Pathways to Teaching

1. Pathways to Teaching Mr. James L. Preston T.E.A.M. Teach Project West Hills College Lemoore E-mail: jamespreston@westhillscollege.com Ph #- 925-3146

2. Fun Facts about Teaching • Over the next decade, California public schools will need to hire between 190,000 and 250,000 new teachers. • The average salary for teachers in California is $43,935 and new legislation supports a new minimum beginning salary of $34,000. • Teacher fellow grants, tax credits, and Teacher loans/down payments are all available as an incentive to recruit new teachers

3. Teaching Credentials • Multiple Subject (M.S.) credential allows you to teach k-8. • Single Subject (S.S.) credential allows you to teach 7-12 in a specific subject area. • Specialized credentials for reading, special education, etc.

4. Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) • CSU, UC or private school - M.S = B.A. in Liberal Studies - S.S = B.A. in specific subject area • Community College - provides you with General Education (A.A.) & blended classes are available - T.E.A.M. Teach at WHCL helps you through the Teacher Education pipeline from Rookie (interested in teaching) to the Major Leagues (having your own classroom).

5. California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) • 3 sections- Reading (50), Math (50), Writing (2 essays) • 4 hour test- offered 6 times a year; $41 fee. • Does not measure teaching ability- “a hurdle” • CBEST Web Site

6. California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) • CBEST + 90 units= 90-day substitute waiver ($80-130/day) • CBEST + B.A. = 30-day emergency substitute credential (unlimited substitute teaching)

7. Credential Programs-5th Year- Traditional • Need B.A. and CBEST (usually) to start post-baccalaureate program • Pedagogy (how we teach) courses • Initial student teaching • Final student teaching • Successful completion of a 5th year program leads to a Preliminary Multiple Subject or Single Subject credential

8. Credential Programs-District or University Internship • Sponsored by the school district or by the university (post-B.A.) • 1-2 years providing you with classroom experience while taking your courses • Successful completion of an internship program leads to a Preliminary Multiple or Single Subject credential

9. Credential Programs-CSU & the “Blended Program” • a blending of “pedagogy” and student teaching into the undergraduate level. • Example– Math 10A- Math for Elementary Teachers • Successful completion of a “blended program” leads to a B.A. in Liberal Studies and Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential (k-8)

10. CSET and RICA • RICA information • CSET implemented as a result of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation that requires High Quality Teachers (HQT) • Needs to be completed to start “Final Student Teaching” • Based on California Content Standards • CSET: Single Subject • CSET: Multiple Subject • Reading, Language, Literature, Social Science • Science and Mathematics • P.E, Human Development, Arts • CSET Website

11. Pathway to Teaching • Work with a partner to identify your pathway to your own classroom… • 2 years- • 5 years- • 10 years