) 4

MAS 112 Mathematical Reasoning I 1

MAS 113 Analysis II (Calculus) 4

MAS 114 Mathematical Reasoning II 1

MAS 202 Foundations of Mathematics 3

MAS 222 Linear Algebra 3

MAS 251 Discrete Mathematics 3

MAS 261 Calculus III 3

At least five (5) more MAS courses at the 200 level or higher subject to the following:

• No more than one of the five is below the 300 level

• MAS 322 Abstract Algebra is included

• MAS 325 Geometry is included

• At least one statistic course, MAS 270 or MAS is 372 is included

• A 400 Level ASC course may be substituted for MAS 335

• ASC 385 may be substituted for MAS 270

Computer Science

CSC 131 Introduction to Programming with JAVA 3



or English 420)




3


weekly field work)

3

SED 366 Teaching of Math in Secondary Schools- (4 hours weekly field work. Offered

only in Fall)

3



3



field work)

3



3

SED 440 Student Teaching (Fall Semester Senior Year) 12



3



3



3

EDU 450

(WP)




3









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CERTIFICATION IN MUSIC EDUCATION

(June 2009 update)

Course Requirements: Students pursuing Music Education must complete the following courses, in addition to meeting all the requirements for the General Education program and those for the baccalaureate degree, as specified in the College catalog:

Music Core Courses: Credits MSC 099 (at least 7 semesters) Recital Attendance 0

MSC 115 & 116 Music Theory I & II 4

MSC 117 & 118 Aural Theory I & II 4

MSC 215 & 216 Music Theory III & IV 4

MSC 217 Aural Theory III 2

MSC 241 & 242 History & Literature of Music I & II 6

MSC 246 Principles of Conducting 2

Private Lessons: MSC 530 Private Lessons 1

(At least 7 semesters registered for credit at 530 level. May not be audited.)

Music Ensembles: MSC 601, 602, 603, 604, or 606 Music Ensembles 1

(At least 7 semesters registered for credit in a major ensemble – up to 12 credits accepted.)

Piano/Voice Proficiency: MSC 510-513 and/or MSC 520 or private lesson is required until piano/voice proficiencies are completed.

Music Education Courses: MED 223 Brass Techniques 2

MED 227 Percussion Techniques 1

MSC 316 Keyboard Harmony 2

MED 330 Woodwind Techniques 2

MED 331 String Techniques 2

MED 333 Methods and Materials, General Music: Elementary 3

MED 334 Choral Literature and Methods 3

MED 335 Instrumental Literature and Methods 3

MED 337 Music Teaching & Learning I 2 MSC 345 OR MSC 347 Advanced Instrumental OR Choral Conducting 2

MSC 416 Orchestration 2

MED 437 Music Teaching & Learning II 2

Professional Education Courses: MED 110 Foundations of Music Education 3 EDU 240 OR EDU 245 Lang, Cult Div, Academic Achievement Pre-K-8, or 7-12 3

SPE 250 Cognitive Development of Diverse Learners (2 hours/week field work) 3

SPE 255 Special Education Processes & Procedures (2 hours/week field work) 3

SPE 258 Effective Instructional & Behavioral Strategies for Students w/Disabilities 3

MED 441 Student Teaching 8 or 4

MED 442 Student Teaching 8 or 4

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CERTIFICATION IN PHYSICS (as of 10/1/13)

Physics


PHY 111 & 112 Principles of Physics I & II 8

PHY 211 Atomic and Nuclear Physics 4

PHY 311 & 312 Analytical Mechanics I & II 6

PHY 321 & 322 Electricity and Magnetism I & II 6

PHY 327 & 328 Experimental Physics I & II 3

Additional

Requirement

Plus Four (4) additional semester hours in Physics above 211 4

Mathematics

MAS 161 & 162

OR

Calculus I & II 6

MAS 111, 112,

113, 114

Analysis I & II 10

MAS 261 Calculus III 3

MAS 266 Differential Equations 3

Biology

BIO 111/113 OR General Biology I 4

BIO 103 Environmental Science 4

Chemistry

CHM 111 Principles of Chemistry I 3

CHM 113 Introductory Lab I 1



or English 420)




3


weekly field work)

3

SED 362 Teaching of Science in Secondary Schools (4 hours weekly field work. Offered

only in Fall)

3



3



field work)

3



3




3



3



3

EDU 450

(WP)




3








• 3 week Maymester in Ormskirk, England is offered from mid-May-early June in the odd numbered years-EDU 450 (WP)

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CERTIFICATION IN SOCIAL STUDIES (as of 10/1/13)

Social Studies Courses:


ECN105 Principles of Economics 3

HIS 103 The Ancient World: The Dawn of Civilization to the Fall of the Han and Roman

Empires

3

HIS 105 Europe Encounters the World 3

HIS 125 United States History to 1865 3

HIS 126 United States History since 1865 3

HIS 202 Historical Geography 3

PSC 110 American National Government 3

PSC 210 Comparative Politics 3

PSC 245 International Relations 3

PSC 330 State and Local Government 3

EDU 450 Curriculum and Instruction for the Young Adolescent (WP)

Offered every spring and in odd numbered years, offered as Maymester in

Ormskirk, England.

3

PSY 112 General Psychology II 3

SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology 3

SOC 120 Introduction to Anthropology 3



or English 420)




3

SED 115 Introduction to Teaching and Learning-Take during freshman year (2 hours

weekly field work)

3



3



3



field work)

3



3




3

SPE 255 Special Education Processes and Procedures-Take during freshman or


3



3








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CERTIFICATION IN SPANISH (as of 10/1/13)

REQUIRED: 30 Credits in Spanish above the intermediate level

NOTE: The 30 credits in Spanish must include:

Course # Course Title

Credits

SPA 300 Advanced Conversation 3

SPA 350 History and Culture of Spain 3

SPA 360 History and Culture of Latin American 3

SPA 480 Capstone Senior Seminar in Spanish 3

AND

One of the following:

SPA 310 Advanced Grammar and Writing 3

SPA 311 Spanish for Heritage Speakers 3

NOTE:

• At least 15 credits must be obtained at LVC

• At least 6 credits must be at the 400 level, Writing Process Spanish Courses

• At least 6 additional credits of Spanish above the Intermediate Level

• Plan your Study Abroad semester so that it is completed BEFORE your senior year.



or English 420)


EDU 245

OR

EDU 240





3


weekly field work)

3



3



3



field work)

3



3




3



3



3

EdU 450

(WP)




3

• SPA 340 and SED 365 must be taken before student teaching








• 3 week Maymester in Ormskirk, England is offered from mid-May-early June in the odd numbered years EDU 450 (WP)

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Practices Professional practices are behaviors and attitudes that are based on a set of values that the professional education community believes and accepts. These values are evidence by the professional educator’s conduct toward students and colleagues, and the educator’s employer and community. When teacher candidates become professional educators in this Commonwealth they are expected to abide by the following:

1. Professional educator shall abide by the Public School Code of 1949 and other school laws of the Commonwealth.

2. Professional educators shall be prepared, and legally certified, in their areas of assignment. Educators may not be assigned or willingly accept assignments they are not certified to fulfill. Educators may be assigned to or accept assignments outside their certification area on a temporary, short-term, emergency basis. Examples: a teacher certified in English, filling in a class period for a physical education teacher who has that day become ill; a substitute teacher certified in Elementary Education employed as a librarian for several days until the district can locate and employ in permanent substitute teacher certified in Library Science.

3. Professional educators shall maintain high level of competence throughout their careers. 4. Professional educators shall exhibit consistent and equitable treatment of students, fellow

educators and parents. They shall respect the civil rights of all and not discriminate on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, culture, religion, sex or sexual orientation, marital status, age, political beliefs, socioeconomic status, disabling condition or vocational interest. This list of bases for discrimination is not all inclusive.

5. Professional educator shall accept the value of diversity in educational practice. Diversity requires educators to have a range of methodologies and to request the necessary tools for effective teaching and learning.

6. Professional educators shall impart to their students principles of good citizenship and societal responsibility.

7. Professional educators shall exhibit acceptable and professional language and communication skills. Their verbal and written communications with parents, students and staff shall reflect sensitivity to the fundamental human rights of dignity, privacy and respect.

8. Professional educators shall be open-minded, knowledgeable and use appropriate judgment and communication skills when responding to an issue within the educational environment.

9. Professional educators shall keep in confidence information obtained in confidence in the course of professional service unless required to be disclosed by law or by clear and compelling professional necessity as determined by the professional educator

10. Professional educators shall exert a reasonable effort to protect the student from conditions which interfere with learning or harmful to the student’s health and safety.

Conduct Individual professional conduct reflects upon the practice, values, integrity and reputation of the profession. Violation of §§235.6–235.11 may constitute an independent basis for private or public reprimand, and may be used as supporting evidence in cases of certification suspension and revocation. Legal Obligations

A. The professional educators may not engage in conduct prohibited by the act of December 12, 1973, known as Teacher Certification Law.

B. The professional educator may not engage in conduct prohibited by: a. the Public School Code of 1949 and other laws relating to the school or the education

of children.

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b. the applicable laws of the Commonwealth establishing ethics of public officials and public employees, including the Act of October 4, 1978 known as the Public Official and Employee Ethics Law.

C. Violation of subsection (b) shall have been found to exist by an agency of proper jurisdiction to be considered an independent basis for discipline.

Certification The professional educator may not:

1. Accept employment, when not properly certified, in a position for which certification is required.

2. Assist entry into or continuance in the education profession of an unqualified person. 3. Employ, or recommend for employment, a person who is not certified appropriately for the

position. Civil Rights The professional educator may not:

1. Discriminate on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, culture, religion, sex or sexual orientation, material status, age, political beliefs, socioeconomic status, disabling condition or vocational interests against a student or fellow professional. This list of bases of discrimination is not all-inclusive. This discrimination shall be found to exist by an agency of proper jurisdiction to be considered an independent basis for discipline.

2. Interfere with a student’s or colleague’s exercise of political and civil rights and responsibilities.

Improper Personal or Financial Gain The professional educator may not:

1. Accepted gratuities, gifts or favors that might impair or appear to impair professional judgment.

2. Exploit a professional relationship for personal gain or advantage.

RReellaattiioonnsshhiippss wwiitthh SSttuuddeennttss The professional educator may not:

1. Knowingly and intentionally distort or misrepresent evaluations of students. 2. Knowingly and intentionally misrepresent subject matter or curriculum. 3. Sexually harass or engage in sexual relationships with students. 4. Knowingly and intentionally withhold evidence from the proper authorities about a violation of

the legal obligations as defined within this section.

PPrrooffeessssiioonnaall RReellaattiioonnsshhiippss The professional educator may not:

1. Knowingly and intentionally deny or impede a colleague in the exercise or enjoyment of a professional right or privilege in being in educator.

2. Knowingly and intentionally distort evaluations of colleagues. 3. Sexually harass a fellow employee. 4. Use coercive means or promise special treatment to influence professional decisions of

colleagues. 5. Threaten, coerce or discriminate against a colleague who in good faith reports or discloses to

a governing agency actual or suspected violation of law, agency regulations or standards. The Code of Professional Practice and Conduct of Educators can be found at 22 Pa Code §§235.1–235.11. All questions should be directed to the Professional Standards and Practices Commission at (717) 787-6576.

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I. Special education professionals are committed to developing the highest education and

quality of life potential of exceptional individuals.

II. Special education professionals promote and maintain a high level of competence and integrity in practicing their profession.

III. Special education professionals engage in professional activities which benefit

exceptional individuals, their families, other colleagues, students, or research subjects.

IV. Special education professionals exercise objective professional judgment in the practice of their profession.

V. Special education professionals strive to advance their knowledge and skills regarding

the education of exceptional individuals.

VI. Special education professionals work within the standards and policies of the profession.

VII. Special education professionals seek to uphold and improve where necessary the laws, regulations, and policies governing the delivery of special education and related services.

VIII. Special education professionals do not condone or participate in unethical or illegal acts,

nor violate professional standards adopted by the Delegate Assembly of CEC.

Revised 4-6-10

We declare the following principles to be the Code of Ethics for educators of exceptional persons. Members of the special education professionals are responsible for upholding and advancing these principles. Members of the Council for Exceptional Children agree to judge them in accordance with the spirit and provisions of this Code.

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Early Childhood Education & Special Education Certification Tests

Website: www.pa.nesinc.com

An alternative means to meet the PAPA Tests Requirement: 1. A score of no less than 1550 on SAT at the time of college matriculation with no individual

section of less than 500. The scores can be from different test administrations or “sittings.” 2. A composite score of 23 ACT PLUS writing test. The composite score of 23 must be

accompanied by a combined English/Writing score of 22 and a Math score of 21. NOTE: The PAPA testing requirements can be met through one of two methods if you do not meet the entry-level basic skills testing requirements as stated above:

1. The traditional method in which the Standard Qualifying Scores are achieved as noted below OR

2. A NEW Composite Scoring Option where a candidate must meet a minimum score in each test area and then EEXXCCEEEEDD the Standard Qualifying Score in one or two of the other test areas.. MMiinniimmuumm CCoommppoossiittee SSccoorree:: 668866 ((SSuumm ooff tthhee 33 PPAAPPAA tteessttss mmuusstt ttoottaall oorr eexxcceeeedd

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PECT Module Test Item Type(s) Standard Minimum Code Qualifying Composite Score Score

PAPA Module 1 Reading 001 Selected Response 220 193 PAPA Module 2 Mathematics 002 Selected Response 220 197 PAPA Module 3 Writing 003 Selected Response 220 192

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PECT Module Test Item Type(s) Total Possible Standard Qualifying Code Points Score

Module 1 006 Selected Response 300 220 Module 2 007 Selected Response 300 220 Module 3 008 Selected Response 300 220

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PECT Module Test Item Type(s) Total Possible Standard Qualifying Code Points Score

Module 1 011 Selected Response 300 220 Module 2 012 Selected Response 300 220 Refer to your Academic Advisor for alternative standard qualifying scores if you have a high cumulative GPA.

Revised: 11-25-2013

Mrs. Linda L. Summers, Co-Chair, Education Department 717-867-6306 or [email protected]

Lebanon Valley College Annville PA 17003

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Secondary Education Music Education and All K-12 Certification Areas

Test Requirements by Certification Area Website: www.pa.nesinc.com

An alternative means to meet the PAPA Tests Requirement: 1. A score of no less than 1550 on SAT at the time of college matriculation with no individual

section of less than 500. The scores can be from different test administrations or “sittings.”

2. A composite score of 23 ACT PLUS writing test. The composite score of 23 must be accompanied by a combined English/Writing score of 22 and a Math score of 21.

NOTE: The PAPA testing requirements can be met through one of two methods if you do not meet the entry-level basic skills testing requirements as stated above:

1. The traditional method in which the Standard Qualifying Scores are achieved as noted below OR

22.. A NEW Composite Scoring Option where a candidate must meet a minimum score in each test area and then EEXXCCEEEEDD the Standard Qualifying Score in one or two of the other test areas.. MMiinniimmuumm CCoommppoossiittee SSccoorree:: 668866 ((SSuumm ooff tthhee 33 PPAAPPAA tteessttss mmuusstt ttoottaall oorr eexxcceeeedd

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PECT Module Test Item Type(s) Standard Minimum Code Qualifying Composite Score Score

PAPA Module 1 Reading 001 Selected Response 220 193 PAPA Module 2 Mathematics 002 Selected Response 220 197 PAPA Module 3 Writing 003 Selected Response 220 192

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Lebanon Valley College Mrs. Linda L. Summers Annville PA 17003 Co-Chair, Education Department

(717) 867-6306 [email protected]

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Test Code Certification Area Paper/Computer Test Title

Biology 0235 / 5235 Biology: Content Knowledge Chemistry 0245 / 5245 Chemistry: Content Knowledge Citizenship Education 0087 / 5087 Citizenship Education: Content Knowledge *English 5038 English Language Arts: Content Knowledge *French 5174 French World Languages *German 5183 German World Languages *Mathematics 5161 Mathematics: Content Knowledge *Music 0113 / 5113 Music: Content Knowledge Physics 0265 / 5265 Physics: Content Knowledge Social Studies 0081 / 5081 Social Studies: Content Knowledge *Spanish 5195 Spanish World Languages

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Computer Format Tests Only. PLEASE NOTE: Once a test is computerized, applicants must request the paper version as an accommodation.

Refer to the PDE website for standard qualifying scores based on your FINAL GPA.

The GPA Qualifying Score scale is applied only to applicants for PA Certifications and only at the time of

application; scaled scores are based on the candidate’s FINAL GPA.

The 3.0-3.009 GPA Qualifying Score must be attained or exceeded for add-on applications.

Division of Professional Education and Teacher Quality

Testing Update August, 2013 The Praxis Program recently added a one-week testing window for computer-delivered tests to its schedule, June 16-21, 2014. The window fills a request by PDE to meet additional demands for computer-delivered testing availability. The nine computer-based windows are designed to accommodate the growing number of computer-delivered Praxis tests. Coupled with four paper administrations, the Praxis Program is testing each month of the upcoming testing year. As a reminder, the dates of all our administrations (with the new window) are as follows:

• 9/21/2013 (Paper) • 10/7/2013 – 10/19/2013 (Computer Based Test, or CBT) • 11/2/2013 (Paper) • 12/9/2013 – 12/21/2013 (CBT) • 1/13/2014 – 1/25/2014 (CBT) • 2/3/2014 – 2/15/2014 (CBT) • 3/8/2014 (Paper) • 4/7/2014 – 4/19/2014 (CBT) • 5/12/2014 – 5/24/2014 (CBT) • 6/7/2014 (Paper) • 6/16/2014 – 6/21/2014 (CBT - recently added) • 7/14/2014 – 7/26/2014 (CBT) • 8/4/2014 – 8/16/2014 (CBT)

Note: Candidates who have scheduled the 0041/5041 or the 0061/5061 on September 21, 2013 will be permitted to use their scores for certificates in 7-12 English and 7-12 Mathematics. All future testing in English and Mathematics must adhere to the new test codes 5038 and 5161.

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TABLE OF CONTENTSPersons who already have teaching certificates issued by states other than Pennsylvania and who are now seeking Pennsylvania certification in the same teaching area(s)