Provide services to students pursuing initial teacher certfication.
Objective
Practice Examination
Facilitate student preparation and administer practice examination that help prepare students for state certification exams.
Indicator
Candidate Satisfaction With Service Area Of Practice Examination Administration
Candidate satisfaction expressed as mean score using a 5 point scale from survey of student teachers.
Criterion
Candidate satisfaction with practice examinations
Target of a mean score of 4.0 as expressed in survey of 2007-2008 cohort of student teachers.
Finding
Practice examination evaluation results
Satisfaction with service in practice examination rated at a mean score of 3.63 on a five point Likert scale. (3.51 in 2006-07)
Action
Modify to improve practice examination service
Discuss practice examination-related data, determine strategies and implement plan for improvement in 2008-09. Continue to refine practice test communication and administration procedures established in 2006-07. Increase awareness of review process and software with students and faculty. To improve communication, develop website associated with Educator Preparation Services.
Objective
Advisement
Provide initial academic advisement as students prepare to and enter the educator preparation program.
Indicator
Candidate Satisfaction With Service Area Of Advisement
Candidate satisfaction expressed as mean score using a 5 point scale from survey of student teachers.
Criterion
Candidate satisfaction with Advisement
Target of a mean score of 4.0 as expressed in survey of 2007-2008 cohort of student teachers.
Finding
Advisement evaluation results
Satisfaction with service in advisement rated at a mean score of 3.58 on a five point Likert scale (3.51 in 2006-07).
Action
Modify to improve advisement service
Discuss advisement-related data, determine strategies and implement plan for improvement in 2008-09. Replaced 2 half-time advisors with 1 full time to improve consistency of information, and directed advisor towards comprehensive documentation and more communication of information to staff and faculty. Advisement website associated with Educator Preparation Services will be developed to improve communication and service to students.
Objective
Educator Preparation Program
Facilitate student's application and admittance in the educator preparation program.
Indicator
Candidate Satisfaction With Service Area Of Educator Preparation Program Admission
Candidate satisfaction expressed as mean score using a 5 point scale from survey of student teachers.
Criterion
Candidate satisfaction with Educator Preparation Program Admission
Target of a mean score of 4.0 as expressed in survey of 2007-2008 cohort of student teachers.
Finding
Program admission evaluation results
Satisfaction with service in program admission rated at a mean score of 3.79 on a five point Likert scale. (3.77 in 2006-07)
Action
Modify to improve program admission service
Discuss program admission-related data, determine strategies and implement plan for improvement in 2008-09. Combined 3 service areas with employment of new staff person to improve quality and consistency of information and service to students. Professional development in professional communication and documentation implemented to improve service to students. Program Admission website associated with Educator Preparation Services will be developed to improve communication and service to students.
Objective
Field Experiences
Facilitate sequential field experiences (Levels I, II, and III) for teacher candidates in public school settings
Indicator
Candidate Satisfaction With Service Area Of Field Experiences
Candidate satisfaction expressed as mean score using a 5 point scale from survey of student teachers.
Criterion
Candidate satisfaction with field experiences
Target of a mean score of 4.0 as expressed in survey of 2007-2008 cohort of student teachers.
Finding
Field experience evalution results
Satisfaction with service in field experience rated at a mean score of 3.77 on a five point Likert scale. (3.79 in 2006-07)
Action
Modify to improve field experience service
Discuss field experience-related data, determine strategies and implement plan for improvement in 2008-09. Improve responsiveness of field experience communication and procedures as suggested in student feedback. Share refined communication and office procedures with Educator Preparation Services staff.
Objective
TExES Examination
Support teacher candidates by providing resources, practice examinations, and recommendation for required state educator certification examinations.
Indicator
Candidate Satisfaction With Service Areas Of TExES Facilitation
Candidate satisfaction expressed as mean score using a 5 point scale from survey of student teachers.
Criterion
Candidate satifaction with TExES facilitation
Target of a mean score of 4.0 as expressed in survey of 2007-2008 cohort of student teachers.
Finding
TExES evaluation results
Satisfaction with service in program admission rated at a mean score of 3.73 on a five point Likert scale. (3.38 in 2006-07)
Action
Modify to improve TExES service
Discuss TExES-related data, determine strategies and implement plan for improvement in 2008-09. Increase awareness of review process and software with students and faculty. To improve communication, develop TExES/Practice Exam website associated with Educator Preparation Services. Refine response and communication related to TExES registration for students.
Objective
Teacher Certification
Monitor and facilitate candidates completion of program requirements and resultant recommendation for certififcation to the State Board for Educator Certification.
Indicator
Candidate Satisfaction With Service Area Of Certification Facilitation
Candidate satisfaction expressed as mean score using a 5 point scale from survey of student teachers.
Criterion
Candidate satisfaction with certification facilitation
Target of a mean score of 4.0 as expressed in survey of 2007-2008 cohort of student teachers.
Finding
Teacher certification evaluation results
Satisfaction with service in program admission rated at a mean score of 3.39 on a five point Likert scale. (3.09 in 2006-07)
Action
Modify to improve certification service
Discuss teacher certification-related data, determine strategies and implement plan for improvement in 2008-09. Facilitate smooth transition of service from retiring employee to ensure consistency of student service. Establish schedule of responding to student requests and facilitating recommendation for certification. Develop website associated with Educator Preparations Services to improve communication and service to students.