CU BECOME A TEACHER: BOOT CAMP EDITION
DR. HOLLY RICE, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
SPED ADVISOR
HRICE@CAMERON.EDU
KENSEY GARRISON, ADVISEMENT SPECIALIST
KGARRISO@CAMERON.EDU
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WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS
• Dr. Jennifer Dennis, Dean, School of Graduate and Professional Studies
• Dr. Stacie Garrett, Chair, Department of Education
• Dr. Chris Keller, Director of Educator Preparation
• Dr. Holly Rice, Associate Professor & Special Ed Advisor
• Kensey Garrison, Advisement Specialist for CU Graduate Students
• Kay Means, Assistant Director of Admissions
• Brenda Dally, Director of Admissions
• Caryn Pacheco, Director of Financial Aid
INTRODUCE YOURSELF
• Please tell us your name.
• If you are a CU student, state your major
• If you are not in school, where you work (if working) and previous major if a college graduate
• Grade level and/or subject you would like to teach
OBJECTIVES
•
What is a special education teacher?
Is the boot camp pathway the right one for you?
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SPED BOOT CAMP FOR FALL 2023
• SPED 5203 Children and Youth with Special Needs
• Summer Session Begins May 24th; Class sessions will meet face-to-face, with the option to Zoom and will be held from 4:30-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday evenings AND there is an online component (hybrid), plus a 30-hour field component in the public school
May 24th & 31st
June 7th, 14th, & 21st
• Boot camp qualifications:
– Must have bachelor’s degree (in any field)
–
2.75 GPA
• End of course=Oklahoma certificate to teach special education!
BOOT CAMP COST
• Graduate Tuition Cost for in-state tuition
*Textbooks are $77.85-$142.15 (depending on new/used and if you buy/rent)
– Tuition $627.00 – Fees $228.00 – Total $855.00
BOOT CAMP INCENTIVES
– SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!
OTHER BENEFITS FOR BOOT CAMP STUDENTS:
– Membership to the Learning Disabilities Association of America
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Free Professional Development opportunity (Dyslexia)
– Free trade books in the discipline of special education
ROUTE TO CERTIFICATION
• Receive teaching certificate after successful completion of Boot Camp course;
• Obtain a teaching job
• 3 years to complete 18 additional graduate hours in special education coursework (6 hours/year)
– Must provide proof of progress at the end of each year (transcript and letter from Cameron—Dr. Keller, Director of Ed Prep office)
• Pass the OSAT & PPAT
WHEN & HOW DO I TAKE THE CERTIFICATION OSAT & PPAT EXAMS?
• OSAT ($118)
– Oklahoma Subject Area Test (in special education)
• PPAT ($300)
– Praxis Performance Assessment for Teachers (PPAT)
• Registration Links
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OSAT: www.ceoe.nesinc.com
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PPAT: https://www.ets.org/ppa/test-takers/teachers/register/
ANOTHER WAY: PARAPROFESSIONAL ROUTE TO SPED CERTIFICATION
• Paraprofessional Route
–
Bachelor’s Degree with a 2.5
–
One year experience as a paraprofessional in a special education classroom in a public school
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Must have passed OSAT prior to certification
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Receive Certificate and Begin Teaching
– Within 3 years, complete 12 hours (with 3 hours in reading instruction) and pass PPAT
GET YOUR DEGREE WHILE GETTING CERTIFIED!
• Boot Camp + 18 hours = 21 hours
• Receive your M.Ed. in Education with a Special Education concentration with only 5 additional classes!
• Why get a master’s degree?
– Additional training to make you more prepared to teach
– Additional pay (approximately $2,000/year for your entire career in Education)
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
• Apply for Admission @ www.cameron.edu/apply
– Promo Code: 23SPED (expires in 24 hours)
• Meet with Academic Advisor, Kensey Garrison, to register and enroll
– kgarriso@cameron.edu if you have questions
• Course begins: – 1st 4 Weeks, Summer, May 24th (enroll now)
QUESTIONS AFTER THE EVENT?
• Getting admitted to CU?
– Kay Means, Assistant Director of Admission
– kmeans@cameron.edu
• Enrolling in the course after admission to the University?
– Kensey Garrison
– kgarriso@cameron.edu
• Enrolling in courses after admission to the program?
-Tiffany Hamilton, Teacher Certification Specialist
-thamilton@cameron.edu
• Other questions?
– Chris Keller, Director of Educator Preparation
– ckeller@cameron.edu
–
Stacie Garrett, Chair of the Department of Education
– sgarrett@cameron.edu
