Provide services, including advisement, application assistance, field experience assignments, practice and application for TExES Exam, and areas related to NCATE, to students pursuing initial teacher certfication.
Objective
Practice Examination
Provide effective communication of representative form/practice examination information (including exam pre-requisites, exam schedule, registration direction, and exam results) to support student preparation for state certification exams.
Indicator
Candidate Satisfaction With Service Area Of Practice Examination Administration
Candidate satisfaction measured in terms of 1) their level of satisfaction and 2) importance to them, expressed as mean score using a 5-point scale from the Student Teacher End-of-Program Evaluation of SHSU Services and Operations, section E.
Criterion
Candidate Satisfaction With Practice Examinations
Target of a mean score of 4.2 as expressed in survey of 2010-2011 cohort of student teachers.
Satisfaction with quality of service in representative form/practice examination rated at a mean score of 3.84 in 2010-2011 on a five-point Likert scale (3.48 in 2009-2010, 3.68 in 2008-2009, 3.63 in 2007-08, 3.51 in 2006-07).
Action
Modifications To Improve Practice Examination Service
PRACTICE EXAMINATION EPS was pleased with the increase in the ratings of this area of service, however, it is still below the goal of 4.2. It is believed the improvement is at least partially due to it being the second year of the practice examination being administered by the SHSU Testing Center, and experience has helped the process go smoother. A testing fee increase from $8 to $15 was approved for the upcoming year. EPS will strive to improve the practice information posted on the EPS website and forwarded to the students and faculty. The Certification Officer will encourage the SHSU Testing Center to strive to improve its communication, processes, and procedures to continue the trend of improvement. The Certification Officer will strive to improve the communication, processes, and procedures related to informing teacher candidates about representative administration details and the results. The Certification Officer has suggested training in BTLPT and LOTE – Spanish administration.
Objective
Advisement
Provide supplementary academic advisement as students prepare to enter the educator preparation program.
Indicator
Candidate Satisfaction With Service Area Of Advisement
Candidate satisfaction measured in terms of 1) their level of satisfaction and 2) importance to them, expressed as mean score using a 5-point scale from the Student Teacher End-of-Program Evaluation of SHSU Services and Operations, section B.
Criterion
Candidate Satisfaction With Advisement
Target of a mean score of 4.2 as expressed in survey of 2010-2011 cohort of student teachers.
Finding
Advisement Evaluation Results
Satisfaction with quality of service in advisement rated at a mean score of 3.33 in 2010-2011 on a five point Likert scale (3.51 in 2009-2010, 3.88 in 2008-2009, 3.58 in 2007-08, 3.51 in 2006-07).
Action
Modifications To Improve Advisement Service
ADVISING EPS noted the decrease in the ratings of this area of service, and that it is below the goal of 4.2. As all but one service area had an unanticipated decrease in ratings, EPS considered the possibility that the new Unit Operations Survey instrument implemented in 2010-2011 contributed to the decrease. The related pages on the EPS website will be improved. The new advisor/recruiter (began May 2011) will strive to improve the communication, processes, and procedures related to advising teacher candidates about teacher preparation programs. The new Recruiter/Advisor will travel more to better inform and advise future SHSU education students. The advisor/recruiter will seek out and complete professional development that will assist her in addressing her responsibilities. The advisor has suggested training in advising (particularly secondary education minors), communication, and recruitment.
Objective
Educator Preparation Program
Provide effective communication of information to support student's application and admittance in the educator preparation program.
Indicator
Candidate Satisfaction With Service Area Of Educator Preparation Program Admission
Candidate satisfaction measured in terms of 1) their level of satisfaction and 2) importance to them, expressed as mean score using a 5-point scale from the Student Teacher End-of-Program Evaluation of SHSU Services and Operations, section C.
Criterion
Candidate Satisfaction With Educator Preparation Program Admission
Target of a mean score of 4.2 as expressed in survey of 2010-2011 cohort of student teachers.
Finding
Program Admission Evaluation Results
Satisfaction with quality of service in program admission rated at a mean score of 4.00 in 2010-2011 on a five point Likert scale (3.96 in 2009-2010, 4.13 in 2008-2009, 3.79 in 2007-08, 3.77 in 2006-07).
Action
Modifications To Improve Educator Preparation Program-Admission Service
EPP ADMISSION EPS noted the decrease in the ratings of this area of service, and that it is below the goal of 4.2. As all but one service area had an unanticipated decrease in ratings, EPS considered the possibility that the new Unit Operations Survey instrument implemented in 2010-2011 contributed to the decrease. The related pages on the EPS website will be improved. The Certification Officer will strive to improve the communication, processes, and procedures related to informing students and assisting them with application and admission to educator preparation programs. The Certification Officer will assure that Teacher candidates can be more aware of their status in the program. The Certification Officer will seek out and complete professional development that will assist in addressing responsibilities.
Objective
Field Experiences
Provide effective communication of information to support and 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 measured in terms of 1) their level of satisfaction and 2) importance to them, expressed as mean score using a 5-point scale from the Student Teacher End-of-Program Evaluation of SHSU Services and Operations, section D.
Criterion
Candidate Satisfaction With Field Experiences
Target of a mean score of 4.2 as expressed in survey of 2010-2011 cohort of student teachers.
Finding
Field Experience Evaluation Results
Satisfaction with quality of service in field experience rated at a mean score of 4.05 in 2010-2011 on a five point Likert scale (4.09 in 2009-2010, 4.09 in 2008-2009, 3.79 in 2007-08, 3.69 in 2006-07). Approximately 630 student teachers were assigned field experiences in (525 in 2009-2010).
Action
Modifications To Improve Field Experience Service
FIELD EXPERIENCE EPS noted the decrease in the ratings of this area of service, and that it is below the goal of 4.2. As all but one service area had an unanticipated decrease in ratings, EPS considered the possibility that the new Unit Operations Survey instrument implemented in 2010-2011 contributed to the decrease. The related pages on the EPS website will be improved. The EPS secretary and director will strive to improve the communication, processes, and procedures related to informing students and assisting them with application and admission to educator preparation programs. Transition to eCollege system wil be implemented. The Mentor Orientation Workshop program will be expanded, and other related Texas Education Agency compliance issues will be addressed. Professional development and support will be provided for all University Supervisors to assist them in providing excellent support and supervision to student teachers. In 2011-2012, the graduate assistant in her second year will delegate more, take on more responsibilities, and revise the manual in anticipation of a new graduate assistant replacing her in 2012. In addition to concentrating on field experience, the EPS secretary will increase global awareness and oversight of the office, particularly the student assistants. The EPS secretary will strive to improve office environment, technology skills, and delegation, and will better anticipate recurring events. The EPS secretary and Director will seek out and complete professional development that will assist in addressing responsibilities. The secretary suggested training in professional writing and spreadsheet management, and the Director has suggested training in leadership and management.
Objective
TExES Examination
Support teacher candidates and other school professional candidates by providing effective communication of information (including testing pre-requisites, examination schedule, and applicable review software and practice examinations) and approval 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 the Student Teacher End-of-Program Evaluation of SHSU Services and Operations, section G.
Criterion
Candidate Satisfaction With TExES Facilitation
Target of a mean score of 4.2 as expressed in survey of 2010-2011 cohort of student teachers.
Finding
TExES Examination Evalution Results
Satisfaction with quality of service in TExES examination rated at a mean score of 3.67 in 2010-2011 on a five point Likert scale (3.65 in 2009-2010, 3.75 in 2008-2009, 3.73 in 2007-08, 3.38 in 2006-07).
Action
Modifications To Improve TExES Service
TExES EPS noted the decrease in the ratings of this area of service, and that it is below the goal of 4.2. As all but one service area had an unanticipated decrease in ratings, EPS considered the possibility that the new Unit Operations Survey instrument implemented in 2010-2011 contributed to the decrease. The related pages on the EPS website will be improved. The Certification Officer will strive to improve the communication, processes, and procedures related to informing students and assisting them with the TExES. The Certification Officer will seek out and distribute appropriate information related to the TExES. Certification Officer will attend Texas Education Agency and Certification Officer association meetings. The Certification Officer will seek out and complete professional development that will assist in addressing responsibilities. The Certification Officer has suggested training in BTLPT and LOTE – Spanish administration.
Objective
Teacher Certification
Provide effective communication of information, monitor and facilitate candidates' completion of program requirements, and ultimately recommend teacher candidates and other school professional candidates for certification to the State Board for Educator Certification.
Indicator
Candidate Satisfaction With Service Area Of Certification Facilitation
Candidate satisfaction measured in terms of 1) their level of satisfaction and 2) importance to them, expressed as mean score using a 5-point scale from the Student Teacher End-of-Program Evaluation of SHSU Services and Operations, section H.
Criterion
Candidate Satisfaction With Certification Facilitation
Target of a mean score of 4.2 as expressed in survey of 2010-2011 cohort of student teachers.
Finding
Certification Evaluation Results
Satisfaction with quality of service in certification rated at a mean score of 3.41 in 2010-20113.52 in 2009-2010 on a five point Likert scale (3.52 in 2009-2010, 3.61 in 2008-2009, 3.39 in 2007-08, 3.09 in 2006-07).
Action
Modifications To Improve Certification Service
CERTIFICATION EPS noted the decrease in the ratings of this area of service, and that it is below the goal of 4.2. As all but one service area had an unanticipated decrease in ratings, EPS considered the possibility that the new Unit Operations Survey instrument implemented in 2010-2011 contributed to the decrease. The related pages on the EPS website will be improved. The Certification Officer will strive to improve the communication, processes, and procedures related to informing students and assisting them with certification. The Certification Officer will seek out and distribute appropriate information related to certification. Certification Officer will attend Texas Education Agency and Certification Officer association meetings. The Certification Officer will seek out and complete professional development that will assist in addressing responsibilities. The Certification Officer has suggested training in BTLPT and LOTE – Spanish administration.