STUDENT HANDBOOK 2014-2015 Cochran, Dublin, Macon and Warner Robins Revised 1.21.2015
TABLE OF CONTENTS (Click on the item in the table of contents to be taken to that section. To return to the beginning of the handbook, click on ctrl + home) LETTER FROM THE DEAN... 1 SCHOOL OF EDUCATION MISSION STATEMENT... 2 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK... 2 PROGRAMS Early Childhood Special Education (B.S.) ECSE Admission Requirements... 3 ECSE Academic Progress and Completion... 4 ECSE Probation Policy... 4 ECSE Dismissal Policy... 5 ECSE Re-Entry Policy... 5 Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Special Education... 6 Middle Grades Education (B.S.) MGED Admission Requirements... 8 MGED Academic Progress and Completion... 9 MGED Probation Policy... 9 MGED Dismissal Policy... 10 MGED Re-Entry Policy... 10 Curriculum for Bachelor of Science Degree in Middle Grades Education... 11 Secondary Education Certification Tracks (SECT) SECT Admission Requirements... 13 SECT Academic Progress and Completion... 14 SECT Probation Policy... 14 SECT Dismissal Policy... 15 SECT Re-Entry Policy... 15 Curriculum for Secondary Education Certification Tracks... 16 CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS... 18 edtpa... 18 CODE OF ETHICS FOR EDUCATORS... 19 MORAL TURPITUDE... 23 FIELD/CLINICAL... 24 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING FIELD/CLINICAL EXPERIENCES25 REQUIRED EXPERIENCES... 25
EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION... 25 MIDDLE GRADES EDUCATION... 26 SECONDARY - TEACHER CERTIFICATION TRACK... 27 FIELD PLACEMENTS... 28 ENTRY TO FIELD/CLINICAL EXPERIENCES... 29 OBJECTIVES OF FIELD/CLINICAL EXPERIENCES... 30 SERVICE LEARNING REQUIREMENTS... 31 FIELD COORDINATOR RESPONSIBILITES... 32 COLLEGE SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBLITIES... 33 COLLABORATIVE TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES... 34 TEACHER CANDIDATE RESPONSIBILITES APPEARANCE/ATTIRE GUIDELINES... 35 APPLICATION FOR FIELD/CLINICIAL EXPERIENCES... 35 ATTENDANCE, PUNCTUALITY AND TRAVEL... 36 CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT... 36 COLLEGIAL RELATIONSHIPS... 36 COMMUNICATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY... 37 CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK POLICY AND PROCEDURE... 37 DISPENSING MEDICATIONS... 37 ETHICS ASSESSMENT... 38 GACE... 38 HEALTH ISSUES... 38 LIABILITY INSURANCE... 38 ORIENTATION... 38 PAY... 38 PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS... 38 PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE... 38 PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR... 39 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/HOLIDAYS... 39 RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE SCHOOL SITE... 39 SEMINARS... 40 SITE-BASED ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION... 40 STATUS IN THE CLASSROOM... 40 SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS... 40 INSTITUTION SERVICES FOR STUDENTS... 41
ASSESSMENT & CARE TEAM (ACT)... 41 CAREER SERVICES... 42 COUNSELING CENTER... 42 DISABILITY SERVICES... 43 FORMS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF FIELD EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS... 1 ATTENDANCE/ACTIVITY LOG... 2 CHANGE IN BACKGROUND CHECK... 3 BACKGROUND CHECK CONFERENCE... 4 CODE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES... 5 CONCERN FORM... 6 ACTION PLAN... 8 DOCUMENTATION OF ABSENCE/ILLNESS... 9 FIELD EXPERIENCE EXPECTIONS Collaborative Teacher... 10 Teacher Candidate... 10 LIVETEXT ACCOUNT VERIFICATION... 11 LESSON PLAN RUBRIC... 12 LESSON PLAN ORGANIZER... 16 MID-SEMESTER STUDENT TEACHER EVALUATION... 20 OFF-CAMPUS STUDENT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT... 21 PERMISSION TO USE ipod, VIDEOTAPE, AND STUDENT WORK... 22 PERSONAL INVENTORY... 23 PRIOR APPROVAL ABSENCE FORM... 24 PRIVACY FORM... 25 PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIORS and DISPOSITIONS FORM... 26 PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE VERIFICATION... 20 REQUEST FOR CANDIDATE PLACEMENT... 21 SERVICE LEARNING LOG... 22 GLOSSARY... 23 TEACHER KEYS... 27 Georgia Intern Keys Effectiveness System... 1
School of Education LETTER FROM THE DEAN Teacher Candidates: The teacher preparation programs at Middle Georgia State College are field-based programs where teacher candidates do far more than reading and hearing about schools prior to their field experience. After admission to the School of Education, candidates will spend over 900 hours working in diverse school settings prior to their graduation. The benefits of experiencing a variety of school settings, collaborative teachers, and extensive interactions with hundreds of children from diverse populations are numerous. Teacher candidates draw from each aspect of their experiences to create their own understandings of the demands, challenges, and rewards of teaching. They see various teachers working with children of all ages and abilities in schools that vary in climate, location, and administrative philosophy. The wealth of experiences derived from inquiry and reflection which occurs through interaction with the surrounding school communities as well as practices in pedagogy and technology create a cadre of uniquely prepared teachers who are ready to meet the needs of all students in the 21 st century. Field experiences are a critical requirement of each teacher candidate seeking to become a professional educator. Successful completion of the program requires a team effort including the teacher candidate, the collaborative teacher, and the college supervisor. This handbook is a resource for the clinical practice team, providing guidelines for each team member and the materials necessary for the teacher candidate to complete the experience. The guidelines and expectations presented reflect the professional judgment of faculty, members of the Teacher Education Council, collaborative teachers, administrators, supervisors, members of Middle Georgia State College, and partner school districts. Policies and procedures cited meet or exceed the standards of the Georgia Department of Education and the Professional Standards Commission. Please contact the School of Education if you have any questions and/or have suggestions for improvement. Dr. David P. Fuller, Dean School of Education 2014-2015 Middle Georgia State College School of Education (Revised 1/21/15) 1 P a g e
It is the responsibility of all Middle Georgia State College students to be informed of, and to observe all policies and procedures in the Middle Georgia State College Student Handbook. In no case will a policy be waived or an exception granted because a student pleads ignorance of the policy or asserts that he/she was not informed of the policy by an advisor or other authority. Verbal misinformation is not grounds for waiver of a policy. The information in this handbook is for the use of Candidates enrolled in the School of Education at Middle Georgia State College. It is superseded by the MGSC Student Handbook. http://www.mga.edu/student-affairs/docs/mgsc_student_handbook.pdf SCHOOL OF EDUCATION MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Unit is to prepare adaptive professionals who are competent, accountable, reflective, and engaged. Faculty at Middle Georgia State College and in the School of Education are strongly committed to education through a dynamic curriculum that integrates quality academic training and supervised clinical experiences in diverse environments. Completion of the program ensures that candidates emerge as adaptive professionals who understand the complexities of educating all students in central Georgia as part of a rapidly changing global environment. The School of Education program areas of study include: Bachelor of Science Degree in Education Early Childhood Special Education (P-5 only) Bachelor of Science Degree in Education Middle Grades Education (4-8) Bachelor of Arts Degree in English or History with Teacher Certification (7-12) Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology or Mathematics with Teacher Certification (7-12) CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK The School of Education s philosophy consists of four essential elements that constitute a highlyqualified, adaptive professional who will contribute to the field of education and affect the lives of children and communities in positive and meaningful ways. Pre-service teachers will exemplify the following four essential elements, being (C)ompetent, (A)ccountable, (R)eflective, and (E)ngaged adaptive professionals in the field, otherwise known as CARE. This adaptive professional is one who continuously assesses his or her own instruction and knowledge and makes changes accordingly to ensure that every child in his or her classroom is successful. 2014-2015 Middle Georgia State College School of Education (Revised 1/21/15) 2 P a g e
PROGRAMS Early Childhood Special Education (B.S.) The Early Childhood Special Education program prepares the candidate to provide educational services for all students in grades P-5, including those with disabilities whose individualized Education Program (IEP) indicates instruction using the general education curriculum and participation in the general statewide assessment and special education preschool (Ages 3-5). The program is offered as full-time, part-time or non-certification tracks. ECSE Admission Requirements Admission into the Early Childhood Special Education Program is competitive and granted on a space available basis. Students must: 1. Be admitted to Middle Georgia State College in good academic standing. Disciplinary action at Middle Georgia State College and/or any other institution that the student has attended or while in the military may prevent admission. 2. Complete and submit program application to the School of Education secretary or administrative assistant. Applications are found on the School of Education website. Prospective students may also contact the School of Education for an application packet. Deadline for submission is May 15 th for fall semester, and October 15 th for spring semester. Applications submitted after the deadline will be considered after all applicants meeting the deadline are processed. 3. Present a passing score on the GACE Basic Skills Exam or show evidence of exemption from either of the following national exam scores: 525 composite score on Praxis I (if taken prior to August 2006); SAT - combined score of 1000 on SAT verbal/math; ACT combined score of 43 on English/Math; or GRE combined score of 1030 on verbal/quantitative. 4. Submit School of Education criminal background check. 5. Complete the Core curriculum to include Area F (60 semester hours). 6. Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher on all courses to include transfer, transient, or taken as a part of a prior degree. Students who have not met all requirements for admission but have a cumulative GPA between 2.50-2.74 may submit a letter of appeal as part of their application. 7. Earn a grade of C or better in courses taken in Area A and Area F. 8. Pass Area F Field Experience Evaluation. 9. Provide three letters of professional recommendation to include one letter from a professor. If employed as a paraprofessional, submit the Principal Sponsorship Form. 10. Be available during regular public school day hours for internship, clinical experiences, and program-based seminars. 11. Transfer and part-time students may be eligible for admission without having satisfied the Middle Georgia State College Area B requirement. Exceptions will be made at the discretion of the Dean of the School of Education. 12. Prospective candidates will be required to interview and write a sample essay as part of the interview process. 13. Applicants selected for admission will be notified in writing by the School of Education. Upon acceptance, students are referred to as teacher candidates. 14. Upon acceptance teacher candidates must present proof of having liability insurance and a LiveText account. 15. Teacher candidates must meet with their advisor as soon as is possible to finalize the program of study. Teacher candidates are required to follow the program of study as prepared by their advisor. Deviations from that program without prior consent from the Dean of the School of Education will result in dismissal from the School of Education. 2014-2015 Middle Georgia State College School of Education (Revised 1/21/15) 3 P a g e
16. Teacher candidates must complete the education course sequence to which they were admitted. Students cannot transfer between campuses/programs. Deviations from that program without prior consent from the Dean of the School of Education will result in dismissal from the School of Education. 17. Teacher candidates admitted to the part-time or non-certification track are subject to academic policies and procedures that may not be outlined in this document. ECSE Academic Progress and Completion Teacher candidates must meet the following requirements to remain in the ECSE program: Maintain an overall cumulative GPA of 2.75 or greater in all courses in the major. Students may be placed on probation within the School of Education during their junior year of the ECSE program. Students must be in good academic standing and have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 to progress to their senior year of coursework. Earn a grade no lower than a C in all upper division courses. Retake only one upper level course where a grade of D or F was earned. Students will not be allowed to progress into subsequent courses. Pass all key assessments with an 80% mastery. Maintain professional liability insurance and a LiveText account for the duration of the program. Provide evidence of attempting GACE Content Exam prior to progression into Clinical Practice II. (EDUC 4588 or EDUC 4589) Complete residency requirements for Middle Georgia State College. Adhere to all policies and codes of personal and professional conduct which originate with the School of Education, Middle Georgia State College, the Georgia Professional Standards Commission and associated Boards of Education. Candidates are recommended by the School of Education for certification after successful completion of the degree program and earning a passing score on the appropriate GACE content exam (G003 & G004). The decision to issue the teaching certificate resides solely with The Georgia Professional Standards Commission. ECSE Probation Policy The School of Education reviews each student s record at the end of each semester. When a student s cumulative GPA falls below 2.75, the student will be placed on probation within the School of Education. The office of the Dean of the School of Education informs the student and advisor of this action in writing. Placement on probation means that the student is scholastically deficient and is continuing his or her education with the understanding that he or she must improve the level of work and meet the conditions of probation set by the School of Education. Students on probation shall meet with their academic advisor to devise a plan of action to be approved by the Dean of the School of Education to include monthly meetings with their academic advisor. The term of academic probation is one semester. The student is removed from probation in the School of Education if he or she is making satisfactory progress at the end of the probationary semester. The office of the Dean of the School of Education informs the student and advisor of this action. If a student has not met the terms of satisfactory academic progress at the end of the probationary semester, the student will be dismissed from the School of Education. A student who is dismissed from the School of Education may choose to petition the Dean of the School of Education. 2014-2015 Middle Georgia State College School of Education (Revised 1/21/15) 4 P a g e
ECSE Dismissal Policy Failure to meet progression requirements will result in dismissal from the School of Education. A teacher candidate may also be dismissed from the School of Education for disciplinary reasons. Most behavioral concerns can/would be addressed through the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs of Middle Georgia State College. In addition, students may be dismissed from the School of Education for inappropriate behaviors as outlined in the School of Education student handbook. Behaviors that are grounds for removal from the clinical experiences include, but are not limited to: confidentiality breeches, harassment, absenteeism or tardiness, malpractice/negligence, failure to follow School of Education or clinical site policies and procedures, failure to fulfill responsibilities, or other activities that the supervisor deems unsafe or inappropriate. Ongoing patterns of unsafe/unprofessional behavior may be grounds for dismissal from the School of Education. ECSE Re-Entry Policy Students who meet all present criteria for readmission to the Teacher Preparation Programs, must submit a completed application, a criminal background check, and must submit a letter of intent by the application deadline. Readmission occurs on a space available basis. 2014-2015 Middle Georgia State College School of Education (Revised 1/21/15) 5 P a g e
Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Special Education Area A Credit: 9 hours Essential Skills ENGL 1101 - English Composition I Credit: 3 hours ENGL 1102 - English Composition II Credit: 3 hours Area A Math Elective Credit: 3 hours Courses recommended for Area A Math Elective are: MATH 1101 or 1111 Note: Courses required for Area A must be completed within the first 30 hours. Area B Credit: 4 hours Institutional Options Perspectives Elective Credit: 4 hours Note: Some area B electives may also fulfill the Global Perspectives requirement Area C Credit: 6 hours Humanities/Fine Arts Literature Elective Credit: 3 hours Area C Elective Credit: 3 hours Note: Some Area C electives may also fulfill the Global Perspectives requirement Area D Credit: 11 hours Science, Math, and Technology Lab Science Elective Credit: 4 hours Lab Science Elective Credit: 4 hours Area D Elective Credit: 3 hours Courses recommended for Area D: MATH 1112, MATH 1113, or MATH 1200 Area E Credit: 12 hours Social Sciences HIST 2111 - United States History to 1865 Credit: 3 hours or HIST 2112 United States History since 1865 Credit: 3 hours and POLS 1101 - American Government Credit: 3 hours Area E Elective Credit: 3 hours Area E Elective Credit: 3 hours Recommended courses is PSYC 1101 Note: Some Area E electives may also fulfill the Global Perspectives requirement Area F Credit: 18 hours Major Field EDUC 2110 - Investigating Critical and Contemporary Issues in Education Credit: 3 hours EDUC 2120 - Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity in Educational Contexts Credit: 3 hours EDUC 2130 - Exploring Learning and Teaching Credit: 3 hours ISCI 2001 - Integrated Science - Life and Earth Science Credit: 3 hours ISCI 2002 - Integrated Science - Physical Science Credit: 3 hours MATH 2008 - Foundations of Numbers and Operations Credit: 3 hours Global Perspectives Requirement Credit: 3 hours Choose one of the following courses: ENGL 2111 - World Literature I Credit: 3 hours* ENGL 2112 - World Literature II Credit: 3 hours* HIST 1111 - History of World Civilizations to 1650 Credit: 3 hours** HIST 1112 - History of World Civilizations Since 1650 Credit: 3 hours** HIST 1190 History of World Religions Credit: 3 hours** HUMN 1009 (SSCI 1009) Perspectives on Global Cultures Credit: 3 hours*** POLS 2301 - Introduction to Comparative Politics Credit: 3 hours** 2014-2015 Middle Georgia State College School of Education (Revised 1/21/15) 6 P a g e
POLS 2401 - Introduction to Global Issues Credit: 3 hours** SSCI 1009 (HUMN 1009) Perspectives on Global Cultures Credit: 3 hours*** *These Global Perspectives courses may also fulfill Area C requirements **These Global Perspectives courses may also fulfill Area E requirements *** These Global Perspectives courses may also fulfill Area B requirements Total Hours: 60 Required Upper-Level Courses ECSE 3200 - The Art of Language and Literature Credit: 3 hours ECSE 3400 Technology in the Classroom Credit: 2 hours ECSE 3410 - Development of the Whole Child Credit: 3 hours ECSE 3430 - Literacy Acquisition Credit: 4 hours ECSE 3444 - Professional Roles and Teaching Practices I Credit: 2 hours ECSE 3520 - Organizing an Effective Learning Environment Credit: 2 hours ECSE 3530 - Literacy Assessment and Intervention Strategies Credit: 4 hours ECSE 3540 Educational Assessment for Learning Credit: 4 hours ECSE 3555 - Professional Roles and Teaching Practices II Credit: 3 hours ECSE 3800 Social Studies: Designing Interdisciplinary Curriculum Credit: 3 hours ECSE 4200 Mathematics Teaching & Curriculum in Grades Pre-K-5 Credit: 3 hours ECSE 4430 - Content Area Literacy Credit: 2 hours ECSE 4477 - Clinical Practice I: Early Childhood Education Credit: 4 hours ECSE 4500 - Designing Instruction for All Learners Credit: 3 hours ECSE 4520 - Positive Behavior Supports Credit: 3 hours ECSE 4588 - Clinical Practice II: Special Education Credit: 4 hours MATH 3106 - Foundations of Algebra Credit: 3 hours MATH 3110 - Informal Geometry Credit: 3 hours MATH 3156 - Introduction to Data Analysis Credit: 3 hours SCIE 3000 - General Science for Elementary Education Credit: 3 hours SPED 3110 Introduction to the Exceptional Learner Credit: 3 hours SPED 4110 Program Planning for Exceptional Learners Credit: 3 hours Total Hours: 67 Clinical Courses ECSE 3444 - Professional Roles and Teaching Practices I Credit: 3 hours ECSE 3555 - Professional Roles and Teaching Practices II Credit: 2 hours ECSE 4477 - Clinical Practice I: Early Childhood Education Credit: 4 hours ECSE 4588 - Clinical Practice II: Special Education Credit: 4 hours (DESCRIPTIONS FOR CORE CURRICULUM and UPPER LEVEL AREA COURSES MAY BE FOUND IN THE MGSC CATALOG) 2014-2015 Middle Georgia State College School of Education (Revised 1/21/15) 7 P a g e
Middle Grades Education (B.S.) The Middle Grades Education program prepares the candidate to provide educational services for all students in grades 4-8. Students take coursework which may qualify them to be certified in special education. Candidates must select an area of academic concentration from the following: English/Social Studies, Social Studies/English, Science/Math or Math/Science. MGED Admission Requirements Admission into the Middle Grades Education Program is competitive and granted on a space available basis. Students must: 1. Be admitted to Middle Georgia State College in good academic standing. Disciplinary action at Middle Georgia State College and/or any other institution that the student has attended or while in the military may prevent admission. 2. Complete and submit program application to the School of Education secretary or administrative assistant. Applications are found on the School of Education website. Prospective students may also contact the School of Education for an application packet. Deadline for submission is May 15 th for fall semester. Applications submitted after the deadline will be considered after all applicants meeting the deadline are processed. 3. Present a passing score on the GACE Basic Skills Exam or show evidence of exemption from either of the following national exam scores: 525 composite score on Praxis I (if taken prior to August 2006); SAT - combined score of 1000 on SAT verbal/math; ACT combined score of 43 on English/Math; or GRE combined score of 1030 on verbal/quantitative. 4. Submit School of Education criminal background check. 5. Complete the Core curriculum to include Area F (62 semester hours). 6. Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher on all courses to include transfer, transient, or taken as a part of a prior degree. Students who have not met all requirements for admission but have a cumulative GPA between 2.50-2.74 may submit a letter of appeal as part of their application. 7. A grade of C or better is required in courses taken in Areas A-F. 8. A grade of B or better is required for courses related to the two areas of concentration in Area F. 9. Pass Area F Field Experience Evaluation. 10. Provide three letters of professional recommendation to include one letter from a professor. 11. Be available during regular public school day hours for internship, clinical experiences, and programbased seminars. 12. Transfer students may be eligible for admission without having satisfied the Middle Georgia State College Area B requirement. Exceptions will be made at the discretion of the Dean of the School of Education. 13. Prospective candidates will be required to interview and write a sample essay as part of the interview process. 14. Applicants selected for admission will be notified in writing by the School of Education. Upon acceptance, students are referred to as teacher candidates. 15. Upon acceptance teacher candidates must present proof of having liability insurance and a LiveText account. 16. Teacher candidates must meet with their advisor as soon as is possible to finalize the program of study. Teacher candidates are required to follow the program of study as prepared by their advisor. Deviations from that program without prior consent from the Dean of the School of Education will result in dismissal from the School of Education. 2014-2015 Middle Georgia State College School of Education (Revised 1/21/15) 8 P a g e
MGED Academic Progress and Completion Teacher candidates must meet the following requirements to remain in the MGED program: 1. Maintain an overall cumulative GPA of 2.75 or greater in all courses in the major. Students may be placed on probation within the School of Education during their junior year of the MGED program. Students must be in good academic standing and have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 to progress to their senior year of coursework. 2. A grade no lower than a C is required in all upper division courses. 3. A grade of B or better is required in all upper division field courses. (MGED 3170, MGED 3270, MGED 4170 and MGED 4270) 4. Retake only one upper level course where a grade of D or F was earned. Students will not be allowed to progress into subsequent courses. 5. Pass all key assessments. 6. Maintain professional liability insurance and a LiveText account for the duration of the program. 7. Provide evidence of attempting GACE Content Exam prior to progression into MGED 4270. 8. Complete residency requirements for Middle Georgia State College. 9. Adhere to all policies and codes of personal and professional conduct which originate with the School of Education, Middle Georgia State College, the Georgia Professional Standards Commission and associated Boards of Education. Candidates are recommended by the School of Education for certification after successful completion of the degree program and earning a passing score on the appropriate GACE content exam. Content exams area as follows: G011 Middle Grades Language Arts G013 Middle Grades Mathematics G014 Middle Grades Science G015 Middle Grades Social Sciences G081 Special Education General Curriculum I (optional) G082 Special Education General Curriculum II (optional) The decision to issue the teaching certificate resides solely with The Georgia Professional Standards Commission. MGED Probation Policy The School of Education reviews each student s record at the end of each semester. When a student s cumulative GPA falls below 2.75, the student will be placed on probation within the School of Education. The office of the Dean of the School of Education informs the student and advisor of this action in writing. Placement on probation means that the student is scholastically deficient and is continuing his or her education with the understanding that he or she must improve the level of work and meet the conditions of probation set by the School of Education. Students on probation shall meet with their academic advisor to devise a plan of action to be approved by the Dean of the School of Education to include monthly meetings with their academic advisor. The term of academic probation is one semester. The student is removed from probation in the School of Education if he or she is making satisfactory progress at the end of the probationary semester. The office of the Dean of the School of Education informs the student and advisor of this action. If a student has not met the terms of satisfactory academic progress at the end of the probationary semester, the student will be dismissed from the School of Education. A student who is dismissed from the School of Education may choose to petition the Dean of the School of Education. 2014-2015 Middle Georgia State College School of Education (Revised 1/21/15) 9 P a g e
MGED Dismissal Policy Failure to meet progression requirements will result in dismissal from the School of Education. A teacher candidate may also be dismissed from the School of Education for disciplinary reasons. Most behavioral concerns can/would be addressed through the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs of Middle Georgia State College. In addition, students may be dismissed from the School of Education for inappropriate behaviors as outlined in the School of Education Student Handbook. Behaviors that are grounds for removal from the clinical experiences include, but are not limited to: confidentiality breeches, harassment, absenteeism or tardiness, malpractice/negligence, failure to follow School of Education or clinical site policies and procedures, failure to fulfill responsibilities, or other activities that the supervisor deems unsafe or inappropriate. Ongoing patterns of unsafe/unprofessional behavior may be grounds for dismissal from the School of Education. MGED Re-Entry Policy Students who meet all present criteria for readmission to the Teacher Preparation Programs, must submit a completed application, a criminal background check, and must submit a letter of intent by the application deadline. Readmission occurs on a space available basis. 2014-2015 Middle Georgia State College School of Education (Revised 1/21/15) 10 P a g e
Curriculum for Bachelor of Science Degree in Middle Grades Education Area A Credit: 9 hours Essential Skills ENGL 1101 - English Composition I Credit: 3 hours ENGL 1102 - English Composition II Credit: 3 hours Area A Math Elective Credit: 3 hours Courses recommended for Area A Math Elective are: MATH 1101 OR MATH 1111 Note: Courses required for Area A must be completed within the first 30 hours. Math concentrations require MATH 1111. Area B Credit: 4 hours Institutional Options Perspectives Elective Credit: 4 hours Note: Some area B electives may also fulfill the Global Perspectives requirement Area C Credit: 6 hours Humanities/Fine Arts Literature Elective Credit: 3 hours Area C Elective Credit: 3 hours Note: Some Area C electives may also fulfill the Global Perspectives requirement Area D Credit: 11 hours Science, Math and Technology Lab Science Elective Credit: 4 hours Lab Science Elective Credit: 4 hours Area D Elective Credit: 3 hours Courses recommended for Area D elective are: MATH 1112, MATH 1113 or MATH 1200 Note: Math concentrations require MATH 1112 or MATH 1113 Area E Credit: 12 hours Social Sciences HIST 2111 - United States History to 1865 Credit: 3 hours or HIST 2112 United States History since 1865 Credit: 3 hours and POLS 1101 - American Government Credit: 3 hours Area E Elective Credit: 3 hours Area E Elective Credit: 3 hours Recommended course is PSYC 1101 Note: Some Area E electives may also fulfill the Global Perspectives requirement Area F Credit: 18 hours Major Field EDUC 2110 - Investigating Critical and Contemporary Issues in Education Credit: 3 hours EDUC 2120 - Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity in Educational Contexts Credit: 3 hours EDUC 2130 - Exploring Learning and Teaching Credit: 3 hours Students must choose two areas of concentration from Biology, English, History or Mathematics: First Concentration: 6-8 hours o Biology: choose two 1000 level courses from Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry or Physical Science o English: Choose two 2000 level courses from World, American, British or African American Literature o History: HIST 2111/2112 and one Area E Social Science Elective o Math: MATH 2120 and MATH 2008 2014-2015 Middle Georgia State College School of Education (Revised 1/21/15) 11 P a g e
Second Concentration: 3 hours o Biology: Choose one 1000 level course from Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry or Physical Science o English: Choose one 2000 level course from World, American, British or African American Literature o History: HIST 2111/2112 o Math: MATH 2008 Global Perspectives Requirement Credit: 3 hours Choose one of the following courses: ENGL 2111 - World Literature I Credit: 3 hours* ENGL 2112 - World Literature II Credit: 3 hours* HIST 1111 - History of World Civilizations to 1650 Credit: 3 hours** HIST 1112 - History of World Civilizations Since 1650 Credit: 3 hours** HIST 1190 History of World Religions Credit: 3 hours** HUMN 1009 (SSCI 1009) Perspectives on Global Cultures Credit: 3 hours*** POLS 2301 - Introduction to Comparative Politics Credit: 3 hours** POLS 2401 - Introduction to Global Issues Credit: 3 hours** SSCI 1009 (HUMN 1009) Perspectives on Global Cultures Credit: 3 hours*** *These Global Perspectives courses may also fulfill Area C requirements **These Global Perspectives courses may also fulfill Area E requirements *** These Global Perspectives courses may also fulfill Area B requirements Total Hours: 60 Required Upper-Level Courses - 66-70 hours Education: MGED 3120 - Assessment for Learning in Middle Grades Credit: 3 hours MGED3130 - Transition to Adolescence Credit: 3 hours MGED 3140 - Positive Behavior Supports for Middle Grades Credit: 3 hours MGED 3150 - Strategies for Teaching of Reading, Writing, and Speaking in the Middle Grades Credit: 3 hours MGED 3160 - Teaching in the Middle School Credit: 2 hours MGED 3170 - Professionalism and Teaching I Credit: 2 hours MGED 3260 - Curriculum and Pedagogy for the Middle Grades Learner Credit: 2 hours MGED 3270 - Professionalism and Teaching II Credit: 2 hours MGED 4110 Program Planning for Middle Grades Credit: 2 hours MGED 4170 - Clinical Practice I Credit: 3 hours MGED 4150 - Visual Literacy in the Classroom Credit: 2 hours MGED 4250 - Assessment and Diagnosis of Reading Disabilities in the Middle Grades Credit: 3 hours MGED 4270 - Clinical Practice II Credit: 3 hours SPED 3110 - Introduction to the Exceptional Learner Credit: 3 hours Concentration Area One: 15-16 hours Concentration Area Two: 9-12 hours o Choose from Content Areas: Biology, Mathematics, English, History Total Hours: 126-130 (DESCRIPTIONS FOR CORE CURRICULUM and UPPER LEVEL AREA COURSES MAY BE FOUND IN THE MGSC CATALOG) 2014-2015 Middle Georgia State College School of Education (Revised 1/21/15) 12 P a g e
Secondary Education Certification Tracks (SECT) The Secondary Education Certification Tracks in biology, English, history and mathematics prepare the candidate to teach in grades 7-12. Students interested in pursuing secondary education certification will be assigned two advisors, one in the major and one in education. Candidates are advised to work closely with both advisors to ensure that all major and education requirements are completed. SECT Admission Requirements Admission into the Secondary Education Certification Tracks are competitive and granted on a space available basis. Students must: 1. Be admitted to Middle Georgia State College in good academic standing. Disciplinary action at Middle Georgia State College and/or any other institution that the student has attended or while in the military may prevent admission. 2. Complete and submit program application to the School of Education secretary or administrative assistant. Applications are found on the School of Education website. Prospective students may also contact the School of Education for an application packet. Deadline for submission is May 15 th for fall semester. Applications submitted after the deadline will be considered after all applicants meeting the deadline are processed. 3. Present a passing score on the GACE Basic Skills Exam or show evidence of exemption from either of the following national exam scores: 525 composite score on Praxis I (if taken prior to August 2006); SAT - combined score of 1000 on SAT verbal/math; ACT combined score of 43 on English/Math; or GRE combined score of 1030 on verbal/quantitative. 4. Submit School of Education criminal background check. 5. Complete 45 hours of Core courses. 6. Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher on all courses to include transfer, transient, or taken as a part of a prior degree. 7. Earn a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in lower and upper content Area courses. 8. Pass EDUC 2000 level Field Experience Evaluations. 9. Provide two letters of recommendation (one from content area/designated instructor; one professional recommendation). 10. Provide Chair s Checklist with signature for designated discipline. 11. Earn a B or better in program specific courses (BIOL 2108; ENGL 3010, HIST 3000; MATH 1251). 12. Be available during regular public school day hours for internship, clinical experiences, and programbased seminars. 13. Transfer students may be eligible for admission without having satisfied the Middle Georgia State College Area B requirement. Exceptions will be made at the discretion of the Dean of the School of Education. 14. Prospective candidates will be required to interview and submit an essay sample as part of the interview process. 15. Applicants selected for admission will be notified in writing by the School of Education. Upon acceptance, students are referred to as teacher candidates. 16. Upon acceptance teacher candidates must present proof of having liability insurance and a LiveText account. 17. Teacher candidates must meet with their advisor as soon as is possible to finalize the program of study. Secondary education candidates will meet with the advisor for the major prior to meeting with the School of Education advisor. Teacher candidates are required to follow the program of study as prepared by their advisors. Deviations from that program without prior consent from the Dean of the School of Education will result in dismissal from the School of Education. 2014-2015 Middle Georgia State College School of Education (Revised 1/21/15) 13 P a g e
SECT Academic Progress and Completion Teacher candidates must meet the following requirements to remain in the SECT: 1. Maintain an overall cumulative GPA of 2.75 or greater and a B or better in lower and upper content area and education courses. Students may be placed on probation within the School of Education during their junior year of the secondary education program. Students must be in good academic standing and have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 to progress to their senior year of coursework. 2. Secondary students will be allowed to repeat one education and/or content area course in which they score below a grade of B. Students will not be allowed to progress into subsequent courses. 3. Provide satisfactory evidence of appropriate professional dispositions as measured by the TCPD prior to Clinical Practice. 4. Maintain professional liability insurance and a LiveText account for the duration of the program. 5. Provide evidence of attempting GACE Content Exam prior to progression into clinical practice. (EDUC 4604, EDUC 4704, EDUC 4804 or EDUC 4904) 6. Complete residency requirements for Middle Georgia State College. 7. Adhere to all policies and codes of personal and professional conduct which originate with the School of Education, Middle Georgia State College, the Georgia Professional Standards Commission and associated Boards of Education. Candidates are recommended by the School of Education for certification after successful completion of the degree program and earning a passing score on the appropriate GACE content exam. Content exams are as follows: G020 English Test I G021 English Test II G022 Mathematics Test I G023 Mathematics Test II G026 Biology Test I G027 Biology Test II G034 History Test I G035 History Test II The decision to issue the teaching certificate resides solely with The Georgia Professional Standards Commission. SECT Probation Policy The School of Education reviews each student s record at the end of each semester. When a student s cumulative GPA falls below 2.75, the student will be placed on probation within the School of Education. The office of the Dean of the School of Education informs the student and advisors of this action in writing. Placement on probation means that the student is scholastically deficient and is continuing his or her education with the understanding that he or she must improve the level of work and meet the conditions of probation set by the School of Education. Students on probation shall meet with their academic and education advisor to devise a plan of action to be approved by the Dean of the School of Education to include monthly meetings with their academic and education advisor. The term of academic probation is one semester. The student is removed from probation in the School of Education if he or she is making satisfactory progress at the end of the probationary semester. The office of the Dean of the School of Education informs the student and advisors of this action. If a student has not met the terms of satisfactory academic progress at the end of the probationary semester, the student will be dismissed from the School of Education. A student who is dismissed from the School of Education may choose to petition the Dean of the School of Education. 2014-2015 Middle Georgia State College School of Education (Revised 1/21/15) 14 P a g e
SECT Dismissal Policy Failure to meet progression requirements will result in dismissal from the School of Education. A teacher candidate may also be dismissed from the School of Education for disciplinary reasons. Most behavioral concerns can/would be addressed through the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs of Middle Georgia State College. In addition, students may be dismissed from the School of Education for inappropriate behaviors as outlined in the School of Education student handbook. Behaviors that are grounds for removal from the clinical experiences include, but are not limited to: confidentiality breeches, harassment, absenteeism or tardiness, malpractice/negligence, failure to follow School of Education or clinical site policies and procedures, failure to fulfill responsibilities, or other activities that the supervisor deems unsafe or inappropriate. Ongoing patterns of unsafe/unprofessional behavior may be grounds for dismissal from the School of Education. SECT Re-Entry Policy Students who meet all present criteria for readmission to the Teacher Preparation Programs, must submit a completed application, a criminal background check, and must submit a letter of intent by the application deadline. Readmission occurs on a space available basis. 2014-2015 Middle Georgia State College School of Education (Revised 1/21/15) 15 P a g e
Curriculum for Secondary Education Certification Tracks Students must be admitted to the School of Education Teacher Certification Program before taking upper level education courses. Biology - Total 33 hours EDUC 2110 - Investigating Critical and Contemporary Issues in Education Credit: 3 hours EDUC 2120 - Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity in Educational Contexts Credit: 3 hours EDUC 2130 - Exploring Learning and Teaching Credit: 3 hours EDUC 3401 - Explorations into Teaching: A Room With A View Credit: 1 hour EDUC 3402 - Making Classroom Connections Credit: 2 hours EDUC 3550 - Assessment for Learning Credit: 3 hours EDUC 3700 - Teaching/Learning in Secondary Science Environments Credit: 4 hours EDUC 3702 - Internship in Secondary Biology Credit: 3 hours EDUC 4704 - Student Teaching Secondary Biology Credit: 8 hours SPED 3110 - Introduction to the Exceptional Learner Credit: 3 hours Mathematics - Total 33 hours EDUC 2110 - Investigating Critical and Contemporary Issues in Education Credit: 3 hours EDUC 2120 - Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity in Educational Contexts Credit: 3 hours EDUC 2130 - Exploring Learning and Teaching Credit: 3 hours EDUC 3401 - Explorations into Teaching: A Room With A View Credit: 1 hour EDUC 3402 - Making Classroom Connections Credit: 2 hours EDUC 3550 - Assessment for Learning Credit: 3 hours EDUC 3600 - Teaching and Learning in Secondary Mathematics Environments Credit: 4 hours EDUC 3602 - Internship in Secondary School Mathematics Credit: 3 hours EDUC 4604 - Student Teaching in Secondary School Mathematics Credit: 8 hours SPED 3110 - Introduction to the Exceptional Learner Credit: 3 hours English - Total 33 hours EDUC 2110 - Investigating Critical and Contemporary Issues in Education Credit: 3 hours EDUC 2120 - Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity in Educational Contexts Credit: 3 hours EDUC 2130 - Exploring Learning and Teaching Credit: 3 hours EDUC 3401 - Explorations into Teaching: A Room With A View Credit: 1 hour EDUC 3402 - Making Classroom Connections Credit: 2 hours EDUC 3550 - Assessment for Learning Credit: 3 hours EDUC 3802 - Teaching and Learning in Secondary English Environments Credit: 4 hours EDUC 4803 - Internship in Secondary School English Credit: 3 hours EDUC 4804 - Student Teaching in Secondary School English Credit: 8 hours SPED 3110 - Introduction to the Exceptional Learner Credit: 3 hours History - Total 33 hours EDUC 2110 - Investigating Critical and Contemporary Issues in Education Credit: 3 hours EDUC 2120 - Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity in Educational Contexts Credit: 3 hours EDUC 2130 - Exploring Learning and Teaching Credit: 3 hours 2014-2015 Middle Georgia State College School of Education (Revised 1/21/15) 16 P a g e
EDUC 3401 - Explorations into Teaching: A Room With A View Credit: 1 hour EDUC 3402 - Making Classroom Connections Credit: 2 hours EDUC 3550 - Assessment for Learning Credit: 3 hours EDUC 3900 - Teaching and Learning in Secondary History Environments Credit: 4 hours EDUC 3902 - Internship in Secondary School History Credit: 3 hours EDUC 4904 - Student Teaching in Secondary School History Credit: 8 hours SPED 3110 - Introduction to the Exceptional Learner Credit: 3 hours (DESCRIPTIONS FOR CORE CURRICULUM and UPPER LEVEL AREA COURSES MAY BE FOUND IN THE MGSC CATALOG) 2014-2015 Middle Georgia State College School of Education (Revised 1/21/15) 17 P a g e
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS The Georgia Professional Standards Commission requires candidates to complete a state approved program, including student teacher. In order for Middle Georgia State College (MGSC) to recommend a candidate for certification in the state of Georgia, the candidate must have: Successfully completed Clinical Practice II; Earned a C or higher in each course in the upper division major program of study and completed all program requirements with a minimum GPA of 2.75; Submitted a Professional Portfolio that earned a grade of Satisfactory ; Obtained a passing score on the edtpa; Obtained a passing score on the ethics assessment; Obtained a passing score on all required GACE assessments; Submitted a completed application for certification. edtpa Purpose The edtpa was designed by teachers and teacher educators to support candidate learning and provide data that support preparation program growth and renewal. edtpa is a summative capstone assessment to evaluate the quality of teacher preparation. It is also a source of evidence for program review, teacher licensure, and/or state and national accreditation. The essential purpose of edtpa is to increase the effectiveness of beginning teachers. The edtpa is designed to be educative to inform program improvement and to inform Induction Programs by providing targeted support for new teachers. The edtpa will be one element of the Preparation Program Effectiveness Measures (PPEM). The GaPSC, in collaboration with USDOE and GaDOE, has formed a representative edtpa Policy and Implementation Advisory Committee for the purpose of informing policy and practice to help providers effectively implement the edtpa. Following are examples of national policy, pending state policy, and decisions that need to be made regarding the edtpa. Current National Policy edtpa is a national assessment program, which is not customized for each state. The following are highlights of national edtpa policy. Scoring: o o o o o A candidate will be able to designate one local EPP faculty member to view and provide feedback after the edtpa has been uploaded and before it has been submitted for official scoring. edtpa portfolios will be scored by trained and calibrated scorers, selected based on their experience with candidates who wish to become teachers and their content knowledge and pedagogical expertise. ES will provide scores for each of the 15 rubrics on a scale from 1 to 5, as well as a score for each of the three tasks. The overall score reflects the total of the scores on the 15 rubrics. The summative score of the 15 rubrics will be reported on a scale of 15 to 75. At present, a national passing cut score has not been set. Candidates will receive an individual score report from ES that will include the score obtained on each of the edtpa rubrics on each task and a total score. 2014-2015 Middle Georgia State College School of Education (Revised 1/21/15) 18 P a g e
Pricing: o Full-portfolio: The assessment fee for the full portfolio during the two years of this contract is $300, which includes access for 18 months to the edtpa electronic portfolio platform for registration, submission, scoring, and score reporting services. Candidates may retake the entire portfolio and pay the full assessment fee. At the time of contract renewal, the assessment fee may be revised upon mutual agreement of the parties. o Partial-portfolio: Candidates may resubmit one task and pay the single assessment task fee. The assessment fee for retaking one task of the portfolio is $100. CODE OF ETHICS FOR EDUCATORS Effective October 15, 2009 505-6-.01 THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR EDUCATORS (1) Introduction. The Code of Ethics for Educators defines the professional behavior of educators in Georgia and serves as a guide to ethical conduct. The Professional Standards Commission has adopted standards that represent the conduct generally accepted by the education profession. The code defines unethical conduct justifying disciplinary sanction and provides guidance for protecting the health, safety and general welfare of students and educators, and assuring the citizens of Georgia a degree of accountability within the education profession. (2) Definitions (a) Certificate refers to any teaching, service, or leadership certificate, license, or permit issued by authority of the Professional Standards Commission. (b) Educator is a teacher, school or school system administrator, or other education personnel who holds a certificate issued by the Professional Standards Commission and persons who have applied for but have not yet received a certificate. For the purposes of the Code of Ethics for Educators, educator also refers to paraprofessionals, aides, and substitute teachers. (c) Student is any individual enrolled in the state s public or private schools from preschool through grade 12 or any individual under the age of 18. For the purposes of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct for Educators, the enrollment period for a graduating student ends on August 31 of the year of graduation. (d) Complaint is any written and signed statement from a local board, the state board, or one or more individual residents of this state filed with the Professional Standards Commission alleging that an educator has breached one or more of the standards in the Code of Ethics for Educators. A complaint will be deemed a request to investigate. (e) Revocation is the invalidation of any certificate held by the educator. (f) Denial is the refusal to grant initial certification to an applicant for a certificate. (g) Suspension is the temporary invalidation of any certificate for a period of time specified by the Professional Standards Commission. (h) Reprimand admonishes the certificate holder for his or her conduct. The reprimand cautions that further unethical conduct will lead to a more severe action. (i) Warning warns the certificate holder that his or her conduct is unethical. The warning cautions that further unethical conduct will lead to a more severe action. (j) Monitoring is the quarterly appraisal of the educator s conduct by the Professional Standards Commission through contact with the educator and his or her employer. As a condition of monitoring, an educator may be required to submit a criminal background check (GCIC). The Commission specifies the length of the monitoring period. (k) No Probable Cause is a determination by the Professional Standards Commission that, after a preliminary investigation, either no further action need be taken or no cause exists to recommend disciplinary action. 2014-2015 Middle Georgia State College School of Education (Revised 1/21/15) 19 P a g e