If you need the Praxis CORE exams for admission to the Teacher Ed Program, then plan to attend the following workshop:

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1 OCTOBER 2017 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: ACT / Praxis CORE ACT / PRAXIS CORE WORKSHOP Workshop Praxis II: Elementary Education Content Teaching Reading: Thursday, October 12 at 11:00 AM CST 12:00 PM CST Matthews-Daniel, Room 107 Elementary Education Praxis Exam Upcoming Events Page 2 The Office of Teacher Page 2 Education Welcomes... First Aid/CPR/AED If you need the Praxis CORE exams for admission to the Teacher Ed Program, then plan to attend the following workshop: Practice Exam Test Availability for You will learn about the differences between the exams, receive materials to prepare for either the ACT or Praxis CORE, and take home a diagnostic test for either CORE Math, Reading, or Writing. This will allow you to plan for independent study or use the tutoring services available in the Volpe Library Tutoring Center. Contact Elizabeth Boucher (EFBoucher@tntech.edu) for details. Page 3 Classes for Spring 2018 PRAXIS II: ELEMENTARY EDUCATION CONTENT PRACTICE EXAM & Fall 2018 Clinical Placements Need a Math Tutor? Attention Testing Takers! New Study Materials! Student Review for Page 5 Interactive Praxis Prep Exceptional Children TJ Farr, Room 106 Contact Elizabeth Boucher (EFBoucher@tntech.edu) for details. Exam Student Council for Wednesday, October 25 at 1:00 PM CST Page 5 TEST AVAILABILITY FOR TEACHING READING: ELEMENTARY EDUCATION PRAXIS EXAM ETS will NOT be offering the Teaching Reading: Elementary Education (TREE) 5203 Praxis exam for teacher candidates in December However, the Teaching Reading: Elementary Education (TREE) exam will be offered during the months of November 2017 and January The November testing window will be November 6 through 18; the January testing window will be January 8 through 20. Please go to to register.

2 Continuous throughout the Month of October October 12, 2017 October 19, 2017 October 20, 2017 UPCOMING EVENTS Interviews for Admission to the Teacher Education Program P A G E 2 (Check Interview Request form for Specific dates and times: ACT/Praxis CORE Workshop TIME: 11:00 AM CST 12:00 PM CST LOCATION: Matthews-Daniel, RM 107 General Orientation Seminar for MAIN CAMPUS Residents CHECK-IN: 8:15 AM CST LOCATION: Derryberry Auditorium START TIME: 8:30 AM 4:00 PM CST General Orientation Seminar for 2+2 Residents CHECK-IN: 8:15 AM CST LOCATION: Derryberry Auditorium START TIME: 8:30 AM 4:00 PM CST October 23, 2017 Residency placement begins October 25, 2017 October 27, 2017 Elementary Education Content Practice Exam TIME: 1:00 PM CST 4:30 PM CST LOCATION: TJ Farr, RM 106 Math Workshop: ACT, Praxis CORE, & Elementary Ed Content Knowledge TIME: 10:30 AM CST 12:00 PM CST LOCATION: Matthews-Daniel, RM 158 THE OFFICE OF TEACHER EDUCATION WELCOMES... Submitted By: The Office of Teacher Education The Office of Teacher Education would like to welcome Jeanie Bandy and Kelsey Hulgan to the College of Education Student Success Center team! Jeanie Bandy: Jeanie is happy to be joining the academic advising team for the College of Education Student Success Center. She advises Early Childhood licensure students as well as some of our psychology students. Additionally, she teaches FOED 1822 and is currently working toward a Ph.D in Exceptional Learning with a concentration in Literacy. Jeanie s hometown is Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee. She holds a B.S. degree in Business Administration and a M.A. degree in Business Education. Jeanie also holds an Ed.S degree in Instructional Leadership. For 10 years, she taught Business Education at the high school level and was also a high school principal for 3 years at Smith County High School in Carthage, TN. Jeanie currently lives in Byrdstown with her husband and 3 children. She enjoys farming, riding horses, and spending time on the lake. Kelsey Hulgan: Kelsey is excited to be joining Tennessee Tech as the new Administrative Associate for the College of Education Student Success Center. She is originally from Hot Springs, Arkansas and has recently relocated from Tulsa, Oklahoma. During her time in Oklahoma, she served as a senior academic advisor at Tulsa Community College. Kelsey holds a B.S. degree in History and Political Science as well as a M.S. degree in College Student Personnel. Kelsey s husband, Josh, also works on campus as Assistant Director in Residential Life. They enjoy hiking and taking care of their two special needs dogs, Gretta and Stevie Wonder. Kelsey loves the beauty of our campus and Tennessee in general.

3 P A G E 3 Submitted By: Office of Teacher Education Candidates entering Residency I and Student Teaching are required to show proof of valid First Aid/CPR/ AED certification before entering their clinical placement. Candidates should , fax, or hand deliver proof of certifications to the Office of Teacher Education via the approved methods listed below: SUBMIT TO: Mrs. Sharon Dyer PHONE: SRDyer@tntech.edu FAX: DELIVER TO: TJ Farr, Room 103 FIRST AID/CPR/AED CLASSES WITH AMY MAHAN The training includes: AED- Automatic External Defibrillator BLS- Basic Life Support (CPR) for the Healthcare Provider First Aid Heart Saver- CPR for the Non-Healthcare Professional The cost is $50 per person for a 2-year certification. Ms. Mahan currently has training sessions planned for: October 7, 11, 21, and 24 November 4,7,18,and 28 December 2, 7, 16, and 19 However, there is a discount class of $30 per person on Saturday, November 11, for the Non- Healthcare provider. All classes are scheduled from 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM. The doors open at 8:30 AM. For training information and scheduling, please contact Amy Mahan at or ANMahan16@gmail.com. FIRST AID/CPR/AED CLASSES AT THE FITNESS CENTER Submitted By: Office of Teacher Education The TTU Fitness center offers First Aid/CPR/AED classes to TTU students. The cost for this course is $35. To reserve your spot, please Sharon Dyer at SRDyer@tntech.edu! SPACES ARE LIMITED! Thursday, November 16 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Tuesday, December 12 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM **Certification valid for two years.**

4 P A G E 4 O C T O B E R NEED A MATH TUTOR? Do you need help on the math portion of the ACT or Praxis CORE? What about the Elementary Education Content Knowledge or Middle School Math Praxis II exams? If you answered yes, then contact Beth Phipps-Math Tutor in Schoology.com to schedule a tutoring appointment. AVAILABLE TIMES: Monday 10 AM until 1 PM & Wednesday 10 AM until 1 PM ATTENTION TESTING TAKERS! Testing Candidates: Do you anticipate a name change (i.e. marriage) while you are a testing candidate? Update your ETS account and bring correct ID to the testing center! Go to: When registering, use your name as it appears exactly on your primary ID that you present at the test center. If the name shown on your primary ID does not match your registration record, you will not be permitted to test and will forfeit your test fees. If your name has changed since you registered for a test, you must ensure that you have appropriate ID matching the name on your registration to show at the test center. It is recommended that you have an ID with the correct name BEFORE you complete the registration process. Additionally, you must create a new online Praxis account providing your name exactly as it appears on the primary identification you will present on test day. When creating your new account, leave the Social Security number (SSN) field blank to avoid technical issues. After the new account is created, you will need to enter your SSN by clicking the "Update Personal or Contact Information" link. NEW STUDY MATERIALS! Visit the Office of Teacher Education website for the list of materials currently available to students: The new study materials are available in the LRC in Foundation Hall. Study materials include: Cracking the ACT 2017 edition Praxis Core Academic Skills Praxis CORE for Dummies Praxis Teaching Reading 5203 Cliff Notes

5 P A G E 5 STUDENT REVIEW FOR INTERACTIVE PRAXIS PREP EXAM Submitted By: Lindsey N. Brown I recently completed an interactive practice test for the Praxis II Elementary Education Content Knowledge exam. This practice test was very eye opening for me because it allowed me to see the different types of questions for each subject of the test. By taking this practice test, I was able to recognize areas of needed improvement. If you are preparing for a Praxis exam, it would be beneficial to take part in this interactive review process. The review will not only provide test taking strategies but will also build confidence. Since Praxis tests are so expensive, it is a good idea to have a trial run. Why not take advantage of this service when it is here to help you? COME JOIN US for our first official Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC) meeting for Fall 2017 semester!!! When: Thursday, October 5 from 11:00 AM 12:00 PM Where: Matthews-Daniel Hall, room 144 -Happy Learning! Please attend to learn about this AWESOME student organization and choose to be a part. We will be accepting nominations for our new officers. All majors are welcome as long as you have a heart for individuals with disabilities. This is an exciting time to join (and...we will have pizza)!!!