Graduating soon?
Graduating soon from the College of Education, Health, and Human Services? If you're graduating in August 2010 and beyond, you MUST apply for graduation on time (see below for deadlines). If students miss the application deadline, beginning with August 2010 graduates and continuing thereafter, the Provost's Office will assess a $200 late fee. This does not apply to students who re-apply for graduation after meeting their initial graduation application deadline. All applications received after the deadline will be subject to approval by the associate dean of the College of Education, Health, and Human Services. If approved, the Bursar's Office will charge the $200 fee to your account.
Deadlines for Graduation (each/every year):
August graduation....... December 15
Dec. graduation........March 15
May graduation.........Sept. 15stafford loan forgiveness program for teachers
The Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program is intended to encourage individuals to enter and continue in the teaching profession. Under this program, individuals who teach full time for five consecutive, complete academic years in certain elementary and secondary schools that serve low-income families and meet other qualifications may be eligible for forgiveness of up to a combined total of $17,500 in principal and interest on their FFEL and/or Direct Loan program loans. (Note: As of August 14, 2008, an otherwise eligible borrower may qualify for forgiveness if the borrower has provided qualifying teaching services at one or more locations that are operated by an educational service agency.) For Eligibility Requirements and more information, go to https://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/cancelstaff.jsp
Changes for Praxis II Tests: Music (0113); Physical Education (0091); Library Media (0311)
Music: Content Knowledge (0113)
The regenerated Music: Content Knowledge test retains both its current name and test code number. It is a two-hour test with 120 single-selection, multiple-choice questions. Pretest questions will be included in the test. The reporting scale (100–200) also remains the same.
In accordance with the job analysis survey findings, the proportion of history and theory items was reduced, while the proportion of questions addressing performance, pedagogy, professional issues and technology was increased. The most significant increase was made to the number of questions dealing with technology, increasing from approximately four questions in the previous form to 12 in the new. The new test specifications more explicitly demonstrate the alignment between test content and current standards in the field of music education.
Content categories |
Approximate percent of test questions |
Music History and Literature |
14% |
Theory and Composition |
16% |
Performance |
23% |
Pedagogy, Professional Issues and Technology |
47% |
Physical Education: Content Knowledge (0091)
The regenerated Physical Education: Content Knowledge test retains its current name and test code number. It remains a two-hour test with 120 single-selection, multiple-choice questions. Pretest questions will be included in the test. The reporting scale (100–200) remains the same.
The job analysis conducted by the National Advisory Committee and the national survey of the field did not call for a significant change in what is assessed. However, the Committee made some changes in how the content specifications were organized. Content is now grouped into categories that allow candidates and score users to identify the alignment of test content with the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) National Standards for Beginning Physical Education Teachers.
Content categories |
Approximate percent of test questions |
Content Knowledge and Student Growth and Development |
30% |
Management, Motivation and Communication |
25% |
Planning, Instruction and Student Assessment |
25% |
Collaboration, Reflection and Technology |
20% |
Library Media Specialist (0311)
The regenerated Library Media Specialist test will retain its current name, but have a new test code number, 0311. The test time and length are unchanged, keeping it a two-hour test with 120 single-selection, multiple-choice questions. Pretest questions will be included in the test. The reporting scale has changed from the NTE scale (250–990) to the Praxis scale (100–200).
Although the test content categories remain the same, the job analysis conducted by the National Advisory Committee and the national survey resulted in some changes to the test content. The new test will put slightly more emphasis on the teaching role of the Library Media Specialist. Content that focused on converting to automatic library systems has been diminished since that transition has been accomplished in all but a few small school libraries. Information on certification requirements for the Library Media Specialist has been eliminated as these vary from state to state.
Content categories |
Approximate percent of test questions (new-0311) |
Program Administration |
18% |
Collection Development |
21% |
Information Access & Delivery |
21% |
Learning & Teaching |
28% |
Professional Development, Leadership & Advocacy |
12% |
childcare position available
I am looking for a responsible, fun, energetic, patient person with lots of experience working with children (ages 3 months to 4 years) for part time position in an in home daycare center. Flexible hours - will work around most school schedules, consistent hours and competitive pay!! Must have own transportation and references!! Non smoking, please. Although part time, this is a long term position!! CURRENT OPENING FOR TUES AND THURS AFTERNOONS with potential to pick up hours!!!! Schedules change every semester, so this is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door and set your work schedule for NEXT semester as well!!!
Must be a non smoker with reliable transportation!!
Contact me ASAP if this sounds of interest to you!! amanda.hauser@sbcglobal.net. Please tell me a little bit about yourself... your experience with children and your availability! Thanks so much!!
NEW TEACHER LICENSURE EXAMINATIONS for licensure to teach WORLD LANGUAGES
Under the adopted phase-in plan, candidates for licensure in Spanish, French and German may continue to utilize the Praxis subject assessments until SEPTEMBER 1, 2010 or may instead choose to complete the ACTFL assessments. Candidates for licensure in previously untested languages will complete the ACTFL assessments beginning SEPTEMBER 1, 2009. As of SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, all candidates for world languages licensure will need to complete the ACTFL assessments. The required score on both the OPI and WPT will be Intermediate/High. Licensure candidates will still complete the Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching test.
For information on the ACTFL/LTI examinations please visit the organization’s website at www.languagetesting.com In the future their website will feature a customized Ohio page where you will be able to see information specific to Ohio testing procedures and requirements.
Teacher Supply and Demand in Ohio
The Condition of Teacher Supply and Demand in Ohio 2007 study provides information on student enrollment, teacher workforce demographics, teacher attrition and mobility and retirement projections. The study should prove useful to state policy makers, educational administrators, institutions of higher education and job seekers.
Click here <http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/DocumentManagement/DocumentDownload.aspx?DocumentID=47848> for the PDF version of the study.
Contact Information
jennifer.olejownik@ode.state.oh.us <mailto:jennifer.olejownik@ode.state.oh.us>
Tutors needed at davey elementary in kent
Kent State's America Reads program is part of the national federal work study program designed to employ university students as reading tutors for America's youth. The program places tutors at a local elementary school (Davey Elementary in Kent) where they help students improve their reading skills and self-esteem.
Tutor Responsibilities Include:
Help provide quality reading instruction for children,
Help children with homework across a variety of areas,
Model appropriate behavior in all situations,
Promote appreciation and understanding of differences among students,
Assist with the development, implementation, and evaluation of the program,
Adhere to work schedule and meet as necessary with students, parents, and teachers,
Maintain regular contact with site supervisor,
Perform other duties as assigned by site supervisor.
To be eligible, a student must have a federal work study and transportation to the school. This is a paid position.
Complete details about the program can be found at: http://career.kent.edu/home/sejobs/se_america_reads.cfm.
If interested, contact Ami Hollis at ahollis@kent.edu or 330-672-8380.
