Name Cameo Arnold

Future Plan Project

Instructions: Please complete the following document in its entirety prior to your assigned meeting
time. Please highlight or use a text color other than black to signify your responses. You may add
rows if needed by right clicking on the last row of the table and selecting add row below. You
MUST select one university or college to research for this assignment.
Part One: Course Progress
Courses Already Completed or In Progress this Semester
Semester
Course
Spring 2016
ECEC 1100

Grade
B

Spring 2016

ECEC 1101

Spring 2016

ECEC 2211

Spring 2016

EDUCA 1100

Fall 2015

MATH 1102

Fall 2015

MICRO 1420

Summer 2015

HUMNT-1103

Summer 2015

NURSA-1105

Spring 2015

SPEEC-1100

Spring 2015

ANAT-1552

Fall 2014

BIOL 2010

Fall 2014

HUM 1010

Fall 2014

PSYC 2130

Fall 2013

ENGL 1020

Fall 2013

LA 130

Fall 2013

OF 125

Spring 2013

CHEM 1110

Spring 2013

MATH 1710

Fall 2012

ENGL 1010

Fall 2012

HIST 2010

Fall 2012

MATH 1010

Fall 2012

PSYC 1030

Courses needed to complete an AA/AS/AAS

Semester

Course

Summer
2016
Summer
2016

PHILO 1110
ART 1100

Major: Associates of Arts

Part Two: Academic Testing

Choose one option:
______ 1. I earned a 22 or higher on the ACT (with writing)
___x___ 2. I am going to take the TAP (Test of Academic Proficiency)
I will take the TAP on 06/30/2016
I am most concerned with having enough time to study.
______ 3. I am going to retake the ACT
I will retake the ACT on ___/___/20__
I am most concerned with
______ 4. This is not required to complete a degree/certificate in _________________________
Part Three: Transferring
My goal is to transfer to Northeaster Illinois University university/college in the
Fall 2016 (semester and year). I will major in Elementary Education
and minor in N/A (if applicable).
Transfer to Northeaster Illinois University Major: Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education
Semester Course
EDFN 305 - Philosophical & Historical Foundations of public education
Fall 2016

Spring
2017

Summer
2017
Fall 2017

EDFN 306 - Education & Individual Differences

GES 305 - Geography & Maps for Teachers
ENG 205 - Literatures and Literacies
MATH 149 - Math for Elem. Teachers I
ELED 300 - Instructional Design in the 21st century classroom (1st 8 weeks)
SPED 317 - Inclusive Teaching Strategies (2nd 8 weeks)
ELED 302 - Foundations of Teaching English Language Arts
ELED 310 - Methods of Teaching and Learning Mathematics in the Elementary Grades
BLBC 340 - Methods of Teaching English Learners
MATH 150 - Math for Elem Teachers II
HIST 215 US History 1877 - Present
ANTH 212 Cultural Anthropology
ESCI 121 - Intro to Earth Science
BLBC 339 - Culturally Responsive Teaching in Diverse Classrooms
ELED 328A - Clinical Experience in Elementary Education + seminar (100 Clinical Hours)
ELED 303 - Children's & Young Adult Literature (1st 8 weeks)
ELED 309 - Content Area Literacy (2nd 8 weeks)
ELED 305 - Methods of Teaching Science
EDFN 343 - Technology for Educators

Spring
2018

ELED 320 - Classroom Management (1st 8 weeks)

ELED 342 - Classroom Assessment (2nd 8 weeks)
ELED 306 - Methods of Literacy Instruction
ELED 328B - Clinical Experience in Elementary Education + seminar (100 Clinical Hours)
PHYS 110 - Physics in Every Day Life
PEMT 235 - Teaching Physical & Health Education Concepts for Classroom Teachers
PSCI 216 American National Government
HLED 107 - Health for Effective Living
PEMA 332 - Fundamentals of Yoga
ELED 304 - Inquiry Based Social Studies in El Grades
ELED 329 - Student Teaching in Elementary Classroom
EDFN 308 - Teaching and Learning
BIOS 110 - Biology for Teachers
DANC-131 Introduction to Spanish Dance

Summer
2018
Fall 2018

Part Four: Other Requirements

1. What other requirements must you meet to graduate from this college/university with your chosen
degree? (Testing, Projects, Observation hours, GPA, etc.)
Upon completion of the Program students will:

Meet current State of Illinois standards for Elementary Education licensure

Gain knowledge of philosophical and educational principles underlying the teaching of
elementary students.
Gain knowledge and practice methods of teaching elementary students.
Qualify for Elementary Education Endorsement
Complete 100 clock hours in a local school and a student teaching experience.

Current GPA: 3.087

2. What options do you have for student teaching at your chosen college/university? Do they allow you to
student teach internationally, in urban or rural areas, or in non-public school? How long will you have to
student teach? What other requirements must be met during the semester you student teach?

The Clinical Experiences and Student Teaching (CEST) Office exists to support the professional
development of Northeastern Illinois University teacher candidates so that they are well prepared
to educate a diverse student population and be effective teachers. The CEST Office works in
partnership with Department Chairpersons, program coordinators and faculty, and district and
school administrators to manage field placements for candidates in all teacher licensure areas and
programs.
12 Weeks
Throughout the semester, the student teacher must work on the development of technical
competencies and reflective teaching. Designing and implementing lessons and units using a
variety of instructional strategies/activities; experiencing one-on-one, small group and large group
settings; and using a variety of instructional media and resources is a part of the teaching process
and should include differentiated instruction. Student teachers also should participate in all
activities and responsibilities required of the cooperating teacher, such as record keeping, grading,
conferences, in-services, faculty meetings, etc

Part Five: Licensure

Please answer the questions below.

1. Which content test will you need to take for your desired major?
Content Area test: Elementary Grades 1-6

2. In your own words describe the edTPA process. What will you be required to do to complete this portion
of your license requirement? How are you assessed and what can you do if you are unsuccessful the first
time?

Teacher candidates are required to submit a student teaching portfolio that include lesson plans,
video clips, commentaries and student work samples. The portfolio should explain your work
behind each of these tasks:
o Planning for Instruction and Assessment
o Instructing and Engaging Students in Learning
o Assessing Student Learning
Candidates have one year after student teaching to submit proof to their advisor that they passed
edTPA, and may request one additional semester if deemed eligible by the edTPA Coach.
Candidates who fail to submit proof of passing within the stated timeline will not be eligible for
licensure as part of their initial program. Regardless of whether candidates complete independently
or enroll in a NEIU edTPA course, they are required to delay graduation until they have
successfully passed edTPA or will receive a transcript comment indicating that they did not meet
Illinois licensure requirements at the time of graduation. The College of Education will inform the
University Registrar Office when a candidate has passed or failed edTPA.

2. How do you apply for licensure? (Be specific)

Completing your licensure program is the first step in the process. In order to obtain your
Professional Educator License (PEL), you must APPLY FOR AND REGISTER your license
with the State of Illinois AFTER you have been ENTITLED by Northeastern Illinois
University (NEIU). DO NOT APPLY until you receive an e-mail from ELIS stating that you
have been entitled.
o Go to the ELIS & log in (If you do not have one, set up an ELIS account)
o Select the "Applications" menu item.
o Select the "Entitlement Licensure Application" menu item
o Click on the "Apply Online" link.
o Follow the 11-step wizard through the application process. Your license is official
upon the completion of the online wizard & fee payment.
o Print the final page for your records.
o Register you license in the region you will be teaching in or (if not employed) living
in via ELIS or your local ROE.
o Mail OFFICIAL transcripts from all institutions you have attended to the ISBE (if
you have not pre-ordered official transcripts to be sent upon degree completion)
o Go to your ELIS account to verify that your license has been issued and all
endorsements and/or approvals are accurate.