*** Upon completion of the certification recommendation process, the completedED 170A Short Form Application for Connecticut Initial Educator Certificate will be returned to the applicant. This committee also monitors student progress after admission. The program is an advanced degree for certified teachers, teacher candidates who have completed a teaching certification program or those with appropriate teaching experience. Undergraduate applicants are eligible for admission if they have earned 45-60 credits which usually occurs in the middle of the sophomore year. NOTE: Graduate candidates will have a similar progression that may follow a three-semester duration depending upon pre-requisites and course load. Eastern Connecticut State University engages students from diverse backgrounds in a transformative, liberal arts learning experience that provides knowledge and skills to lead enriching, purposeful lives. Any candidates who dont have a Tk20 account may follow instructions in the accordion below and submit hard copies of the documents to the Office of the Dean, School of Education and Professional Studies, Webb Hall 160. The program leads to certification in grades 7 through 12. Application information can be found below. This is a great option for students who decide to become teachers later in their college experience. Each of the four Education programs: Early Childhood, Elementary, Physical Education, and Secondary Education provides a unique blend of guided instruction at diverse sites within their specific discipline and grade levels. We are proud that our program honors Easterns founding as a normal school, approaches the teaching of Special Education in a manner that highlights our liberal arts identity and enacts our strategic plan's initiative to ensure that programs are relevant, effective and challenging.. Tara Ruschmeier graduated in May from Eastern with a B.S. While engaged in live classrooms, future teachers learn instructional skills and develop management techniques that promote positive school climate. The Secondary Education concentration leads to certification in grades 7 through 12 in biology, English, mathematics, earth science, or history and social studies. Eastern Connecticut State University engages students from diverse backgrounds in a transformative, liberal arts learning experience that provides knowledge and skills to lead enriching, purposeful lives. With these components in mind, Associate Professor of Education Susannah Richards said, The goal is for students (teacher candidates) to find effective ways for their students to develop the literacy skills they need to be successful; to support their learners no matter what theyre able to do., Speaking to Connecticuts downward trend in early reading literacy, the NCTQ wrote in a press release: Each year, well over 11,000 public school students in the fourth grade are added to Connecticuts ranks of nonreaders. in special education is the only program in Connecticut that includes a practicum in local agencies. The classes I took helped me to better understand the special education field and how to incorporate research into my love for teaching., Brenna earned her M.S. Clinical experiences also referred to as field experiences, are designed to deepen candidates' understanding of teaching practices, and connect educational theory to practice. Babysitting does NOT countsorry! I had a number of hands-on, clinical experiences as an Eastern student, which helped me decide if elementary education is right for me., Elementary Education and Liberal Studies double-major Nina Zimmitti is a first-grade teacher at Shepard Hill Elementary School in Plainfield. Students may not enroll in professional preparation courses until after admission to the program. Elementary Education majors prepare to teach in grades 1-6 by student teaching in local schools during their senior year. Because CARE meets monthly, you may not find out the status of your application for up to six weeks. Teacher candidates gain skills in pedagogy, academic content areas, educational technology and how to create learning environments that support diversity. Do not send money with the recommendation request. Easterns program includes liberal art core electives, a dual major in a subject area, and hands-on student teaching experiences. Recognized by Colleges of Distinction and ranked number one in New England by the National Council on Teacher Quality, The Elementary Education major at Eastern prepares entry-level professionals to teach in elementary school classrooms.

The University has an obligation to children in the schools of Connecticut; therefore it is essential that only those teacher candidates who exhibit academic and personal qualities essential in teaching be admitted to the professional program.

Undergraduate Elementary and Secondary teacher candidates may begin professional preparation courses in Fall semester only; the application deadline for this program is always February 15. Eastern Connecticut State University engages students from diverse backgrounds in a transformative, liberal arts learning experience that provides knowledge and skills to lead enriching, purposeful lives. "I believe that everyone should be involved in community service, she said. Teacher candidates may select and be certified to teach in the following major areas: English,Biology,Earth Science, Mathematics, History and Social Studies, other social science majors with selected coursework. Our new program is designed to enhance the ability of current educators to work with students with disabilities, their families and other special education personnel, saidKwangwonLee, assistant professor of earlychilrdhood education. Submission of edTPA scores (effective fall 2018), Evidence of completed dyslexia module (effective fall 2018), Official Praxis Core, SAT, GRE or ACT scores, Note: If you listed Eastern as your school of attendance when completing Praxis testing, we will have access to your scores, Official transcript(s) from any non-Eastern institution that you attended. With greater demand for teaching skills in the business community, many education majors can expect to take on challenging and rewarding opportunities in and outside the classroom. Admission to the Program All Education teacher candidates must be formally admitted to the Teacher Education Program. They must vary their teaching to different ability levels; collaborate with general education teachers; adjust their schedules to daily student behaviors and needs; show evidence of student growth compared to more accomplished students in class; and deal with a great amount of paperwork, among other challenges. This program takes a school and community-based approach, including interagency collaborations and the integration of arts, thereby fulfilling a need that other institutions locally and regionally do not currently address. Getting my degree at Eastern prepared me for the field and helped me become confident in what I am teaching., Katelyn Root 20 (liberal studies/elementary education) is a client supervisor at Perception Programs. Accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education83 Windham Street, Willimantic, Connecticut 06226. These experiences give our candidates the opportunity to address the needs of students and families outside of the school setting.. Graduates can earn their advanced masters degree in Education at Eastern with one additional year of study. You will receive direct advising on the application process during your Student Teaching semester. Secondary education candidates complete clinical placements during their studies, working closely with students and cooperating teachers in secondary schools. I always knew I wanted to be a teacher, but I didnt have a passion for any subject in particular. To prepare students for the evolving field of special education, Eastern Connecticut State University is offering a new Master of Science in Special Education.

Training in the field of special education doesnt just benefit the educators who are directly charged with providing these types ofservices and supports. Apply for a waiver if you have sufficient SAT, ACT, or GRE: ACT: Score a minimum of 21 on the Reading, 20 on the English, and 20 on the Mathematics subtests, GRE: Score a minimum of 150 on the Verbal, 144 on the Mathematics, and 4.5 on the Writing subtests; and have a combined Verbal/Math score of at least 297. Students interested in teacher preparation programs must apply to CARE at least one semester prior to enrolling in professional preparation courses.

Undergraduate Elementary and Secondary teacher candidates may begin professional preparation courses in Fall semester only; the application deadline for this program is always February 15. This virtual event will be held on Thursday, Sept. 23, at 4:00 PM. Teacher candidates gain competence in pedagogy; academic content areas; educational technology; and knowledge integration, while demonstrating how to create learning environments to support student diversity. If you need to re-take Praxis II exams, you may qualify for a waiver of the registration fee. Elementary teacher candidates may major in any discipline except Physical Education, Psychology and Sociology. These programs were part of a small group only about a quarter of programs nationwide to qualify for an A.. The broad range of classes paired with clinical work and student-teaching prepares students for their careers., History major Tyler Hinde earned a masters degree in Secondary Education at Eastern and is now teaching English in Indonesia as a Peace Corps volunteer. One option is to major in in Liberal Studies which was designed to prepare teacher candiates with broad content knowledge in all academic areas. Note: Applying for additional endorsements is the responsibility of the student. The six practicum credits comprise 20 percent of the on-ground courses. Eastern Connecticut State University engages students from diverse backgrounds in a transformative, liberal arts learning experience that provides knowledge and skills to lead enriching, purposeful lives. Nationally accredited program Convenient small classes on campus and online Dedicated, nationally recognized faculty Competitive tuition Graduate assistantships, teacher residencies and housing available. To see how all Connecticut programs performed: https://www.nctq.org/review/search/standard/Early-Reading_-CT-. in Elementary Education and a B.A. Volunteering is a mutually beneficial experience the community gains something out of it and so do we, whether the gain is pre-professional experience, networking, or even pushing yourself out of your comfort zone., Elementary Education and Spanish major Sarah Froehlich is a first-grade teacher at North Windham Elementary School, where she teaches English to Spanish-speaking children. Easterns M.S.

The National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) announced the results on Jan. 27 and highlights two Eastern programs elementary education (B.S.) What I experienced inspires me to pass my enthusiasm for learning onto all my students., Elementary Education and Visual Arts double-major Lauren Wells is a special education tutor at Nichols Elementary School in Stratford. Of the 1,277 special education teacher job openings in Connecticut posted in the past year, 798 ads sought special education teachers certified to teach in grades K-12. It is best to discuss your options with an Education Department faculty member. The University faculty and administrative staff reserve the right to refuse admission to the Teacher Education Program to those teacher candidates whose academic achievement may be satisfactory but who are deemed by the faculty to lack the professional dispositions desirable of teachers. I love the ability to do classes online but also have consistent communicationwith professorsas well as be able to do practicums for experience out in the field. Be patient. I am excited to learn how to provide my students with the best quality education based on their unique needs., Liberal Studies and Elementary Education double-major Nina Zimmitti is a first-grade teacher at Shepard Hill Elementary School in Plainfield. (If these dates fall on a weekend or holiday, then the applications would be due at the end of the following business day.). Eastern Connecticut State University engages students from diverse backgrounds in a transformative, liberal arts learning experience that provides knowledge and skills to lead enriching, purposeful lives. Academic Major The State of Connecticut requires that those receiving a certificate after 1993 have a subject matter major outside of education.