Spring 2010

 Gather forms  View unofficial transcript on Ursa  Update ISET Checklist  Update 4-year plan

 Pick up the forms at: ◦ The ISET Office (McKee 227) or ◦ Print from the ISET website (Forms)  ISET course checklist  4-year plan worksheet  GPA prediction worksheet

Look on URSA to see which catalog you are in – Go to ◦ Student Information  Curriculum Information ◦ Current Program  Catalog Term Read the course descriptions Check out course prerequisites Be aware of GPA requirements

 Do you have the… ◦ Correct major ? (minor if applicable) ◦ Correct concentration ? ◦ Elementary licensure ? ◦ ESL endorsement ? (if applicable)

 These are listed by institution on your unofficial transcript  AP/IB credits  Contact Admissions { } if credits are not listed A grade of ‘C’ or higher will transfer Transfer cr. does not calculate into UNC GPA

 Located above Courses in Progress  Earned Hours = transfer credits + UNC credits ◦ Credit total determines registration date  Use overall Quality Points, GPA hours, and GPA values to complete GPA worksheet  Follow instructions for calculating GPA on GPA Worksheet  Second page of GPA Worksheet gives the Quality Point values for letter grades

2.75 cumulative GPA needed for many PTEP courses 3.0 cumulative GPA is a prerequisite for the following courses: EDEL 445/446 Literacy Block EDEL 450 Math and Social Studies Methods EDEL 453/454 Student Teaching

 May be applied toward 4 courses (up to 12 credits)  Application available at  FORMS ◦ Read information box on GF Application  Application should be turned into Registrar’s Office prior to last day of semester in which course is repeated ◦ GF applications submitted after the end of term require advisor signature  Keep a copy of the application for your personal records

 Check the courses you have already completed according to your unofficial transcript  Check the courses you are currently enrolled in

 Include classes you plan to take next semester  Students with an updated checklist and 4-year plan will receive priority in advising

Carefully check the location of your classes Some courses are off campus ◦ DO NOT register for any class with: LOWR, LOV or COSP location ◦ DIST = Extended Studies  {additional tuition cost}

In the Math concentration: ◦ MATH 391, MATH 395 & MED 381 are f all only classes In the Language Arts concentration ◦ FILM 120 requires also registering for FILM 121

EDEL 350 Emergent Literacy Please allow for 4 hours per week for tutoring and observation PTEP program requires a ‘B’ or better in ENG 122 OR ENG 123

 EDRD 319 needs to be taken the semester prior to EDEL 350 Emergent Literacy  If you are unable to register for EDRD 319, put your name on the waiting list

 If EDRD 314, 319; EDEL 320, 350; or EDF 370 are closed   Put your name on the waiting list  The waiting list is located on the PTEP website  PTEP will notify you via Bear mail if a new section opens

BIO 265 and SCI 265 and ESCI 265 ◦ You must register for the Lecture (3-4 cr) ~AND ~ ◦ You must register for the Lab (0 cr) ** Submit both CRN numbers at the same time

SCED 475  must register for specific lab to accompany specific lecture SCED 475 should be taken with the Literacy Practicum: EDEL 445 & 446

 ESL concentration requires ◦ 2 years of H.S. foreign language or ◦ 1 full year of college level foreign language ◦ To document language background please contact

See the Community College Guaranteed Transfer Agreement form  Also - found on ISET website  Transcripts should be sent to Admissions

  Very important  Required forms are available here  Check often--frequently updated

0 credit courses with no scheduled meetings Print Checklist Complete requirements by due date Register in the appropriate semester: EDFE 110: After completion of 15 cr. and prior to PTEP courses EDFE 120: semester prior to Literacy Practicum EDFE 130: semester prior to Student Teaching

Register for EDFE 120 semester prior to request Placement requires a Cumulative GPA of 3.0 Completed or currently enrolled in EDEL 350 Proof of registration for PLACE or PRAXIS II Partner Schools need:  Resume- Check Career Services website for assistance  One-page letter to cooperating teacher ** Preference for placements are NOT guaranteed

 See PRAXIS II on ISET website  Budget and prepare ($130)  Take one year prior to Student Teaching  Review content area information ◦ Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, History/Social Science  Practice/Review material available online or at a bookstore  Network with each other!

* All methods courses must be completed Prior to final student teaching (EDEL 453 and 454) Methods courses include: ◦ ART 444 ◦ CH 303 ** (may be taken during student teaching) ◦ SES 403 ◦ MUS 305 ◦ TESL 370 ◦ EDEL 450 ( minimum grade of ‘B’ required) ◦ SCED 475 ◦ EDEL 445 & 446 ( minimum grade of ‘B’ required)

Enroll in EDFE 130 semester prior to student teaching {EDEL 453/454} Passing score on PLACE or PRAXIS II for EDFE 130 Placement request for Student Teaching is on Blackboard through EDFE 130 course

 Please look on the STE website  EDFE 130 

 Locate your Degree Evaluation on URSA  If you have questions please print this off  Bring your Degree Evaluation to Group Advising  Your advisor will review your Degree Evaluation and answer your questions

◦ Conduct Grad Check at 90 credits ◦ Registrar’s Office - Carter Hall 3002  Call to make an appointment:  ◦ See ISET advisor regarding any questions/concerns  DO NOT PANIC !

Check the ISET website bullet for Listserv Helpful information for ISET major ◦ Important dates and deadlines ◦ Speakers and events ◦ Volunteer opportunities ◦ Employment opportunities

 Please visit the ISET Resource Library ◦ McKee 227 (ISET Office)  Useful, current texts on: ◦ Literacy, classroom management, strategies, cognitive function, etc…  Easy check-out  Come see what is available

 Registration dates are based on Overall Earned Hours  To determine your total number of Earned Hours look on your URSA account  Please check the Registration Page website for your registration date   Registration; Additional Registration Information; Current Student Assigned Registration Dates

 Registration for Summer 2010 begins April 5 ◦ No PIN# required

Everyone must sign-up for a Group Advising session: ◦ Call the ISET Office:  OR ◦ Stop by the ISET Office : McKee 227

You can make an individual appointment after you have attended Group Advising if you have more questions or need to discuss issues privately No PIN numbers are given in individual appointments

Pat Doherty ◦ ◦ Jaime Donahue ◦ ◦