FAQ Summer Endorsement for SPED When/Where are courses offered? All coursework is held online at a set time each day. With the exception of new student orientation, students will not be required to attend PLU facilities unless they are meeting with faculty. The course schedule has been developed to allow working professionals to maintain employment while pursuing additional credentials. Pacific Lutheran University has partnered with Blackboard Illuminate as our online platform. Who can I expect to be in the courses alongside me? SPED courses are filled with students from a multitude of experiences and degree backgrounds. Students will have completed or will be working toward their Bachelors of Arts in Education or their Masters of Arts in Education degree, and we have a mix of current professionals adding the endorsement to their current certificate. In all, experiences range from pre-service teachers to seasoned professionals. Is a program schedule available? The final schedule is anticipated by February 1, but a tentative schedule is available will be available on the endorsement webpage on January 5. When must I submit my program application? We highly encourage applicants to submit their materials as soon as possible; space is based on a firstcome, first-served basis and fills fast. Priority consideration is given to candidates who apply before March 1; however, applications will be accepted until May 1 st. After May 1 st, candidates will be reviewed on a space-available basis. What is the successful application process? Step 1: Complete the online application form Step 2: Mail the accompanying paper application materials to PLU Step 3: Complete a skype interview Step 4: Offer of admission Step 5: Register for classes Step 6: Attend program orientation. Orientation date tentatively set for Thursday, May 7 at 5pm. When will I know if I have been accepted into the program? Upon receiving your online application you will receive a confirmation email from PLU s Professional Development Office. Once your accompanying paper application materials arrive, you will then receive a second confirmation email. Upon successful program eligibility, you will then be contacted for an interview. Finally, after the interview, an admissions decision will be communicated via e-mail. When do I register for coursework? Candidates may register for coursework after admission has been granted. Summer registration occurs as early as mid-april through the start of the term.
When and where does fieldwork occur? For current PLU students in the BAE or MAE program, fieldwork is integrated into your program and does not occur during the summer. For add-on endorsement (i.e. currently working teachers) candidates, fieldwork will occur in the Tacoma or Bethel School District, within the Extended Schools Year (ESY) program. The schedule is tentative, set for July 1 - July 31. Candidates are expected to be on-site teacher hours from approximately 8:45am- 12:30pm, Tuesday- Thursday. Wednesday afternoons will include a Reflective Seminar after fieldwork. For add-on endorsement candidates unable to complete the Tacoma or Bethel ESY program, an alternative placement will be attempted to be secured for the following fall. Candidates in this domain will be required to identify a possible host classroom, complete a student teaching application upon admission, and spend one full month in fieldwork to complete program requirements. What is a Pedagogy Assessment? The Pedagogy Assessment is the final evaluation rubric to successfully complete fieldwork. Candidates will become familiar with the Pedagogy Assessment during field experience under the guidance of their assigned PLU field supervisor. When does the Pedagogy Assessment occur? The Pedagogy assessment requires a minimum of two observations by a university Field Supervisor. These two observations occur near the end of the field experience. What is the West-E? The West-E is Washington s educator skill assessment, required in the process to add an endorsement. The assessment is based on Washington state endorsement competencies and must be passed before earning the endorsement. Many resources are available online for candidates including a free practice test and a video on how to prepare. When must I complete the West-E to earn the endorsement? Candidates are encouraged to begin reviewing test materials and registration dates as early as possible on the WEST website. In order to complete program requirements, candidates MUST successfully pass the West-E subject test prior to be recommended for licensure at the end of their program. Candidates are strongly encouraged to begin looking at West-E tests dates now. How much does the program cost? Program Application $40 Coursework/Fieldwork $5,750 OPSI Fee $48 West-E test $135 Textbooks: Varies by instructor TOTAL COSTS: $5,971 How am I billed? Financial aid is not available for this program, as adding an endorsement is not considered a degree. Student may utilize a variety of payment options including in person, mail, phone, online, or wire.
2015 Special Education Summer Endorsement Program Section 1: Add-on Endorsements students (Participants who currently hold a teaching certificate) Section 2: Masters, Alt Routes and participants who currently hold teaching a certificate Summer 2015 SPED Course Schedule SPED 912: Team Building & Collaboration SPED 910: Foundations, Assessment, Evaluation SPED 914: Procedures for Students with Mild Disabilities SPED 915: Procedures for Students with Behavioral Disabilities SPED 911: Procedures for Students with Developmental Disabilities SPED 917: Education & Training for Individuals with Low Incidence Disabilities SPED 921: Procedures for Students with Autism SPED 916: Issues in Early Childhood Education EDUC 905: Pedagogy Assessment (See ESY* Schedule below) Instructor Gentile Williams Reisberg Williams Tucker Tucker Tucker Friedrich-Nielsen Nourse *The Extended School Year (ESY) is the fieldwork option available to add-on endorsement candidates. Candidates may also elect to complete fieldwork during the academic year in an alternative setting. Current PLU Masters and Alternative Routes students do not complete the summer ESY field experience. Fall 2015 EDUC 905: Pedagogy Assessment (for add-on endorsements candidates who do not attend the ESY in the Summer). Current PLU Master and Alternative Routes students complete a separate field experience. Date Course Time of Meeting Monday, May 11 SPED 912 1 SPED 912 2 Tuesday, May 12 Wednesday, May 13 SPED 912 1 SPED 912 2 Thursday, May 14 SPED 912 1 SPED 912 2 Friday, May 15 Saturday, May 16 SPED 912 - Final Presentations Varying presentation times throughout the day. Sunday, May 17
Monday, May 18 SPED 910 1 Tuesday, May 19 SPED 910 1 Wednesday, May 20 SPED 910-1 Thursday, May 21 SPED 910 1 Friday, May 22 Saturday, May 23 Sunday, May 24 Monday, May 25 Memorial Day - HOLIDAY Tuesday, May 26 SPED 910 1 Wednesday, May 27 SPED 910 1 Thursday, May 28 SPED 910 1 Friday, May 29 Saturday, May 30 Sunday, May 31 Monday, June 1 SPED 914 1 Tuesday, June 2 SPED 914 1 Wednesday, June 3 SPED 914 1 Thursday, June 4 SPED 914 1
Friday, June 5 Saturday, June 6 Sunday, June 7 Monday, June 8 SPED 914 1 Tuesday, June 9 SPED 914 1 Wednesday, June 10 Thursday, June 11 SPED 914 1 Friday, June 12 Saturday, June 13 Sunday, June 14 Monday, June 15 SPED 915 1 Tuesday, June 16 SPED 915 1 Wednesday, June 17 SPED 915 1 Thursday, June 18 SPED 915 1 4:30-6:00pm 6:30-8:00pm 4:30-6:30pm 4:30-6:30pm Friday, June 19 Saturday, June 20 Monday, June 22 SPED 915 1 Tuesday, June 23 SPED 915 1 Wednesday, June 24 SPED 915 1
Thursday, June 25 SPED 915 1 Friday, June 26 Saturday, June 27 Monday, June 29 SPED 911 1 SPED 911 2 Tuesday, June 30 ESY Set Up 8:00am 1pm Wednesday, July 1 ESY Set Up 8:00am 1pm Thursday, July 2 Monday, July 6 SPED 911 1 SPED 911 2 Tuesday, July 7 ESY 7:30am-2:30pm Wednesday, July 8 ESY & Reflective Seminar 8:00am 1:30pm Thursday, July 9 ESY 8:00am 1:00pm Monday, July 10 SPED 911 1 SPED 911-2 Tuesday, July 14 ESY SPED 911 1 SPED 911 2 8:00am 1:00pm Wednesday July 15 ESY & Reflective Seminar 8:00am 1:30pm Thursday, July 16 ESY 8:00am 1:00pm Friday, July 17 Monday July 20 SPED 917 1 5:00 6:00pm Tuesday, July 21 ESY SPED 917 1 8:00am 1:00pm Wednesday, July 22 ESY 8:00am 1:30pm
Thursday, July 23 Friday, July 24 SPED 917 1 ESY & Reflective Seminar SPED 917 1 8:00 1:00pm Saturday, July 25 SPED 917 1 Monday, July 27 SPED 921 1 SPED 921 2 9:00 10:30am 11:00am 12:30pm Tuesday, July 28 ESY SPED 921 1 SPED 921 2 8:00am 1:00pm Wednesday, July 29 ESY & Reflective Seminar 8:00am 1:30pm Thursday, July 30 ESY 8:00am 1:00pm Friday, July 31 ESY Wrap Up 8:00am 1:00pm Saturday, August 1 Monday, August 3 SPED 916-1 SPED 916-2 Tuesday, August 4 Wednesday, August 5 SPED 916-1 SPED 916-2 Thursday, August 6 Friday, August 7 SPED 916 1 SPED 916 2 Saturday, August 8 Monday, August 10 SPED 916-1 SPED 916-2 Tuesday, August 11 Wednesday, August 12 SPED 916 1
SPED 916 2 Thursday, August 13 Friday, August 14 SPED 916 1 SPED 916 2 Monday, August 17 Student Final Presentations (online) TBA Tentative Tacoma & Bethel Extended School Year Schedule July 2015 TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 1 PRE-ESY Training 7 14 21 28 1 PRE-ESY Training Greg 12:15-1:45 8 Elise 12:15 to 1:45 15 Aaron 12:15 to 1:45 22 Lenny 12:15 to 1:45 29 Vanessa 12:15 to 1:45 2 PRE-ESY Training 9 16 23 30 Students may be expected to arrive as early as 8:30am prior to the start of each ESY day. The 2015 ESY schedule is TENTATIVE