Education Preparation for Inclusive Classrooms (EPIC) Program for Teacher Specialist Candidate Information Meeting. May 27, 2014

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1 Education Preparation for Inclusive Classrooms (EPIC) Program for Teacher Specialist Candidate Information Meeting May 27, 2014

2 Agenda Introductions Brochure Program Overview Application Process Tuition Questions 2

3 Expectations We are Friendly and Kind Say hi to new friends Greet old friends We are Respectful Listen to information Write down any questions Silent your cell phone We are Safe and Healthy Take care of your own needs 3

4 Index Cards on Tables Write down any questions you may have during this meeting Questions will be answered at the end of the meeting Hold up your card and a staff member will collect them throughout meeting Frequently asked questions (FAQs) will be posted at: 4

5 Credential Program Staff Director: Janice Battaglia Coordinator Specialist: Kathy Wahl Consultant: Dr. Ruth Cook Credential Support Specialist: Kim Boverio For questions 5

6 Brochure Education Preparation for Inclusive Classrooms (EPIC) Program 6

7 Credential Program Overview Education Specialist Credentials offered: Preliminary Early Childhood Special Education teaching credential eligible to teach children with an IFSP/IEP birth to 5 years of age Preliminary Moderate/Severe teaching credential eligible to teach children with an IEP with moderate to severe disabilities ages 5 years to 22 years Clear Education Specialist Induction Program Clear any preliminary education specialist credential Preliminary credential offered as a two year cohort Internship program A cohort is a group of people sharing common interests and learn together Classes offered in unit modules (quarter system) Ten hours per unit Emphasis on Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)/Natural Environment Inclusive Practices 7

8 Program Overview Pre requisites for Preliminary Education Specialist Credential (ECSE & Mod/Severe) Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences from an accredited institution Child Development Course (minimum 3 units) Minimum cumulative grade point average 2.75 Principles of US Constitution or exam Pass California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST) Meet Commission Approved subject matter requirements as appropriate (Mod/Severe only) 3 letters of recommendations exemplars of: good citizenship, high moral character and experiential background The submission of the application with a statement of purpose A candidate interview for selection 8

9 Foreign Transcript Evaluation Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents prior to applying to the SCCOE Preliminary Intern Credential Program. Documentation of a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science must be completed prior to acceptance into SCCOE Program. Please see handout for agencies approved by the commission for foreign transcript evaluation. 9

10 Course Transfer Equivalency Evaluation of courses and transferability of any course will be evaluated upon receipt of application. Specific course equivalencies require review based upon the unique characteristics of each college and university and may differ from one institution to another. Must submit transcripts and class description for any course in question

11 Common Courses Year 1 Preliminary Intern Education Specialist Curriculum for Inclusive Classroom (3 units) Classroom Management (3 units) Typical/Atypical Child Development (3 units) Working Within Language Diverse Communities (3 units) Development of Language/Literacy (3 units) Medical/Health Aspects, Movement & Mobility (3 units) Augmentative Alternative Communication & Assistive Technology (2 units) Collaboration (2 units) Autism Spectrum Disorder (3 units) 11

12 Common Courses Year 2 Preliminary Intern Education Specialist Fundamentals of Assessment (2 units) Alternative Assessment (2 units) Professional, Legal and Ethical Aspects of Special Education (3 units) Family Systems and Parent Education (3 units) 12

13 Year 2 Coursework Unique to Early Childhood Specialist Credential Intervention for Young Children with Special Needs (4 units) Infant/Toddler Intern/Field Experience (3 units) Preschool Intern/Field Experiences (3 units) 45 total units for Early Childhood Specialist Credential 13

14 Year 2 Coursework Unique to Moderate/Severe Specialist Credential Curriculum and Instruction for Individuals with M/S Disabilities (4 units) Reading and Language Arts (3 units) Moderate Severe: Intern/Field Experience (3 units) 45 total units for Moderate/Severe Specialist Credential 14

15 Clear Education Specialist Induction Program Pre requisites Completion of a Preliminary Specialist Credential Two years of teaching experience CTC approved course in the following areas: Health Education** Computer Education** **course to be completed by the end of the program exams.html 15

16 Courses Clear Education Specialist Induction The Clear induction program will be offered every other year Participants will complete advanced coursework Professional Learning Community Courses: Reflection in Action* (3 units) Collaboration in Action* (3 units) Curriculum in Action* (3 units) Behavior Support in Action* (3 units) *Non SCCOE activities may be substituted for 1 unit of each course, pending approval 16

17 Program Overview Current Faculty Experts from the field Dr. Laurene Beto Mary Anne Bosward Dr. Andrea Golloher Bill Theimann Kathy Wahl Nancy Guerrero AAC/AT Staff Former SCU professors Dana Cox Dr. Alette Brooks Jennifer Sullivan Fred Ferrer Janice Battaglia Dr. Ruth Cook Identify intern supervisors 17

18 Anticipated Timelines Applications must be received by June 30, 2014 Classes begin Fall 2014 First Year: Pre Service requirements Second Year: Begin Internship Placement and continue with coursework Clear Induction Program offered every other year 18

19 Quarter Schedule Fall Quarter Sept 8 Nov 19, 2014 Winter Quarter Jan 13 Mar 25, 2015 Spring Quarter Mar 31 June 11, 2015 Summer Quarter June 30 Aug 4, 2015

20 Application & Cover Checklist For Application visit: 20

21 Application Process Application packet must be complete to be considered. (unofficial transcripts are allowed for application purposes, official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to program) Application Fee to be included in packet $50.00 non refundable Payment methods by Check or Credit Card (credit card service fee $1.80) Hard copy applications are to be submitted in person or mailed no later than June 30, (online applications are not available at this time) 21

22 Application Timeline June 30, 2014 July 1 25, 2014 July 28 August 1, 2014 August 8, 2014 Applications Due Applications Reviewed Applicant Interviews Notification of Acceptance August 27, 2014 Student Orientation 6 PM 7:30 PM (for accepted candidates only) September 8, 2014 Courses begin 22

23 Tuition All tuition is PRIOR to the first day of class each quarter Financial aide is not available at this time

24 Tuition Schedule Preliminary Specialist Credential ECSE Co hort Year 1 ( ) Due quarter 1 $1,610 (Sept 8 Nov 19) Total Tuition Due quarter 2 $1,610 (Jan 13 Mar 25) Year 1 $5,750 Due quarter 3 $1,380 (Mar 31 June 11) Due summer $1,150 (June 30 August 4) Year 2 ( ) Total Tuition Due quarter 1 $1,610 (Sept 7 Nov 16) Year 2 $4,600 Due quarter 2 $690 (Jan 12 Mar 23) Due quarter 3 $1,610 (Mar 30 June 7) Due summer $690 (June 29 August 3) Total Tuition for both years $10,350 All tuition is due PRIOR to the first day of class each quarter 24

25 Tuition Preliminary Specialist Credential Moderate/Severe Cohort Year 1 ( ) Due quarter 1 $1,610 (Sept 8 Nov 19) Total Tuition Due quarter 2 $1,610 (Jan 13 Mar 25) Year 1 $5,750 Due quarter 3 $1,380 (Mar 31 June 11) Due summer $1,150 (June 30 August 4) Year 2 ( ) Total Tuition Due quarter 1 $1,610 (Sept 7 Nov 16) Year 2 $4,600 Due quarter 2 $1,380 (Jan 12 Mar 23) Due quarter 3 $1,610 (Mar 30 June 7) Total Tuition for both years $10,350 All tuition is due PRIOR to the first day of class each quarter 25

26 Clear Education Specialist Induction Program Annual Costs $2,760 Due quarter 1 $1,150 (Sept 8 Nov 19) Due quarter 2 $460 (Jan 13 Mar 25) Due quarter 3 $1,150 (Mar 31 June 11) All tuition is due PRIOR to the first day of class each quarter 26

27 Comparison of Tuition Costs School Cost per quarter unit SCCOE $230 National University $384 Teacher s College San Joaquin $420 Chapman University $600 Pacific Oaks College $966 University of Pacific $1,228 San Jose State University $8569 per units $476 (320 per quarter unit) 27

28 Inclusion Collaborative State Conference October 23 24, 2014 Register online! For In person conference: For virtual conference: For more information go to:

29 For Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) visit: Questions? For other questions 29