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Download Certification in Special Education General Curriculum Consultative | SPED 2000 and more Study notes School management&administration in PDF only on Docsity! 1 Archived -SETWEB Certification in Special Education General Curriculum Consultative P-12 Fact Sheet Summer 2007 Cohort Application Deadline: May 1, 2007 Special Education Training on the Web (SETWEB) is a non-degree graduate program for individuals seeking certification in special education. This program is part of the Department of Communication Sciences and Special Education at the University of Georgia and is available to those holding a bachelors degree or higher with an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher. The SETWEB program trains individuals to become fully certified as Special Education General Curriculum Consultative teachers. (Previously, this certificate was named Interrelated Special Education.) “Consultative” refers to the specific roles that special education teachers have when they provide services to students with disabilities in inclusive, mainstream, or co-taught classrooms. SETWEB does not make you highly qualified to be the teacher of record (i.e., responsible for the direct instruction) for any of the core academic content areas. To be highly qualified, you must make passing scores on additional tests in specific content areas. The tests are now called the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE), and the school system which employs you can provide additional information on the tests you need to take for what you are hired to teach. SETWEB takes a minimum of six or seven semesters to complete, and is composed of graduate and undergraduate level courses designed to provide you the necessary tools to teach students with high incidence disabilities. “High Incidence” refers to those students who receive special education services due to learning disabilities, behavior disorders, mild intellectual disabilities, or other health impaired (OHI) disorders. REQUIREMENTS • Application to the graduate school and application fee of $50. • Arrange for two original sealed transcripts (from all colleges attended). Mail one to the graduate school, and the second to SETWEB, Dept. CSSE, Aderhold Hall, UGA, Athens, GA 30602. (Note: you must have a combined overall GPA of 2.5 or higher between graduate and undergraduate transcripts). • Attendance at one orientation on the UGA campus in Athens. Options: Saturday May 5, 9:00 to 1:00 - OR - 11:30 to 3:30 (Lunch provided) Saturday May 19, 9:00 to 1:00 – OR - 11:30 to 3:30 (Lunch provided) • Attendance at two SETWEB Academies. These Academies are similar to conferences and are designed to increase your knowledge of effective teaching strategies, changes in the laws, regulations and legislation affecting education. You will also meet with the student advisor face to face to review your program of study. The Academies are held once a year at the beginning of March in Atlanta. • Online Undergraduate Courses SPED 2000 – Survey of Special Education SPED 3030 – Assessment in Special Education SPED 3050 – Classroom Behavioral Management SPED 4440 A – Practicum – Any classroom SPED 4440 B – Practicum – Any classroom 2 SPED 4440 C – Practicum – Resource room, co-teaching, or interrelated classroom Note: The Practicums are similar to student teaching. They are a combination of an online course and classroom observations by the instructor. They must be taken in order and cannot be taken at the same time. You must be employed by a school system in some capacity (e.g., teaching with a provisional certificate, substitute teacher, paraprofessional, etc.) to take the practicums. You must be able to establish that you are teaching students at least 15 hrs per week during the semester the practicum is offered. • Online Graduate Courses SPED 7120 – Characteristics of Learning Disabilities SPED 7130 – Characteristics of Behavior Disorders SPED 7110 – Characteristics of Mental Retardation * SPECIAL OPTION – Attending an Optional Summer Institute may be used to substitute for either SPED 7120, SPED 7130, OR SPED 7110. SPED 7220 – Methods for Teaching Academics SPED 7230 – Methods for Teaching Social Skills The undergraduate courses in the program (i.e., SPED 2000, 3030, & 3050) may be transferred from other accredited colleges. The titles and number of hours must match and a copy of the transcript must be provided to the SETWEB office. (The practicums and graduate courses must be taken through the SETWEB program.) Staff development courses are also accepted for SPED2000 (Survey of Special Education) as long as the course is worth 5 PLUs and cover the same material. Additional Course Requirements: • The Teaching of Reading; Educational Psychology (Learning and Development); may be taken as college coursework or staff development courses if you are earning at least 5 PLU’s for each course. • Access Online Computer Test Out • Take and pass the Georgia Assessment for the Certification of Educators (GACE) tests: o GACE Basic Skills Tests I, II, & III o GACE Special Education General Curriculum Tests I & II. Note: ALL Requirements listed above (including Academies) must be met before being recommended to Professional Standards Commission for Certification. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Has SETWEB been approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission? Yes, the University of Georgia has an approved program leading to certification as a Special Education General Curriculum Consultative P-12 teacher. SETWEB is one of the program delivery models of UGA approved programs. How will practicum supervision be handled? SETWEB certification students will complete three practicums (SPED 4440A, B, and C). These practicums will be supervised by an instructor from UGA in consultation with an administrator in the student’s local school district. A representative of the local school system must sign an agreement to help supervise your practicums. Your practicums will 5 At present, a three semester hour graduate education course costs $576.00 for instate tuition. A minimum $50.00 late fee will accrue for late registration. In addition, a technology fee of $75.00 per semester must be paid. Each course will have limited additional expenses; e.g., a required textbook, materials packet, DVD/Video tapes, etc. The registration fee to attend the teacher academies is $289 each (subject to change). The registration fee for a Summer Institute is $389.00 (subject to change). Both the summer institute and the two academies will have additional expenses; e.g., food, housing, and travel. All fees are subject to change by the University of Georgia. Will the courses in my program of study count in a master’s program? Non-degree students who are later admitted as prospective degree candidates may apply up to nine hours of course work taken in non-degree status toward a graduate degree program, subject to the approval of their major professor, the departmental graduate coordinator, and the dean of the Graduate School. Students pursuing a graduate degree at another institution must check with the institution where they are pursuing their degrees. Students should note that participation in SETWEB certification on a nondegree basis does not constitute admission to the master’s degree or any other graduate degree program at the University of Georgia. Further, participation does not assure students that they will subsequently be admitted to a graduate degree program at the University of Georgia. Will SETWEB certification become a graduate degree program? At present, no degree programs are being offered on-line by the Department of Special Education. However, such programs may be developed in the future. SETWEB certification students are encouraged to consider complete degree programs at the University of Georgia. HOW TO APPLY Step 1 Go to the following website: http://www.coe.uga.edu/setweb/. On the left side you should click the “Apply for Admission”. Read this page with bulleted information carefully, and then click on the link to begin the application process. Be sure to select the “non-degree” status (ND). You must complete the on-line application on or before May 1, 2007. Note: If you do not hold some type of teaching certificate, you must have a 2.5 grade point average. There are no exceptions to this rule. Also note that as a non- degree applicant, letters of recommendation and GRE scores are NOT required for admission. Graduate Admissions can also be contacted at: Voice: 706-542-1787, Fax: 706-542-9480, Email: gradadm@arches.uga.edu Step 2 The following paragraph, taken from the Graduate School Bulletin governs nondegree applications: “Applicants who do not intend to pursue a degree but who wish to take courses for professional advancement, licensure, or certification purposes, and who hold a baccalaureate degree or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution, should apply for non-degree status. Applicants must submit the following to the Office of Graduate Admissions: the general 6 application for admission, a $50 application processing fee, one official copy of transcripts for the institution which awarded the highest degree, and a statement of purpose.” The statement of purpose should state SETWEB Teacher Certification - Special Education General Curriculum Consultative. A space is provided on the Graduate School application in which you can enter your statement of purpose. You should also complete a residency form to ensure that you are charged the correct tuition. All Georgia teachers are charged in-state tuition. Be sure to pay the application fee of $50.00. After completing the on-line application for the graduate school, please complete the “SETWEB Information Form” on the same Apply for Admission web page. Step 3 Mail one official copy of the transcript of grades from where you obtained your highest degree to the graduate school to: Graduate Admissions UGA, Boyd Graduate Studies Athens, GA 30602 Additionally, the graduate school only requires transcripts from where you received your highest degree, but the SETWEB office needs undergraduate transcripts as well. Or, if you believe to have transfer credit for courses taken elsewhere, even though a degree has not been obtained from the institution, fax those to the SETWEB office to review any credit you might receive. Step 4 Send another transcript (or legible copy) from colleges attended in which transfer credit might be applicable to the SETWEB office: SETWEB PROGRAM Dept CSSE Aderhold Hall, UGA, Athens, GA 30602. Please note: your overall GPA will be calculated from both undergraduate and graduate college transcripts. If your GPA is below 2.5, we will average all courses from any institution to improve your average. The only other option for admittance is having a provisional teaching certificate in place. Note: If you only have an undergraduate degree, we look at that transcript for the GPA of 2.5. WHO TO CONTACT Kimberly Walker, M.Ed. SETWEB Student Coordinator Voice: (Toll-free) 866-860-1380 or 706-542-1770 Fax: 706-583-0664 Email: setweb@uga.edu Mail: 551 Aderhold Hall, Athens, GA 30602-7153 7 Additional contacts for information include: Erik Greene, Ph.D. Academic Professional Associate Phone (706)-542-1315 Email: ebgreene@uga.edu Fax: 706-583-0664 Tammy Bridges Administrative Associate Phone: (Toll-free) 866-850-1380 Email: tlbridge@uga.edu Fax: 706-583-0664 2007 SUMMER COHORT SCHEDULE Outlined below is the TENTATIVE SETWEB program of study for the Summer 2007 cohort. Spring, 2007 • Application Deadline: May 1, 2007. Graduate School Application and transcripts must be submitted by this date, no exceptions. • On Campus Orientation: May 5, 2007 or May 19, 2007. This orientation includes an advising session, and an overview of computer/WebCT skills necessary for program success. You must attend this orientation before beginning the SETWEB program. You will receive instructions on signing up in a letter and e-mail from the SETWEB office after you are officially admitted. Summer, 2007 (Classes begin June 7, 2007) • SPED 2000, Survey of Special Education. Individuals with special needs, including possible impact, causes, and characteristics of specific needs across life spans and cultural diversity. Topics include legal requirements, ethical implications, education strategies, collaboration between regular and special educators, inclusion, family involvement, and current issues relating to individuals with special needs. (3 hours, web- based) **SPED 2000 is a prerequisite to all other courses in the program of study. • SPED 7120, Characteristics of Learning Disabilities. Characteristics of individuals with learning disabilities across the lifespan. Theory and current issues as they relate to definition, assessment, eligibility, diversity, service delivery, and family needs. (3 hours, web-based) • Summer Institute - 4 days (optional) TBA For previous Summer Institute locations, go to www.bettereducator.com Attendance at a Summer Institute is not a required part of SETWEB. However, you can substitute the institute for one characteristics course in your program of study, typically SPED 7110 (Mental Retardation).