Cameron University Become a Teacher April 3, 2023

• Welcome from Dr. Stacie Garrett, Chair, Department of Education

• Technical Difficulties—please use chat to communicate with us.

Session Overview

Meet the Team & Attendees

Discuss Multiple Pathways to Become a Teacher

To include:

• Earned degree- non-education field

• Working professionals seeking a bachelor's degree in education

Pathways to Certification

Comprehensive Educator Prep Program

• Elementary Education (1-8)

• Early Childhood Education (PK-3)

• Music Education (K-12)

• Social Studies Education (6-12)

• English Education (6-12)

Inspired to Teach Scholarship

Up to $25,500 for Education Majors

Minor in Educational Studies

18-hours designed for non-education majors at CU:

• Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

• Math

• P.E. (Sports & Exercise Science)

• Art

• Business

• Journalism (Communications)

• Computer Science

• Foreign Language

• Speech/Drama/Debate (Communications)

• Agriculture

• Family & Consumer Sciences (Family and Child Studies)

• Criminal Justice

• Psychology/Sociology

When & How do I Take the Certification Exams? (OSAT & PPAT)

OSAT: Oklahoma Subject Area Test

PPAT: Praxis Performance Assessment for Teachers

www.ceoe.nesinc.com

• Register for the exams on this site

• Download free study guides on this site

https://www.ets.org/ppa/test-takers/teachers/register/

Pathways to Certification

Alternative Certification

0 You must hold a bachelor degree (NOT for Elementary, Early Childhood, or Special Education degrees)

0 2.5 GPA with 30 field hours in subject area

0 TESTING: OSAT prior to certification; 3 years to pass PPAT

0 M.Ed. With Literacy or Teaching & Learning Concentration Recommended

Additional Information:

https://sde.ok.gov/oklahoma-alternative-placement-program-teacher-certificatio

M.Ed. in Teaching & Learning

Graduate degree designed for alternative certification

• 33 hours (11 classes) which include Education courses in classroom management, methods of teaching and lesson planning, and using technology in the classroom

• All classes are offered online or hybrid

Two tracks:

0 12-hour semester of student teaching + 21 hours of course work

0 6-hours of Practicum (can be done in your classroom) +27 hours of course work

Pathways to Certification

Boot Camp

Special Education Boot Camp (offered summer & fall at CU)

0 Must have a Bachelor’s degree

0 Must have a 2.75 gpa

0 Complete certification requirement coursework and all teacher testing within 3 years

TESTING: 3 years to pass OSAT, & PPAT

M.Ed. with Special Education Concentration Recommended

Additional Information:

https://sde.ok.gov/non-traditional-route-special-education-teacher-certification

Pathways to Certification

Paraprofessional Route

0 Bachelor’s Degree with a 2.5

0 1 year’s experience as a paraprofessional in a public school

0 Receive Certificate and Begin Teaching

0 Within 3 years, complete 12 hours (must include 3 hours in reading instruction)

TESTING: OSAT prior to certification; 3 years to pass PPAT

M.Ed. with Literacy Concentration Recommended

Additional Information:

https://sde.ok.gov/sites/default/files/documents/files/Application%20for%20Ok

lahoma%20Paraprofessional%20to%20Apply%20for%20Teaching%20Certificate

%20Jan%202021_0.pdf

Who We Are

0 Staffing company hiring qualified Substitutes for the Lawton Public Schools

0 Specialize in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions

0 Substitute teachers

0 Paraprofessionals

0 Other school support staff

Qualifications

0 High Diploma/ GED certificate

0 12+ College credits

0 Teaching Certificate

Hiring Process

0 Apply at ESS.COM

0 Fill out required forms, Provide acceptable form (s) of ID according to I-9 requirements, Proof of EDUC ( H.S. Diploma, GED Certificate, College Transcript), Proof of EMPL ( Resume), Background screening (fingerprinting).

0 Once submitted, application will be verified/approved.

0 Job offered will be sent>accept job offer>complete prehire forms.

0 Complete Orientation & Training

0 Hired!!!

Contact Information

0 Glenica Watts, Recruiter

0 Office: 580-215-0225 ext. 2086, Cell Phone # 580-4814882, gwatts@ess.com

0 Brandon Thibodeaux, Account Manager

0 Office Phone: 580-218-0255 ext. 2032, Cell Phone: 580798-6784, bthibodeaux@ess.com

How do I get started?

Apply for Admission/promo code (save $20):

23TEACH (expires in 24 hours)

• www.cameron.edu/apply

• Submit official transcripts of prior college credits

Meet with Academic Advisor to enroll

Enroll for Summer courses:

0 Enrollment is Open Now!

0 Classes Begin May 24th (online & hybrid courses available)

Please type in the chat the letter for the room you wish to join.

Alternative Certification

Paraprofessional Pathway

Sped boot camp or Sped Para Pathway

Traditional Certification

• Hold or will soon hold a Bachelor’s degree AND

• Teach any subject grades 6-12 OR elementary art, music or PE

• Hold or will soon hold a Bachelor’s degree AND

• Teach Elementary OR Early Childhood

• Hold or will soon hold a Bachelor’s degree AND

• Teach Special Ed

• Bachelor’s Degree Seeking Students

(A) Dr. Keller (B) Dr. Garrett (C)Dr. Rice (D) Dr. Smith