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Student Teacher Orientation Fall 2010

TExES and Student Advising OfficeTExES and Student Advising Office

Student Teacher Orientation Fall 2010

What’s NewWhat’s New

Number of Paper Based Test administrations reduced.

-4 sessions for 2010-2011 testing year

Fixed Administration CAT Exams-Offered 6 times per yearESL/Generalist EC-6, Business 6-12, Technology Applications EC-12

Reminder:Test admission ticket will no longer be mailed. Score reports will not be mailed.

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What’s NewWhat’s New

The State of Texas is complying with a Federal mandate that requires new elementary teachers to show competency in all subject areas to comply with the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). For Texas teachers, this requires passing a Generalist exam (EC-4, EC-6, 4-8).

Who does this impact:Content specific 4-8 certifications: Math, Science, Social Studies,

English Language Arts

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Types of Exam OfferedTypes of Exam Offered

Paper-Based Test (PBT)> 4 times a year

Computer-Based Test (CAT)> 5-6 times a week at most test centers

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Test dates PBTTest dates PBT

October 2, 2010

January 29, 2011

April 16, 2011

June 25, 2011

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CAT datesCAT dates

Dates vary from one CAT center to another.

Not all CAT exams are offered at all CAT centers.

Plan accordingly.

New CAT tests – Bilingual Generalist EC-6.

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I am not sure which tests I am supposed to take?Go to www.coe.unt.edu/texes

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How should I prep for the tests?Free study guides @ www.texes.ets.org.Practice exams @ www.coe.unt.edu/texesTalk to friends who have taken the exams.Course work.

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Practice examsRegister @ www.coe.unt.edu/texes

September 11, 2010

October 8, 2010November 6,

2010December 3,

2010

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When should I take the exams?

Ideal time ……..Anytime between now and graduation.

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Where and how do I sign up?Go to TEA website @ www.tea.state.tx.usCreate Educator accountObtain TEA ID#

Go to ETS website @ www.texes.ets.orgCreate Testing account

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What should I do the daybefore the exam?

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Print admission ticket!Print admission ticket!Print admission ticket!

Student Teacher Orientation Fall 2010

What should I do on the dayof the exam?-Arrive early @ least 30 minutes before.-Bring IDs to test centers.-Check Registration Bulletin

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Scores and such.

Get scores online @ ETS website.Print score reports within 90 days.

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Apply for graduationFall 2010 –

September 16Check Academic Calendar

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Apply for certification @ TEA•Final semester•Passed all required exams

Complete fingerprinting

Get a

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TExES Advising OfficeMatthews Hall 103 940-369-8601 [email protected]

Student Advising Office940-565-2736

TEA 512-936-8400

ETS 800-205-2626

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