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Spotlighting Our 2023-2024 Residency Candidates!

Bluff City Elementary School

Kayla's shoutout from her mentor teacher, Lori Rosenbaum:


"My teacher candidate is Kayla Rupe. We are teaching 1st grade at Bluff City Elementary School. We are studying measurement in centimeters and Kayla developed an excellent lesson in measurement while tying in a big motivator for my students… the Super Bowl! They measured items with cubes and cube sticks, then made a headband to divide them into teams- the KC Chiefs and the SF 49ers. She then played a game with them to see which team won! It was a wonderful lesson and the students absolutely loved it!"

 Kayla Rupe Lessonlesson
Fairmont Elementary School
Lakyn James

Lakyn's shoutout from Fairmont:


"Ms. White's student teacher, Ms.Lakyn, has taught about producers and consumers all week. Earlier this week, she taught about assembly lines. They worked together to produce bags of trail mix then they got to eat their product for snack. Today her students got to make a commercial for the business idea they created yesterday."
Towne Acres Elementary School
1st grade teacher, Erin Ward and teacher candidate, Kylie Reaves teamed up to help their 1st graders learn about teen numbers. This picture shows students using dry erase sheets to practice using ten frames to show how many tens and ones are in the teen numbers. Erin Ward and Kylie Reaves
Woodland Elementary School
Mentor and ETSU Alumni, Ashley Carlson and Residency Candidate, Ashton Browning Mentor and ETSU Alumni, Ashley Carlson and Residency Candidate, Ashton Browning incorporate co-teaching in their kindergarten classroom at Woodland Elementary. Ms. Carlson and Ashley used a variety of teaching strategies to teaching the concept of comparing numbers. Strategies included an interactive board activity, motivational song, a fall themed short story, and a fall themed PowerPoint. Their students enjoyed learning about comparing numbers.

2024 February Residency Newsletter

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  • edTPA

     

    • edTPA
      • A national assessment for aspiring teachers. edtpa
      • A portfolio that measures planning, instruction, and assessment skills of teacher candidates.
      • edTPA engages teacher candidates in developing the knowledge, skills, and abilities they need to meet the needs of today’s diverse learners.

       

      Aspiring teachers must prepare a portfolio of materials during their student teaching clinical experience. edTPA requires aspiring teachers to demonstrate readiness to teach through lesson plans designed to support their students' strengths and needs; engage real students in ambitious learning; analyze whether their students are learning, and adjust their instruction to become more effective. Teacher candidates submit unedited video recordings of themselves at work in a real classroom as part of a portfolio that is scored by highly trained educators. edTPA builds on decades of teacher performance assessment development and research regarding teaching skills and practices that improve student learning.

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    • edTPA General Timeline

      You will begin working on your edTPA during your senior year. You will work with your seminar instructor and mentor teacher duinrg Residency I and II to complete this. Below is a general timeline but this can change depending on what program you are in and when you begin Residency.  

      • Task 1 (Planning): Completed in fall semester of your senior year  (Oct.- Dec.)
      • Task 2 (Instruction): Completed in spring of your senior year (Jan.- Feb.)
      • Task 3 (Assessment): Completed in spring of your senior year (Jan.- March)
      • Final submission: Early April of senior year


      (This is subject to change based on what program you are in.) 

    • Residency Seminar

      Regular Seminars to help Teacher Candidates break tasks into smaller steps with scaffolds and support from clinical instructors/field supervisors​

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      • edTPA Writing Camps
      • edTPA Bootcamp
      • edTPA Upload day

      Seminar is a class that meets one evening per week during Residency I and Residency II. During seminar, the components of the edTPA will be reviewed, completed, and submitted for grading.

    • Forms
  • Expectations and Professional Performance 

    In addition to adhering to the Model Code of Ethics for Educators, residency candidates must assume a high level of ethics and professionalism to guide candidates in discharging their responsibilities and duties. Candidates should conduct oneself accordingly, with special attention directed to the following relationships: the students, mentor teachers, school, community, university supervisor, residency seminar instructor, and profession. Click on the Expectations of Professional Performance card below to see the specific details residency candidates must adhere to. 

    **All candidates are expected to uphold the ETSU Honor code. If you are not familiar with this statement and with the policy regarding plagiarism, you should review both these documents online and in a current catalog.

    ETSU Code of Professional and Ethical Behaviors

    "By becoming a member of the campus community, students agree to live by the standards of the honor code and thereby pledge the following: “I pledge to act with honesty, integrity, and civility in all matters.”

    -Honor Code and Pledge

     

  • Handbook, Resources, and Previous Newsletters
  • MCEE: Model Code of Ethics for Educators 
  • Memorandum of Understanding

    "The purpose of the Memorandum of Understanding is to clearly identify the professional dispositions and behaviors that Candidates are to exhibit in their yearlong Residency."

    Memorandum of Understanding

    Residency candidates demonstrating inappropriate behaviors and/or dispositions will be subject to removal from their Residency placements and, if necessary, dismissal from the Educator Preparation Program at East Tennessee State University.

  • Praxis Information
    • Praxis Overview

      There are 2 types of Praxis Examinations: The Praxis Core and Praxis Subject Assessments.

      • Praxis Core Assessment
        Students who have not scored 21 or higher on the ACT and/or1080 or higher on the SAT may also elect to take the Praxis Core series. Students should take the Praxis Core Test by the end of their Freshman year. Transfer students should complete the Praxis Core series upon transferring to ETSU. All ACT/SAT or Praxis Core Tests must be passed before beginning Pre-residency. Students should take the Praxis Core Test by the end of their Freshman year. Transfer students should complete the Praxis Core series upon transferring to ETSU. All ACT/SAT or Praxis Core Tests should be passed before applying for Residency.
      • Praxis Subject Assessments

        Praxis subject assessments are taken by individuals entering the teaching profession as part of the certification process required by many states and professional licensing organizations. Most students pursuing a teaching licensure are required to complete a selection of Praxis Subject Assessments according to the licensure they are pursuing. Please contact your program of study to ensure praxis exam is required. 

        All Praxis assessments should be passed before any student can progress into Residency II. Students should attempt any required Praxis assessments as early as comfortably possible to ensure their ability to retest if necessary. The Office of Educator Preparation recommend beginning the summer preceding Residency I. If students do not pass the Praxis Subject Assessment after the first attempt, students should consult with department faculty for testing support before retesting. 

    • Praxis Waiver

      Any student who has not passed all requirements for their licensure program(s) prior to entering Residency II may request a Residency II Praxis Waiver after meeting the following requirements. The student: 

      • is enrolled in an educator preparation licensure program
      • has attempted to take all Praxis II examinations required for the licensure area and the scores have been officially received by ETSU.
      • has successfully progressed through the previous progression points which include:
        • maintaining a minimum overall GPA of 2.75 for undergraduate and 3.0 for graduate students
        • completion of all coursework required for licensure/degree
          submission of the Residency Application by the noted deadline for placement
        • current background check on file in the Office of Educator Preparation-Residency
      • must submit a letter, with this Residency II Praxis Waiver Request form attached, indicating the remedial process (e.g., meetings with faculty advisor regarding steps to take to ensure future success on the Praxis tests, plans to attend Praxis workshops, lists of books to read that address deficiencies, etc.) that he/she will assume to prepare to retake the needed Praxis exams including dates of anticipated Praxis registration.

      Students must submit their Praxis Waivers to the Office of Educator Preparation, Warf Pickel Hall, Room 305, or via email to edprep@etsu.edu by December 20th if completing Residency II during the spring semester.

      Praxis Waiver Form 

    • Registering for Praxis

      When registering for the Praxis exam, students should include their Social Security Number and request that scores are sent to ETSU (TEST CODE 1198) and Tennessee Department of Education (TEST CODE 8190). If a Praxis exam is taken in another state other than Tennessee, test scores will not be sent to Tennessee Department of Education.

      Students may register for all Praxis Assessments by creating or signing into your  ETS account. 

      For more information on Praxis Testing, visit the Educational Testing Service (ETS) website.

    • Frequently Asked Questions
      • What Praxis Subject Assessments am I required to pass for my program?
        To find specific requirements, select the correct licensure area on the ETS website.
      • When should I take the Praxis Subject Assessment?

        All Praxis assessments should be passed before any student can progress into Residency II. 

        Students should attempt any required Praxis Subject Assessments as early as comfortably possible to ensure their ability to retest if necessary. Praxis Subject Assessments that require a consructed-response can take up to 4 weeks to receive scores. Requirements for graduate students may vary by program. 

         

        Praxis Subject Assessments are available only in limited testing windows. Students may find available testing windows on the ETS website.

      • Where can I take my Praxis?

        In addition to the ETSU Testing Center, there are additional locations that students may take their Praxis Assessments. Students can find these available locations on the ETS website and selecting their zip code. Students will be required to select a location when they register for their assessment. Regardless of the testing location, students must request their scores be reported to ETSU and Tennessee Department of Education during their registration process.

        When registering for the Praxis exam, students should include their Social Security Number and request that scores are sent to ETSU (TEST CODE 1198) and Tennessee Department of Education (TEST CODE 8190).

       

    • Study Guides and Resources

      Khan Academy - Explore study materials in specific subject areas for free.

      240 Tutoring- Provides study guides for passing Praxis exams with subscription. A free subscription can be provided to you, please contact your program of study for more information. 

      **Please refer to your program of study for additional study materials. 

    For assistance, please email edprep@etsu.edu.

  • Professionalism 
    • Professional Behavior 

      While completing the yearlong residency, candidates should assume the role of an adult professional-in-training and should conduct themselves in a professional manner. If candidates are unsure of appropriate professional behavior or encounters a problematic situation, candidates should consult their mentor teachers, university supervisors, or other school personnel as soon as possible for guidance and assistance.

      In all actions and interactions, candidates should demonstrate the highest level of professionalism. Candidates should view this experience as a yearlong job interview as well as an opportunity to learn from their mentor teachers and to develop and demonstrate their teaching skills. Actions taken and words spoken during residency should be carefully considered, as they will affect both the candidates’ residency evaluation and the written/verbal recommendations provided for candidates by mentor teachers, university supervisors, school administrators, and the Office of Educator Preparation.

      Candidates agree to follow the rules of the school system as well as policies of Clemmer College of Education and Human Development of Education and Human Development and East Tennessee State University, including those pertaining to the professional disposition skills located below.

      Residency candidates’ professional dispositions will be measured throughout the residency year on the Educator Disposition Assessment (EDA). Candidates complete the EDA self-assessment at the beginning of Pre-residency, and then again at the end of Residency II. University supervisors complete the EDA at the end of Residency I and Residency II, using feedback from the Residency Candidate Performance Checklist complete by mentor teachers. 


      Mentor teachers can refer to the professional disposition skills below when completing the Residency Candidate Performance Checklist throughout Residency I and Residency II. 

      Teacher Professionalism Expectations

    • Professionalism Concerns

      If residency candidates are consistently not adhering to the Residency Handbook guidelines, university supervisors or mentor teachers should contact the Program Coordinator or Department Chair and the Director of Field Experience and Residency to schedule a meeting to discuss their concerns. If necessary, a Student Support Meeting with residency candidates will be scheduled to develop a Student Support Plan to improve their professional dispositions.  A follow-up meeting to review candidates’ progress should be held in two to four weeks. During the follow-up meeting, candidates’ progress and/or additional concerns will be discussed, and a recommendation will be made for residency candidates to continue in their original placement, arrange an alternate placement, or be removed from the residency program. The Office of Educator Preparation is responsible for obtaining alternate placements if necessary.

      In the event schools or school districts request for candidates to be removed from their placements due to poor performance or professional dispositions, a meeting will be scheduled with the Director of Field Experiences and Residency, university supervisor, program coordinator and/or department chair to discuss concerns and determine next steps.  A request for removal from a residency placement by a school or school district may result in removal from the residency program and/or a failing grade for Residency I and or II.

      Residency candidates demonstrating inappropriate behaviors and/or dispositions will be subject to removal from residency placements and, if necessary, dismissal from the Educator Preparation Program at East Tennessee State University. 

  • Student Learning & Licensure (Watermark)

    Student Learning & Licensure 

    A student learning and licensure membership will be provided to all residency candidates before entering pre-residency. Residency candidates will complete assessments, log residency hours, and attach documents to the shared space for candidate, mentor teacher, and supervisor. 

    Please use the following links to access Student Learning and Licensure by Watermark. 

    Placement Responsibilities of Residency Candidate:
    • Enter hours weekly
    • Upload Candidate & Mentor Discussion Summary & Residency Candidate Performance Checklist monthly.
      • These are completed by the mentor teacher.
      • After the mentor teacher and candidate review and sign these two documents, the student needs to upload the documents to student learning and licensure (Watermark).
      • These two documents must be uploaded at the same time.