ED 200 Presentation

1. ED 200 Presentation Spring 2011 Lisa McCully Director, Office of Student Services

2. This presentation will cover: • Office of Student Services (OSS) – What does this office do? Where are we? • Credential Program Overview • Other program options • $$ APLE $$ & other scholarship information • Questions SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

3. OSS – What do we do? • Program Advising • All COE program brochures and contacts, Information regarding CBEST, CSET, RICA & Praxis • Information regarding our student organizations • Marketing & Recruiting • Credential Processing • Commencement • But most importantly…our office is YOUR office – come visit us! SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

4. Contact Info: College of Education Office of Student Services Email: coeadvis@mail.sdsu.edu Phone: (619) 594-6320 Office Location: EBA – 259 Open: M – F, 10:00 am – 4:30 pm Web: http://coe.sdsu.edu/ceac/ SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

5. Overview of a Credential Program • 2 & 3 semester programs • 2 Semester Program (full time) - Each semester includes coursework and student teaching. • 3 Semester Program - Student teaching in the final semester. Desirable for those who continue working part time until student teaching. SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

6. Student Teaching • Two placements at two different levels: • Primary grades (K-3) • Intermediate grades (4-6) – can be through 8th grade if in a self-contained classroom • Middle School • High School SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

7. Prerequisites Common to Basic Credential Programs • CSET/CBEST Examinations-take early (begin late in junior year) • Certificate of Clearance – apply 6-12 months in advance of program admission (applications at EBA-259) • GPA – 2.67 cumulative (all college coursework) or 2.75 last 60 units • Tuberculin clearance to be valid while enrolled in program (Health Services) • Dual application – apply to the university for post-graduate study AND apply to department SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

8. Timeline & Process • Visit the Prospective Students webpage for The School of Teacher Education http://coe.sdsu.edu/ste/prospective/credential.php • At this site you will find information regarding the application process as well as dates, times, locations for our group advising sessions SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

9. Timeline cont. • ALWAYS continue to check the program website for information regarding application due dates. • Work toward completion of prerequisite courses ED 451 and SPED 450. • Register to take the CBEST (and CSET if needed) exams (if these were not completed in Jr. year). • Stop by the Office of Student Services in (EBA 259) and pick up information about applying for a Certificate of Clearance. SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

10. Timeline cont. • Maintain your GPA • Apply for readmission to the university using the graduate application at www.csumentor.edu. Complete this step before you complete your credential program application. • Complete the Credential Program Application (access this from the STE website) SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

11. School of Teacher Education Multiple & Single Subject Teaching Credential Bonnie Telfer Advisor (619) 594-3295 btelfer@mail.sdsu.edu Walk-in Advising: Monday – Thursday 2:00 – 4:00 Office of Student Services EBA-259 SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

12. Other Credential Programs • Special Education (M/M, M/S, ECSE) • Bi-lingual MS & SS (Spanish, Arabic, Japanese, Filipino, or Mandarin) • Dual Credential (Bi-lingual & Special Ed) Additional programs we offer to credentialed teachers: School Counseling, School Psychology, School Administration SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

13. Special Education Program Advising Department of Special Education San Diego State University (619) 594-6665 North Education Building Room 70 Or visit their website at: http://coe.sdsu.edu/sped/ SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

14. Multiple /Single Subject Bilingual & Dual Credential Advising Sarah Maheronnaghsh Advisor (619) 594-3330 smaheron@mail.sdsu.edu Sarah’s office hours are posted for each semester on the OSS web site. http://coe.sdsu.edu/ceac/ Office of Student Services EBA-259 Appointments: (619) 594-5155 SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

15. APLE Assumption Program of Loans for Education SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

16. What is APLE? • Incentive Program (administered by the CA Student Aid Commission) to attract and retain outstanding students into California’s teaching profession. SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

17. Participants Must Teach in Either: • Designated subject-shortage area: identified annually by the Superintendent of Public Instruction • Schools serving a large population of student from low-income families • State special schools: schools serving rural areas, low performing schools (bottom 20 percentile of the API), and/or having high percentage of teachers holding emergency permits SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

18. Current Subject-Shortage Areas • Agriculture • Business • Education Specialist (special ed.) • Foreign Language • Math • Science SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

19. APLE $11K - $19K • Assumes up to $11,000 in outstanding educational loans in return for four (4) consecutive years of full-time eligible teaching service in a CA K-12 public school. (paid to your lender(s) over the course of 4 years-up to $2K in year 1, $3K in years 2-4) • Additional $1K per year for teaching math, science (grades 7-12), or special education in the lowest 60 percentile of the API • Another $1K per year for teaching these subjects in the lowest 20 percentile API (max. of $19,000) SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

20. APLE – Do you qualify? • Have a student loan(s) (in your name and in good standing) • Completed at least 60 semester units • Intend to pursue a multiple subject, single subject or special education credential • Maintain at least ½ time enrollment • Maintain satisfactory academic progress SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

21. APLE – How do I apply? • The application can be found at the Office of Student Services website (under the financial aid and scholarships link) • http://coe.sdsu.edu/ceac/ • For additional information and answers to questions regarding APLE stop by the Office of Student Services in EBA-259. SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

22. Scholarships • Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships (OFAS) • http://starter.sdsu.edu/fao/ SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services

23. Questions? Contact the College of Education’s Office of Student Services (619) 594-6320 Visit us in EBA-259 http://coe.sdsu.edu/ceac/ coeadvis@mail.sdsu.edu SDSU College of Education, Office of Student Services