Professional Development & Licensure

TEC Professional Licensure Program for Teachers of Students with Moderate Disabilities (grades PK-4 and 5-8)

TEC Professional Licensure Program for Teachers of Students with Moderate Disabilities (grades PK-4 and 5-8) WILL BEGIN ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2009 AT 3:30

APPLICATIONS ARE STILL BEING ACCEPTED

FOR IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE TO APPLY TO THE PROGRAM, PLEASE EMAIL JANICE YELLAND AT jyelland@comcast.net

The Education Cooperative, in partnership with Framingham State College, will be offering SPED teachers, who already hold an Initial License (grades PK-8 and 5-12), the opportunity to earn their Professional License by completing a one-year, three course "district based" program. This program has been approved by the Massachusetts Department of Education. Teachers earning a Professional License in this manner are then free to earn a master's degree at a place that is convenient to them or to continue at Framingham State College. The program is also a way for teachers who already possess a Professional License to obtain Professional Development Points and to demonstrate that they are highly qualified educators.

The TEC/FSC program requires completion of special versions of the FSC courses, Literacy Instruction and Connecting Mathematical Concepts and Teaching. The courses will meet from 3:45-7:00 PM from September to May and include a prescribed number of hours in class and mentoring activities. The third course, a 36 hour "Special Topics" seminar will be offered during the summer 2010. In addition to becoming qualified for a Professional License, teachers will earn 8 semester hours of graduate level, master's level courses. They will receive PDPs for the mentoring and advising time. Both courses in the program will be transferable into several FSC master's programs.

Program Components

• A cohort model, where participants go through the program at the same time
• Two course district-based model
• Mentoring
• Completion of a portfolio documenting how the candidate has demonstrated the proficiency

Time

• The program can be completed in one year. Those who choose to continue at Framingham State College after the two courses are completed may continue to complete a Master's degree.
• Courses meet 3:45-7:00
• The first class runs from September 15 to December 15
• Mentoring will be scheduled based on the participants' availability

Requirements

• A completed application form
• Principal recommendation
• Résumé
• $50 application fee
• Once approved, deposit of $900

Cost

The 2009-2010 cost is approximately $3300 for TEC member schools and $3500 for non-TEC applicants. This fee covers the tuition for the two courses, the mentoring and advising, and the PDP's. These courses may also qualify for course reimbursements if your district has provisions for it. (Your place in the program is not guaranteed until course payment is received.)

Forms

• Application Form
• Recommendation Form
• Information Sheet