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College of Education and Human Sciences

Educator Preparation

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Master of Arts in Education Degree in Collaborative Special Education Find Your Perfect Program Education Specialist - Teacher Leader Kilby Laboratory School Bachelor Degrees Alternative Master Degrees Master Degrees Education Specialist Degrees Certificates & Micro-credentials Departments Educator Preparationapplying-to-tepgtep��è��Ƶing to TEP/GTEP��è��Ƶing to TEP/GTEP/test/education/educator-preparation/applying-to-tepgtepUNA Publicsite://UNA Public/test/education/educator-preparation/applying-to-tepgtepdisplay-navigationYesgoogle-translateNoalt-titlesocial-titlesocial-descriptionYesNo/Use Section Default/YesImages/Internal//Announcements Applications for Fall 2024 TEP and GTEP will open August 26, 2024. Applications are due Friday, September 20, 2024 by 11:55 pm.Note: Applications submitted September 23rd through October 11th may not be reviewed and are subject to a $50 non- refundable late fee. Late fees must be submitted to the Office of Student Accounts using the account number 164577- 5999. Final decisions will not be made until after the end of the semester when grades are posted. You will not be allowed to register for courses requiring TEP/GTEP admission until this time. For those re-applying to TEP and GTEP, applications will be processed as received. Note: Re-apply applications are only for students who have previously submitted an initial application.Instructions for applying to TEP/GTEPStandardBelow are PDF instructions for applying to TEP and GTEP.Instructions for applying/re-applying to TEPInstructions for applying/re-applying to GTEP If you are ready to apply, please go the UNA TK20 sign in page at https://una.tk20.com/campustoolshighered/start.do. If you have questions about TK20, please contact the TK20 Unit Administrator, Ms. Nikole Evans, at tk20@una.edu. If you have questions about the requirements for admission to TEP and GTEP, please contact the Certification Specialist, Ms. Sarah Beth Hester, at shester3@una.edu. None//TEP HandbooksStandardPlease review the handbook for your certification level below (Class B, Alt A, A, or AA). You will be asked to submit a completed signature page confirming you have read and understand the handbook as part of your TEP/GTEP application in TK20. TEP Handbook GTEP HandbookNone//Yes30%StandardNone//certificationCertificationCertification/test/education/educator-preparation/certificationUNA Publicsite://UNA Public/test/education/educator-preparation/certificationdisplay-navigationYesgoogle-translateNoalt-titlesocial-titlesocial-descriptionYesNo/Set Content Below as Section DefaultEducator Preparation256.765.4560UNA Box 5031, Stevens Hall 520Jean Ann Helm AllenInterim Associate Dean, Director of Educator Preparationjhelm@una.edu/YesImages/Internal// The Summer 2024 Certification Application will open in TK20 on June 17, 2024. In order to be included in the first batch mailed to the ALSDE (priority), please submit by July 14, 2024. The Summer 2024 Certification Application will close completely on August 31, 2024. Praxis Testing InformationStandardPlease see the link below for Praxis testing information Praxis Testing None//��è��Ƶing for CertificationStandard��è��Ƶing for graduation and applying for teacher certification are two separate processes. The College of Education and Human Sciences does not certify teachers. The sole authority to certify teachers rests with the ��è��Ƶ State Department of Education (ALSDE). A teacher candidate will not be recommended for certification until passing scores for all state mandated tests are officially on file with the Office of Educator Preparation at the ��è��Ƶ College of Education and Human Sciences. Additionally, a complete application packet and recommendation for professional certification based on program completion must be received by ALSDE Educator Certification Section within four years (48 months) from the date of unconditional admission; otherwise, current requirements in effect at the time the application is received in the Educator Certification Section of the ALSDE will have to be met. The teacher candidate is responsible for submitting the NAL form a transcript release form (which allows UNA to obtain and submit your transcript to the ALSDE on your behalf) the Citizenship Verification form (CIT) and a $30 application fee (or receipt of payment) to the UNA Certification Officer. Certification applications are not submitted to the ALSDE by the UNA Certification Officer until your degree is confirmed (upon graduation), all requirements have been met, and all required documents are received and reviewed. These documents include the application fee, your official transcript, a completed Citizenship Verification form, and a completed NAL Form. The certification materials should be submitted to the Certification Officer via TK20. Instructions on how to submit your certification paperwork on TK20 can be found at education/educator-preparation/certification-paperwork-via-tk20.pdf The Office of Educator Preparation is your point of contact for certification questions, please do not contact the state department. Please see the instructions below: Transcript Release FormThe Transcript Release Form can be found at the following link under the name Certification Transcript Request: https://www.una.edu/education/forms.html. If you have not already completed this form please do and submit a copy to the Certification Officer along with your application materials. NAL FormThe NAL form is an online form located on the ALSDE website.Be sure to completely fill out all applicable information on the NAL, including the box labeled as “FOR STATISTICAL PURPOSES ONLY” as the ALSDE will not process the application if there are blanks. Once you complete the NAL you will be given an option to print a copy. Please print a copy and submit a signed and dated copy to the UNA Certification Office. Citizenship Verification (CIT) FormBeginning August 2019, the ��è��Ƶ State Department of Education now requires verification of US citizenship. Please complete the CIT form at the link below and submit it along with an acceptable form of ID. Your CIT form will be needed with your Certification application in order for it to be processed.https://www.alabamaachieves.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/SUPPLEMENT-CIT.pdf Application FeeA $30 non-refundable application fee is required for issuance of each certificate. Students in programs where two certificates will be received must pay $30 for EACH certificate ($60 total). Payment may be submitted in the form of a cashier's check or money order made payable to the ��è��Ƶ State Department of Education. Personal checks and cash are not accepted. Application fees may also be paid through the ��è��Ƶ state Department of Education Teacher Certification Online Payment System, using a major credit card, at https://www.alabamainteractive.org/education/. Your cashier's check, money order, or a receipt verifying online payment must be included with the application you submit to the UNA Certification Officer. To submit:The application fee (as a cashier's check, money order, or online payment confirmation receipt), completed NAL form, completed CIT form, and completed Transcript Release form are to be submitted to the Office of Educator Preparation via TK20. Instructions on how to submit your certification paperwork on TK20 can be found at https://www.una.edu/education/educator-preparation/files/certification-paperwork-via-tk20.pdf. Thank you! None//Resources for AdvisorsStandardFor a list of approved diversity classes from other ��è��Ƶ institutions contact our Interim Associate Dean & Director of Educator Preparation, Jean Ann Helm Allen, at jhelm@una.edu or 256-765-4560.None//No30%StandardNone//edtpaedTPAedTPA/test/education/educator-preparation/edtpaUNA Publicsite://UNA Public/test/education/educator-preparation/edtpadisplay-navigationYesgoogle-translateNoalt-titlesocial-titlesocial-descriptionYesNo/Set Content Below as Section DefaultEducator Preparation256.765.4317UNA Box 5031, Stevens Hall 524edTPA Coordinatoredtpa@una.edu/YesImages/Internal//AboutedTPA is a performance-based, subject-specific assessment and support system used by teacher preparation programs throughout the United States to emphasize, measure and support the skills and knowledge that all teachers need from Day 1 in the classroom. For each handbook field, the placement is a Pre-Kindergarten to 12th grade classroom. edTPA is a subject-specific assessment that includes versions for 27 teaching fields. The assessment features a common architecture focused on three tasks: Planning, Instruction, and Assessment. Aspiring teachers must prepare a portfolio of materials during their student teaching clinical experience. edTPA requires aspiring teachers to demonstrate readiness to teach through lesson plans designed to support their students' strengths and needs; engage real students in ambitious learning; analyze whether their students are learning, and adjust their instruction to become more effective. Teacher candidates submit unedited video recordings of themselves at work in a real classroom as part of a portfolio that is scored by highly trained educators. edTPA builds on decades of teacher performance assessment development and research regarding teaching skills and practices that improve student learning. Here at the ��è��Ƶ, we utilize TK20 as our platform for candidates to work on their edTPA portfolio while in the first half of their internship. For general information on TK20, please visit our site here. InformationStandardFor more information about edTPA, visit http://edtpa.com/PageView.aspx?f=GEN_AboutEdTPA.html For frequently asked questions, visit https://edtpa.org/faqs For information about ��è��Ƶ cut scores, visit http://www.edtpa.com/PageView.aspx?f=GEN_��è��Ƶ.html edTPA Myths and FactsNone//ResourcesStandardThe following links provide support for teacher candidates, cooperating teachers, and supervisors which may be helpful throughout the completion of edTPA.None//AccordionCandidates• Frequently asked questions for Candidates Cooperating Teachers• Teachers Who Support Teacher Candidates BrochureFaculty/Supervisors• Frequently asked questions for Faculty/Supervisors• edTPA Guidelines and Policies for Faculty• Teachers Who Support Teacher Candidates Brochure None//No30%StandardNone//faculty-and-staffFaculty and StaffFaculty and Staff/test/education/educator-preparation/faculty-and-staffUNA Publicsite://UNA Public/test/education/educator-preparation/faculty-and-staffdisplay-navigationYesgoogle-translateNoalt-titlesocial-titlesocial-descriptionYesNo/Use Section Default/YesImages/Internal//Standard Ms. Kiara Erbe Senior Administrative Assistant Contact Info 256.765.4631 kerbe@una.edu Educator Preparation UNA Box 5031 524 Stevens Hall Florence, AL 35632-0001 Ms. Sarah Beth Hester Certification Specialist Contact Info 256.765.4860 shester3@una.edu Educator Preparation UNA Box 5031 524E Stevens Hall Florence, AL 35632-0001 Ms. Nikole Evans Data Specialist Contact Info 256.765.4363 jevans14@una.edu Educator Preparation UNA Box 5031 524B Stevens Hall Florence, AL 35632-0001 Ms. Christy B. Waters Director, Clinical Experiences Contact Info 256.765.4482 ccwaters@una.edu Educator Preparation UNA Box 5031 524C Stevens Hall Florence, AL 35632-0001 None//No30%StandardNone//faculty-p-12-resourcesFaculty/P-12 ResourcesFaculty/P-12 Resources/test/education/educator-preparation/faculty-p-12-resourcesUNA Publicsite://UNA Public/test/education/educator-preparation/faculty-p-12-resourcesdisplay-navigationYesgoogle-translateNoalt-titlesocial-titlesocial-descriptionYesNo/Use Section Default/YesImages/Internal//Standard Field Experiences Internships Cooperating Teacher Resources None//Yes30%StandardNone//field-experiencesField ExperiencesField Experiences/test/education/educator-preparation/field-experiencesUNA Publicsite://UNA Public/test/education/educator-preparation/field-experiencesdisplay-navigationYesgoogle-translateNoalt-titlesocial-titlesocial-descriptionYesNo/Set Content Below as Section DefaultEducator Preparation256.765.4631UNA Box 5031, Stevens Hall 524Christy WatersDirector, Clinical Experiencesccwaters@una.edu/YesImages/Internal// StandardCandidates are visitors in school settings and must adhere to school policies and guidelines while completing course-related requirements. Participation in field experiences is a privilege; candidates are required to carry out their work in field placements in a professional manner. ________________________________________________________________ All candidates should be familiar with the following documents: Field Experience Guidelines Field Experience Log Template Fingerprint Clearance Liability Coverage MOU Agreements Candidates are visitors in school settings and must adhere to school policies and guidelines while completing course-related requirements. Participation in field experiences is a privilege; candidates are required to carry out their work in field placements in a professional manner. ________________________________________________________________ All candidates should be familiar with the following documents:♦ Field Experience Guidelines ♦ Field Experience Log Template ♦ Fingerprint Clearance ♦ Liability Coverage _______________________________________________________________ None//No30%StandardFaculty/Staff Clinical Experiences GuideNone//fingerprint-clearanceFingerprint ClearanceFingerprint Clearance/test/education/educator-preparation/fingerprint-clearanceUNA Publicsite://UNA Public/test/education/educator-preparation/fingerprint-clearancedisplay-navigationYesgoogle-translateNoalt-titlesocial-titlesocial-descriptionYesNo/Use Section Default/YesImages/Internal///Internal//ALL ��è��Ƶ education majors must secure background suitability clearance from the ��è��Ƶ State Department of Education (ALSDE) based on ASBI/FBI fingerprints. Suitability clearance must be secured prior to registering for any education courses which include clinical experiences. Clearance through the Police Department or DHR will not satisfy this requirement. Each applicant will need the following to complete the registration process successfully: A computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access A valid email account Established AIM account ALSDE ID# Fee of $46.20 paid by Debit card, credit card, or PayPal Account (Prepaid debit cards or credit cards are acceptable) Ability to provide their commonly known personal information (SSN, DOB, DL#, Height, Weight, etc.) Step 1: Register - Be sure to follow the exact required sequence below Create an AIM Account https://aim.alsde.edu Complete Background Check Registration in AIM Create Fieldprint Account Instructions Complete authorization forms, schedule appointment, and pay fingerprint fee Step 2: Get Fingerprinted Fieldprint locations Take one copy of your fingerprint registration receipt to the closest Fieldprint location to you. Make sure you bring a state-issued photo ID to the appointment. The Fieldprint facility will take your fingerprints and transmit them electronically to the ��è��Ƶ State Department of Education. It usually takes 2-3 days for the ALSDE to receive your clearance. Step 3: Confirm Clearance In 7-10 business days, you should receive a letter via USPS from the ��è��Ƶ State Department of Education. Email your L# and a color photo of your letter from ALSDE to the Office of Educator Preparation at: edprep@una.edu. It is your responsibility to keep up with the original ALSDE clearance letter. You will NOT be able to get a copy from the Office of Educator Preparation. Please allow a minimum of two hours for us to post the information and clear you in the University system. StandardNone//No30%StandardNone//internshipClinical Experiences (Internship)Clinical Experiences (Internship)/test/education/educator-preparation/internshipUNA Publicsite://UNA Public/test/education/educator-preparation/internshipdisplay-navigationYesgoogle-translateNoalt-titlesocial-titlesocial-descriptionYesNo/Set Content Below as Section DefaultEducator Preparation256.765.4631UNA Box 5031, Stevens Hall 524Ms. Christy WatersDirector, Clinical Experiencesccwaters@una.edu/YesImages/Internal//Internships for candidates seeking professional educator certification are offered in the fall and spring semesters only. Candidates are assigned to a single or dual internship placement that consists of a full-time assignment in an approved school setting(s) for a full semester. For information on specific internship requirements per program, please visit the specific department page. For more information about internship, please select an option below: ��è��Ƶing for Internship Student Teaching Placements Internship Handbook Liability Coverage StandardNone//No30%StandardNone//liability-coverageLiability CoverageLiability Coverage/test/education/educator-preparation/liability-coverageUNA Publicsite://UNA Public/test/education/educator-preparation/liability-coveragedisplay-navigationYesgoogle-translateNoalt-titlesocial-titlesocial-descriptionYesNo/Use Section Default/YesImages/Internal//Teacher candidates may be subject to lawsuits during their field or clinical placements. Liability insurance is a mandatory requirement for all teacher candidates enrolled in courses that have a field or clinical experiences component at the ��è��Ƶ. Students may obtain liability insurance through any company of their choice, but documentation (printed receipt) of coverage in the amount of $1,000,000.00 MUST be obtained in ED 292 prior to any field hours within the P-12 classroom setting. Teacher candidates can also obtain this coverage by becoming members of a professional organization such as National Education Association’s Student Program (SAEA), Association of American Educators (AAE), or the ��è��Ƶ Conference of Educators (ACOE). Teacher candidates interested in joining SAEA, AAE, or ACOE on-line can visit www.nea.org, www.aaeteachers.org/, or www.acoe.us. Teacher candidates are responsible for maintaining liability coverage throughout the program and should be able to show proof of membership to the University at any time. A final proof of membership will be submitted during the internship orientation meeting prior to the student teaching experience. StandardNone//Yes30%StandardNone//praxis-testingPraxis InformationTesting Information/test/education/educator-preparation/praxis-testingUNA Publicsite://UNA Public/test/education/educator-preparation/praxis-testingdisplay-navigationYesgoogle-translateNoalt-titlesocial-titlesocial-descriptionYesNo/Set Content Below as Section DefaultEducator Preparation256.765.4631UNA Box 5031, Stevens Hall 524Ms. Sarah Beth HesterCertification Specialistshester3@una.edu/YesImages/Internal//AnnouncementsAs of September 1st, 2020, the 5001 Elementary Multiple Subject Praxis test was replace by the 5901 Elementary Triple Subject Bundle test. Please see the table below for specific information on which subtest codes should be used in place of the old subtest codes. Elementary Multiple Subject test code changes Test code prior to Spetember 1, 2020 Test code needed after September 1, 2020 5001 Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (test with all four subtests) 5901 Elementary Education: Triple Subject Bundle (test with all three subtests) 5002 Elementary Education: MS Reading and Language Arts Subtest No longer required for certification 5003 Elementary Education: MS Math Subtest 5903 Elementary Education: TSB- Math Subtest 5004 Elementary Education: MS Social Studies Subtest 5904 Elementary Education: TSB- Social Studies Subtest 5005 Elementary Education: MS Science Subtest 5905 Elementary Education: TSB- Science Subtest General Praxis InformationStandard Praxis Testing RequirementsInformation on the Praxis testing requirements for the state of ��è��Ƶ can be found at https://www.ets.org/praxis/al/test-takers/plan-your-test/licensure.html Passing scores are required prior to internship. Deadlines to submit passing scores are November 1st for spring internship or July 1st for fall internship. Complete listing of Praxis Exam Codes and ScoresA list of Praxis exams and scores required for each major offered at UNA can be found on the ETS website at https://www.ets.org/praxis/al/test-takers/plan-your-test/score-requirements.html Alternative Class A GPA exception*Note: Not detailed on the ETS site are the alternate score requirements related to the exception for Alternative Class A students' unconditional admission with undergraduate GPA's lower than 2.5. This exception is detailed in Item 1 of the ��è��Ƶ State Department of Education (ALSDE) memorandum issued on April 17th, 2019. More information about alternate score requirements for Alt A students who qualify for the exception of unconditional admission noted above can be found by contacting our Certification Officer, Sarah Beth Hester, at 256-765-4860, or by email at shester3@una.edu. Fee WaiversYou may be eligible for a fee waiver. If you qualify for a fee waiver, the test fees for one Praxis Subject Assessment may be waived. For more information, visit the following link: https://www.ets.org/praxis/site/test-takers/register/fee-waivers.html Disability and Language Accommodations Visit https://www.ets.org/praxis/site/test-takers/register/disability-accommodations.html for information on Disability/ Health-related accommodations Praxis at Home TestingDue to the Covid-19 Pandemic, ETS has developed Praxis at Home testing. Information on the requirements for at home testing and the tests which are offered can be found at https://www.ets.org/praxis/al/test-takers/where-to-test.html Praxis Study ResourcesPlease view some of the resources we have provided by clicking the accordion below. Please visit the ETS website athttps://www.ets.org/praxis/al/test-takers/resources.html to view study materials all Praxis exams. None//Standard+ Praxis Study ResourcesElementary Triple Subject Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001) Social Studies Subtest (5004/5904) Khan Academy Study Resources Elementary Education: Triple Subject Bundle (5901) Teaching Reading: Elementary (5205) Teaching Reading: Elementary (5205)-ETS resource page Supporting English Learners Anticipation Guides Open and Closed Word Sorts Open or Closed Word Sort Learning Strategy Six Syllable Types Strategies for Active Reading Reading Instruction Vocabulary Code Meshing and Writing Instruction in Multi-Lingual Classrooms Frayer modelThe Frayer model is an adaptation of the concept map. The framework of the Frayer Model includes: the concept word, the definition, characteristics of the concept word, examples of the concept word, and non-examples of the concept word. It is important to include both examples and non-examples, so students are able to identify what the concept word is and what the concept word is not. None//Standard Praxis Subject Assessments Educator Preparation candidates must pass all Praxis Subject Assessments required for their area of certification before student internship. Go to https://www.ets.org/praxis/site/test-takers/resources/about.html and for information regarding test preparation and to view study materials. To register for a Praxis Subject Assessment exam, go to https://www.ets.org/praxis/site/test-takers/register.html or call Praxis Series Customer Service: 1-800-772-9476. Score reports must be sent to UNA ( Code 1735) and to the ��è��Ƶ State Department of Education ( Code 7020) directly from ETS. Please make sure you register using the exact name on your Driver's License. Praxis tests are delivered ON UNA's East campus multiple times each semester. For information on upcoming testing dates you may visit University Testing Services . Educator Preparation candidates are responsible for having exam score reports sent to UNA and the ALSDE. If you do not request a score report for these recipients, it will cost you an additional fee with ETS to send at a later date. More information on how to do this can be found at https://www.ets.org/praxis/site/test-takers/scores.html Request that your score report be sent to UNA 1735 and AL State Department 7020. See here for a video from the ETS website for valuable information about how to best prepare for your Praxis test and what to expect on the day of your Praxis test: https://www.ets.org/praxis/site/test-takers/resources/videos.html None//Standard Other Assessments Foundations of Reading https://www.al.nesinc.com/Home.aspx None//No30%StandardNone//Current Students About the College LEAD Initiative Accreditation

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College of Education and Human Sciences
UNA Box 5031, Stevens Hall
P: 256.765.4252

Dr. Katie Cole Kinney
Dean
kckinney@una.edu

Dr. Matt Green
Associate Dean
jmgreen@una.edu

Educator Preparation

Educator Preparation

The ��è��Ƶ College of Education and Human Sciences offers undergraduate educator preparation programs in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, and P-12 Education. In addition, the College of Education and Human Sciences oversees the Kilby Laboratory School (child development center, kindergarten through sixth grade), the Education Research and In-service Center (ERIC), and the Human Performance Laboratory. We prepare candidates for certification at the baccalaureate, master's, and educational specialist levels.

Educator Preparation Requirements:

1. Admission to the University. (Admission to the University does not assure admission to programs in educator preparation.)

2. Declaration of a Major.

3. Admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP).

4. Retention in Programs.

5. Admission to Internship

6. Graduation

Please click any link below to navigate to the educator preparation program of your interest.

Initial Certification Programs Designed for candidates pursuing their first teaching certificate.
Bachelor's (Class B) Educator Preparation Programs	Alternative Master's (Class Alt A) Educator Preparation Programs
Advanced Certification Programs Designed for candidates taking their current teaching certificate to a higher level.
Traditional Master's (Class A) Educator Preparation Programs	Education Specialist (Class AA) Educator Preparation Programs: Elementary, &