The Endicott College Teaching Fellows Program

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1 The Endicott College Teaching Fellows Program 1

2 Welcome Letter Dear Fellows: Welcome to the Teaching Fellows Program and welcome to the Van Loan School of Graduate and Professional Studies at Endicott College. We are proud of this unique and innovative Fellows program and look forward to your involvement in the graduate school. You are about to embark on an intensive and rigorous graduate program, that upon successful completion next spring, you will have gained invaluable professional experience working in a school district. This experience, coupled with the coursework, will enable you to become a more effective teacher for children in our schools. This coming year will require dedication, commitment, and hard work. Please check in regularly with your advisor to ensure all program requirements are met. In case you need additional assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me. I am available to make your educational journey as smooth and fulfilling as possible. Sincerely, Mary Huegel, Ph.D. Vice President and Dean Van Loan School of Graduate and Professional Studies 2

3 The Fellowship Program Expectations Endicott Teaching Fellows serve one year as associate teachers in local schools in exchange for the equivalent of full graduate program tuition. Fellows assume the role of literacy coaches, reading specialists in residence, reading specialists in training, special education teachers in residence, tutors, and co-teachers. As members of the local school faculty and staff, fellows follow the school schedule and adhere to the standards and practices of the sponsoring district. Fellows work under the direction of a Master Teacher who also serves as the Cooperating Practitioner for the supervised Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education approved licensure field experience. Fellows are provided the same absence privileges as provided to district teachers. While assigned to the district, all teaching fellows shall be accountable to the district to abide by all district rules, policies and procedures as deemed applicable by the district. While assigned to the District, all Teaching Fellows shall be accountable to the District. The Teaching Fellow shall abide by all District rules, policies, and procedures as deemed applicable by the District. Any Teaching Fellow who does not follow the above or meet performance expectations in the judgment of the supervising principal or school district liaison may be released from the Teaching Fellow s respective district placement. In such a case neither the district nor Endicott College shall in any way be responsible for said Teaching Fellow s tuition at Endicott. Licensure Practicum Hour Requirements In collaboration with Endicott College, the host school district provides a supervised practicum experience that meets or exceeds the guidelines for State educator licensure. Field-based experiences are an integral component of any program. They are the foundation of the fellowship program. An approved practicum application and a passing score on all applicable MTELs for the license sought is required before registering for the practicum and reflective seminar. The minimum hours of field experience for each teacher license are listed below. Reading and Literacy A 150 hour practicum placement as Reading Specialist in Training, assuming full responsibility of the classroom/position for a minimum of 100 hours. Initial license in early childhood, elementary or moderate disabilities required. Supervision by a licensed reading specialist 3

4 Special Education Teacher (Moderate and Severe Disabilities) A 300 hour practicum placement as Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities for grades 5-12 license, assuming full responsibility of the classroom/position for a minimum of 100 hours. At least 75 hours of the field experience must be in an inclusive setting. Supervision by a licensed Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities, A 300 hour practicum placement as Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities for grades prek-8 license, assuming full responsibility of the classroom/ position for a minimum of 100 hours. At least 75 hours of the field experience must be in an inclusive setting. Supervision by a licensed Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities, prek-8. Secondary Education A 300 hour practicum in a 5-8 or 8-12 general education classroom. Supervision by a licensed teacher of the subject matter license being sought. MTEL Requirements Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities Level PreK-8 Subject Matter Test General Curriculum (multi-subject + math subtest (Elementary Math (53), Middle School Math (47) or Mathematics (09) will also meet the math subtest requirement.)) + Foundations of Reading (Reading (08) will also meet this requirement.). In addition, a Competency Review is required for a Preliminary license General Curriculum (multi-subject + math subtest) OR one of the following MTEL subject matter tests at the 5-8 or 8-12 grade level: English, History, Middle School Humanities (English/History) (50), Middle School Math/Science (51), Mathematics (47 or 09 only), science (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, General Science, Physics), or Political Science/Political Philosophy. (Elementary Math (53), Middle School Math (47), or Mathematics (09) will also meet the math subtest requirement.) + Foundations of Reading. (Reading (08) will also meet this requirement.). In addition, a Competency Review is required. 4

5 Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities All General Curriculum (multi-subject + math subtest (Elementary Math (53), Middle School Math (47) or Mathematics (09) will also meet the math subtest requirement.)). In addition, a Competency Review is required. Reading Specialist All Reading Specialist Test Secondary Education 5-8, 8-12 Biology 5-8, 8-12 Chemistry 5-8, 8-12 Earth Science 5-8, 8-12 English 5-8 General Science 5-8, 8-12 History 5-8 Middle School Mathematics OR Mathematics 8-12 Mathematics 5-8 Middle School Humanities. (English (07) + History (06) will also meet this requirement.) 5-8 Middle School Mathematics/Science (Middle School Mathematics (47) + General Science (10) OR Mathematics (09) + General Science (10) will also meet this requirement.) 5-8, 8-12 Physics 5-8, 8-12 Political Science/Political Philosophy 5

6 Professionalism The Teaching Fellows program models what students will encounter in the workforce. To that end, students are expected to dress business casual and conduct themselves as professionals for each day throughout the program. Fellows should obtain a copy of the district and/or school policy handbook and abide by the practices described within that document. Advisement Each Fellow has been assigned an Endicott advisor. Please contact your advisor if you have questions or concerns regarding your fellowship, coursework, or licensure status. Technology Committing to success in the Endicott Teaching Fellows program requires your full and undivided attention. Unless otherwise instructed, laptops, cell phones, tablet devices et al are to be left powered off and unused during class time. Preparation Each course will vary in the quantity of time needed outside of class to complete assignments and preparation for discussion. Students should anticipate spending a minimum of 4 hours a week in outside class hours for each course. The classroom is an academic environment in which every student is expected to be fully prepared to discuss assignments due and ready for active discussion of readings and lecture notes daily. Grading Each instructor will have carefully defined rubrics in each course syllabus, clearly describing how each grade will be determined. Grading will be reviewed and approved by the Director of Licensure Programs. Endorsement Upon verification of successful completion of all programmatic requirements, including coursework, practicum, reflective seminar, and the comprehensive examination, Fellows will be endorsed with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for the initial license. This will signify completion of the approved educator preparation requirement for licensure. 6

7 Program of Study Reading and Literacy Summer RDG 506 RDG 511 RDG 558 ED 542 Emergence of Literacy Children s Literature Literacy Connections Sheltered English Immersion Fall IED 530 RDG 512 RDG 508 Linguistics and Language Acquisition Diagnosis and Remediation Improvement of Reading Instruction Spring ECE 500 RDG 507 RDG 515 RDG 514 ED 581 EXM 699 Child Development Writing Across the Curriculum Practicum Experience Reflective Seminar Technology in Education Comprehensive Exam Secondary Education Summer RDG 506 SPN 506 EDS 504 ED 542 Emergence of Literacy Nature and Needs of Students with Moderate Disabilities Theories of Curriculum Design and Evaluation Sheltered English Immersion Fall EDS 502 EDS 555 ED 580 Effective Classroom Strategies Methods in the Content Area Innovative Practices 7

8 Spring EDS 510 EDS 511 RDG 507 ECE 500 ED 581 EXM 699 Practicum Reflective Seminar Writing Across the Curriculum Child Development Technology in Education Comprehensive Exam Special Education Summer SPN 500 SPN 506 SPN 502 ED 542 SPED Service Delivery and Inclusion Nature and Needs of Students with Moderate Disabilities Curriculum Development for Learners with Special Needs Sheltered English Immersion Fall SPN 501 SPN 504 SPN 567 Methods and Materials for Curriculum Development Assessment and Educational Planning Mathematics and Science for Diverse Learners Spring ECE 500 ED 581 SPN 505 SPN 510 SPN 564 EXM 699 Child Development Technology in Education Reflective Seminar Practicum Experience English, Language Arts, and Social Science for Diverse Learners Comprehensive Exam 8

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10 Advising and Program Questions Dr. John D. MacLean Director Licensure Programs Ryan Lovell, J. D. Associate Director of Graduate Education Student Services Questions Anne Barbin Ian Menchini Steve Negrón Joanne Rakoc Assistant Bursar Director, Graduate Enrollment and Advising Assistant Registrar Assistant Director, Financial Aid