Assessments
How many major assignments do you complete over the course of the year?
4: Child Study, the Thematic Unit, the Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum paper, and Teaching as a Profession (various critical reflections of your practice). These licensure core courses and assignments reveal the level of integration of knowledge and teaching practice you develop from the seminars and your classroom experiences.
What are the hours of Saturday Seminars?
9am - 4pm
Where can you find the Timeline of Expectations/Tasks for the program?
In the handbook (double for on p.14 ;)
True or False: You must obtain your Alternative License before beginning in the PS-6 classroom.
True
How is graduation from the TPP determined?
P/F based on performance in GoogleClassroom and confidential evaluations from the mentor teacher and advisor
What do you do if you miss a Saturday seminar?
You watch the Zoom recording and complete a Blue Sheet about what you learned.
Describe the Teacher Candidate Support Process (a process that promotes the development of a teacher candidate who may be struggling or need additional support).
1. Growth Plan 2. Action Plan 3. Action Plan Review 4. Final Action
What is the type of license called that you receive at the end of program completion and submitting all PRAXIS scores to CDE?
Initial License (in ECE or Elementary Education)
What is the minimum length of time that a TC must take over lead teaching?
2 weeks
True or False: You are expected to attend school events like Back to School Night whenever possible
True
Where can you find links to Google Classroom, Canvas, the TPP Calendar Overview & other important documents?
Google Classroom
What is the one PRAXIS exam that you take at the end of the year (May-ish)
The Reading PRAXIS
What 2 documents do the TC and Advisor use during observations?
Lesson Plan & Observation Form
How many minutes before school begins should you arrive to your mentor teacher's classroom (unless you have a different arrangement with them)?
45 minutes
True or False: Friends School is not able to offer tutoring support for PRAXIS exams.
False - ask me if you'd like support and I will connect you with 240Tutoring
What is the maximum number of absences allowed for the year for orientation/Sat seminars?
3