Collaborative Planning Consortium High Point University April 12, 2013 Rachel McBroom http://ihe.ncdpi.wikispaces.net
Jun 20, 2015
Collaborative Planning Consortium
High Point University
April 12, 2013
Rachel McBroom
http://ihe.ncdpi.wikispaces.net
Priorities
1. Communication
2. Program Approval
3. Reporting
Priority I: Communication
• IHE Wiki
• Updating DPI website (ongoing)
• DPI listservs
• Professional Development
– IHE institutes
– Reading 3D workshops for IHE faculty
– IHE specific RESA Sessions 13-14
Priority I: CommunicationQuestions/Comments
Priority II: Program Approval
• Revisioning/Remodeling = re-authorization of existing programs/initial approval for new programs
• Blueprints for new programs will be presented to SBE twice a year (Dec – Jan & Jun – Jul). Guidelines on the IHE wiki and DPI website.
Priority II: Program Approval
• Changes to Approved Blueprints
– Campuses can make changes to currently approved electronic evidences without notifying DPI. Document the changes and why the changes were made. Contact Rachel McBroom to discuss the process if your campus plans to implement entirely new evidences.
Priority II: Program Approval
• There will not be a state level review of electronic evidences in any licensure area this summer.
• Our immediate focus will be on the continuing program approval process and potential alignment with CAEP standards.
Priority III: Reporting
• RttT IHE Report Cards available at
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/ihe/
• Each campus was provided NCEES data disaggregated by licensure area via secure server
Priorities II & III: Program Approval & Reporting
Questions/Comments
MTEL Update
Licensure Area New Testing Requirements Effective July 1, 2014
Elementary Education Massachusetts Test for Education Licensure (MTEL): Foundations of Reading (90) - will be called Foundations of Reading for NC & Massachusetts Test of General Curriculum (03) – will be called General Curriculum Tests for NC
MTEL UpdateLicensure Area New Testing Requirements
Effective July 1, 2014
Special Education: General Curriculum
PRAXIS 0543 Special Education
&
Massachusetts Test for Education Licensure (MTEL): Foundations of Reading (90) - will be called Foundations of Reading for NC & Massachusetts Test of General Curriculum (03) – will be called General Curriculum Tests for NC
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
7 Components of North Carolina Read to Achieve
• Comprehensive Reading Plan
• Developmental Screening and KEA
• Facilitating Early Grade Reading Proficiency
• Elimination of Social Promotion
• Successful Reading Development for Retained Students
• Parent/Guardian Notification
• Accountability Measures
SB 724 (signed into law 2012)Teacher Preparation• …shall ensure students preparing to teach in
elementary schools…(i) have adequate coursework in teaching reading and mathematics;…
SB 724Teacher Preparation• …shall ensure students preparing to teach in
elementary schools…(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; …
• MTEL/NC Foundations of Reading and General Curriculum Testing Requirement July 1, 2014
SB 724Teacher Preparation• …shall ensure students preparing to teach in
elementary schools…(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;…
• Reading 3D
SB 724Teacher Preparation• …shall ensure students preparing to teach in
elementary schools…(iv) are prepared to integrate arts education across the curriculum.
Thank you & for more information contact…
Rachel A. McBroom, Ph.D.
Director of Educator Preparation