Application Process Checklist - Stanley British Primary School
Application Process Checklist - Stanley British Primary School
Application Process Checklist - Stanley British Primary School
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<strong>Stanley</strong> Teacher Preparation Program<strong>Application</strong> Procedures**(updated 9/1/12) based on revised CDE requirementsWhat do I need to know about applying?There are three separate applications, sent to three separate institutions, that must becompleted:1. Colorado Department of Education application for “One-year AlternativeLicense”/Statement of Eligibility (SOE)2. <strong>Stanley</strong> Teacher Preparation Program application3. University of Colorado Denver application for master’s program*(*A specialized application will be given to you from our UCD liaison.You do not need to apply to UCD at this time.)Colorado Department of Education Alternative Licensing <strong>Process</strong>—Please begin assoon as possible!**Licensure through the <strong>Stanley</strong> Teacher Preparation Program is dependent on receivinga Statement of Eligibility (SOE). Candidates must have been issued their SOE from theColorado Department of Education (CDE) by March 1, 2013 in order to be offered acontract for the 2013-14 academic year.The following content requirements must be met for approval of your Statement ofEligibility:For Elementary Education:• Completed application and fingerprints (items #1 and #2 below)• Passing score on required content exam (PLACE or Praxis II— see informationbelow, #3)For ECE:• Completed application and fingerprints (items #1 and #2 below)• Passing score on required content exam (PLACE— see information below, #3)OR• Transcript review: Completed 24 hours of coursework content area in specificareas required (with a GPA of at least 2.6) (see information below, #4)Colorado Department of Education: One-Year Alternative License/SOE <strong>Application</strong>1. Visit the Colorado Department of Education website for important informationabout Alternative Licensure. The state requires this one-year license to work in theAlternative Licensure Program. To apply online, go to:www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/Licensure_AlternativeApp.asp2. Complete Fingerprints and submit to CBI (seehttp://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/fingerprints.htm for more information)
3. Sign up for the PLACE or Praxis II exam.What is the difference between the PLACE exam and the PRAXIS II exam?Both are content area assessment tests. PLACE was designed and developed forColorado. Praxis II is a nationwide test. Recently, Colorado started accepting Praxis II.The content area in which you choose to test (Elementary Education or Early ChildhoodEducation) will determine your area of licensure.PLACE examPraxis II examYou can register online:You can register online:www.place.nesinc.comwww.ets.org/praxis/prxdates.htmlor by phone: 413-256-2885 or by phone: 609-771-7395Tests accepted by our program:Test accepted by our program:Elementary Education (test #01) Elementary Education (test #0014)or Early Childhood Education (test #02)4. Order your official transcripts.For ELED candidates, the CDE requires an official transcript showing bachelor’s degreeand date conferred.For ECE candidates, transcripts will be evaluated for coursework in the followingsubject areas:Early Childhood Education LicenseEnglish Composition (3 semester hrs.)English Literature/Language Arts (3 semester hrs.)Natural Sciences (3 semester hrs.)Mathematics (3 semester hrs.)Social Studies (3 semester hrs.)Fine Arts (3 semester hrs.)Physical Education/Health (3 semester hrs.)Additional hours in any area above (3 semester hrs.)(Please visithttp://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/download/pdf/Altrequirementsheets/earlychildhoodALT.pdf for the Content Evaluation Worksheet.)**Coursework RequirementsIf you currently have not taken all the required coursework, you may fulfill thisrequirement by either taking a 3-credit hour course from any accredited college, or youmay test out by taking the CLEP (College-Level Examination Program) or the DSST(DANTES Subject Standardized Tests) in the subject area needed.CLEP website: www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/about.htmlDSST website: www.getcollegecredit.comCDE will notify you if any additional coursework is required. Please make up anydeficiency as soon as possible.**Please note: It may take 10-12 weeks for the transcript evaluation. We encourage youto order transcripts and begin this application process immediately.**For additional information, please call or email the Alternative Teacher Licensing Unitat the CDE: educator.licensing@cde.state.co.us or 303-866-6628
<strong>Stanley</strong> Teacher Preparation Program <strong>Application</strong>You do NOT need to wait for the CDE or your PLACE or Praxis test results to apply to the<strong>Stanley</strong> Teacher Preparation Program. Results from the CDE and testing facilities may takeup to 10-12 weeks. Please plan accordingly AND check on the status of yourapplication with CDE on a regular basis:https://edx.cde.state.co.us/PublicEducatorSearch/DOBSearch.jspTours<strong>Stanley</strong> Teacher Preparation Program tours are given monthly; applicants are highlyencouraged to schedule a tour prior to the spring interviews. Please contact GinaBernacchi at 303-261-1783 or gina@stanleybps.org to schedule a tour prior to the springinterviews. Candidates who are chosen for an interview must be willing to visit <strong>Stanley</strong>BPS at his or her own expense for interview dates in February or March.<strong>Application</strong> InformationPlease visit our website (www.stanleybps.org) to download the application for the 2013-2014 school year, or contact Gina Bernacchi for additional information:Gina Bernacchi, Program Coordinator<strong>Stanley</strong> <strong>British</strong> <strong>Primary</strong> <strong>School</strong> Phone: (303) 261-1783350 Quebec St. Email: gina@stanleybps.orgDenver, CO 80230<strong>Application</strong> Deadline: February 1, 2013QualificationsApplicants must:• Hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education• Submit <strong>Stanley</strong> Teacher Preparation Program application• Submit Statement of Eligibility/One-Year Alternative License application• Demonstrate effective communication skills• Attend a tour to meet program staff and obtain program information*Some experience working with children is desirable but not requiredSelectionFinal selection is based on a number of factors, including an interview, observation inthe classroom, written and verbal skills, potential contribution to the group experience,and Statement of Eligibility (SOE) from the Colorado Department of Education. The<strong>Stanley</strong> Teacher Preparation Program is committed to diversity and intentionally seeksapplicants from all racial and ethnic groups. The <strong>Stanley</strong> Teacher Prep Program doesnot discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religious beliefs, gender, sexualorientation, age, national origin, learning/physical disabilities, or veteran status.
<strong>Checklist</strong>s for <strong>Application</strong>sColorado Department of Education “One-Year Alternative License”/Statement ofEligibility application(http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/Licensure_AlternativeApp.asp)1. _____ A completed CDE fingerprint card and processing fee must be submitteddirectly to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI). See:http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/fingerprints.htm for more information. YourStatement of Eligibility cannot be issued until CDE has received proof offingerprint receipt from the CBI.2. _____ Completed “ALT: Statement of Eligibility” application available online fromthe CDE website: http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/Licensure_AlternativeApp.asp3. _____ Non-refundable application processing fee of $40 for your SOE (see CDEwebsite). Payment by credit/debit card only. Include a copy of your receipt with yourapplication (downloaded at the time you pay your evaluation fee). You will be requiredto pay an additional $40 when you apply for your Alternative License.4. _____ For Elementary Education licensure: passing score on either the PLACEtest (Elementary Education test #01) or Praxis II test (Elementary Education #0014); forEarly Childhood Education licensure: passing score on PLACE test (Early ChildhoodEducation (test #02) or complete transcript review with the CDE. The content area inwhich you choose to test will determine your area of licensure.5. _____ Official transcript(s) from the college(s) or university(s) where thecoursework was completed. CDE requires an official transcript showing bachelor’sdegree and date conferred. An official transcript bears the seal of the institution andthe signature of the registrar. Official transcripts with the registrar’s seal and stamped“Issued to the Student” will be accepted. Photocopies will not be accepted. You shouldinclude transcripts from those colleges from which transfer credit was accepted.<strong>Checklist</strong> for <strong>Stanley</strong> Teacher Preparation Program application1. _____ Candidate attended a program tour2. _____ Completed <strong>Stanley</strong> Teacher Preparation Program application2. (includes additional components #3 - 6 listed below)3. _____ Transcript(s) (copies accepted)4. _____ Two letters of recommendation from current or previous employers and/or3. professors5. _____ Resume6. _____ Completed essay question
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