Professional Development Plan Goal #1: Clear my credentials by taking and passing the CTEL within 4 1/2 years.
Goal #2: Graduate with my Masters in Elementary Education within 3 years.
Goal #3: Join a CommissionApproved Educator Preparation Program by the end of December 2019.
Rationale: Why did you choose this goal? How do you expect it to improve the outcomes of your future students?
This is an important goal that I need to accomplish in order to teach English language learners properly. Once I study and pass the test I will truly prove I know and can apply the information needed to help students learn English.
I believe that my Masters will allow me to excel as a teacher and provide me with additional strategies and information that would allow me to exceed further with my students.
End Date: By when do you expect to accomplish this goal?
This needs to be passed by June 2023.
This needs to be completed by December 2021.
In order to clear my preliminary credentials I need to join a preparation program. This program will strengthen my abilities to be a teacher that provides excellent teaching for the students and work towards improving my art of teaching. This needs to be researched and chosen by December 2019.
Action Timeline: What steps will you take to complete this goal, and by when will you take them? Example: 1/31/18: Join AACTE
8/2019- 12/2019: Join a commissionapproved preparation program by employment or going to a university if needed. 1/2020- Start attending classes in order to finish program. Once program is complete, taking the test is the next step. 2020-2023: Take the test.
8/2019-6/2020: Complete my first year of teaching. 8/2020: Start my classes towards my Masters in Elementary Education. 8/2020: Graduate before or by this date.
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Now- 8/2019: Find an employer. 8/2019- 12/2019: Explore the various options. If employer cannot appoint a program, contact universities to join their program. Once a program is found, complete the application process.
Resources: What resources are available to assist you in accomplishing your goal?
-www.ctc.ca.gov: This will be used in order to register for tests or questions regarding clearing credentials. -Purchase CTEL study guide books. -Discuss the test with teachers who have passed it before.
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-Contact GCU for Masters program for Elementary Education. -Teachers (coworkers or previous mentors): These people can help me understand the program and what steps need to be taken.
-www.ctc.ca.gov: This will be used to look for programs that are approved by the state of California. -Teachers (coworkers or previous mentors): These people can help me understand the program and what steps need to be taken. -Principal: Talking with a principal can help me understand what options are provided and share my inquiries with.