Elementary and Special Education Preparation Programs

Collaborative Planning Session

2013 Fall IHE RESA Sessions

http://ihe.ncdpi.wikispaces.net

Today’s Agenda

• Overview Session

• Content Area Breakout Sessions

– Foundations of Reading (and Arts faculty)

– Math

– Multi- Subject (Science & Social Studies)

• Lunch

• NC Pre-Service Arts Integration Initiative

Outcomes

Participants will be able to:

• explain the North Carolina State Board of Education policy related to K-6 licensure exam requirements.

• locate resources related to the licensure exams.

• collaborate with other IHE faculty to ensure candidates are prepared for the new exams.

• collaborate with other IHE faculty to ensure candidates are prepared to integrate arts across the curriculum as

required by NC General Statute.

Resources

• NCDPI Wiki Central - http://wikicentral.ncdpi.wikispaces.net

• IHE Wiki – http://ihe.ncdpi.wikispaces.net– Licensure Page

Why the changes?

• To further ensure that teacher preparation programs remain current and reflect a rigorous course of study that is aligned to State and national standards, the State Board of Education, in consultation with the Board of Governors of The University of North Carolina, shall ensure students preparing to teach in elementary schools (i) have adequate coursework in the teaching of reading and mathematics; (ii) are assessed prior to certification to determine that they possess the requisite knowledge in scientifically based reading and mathematics instruction that is aligned with the State Board's expectations; (iii) continue to receive preparation in applying formative and summative assessments within the school and classroom setting through technology-based assessment systems available in North Carolina schools that measure and predict expected student improvement; and (iv) are prepared to integrate arts education across the curriculum.

North Carolina General Assembly Session Law 2012-77 (Senate Bill 724)

Rationale for Changing Licensure Exams

• Importance of ensuring strong foundational skills in math and reading in grades K-5.

• Rigorous teacher preparation needed to support statewide initiatives to improve K-5 student achievement.

SBE Response

• Why look to Massachusetts?

– a strong record of K-6 student achievement and continuous improvement.

– MA Department of Education identified licensure exams as the essential element for improving student achievement.

• K-6 Licensure Task Force – reps from DPI Divisions (C&I, EC, Educator Preparation), IHE deans & faculty, & LEA staff

NC Foundations of Reading and General Curriculum Exams WorkgroupDr. Chris Cain, Mars Hill College

Dr. Kristin Conradi, North Carolina State University

Dr. Yolanda Dunston, NC Central University

Dr. Chris Godwin, Campbell University

Dr. Melissa Miller, UNC Chapel Hill

Dr. Toni Parker, Meredith College

Dr. Drew Polly, UNC Charlotte

Dr. Karen Wixson, UNC Greensboro

New Licensure ExamsEffective July 1, 2014

Elementary Education 1. Reading Foundations for NC

2. General Curriculum for NC (Math and Multi-Subjects subtests)

Special Education: General Curriculum

1. Reading Foundations for NC

2. General Curriculum for NC (Math and Multi-Subjects subtests)

3. PRAXIS 0543 Special Education

Foundations of Reading & General Curriculum for NC Exams

• Effective July 1, 2014,

– IHE Program/Licensure Completers must pass the exams to be recommended for Elementary (K-6) &/or Special Education: General Curriculum (K-12) licenses.

– Out of state teachers must also pass the exam if applying for a NC license in those areas.

Foundations of Reading & General Curriculum for NC Exams• First administration April/May 2014

• Registration will open February 2014 at http://www.nc.nesinc.com/

• Standard Setting and Item Validation will occur during Summer 2014 – with anticipated Passing Score Recommendation to SBE in August 2014.

Who, When & Why Questions

Foundations of Reading Test Format & Fees

• Computerized test, unless candidate qualifies for accommodations.

• 4 hour test

• 100 multiple choice & 2 open response items

• Cost $155

General Curriculum TestFormat & Fees

• Computerized test, unless candidate qualifies for accommodations.

• Two sub-tests scored separately

• 4 hours for both subtests in the same session.

• Costs

– $155 for both subtests in the same session

– $105 for an individual subtest

General Curriculum TestFormat

Multi-Subject Subtest

• 55 multiple choice & one open response

• Language arts, history/social science, and science & technology/engineering

Math Subtest

• 45 multiple choice & 1 open response

Resources

• Pearson’s Website for the NC Licensure Exams http://www.nc.nesinc.com/– Testing Frameworks

– Practice Tests

– Registration

– FAQs

Resources

• Pearson Session from the Greenville IHE Institute was videoed and will be placed on the IHE Wiki.

• DPI is developing an online module anticipated release in Spring 2014.

• Spring 2014 RESA Sessions

How do I keep up with all of these changes?

• IHE Wiki

• IHE Educator Preparation Listservs – see wiki to subscribe

– Education Deans

– Ed Prep Administration

– IHE Faculty

• DPI’s Website & Webinars

What, How Much & Where Can I Learn More Questions

For more information contact…

Rachel A. McBroom, Ph.D.

Director of Educator Preparation

rachel.mcbroom@dpi.nc.gov

Tell us what you think…

Provide feedback at the end of today’s session

http://go.ncsu.edu/iheeventsurvey

MTEL Update

• Pearson will have a NC specific website ready by late spring (April/May).

• Test objectives, practice tests, and faculty guides available at http://www.mtel.nesinc.com/index.asp

• Guidance on Math Course preparation available at http://www.doe.mass.edu/mtel/MathGuidance.pdf