Berkeley City College TEACH Associate of Arts for Transfer (AA-T) Program Handbook 2050 Center St. Berkeley, CA 94704 lkane@peralta.edu http://www.berkeleycitycollege.edu http://www.berkeleycitycollege.edu/wp/elem-teacher-educ/ August 2014 1
Dear Education Major: Welcome to Berkeley City College s TEACH Program a unique learning communities pathway that will help you to be successful if you want to become an elementary school teacher. This handbook provides you with information about your internship options, as well as benefits and requirements of the program. This TEACH handbook is a contract. Please read it carefully and sign it at orientation. Sincerely, Loretta Kane, Ph.D. TEACH Program Director lkane@peralta.edu James Aganon TEACH Program Counselor jaganon@peralta.edu 2
Table of Contents General Information about Berkeley City College 4 Introduction to the Program: 5 TEACH Curriculum, Admission Requirements Sequence of Courses Required Program Benefits, Requirements, and Expectations 6 Signature Page 7 3
General Information about Berkeley City College The best way to find ample and precise information about our college is by consulting the Berkeley City College s 2013-15 catalog. Listed below are excerpts from the catalog to illustrate the college s mission, vision and values. It is available in PDF format online at www.berkeleycitycollege.edu or in printed form for $5 from the college s 1 st floor Cashier s Office. Mission Berkeley City College s mission is to promote student success, to provide our diverse community with educational opportunities, and to transform lives. Vision Berkeley City College is a premier, diverse, student-centered learning community, dedicated to academic excellence, collaboration, innovation, and transformation. Berkeley City College transforms lives! Additional Information Berkeley City College provides access to student support services, including disabled students programs and services, health services, counseling and testing, and financial aid services. Information about these services is available online at the Berkeley City College website (http://www.berkeleycitycollege.edu/student-resources) as well as the Peralta Colleges website (http://web.peralta.edu/). 4
Introduction to the Program TEACH Curriculum The TEACH program is a learning community pathway for students who want to improve their chances of success in completing the AA-T in Education, which is designed for future elementary school teachers. In this program, you will take classes with the same group of people, get to know your classmates, and support each other, while your instructors and counselors work with you and with each other to help you succeed. You will have overlapping homework in two or more classes and you will apply what you learn in class to an internship. Your learning community will help you to build valuable connections and experience as you prepare to transfer to a four-year university, well equipped to succeed in a credential program in order to become an elementary school teacher. More than 280,000 teaching jobs will open in the U.S. by 2020, creating a need for knowledgeable, skilled, and committed educators. Demand will grow as elementary teachers retire and as California implements transitional state laws adding transitional kindergarten classes to public schools. Admission Requirements Admission to the program is based on: 1. English 1A readiness; 2. Attendance required at orientation; 3. Submission of written application and contract Sequence of Courses Required for the TEACH Program Fall 1 Spring 1 Fall 2 Spring 2 Education 1 (3) English 1A (4) English 5 (3) English 1B (4) Child Development 51 Chemistry 30A (4) Geology 10/L (4) Physics 10 (4) (3) Communication 45 (3) Mathematics 18 (3) History 3A (3) English 47 (Children s Literature) (3) Counseling 24 (3) Art 1 (3) Political Science 1 (3) Biology 10/L (4) History 7A (3) Education 97 (2) Geography 3 (3) Total units = 15 Total units = 16 Total units = 16 Total units = 15 5
Program Benefits 1. Develop strong relationships with classmates and feel connected to school. 2. Develop a comprehensive Student Education Plan (SEP) in your first semester, so you know where you re going and how you ll get there. 3. Receive early registration, so you get the classes you need. 4. Take classes with innovative and collaborative curriculum, like joint assignments, designed for students who plan to become elementary school teachers. 5. Receive extra support services, including tutoring, registration and scheduling assistance. 6. Have access to a dedicated TEACH counselor. 7. Receive support to pass tests required of credential applicants 8. Participate in an internship program at a public elementary school 1. Use student services, as required. 2. Maintain a 2.0 grade point average. Program Requirements and Expectations 3. Maintain punctuality and attendance at ninety percent or greater, except in the case of an emergency. 4. Get fingerprinted and have a TB test, if required as part of an internship 5. Take tests required of credential applicants 6. Abide by the student code of conduct (see BCC Catalogue). 6
Your Signature By signing below, I indicate that I have read the TEACH Handbok and will abide by the policies and requirements described in it. Printed Name (First and Last): Signature: Date: 7