1. GROUP ADVISING Information for Seniors Spring 2013

2. SCED 475 Please click on the CRN number for SCED 475 Lecture and Lab are specific

3. EDFE 130 Registration Registration for EDFE 130: ◦Semester prior to the Student Teaching ◦Register for the section that lists Marita Johnson as the instructor ◦Attend one mandatory meeting ◦Even if you do not presently have the required GPA (3.0), but anticipate you might

4. Course Information Please click on the CRN number for specific course prerequisites and information Especially: FILM 120, GEOG 390 ART Concentration – contact connie.stewart@unco.edu regarding classes connie.stewart@unco.edu ENG 218 (Introduction to Linguistics) is an option for ENG 318 in the language arts concentration *PTEP program requires a ‘B’ or better in ENG 122 OR ENG 123

5. Please Note! * The following courses must be completed Prior to final student teaching (EDEL 453 and 454): EDEL 350ART 444 EDEL 450MUS 305 EDEL 445SES 403 EDF 370ET 247 & 347 EDSE 430PSY 347 TESL 370SCED 475 CH 303EDEL 446

6. PRAXIS II Scores Print your PRAXIS II scores immediately ◦Score availability expires EDFE 130 offers information to receive your PRAXIS II documentation from CDE Student teaching placement requires proof of a passing PRAXIS II score

7. Student Teaching Student Teaching Please read Student Teaching Information and Policies http://www.unco.edu/teach/st.html http://www.unco.edu/teach/st.html No other courses can be taken during student teaching without permission from PTEP Coordinator Required 3.0 Cumulative GPA for placement Placement request for Student Teaching is on Blackboard through EDFE 130

8. Graduation Information ◦Conduct Grad Check  after registering for Literacy Practicum {EDEL 445/446} ◦Registrar’s Office - Carter Hall 3002  Call to make an appointment: 351-2231  One-time $50 charge for Graduation application ◦ See ISET advisor regarding any questions/concerns

9. Reading Minor It is easy to add a reading minor with the following courses: EDRD 314 (required for ISET major) EDRD 319 (required for ISET major) EDRD 340 (cumulative GPA – 2.75) EDRD 410 (cumulative GPA – 2.75 ) EDRD 411 (prerequisite – grade of ‘B’ or higher in EDRD 410)One of the following: ◦COMM 223 ◦COMM 350 ◦EDRD 422 ◦EDRD 408 (1-3 cr.)

10. ESL Information ESL concentration requires: ◦Document language background Contact elizabeth. franklin@unco.eduelizabeth. franklin@unco.edu ◦Take PLACE Test for ESL Endorsement after TESL 401 ◦Student Teaching- select the ESL designated section of EDEL 454 ◦Student Teaching must be in an ESL-based school

11. How to get your PIN Attend Group Advising Peel off name label (alphabetical by last name) Go to ISET website www.unco.edu/iset www.unco.edu/iset ◦News and Events  ISET Group Advising Survey Use PASSCODE from name label Take ISET Group Advising survey Submit Write down PIN Register on designated date (check on URSA)

12. Summer Registration Registration for summer 2013 begins April 1 ◦No PIN required ◦If applicable please check with Financial Aid regarding summer funding

13. Be A Volunteer! Teacher Employment Days Teacher Employment Days (TED) April 4 & 5 More than 100 school districts from approximately 14 states will be represented First-hand opportunity to observe the process of teacher candidate interviews Volunteers are needed in numerous areas: ◦Greeting ◦Refreshments ◦Directions/information * Details will be sent via the Listserv

14. Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Advance your career with a MAT! Reading MAT Linguistically Diverse Education MAT Curriculum Studies MAT Offered online, or in Denver or in Loveland www.unco.edu/teach