K-12 5 Year M.A.T. Tasks

On this page you will find other suggested and required tasks by year.
Take the time to review all the years so you can be prepared
academically and financially

Freshman:

Teacher Education Process

Complete Intent Apply to TK-20-online (ESC) and meet with Dr. Beverly for initial advising

Begin meeting teacher education acceptance process
     Acceptance into teacher education (can be tracked on TK-20)
          Pass Praxis or having waiving SAT/ACT score (check score on ESC)
          C or Better Math 107, GWRIT 103, GPSY 160
          2 references (school, employment, leader of organization-not family/friends)
          Complete Child Abuse Training-on-line (ESC)
          Complete Universal Precautions Training -on-line (ESC)
          Minimum GPA 2.5

Suggested Tasks
     Familiarize yourself with:
          Major and minor requirements
          Study Abroad opportunities (plan ahead-best done sophomore year or
          may/summer)
          Library
          Computer Labs
          ETMC
          The Learning Support Center
          The Writing Center
          Other Campus Support Services

Sophomores:

Teacher Education Process
Complete Intent Apply to TK-20-online (ESC) and meet with Dr. Beverly for initial advising

Complete teacher education acceptance process
     Acceptance into teacher education (can be tracked on TK-20)
          Pass Praxis or having waiving SAT/ACT score (check score on ESC)
          C or Better Math 107, GWRIT 103, GPSY 160
          2 references (school, employment, leader of organization-not family/friends)
          Complete C hild Abuse Training-on-line (ESC)
          Complete Universal Precautions Training -on-line (ESC)
          Minimum GPA 2.5

     Complete TK-20 application

Suggested Tasks
     Familiarize yourself with:
          Major and minor requirements
          Study Abroad opportunities (plan ahead-best done sophomore year
          or may/summer)
          Library
           Computer Labs
          ETMC
          The Learning Support Center
          The Writing Center
          Other Campus Support Services

 

Juniors

***YOU MUST BE ACCEPTED INTO TEACHER EDUCATION BEFORE THE FALL SEMESTER

Suggested Tasks:

  •  Complete most of your major requirements before next spring
  •  Complete study abroad opportunities (may/summer)
  •  Awareness of future tests & fees (Graduate school, VRA, VCLA, Praxis II-2sections, Teacher licensing fees)

Seniors

*Complete Graduation Application and Submit to advisor

*Check on Graduation accessories (clothes, invitation, arrangements)
JMU Bookstore

*Complete Student Teaching Application-check deadlines

*ATTEND - ST packet review sessions for May/Summer/Fall 2009 & Spring 2010 
Sign up sheets will be available soon in the ESC. Sessions are voluntary, but sign up is required to attend one of the meetings

*Complete Application to Graduate School
Application form, $55 fee, 2 letters of recommendation, 2-3 page written statement (why special education-and overall goals), official transcript, GPA 2.75

*Tests you have to take between now and end of Graduate year:
See below

 

Graduate

TESTS

RVE (0306 paperbased, 5306 computer based)

VCLA writing and reading (235 each-composite 470)
Website for both in case link doesn't work http://www.va.nesinc.com

Praxis II-- use

  •  Special Education: Application of Core Principles Across Disability Categories
  •  Elementary Education: Content Knowledge---highly recommended for highly qualified
  •  Any other subject areas you wish to be highly qualified to teach

 

APPLICATIONS

*Apply for Graduation-before December 
      Attach and unofficial transcript for your advisor (I will remove it)


*Apply for SPED licensure

You complete:
      Application---page 1
      College Verification page 2 part 1

JMU completes:
      College Verification pg 2 part 2
      Requests official transcript
      Sends complete application package to state


You send/deliver to ESC:
     Complete application
     Nonrefundable application fee---$50
     Praxis II scores
     VRA score

RESOURCES

CAREER AND ACADEMIC PLANNING: resume, interviewing and other job resources
http://www.jmu.edu/cap/job_intern_search/websites.htm