OATdb Archive

2011 - 2012

Educator Preparation Services

Goal
Quality Educator Preparation Services
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.

KPI
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. Our target mean score is 4.2 for 2011-2012.

Result
Practice Examination
Finding:  Satisfaction with quality of service in representative form/practice examination rated at a mean score of 4.12 in 2011-2012 on a five-point Likert scale.  This shows an increase from 3.84 to 4.12 which is +.28.  Previous ratings show 3.84 in 2010-2011, 3.48 in 2009-2010, 3.68 in 2008-2009, 3.63 in 2007-2008, and 3.51 in 2006-2007. We did not quite meet the goal although we are very close to it.


Action
Practice Examination
EPS is pleased with the continued increase in this area of service although 4.2 is still the goal.  The increase is partially due to the practice examination being administered by the SHSU Testing Center for the third consecutive year.  The experience of administering the test after three years is a contributor to the flawless process. EPS will strive to improve the test administration and test practice information posted on the EPS website utilized by the students, faculty, and staff during the website revisions. The Certification Officer, the SHSU testing center and the EPS office will improve its communication, processes, and procedures related to informing teacher candidates about representative test requirements and administration details.   


Objective
Advisement
Provide supplementary academic advisement as transfer students prepare to enter the educator preparation program.

KPI
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.  Our target for the 2011-2012 student teacher cohort is 4.2.

Result
Advisement
Finding: Satisfaction with quality of service in advisement has increased to 3.95 which is a +.62 increase. This shows an increase from 3.33 to 3.95 which is +.62 .The results showed a mean score of 3.95 in 2011-2012 on a five-point Likert scale.  Precious ratings show 3.33 in 2010-2011, 3.51 in 2009-2010, 3.88 in 2008-2009, 3.58 in 2007-2008, and 3.51 in 2006-2007. Although we did not meet the 4.2 goal, we made a significant step toward reaching it in the future.



 


Action
Advisement
EPS is pleased with the increase in this area of service. A rating of 4.2 is still the goal.  Having an increase in this area of +.62 is significant due to the unpredictability of results in the past. The areas of attention in advisement are: EPS advisement information on the website will be made more user friendly, three faculty members will be assigned advisement responsibilities by program/department, the advising team will establish a regular meeting time to collaborate on advising issues that arise, the new advisor/recruiter will improve the communication, processes, and procedures related to advising teacher candidates about teacher education programs and requirements, the new advisor/recruiter will travel more to better inform and advise future SHSU education students, and , the new advisor/recruiter will seek out and complete professional development that will assist in addressing all advisement responsibilities. 

Objective
Educator Preparation Program
Provide effective communication of information to support student's application and admittance in the educator preparation program.

KPI
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.  The mean score target for the 2011-2012 student teacher cohort is 4.2.

Result
Educator Preparation Services Admission
Finding:   Satisfaction with quality of service in educator preparation services program admission has increased to 4.22 which is a +.22 increase. This shows an increase from 4.0 to 4.22 which is +.22 .The results showed a mean score of 4.22 in 2011-2012 on a five-point Likert scale.  Precise ratings show 4.05 in 2010-2011, 3.96 in 2009-2010, 4.13 in 2008-2009, 3.79 in 2007-2008, and 3.77 in 2006-2007.


Action
Educator Preparation Services Admission
EPS is pleased with the ongoing increase in this area of service although 4.2 will remain the goal.  The related pages on the website will be rewritten and improved.  The Director of Educator Preparation, the Certification Officer, and the EPS office will improve its communication, processes, and procedures related to informing and assisting teacher candidates with the application and admission procedures. The Certification Officer will assure that the teacher candidates can be more aware of their status at transition the critical points in their degree plan.  The Certification Officer will train EPS office staff in the reporting procedures for entrance to the educator preparation program in order to keep all students and new teacher candidates informed on their current status.


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

KPI
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. Target of a mean score of 4.2 as expressed in survey of 2011-2012 cohort of student teachers.

Result
Field Experiences
Finding:  Satisfaction with quality of service in field experiences has increased to 4.29 which is a +.24 increase. This shows an increase from 4.05 to 4.29 which is +.24 and allowed us to meet our goal. The results showed a mean score of 4.29 in 2011-2012 on a five-point Likert scale.  Previous ratings show 4.05 in 2010-2011, 4.09 in 2009-2010, 4.09 in 2008-2009, 3.79 in 2007-2008, and 3.96 in 2006-2007.  During the 2012 spring semester there were 2469 students participating in Level I, Level II, or Level III field experiences.


Action
Field Experiences
EPS is pleased with the increase in this area of service although 4.2 will reamin the goal.  The related pages on the website will be rewritten and improved.  The Director of Educator Preparation, the EPS secretary and the EPS office will improve its communication, processes, and procedures related to informing and assisting teacher candidates with the application and admission procedures. The Certification Officer will train EPS office staff in the reporting procedures for entrance to the educator preparation program in order to keep all students and new teacher candidates informed on their current status. The steps to transition to eCollege will be announced and all EPS staff will be able to assist students when needed.  The Mentor Orientation Workshop (MOW) program will be refined and expanded by the current MOW presenters in key school districts.  Professional development and support will be provided for all University Supervisor to assist them in providing excellent support and supervision to student teachers. The EPS office staff will continually train others to ensure that someone in the office can be called on as needed to assist all staff and students when needed.  The EPS director and secretary will supervise and support the student assistants in order to create a more professional and customer friendly office atmosphere. The EPS secretary will strive to improve the office environment, technology usage, delegation skills, and event preparation to raise the level of professionalism in the EPS office.  The EPS director will provide opportunities for professional development in need improvement areas such as professional communication, supervision of student workers, and creating a professional atmosphere as well as 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.

KPI
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.  Target mean score of 4.2 for 2011-2012 cohort of student teachers. 

Result
TExES
Finding:   Satisfaction with quality of service in TExES services has increased to 4.09 which is a +.42 increase, although still not reaching the goal of 4.2. This shows an increase from 3.67 to 4.09 which is +.42 .The results showed a mean score of 4.09 in 2011-2012 on a five-point Likert scale.  Precious ratings show 3.67 in 2010-2011, 3.65 in 2009-2010, 3.75 in 2008-2009, 3.73 in 2007-2008, and 3.38 in 2006-2007.


Action
TExES
EPS is pleased with the increase in this area of service although 4.2 is still the goal.  The related pages on the website will be rewritten and improved.  The Director of Educator Preparation, the Certification Officer, and the EPS office will improve its communication, processes, and procedures related to informing and assisting teacher candidates with TExES certification processes and procedures. The Certification Officer will seek out and distribute appropriate information related to certification and TExES. The Certification Officer will attend Texas Education Agency and Certification Officer Association meetings and professional development meetings that will assist them in their responsibilities toward students and their future TExES certification.  The Certification Officer will train EPS office staff in when appropriate on certification issues in order to keep all students and new teacher candidates informed on the requirements.


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.

KPI
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.  The target mean for the 2011-2012 student teacher cohort is 4.2.

Result
Teacher Certification
Finding:   Satisfaction with quality of service in teacher certification facilitation has increased to 3.99 which is a +.58 increase. This shows an increase from 3.41 to 3.99 which is +.58 .The results showed a mean score of 3.41 in 2011-2012 on a five-point Likert scale.  Precious ratings show 3.52 in 2010-2011, 3.52 in 2009-2010, 3.61 in 2008-2009, 3.39 in 2007-2008, and 3.09 in 2006-2007.


Action
Teacher Certification
EPS is pleased with the increase in this area of service although 4.2 is still the goal.  The related pages on the website will be rewritten and improved.  The Director of Educator Preparation, the Certification Officer, and the EPS office will improve its communication, processes, and procedures related to informing and assisting teacher candidates with certification processes and procedures. The Certification Officer will seek out and distribute appropriate information related to certification. The Certification Officer will attend Texas Education Agency and Certification Officer Association meetings and professional development meetings that will assist them in their responsibilities toward students and their future certification.  The Certification Officer will train EPS office staff in when appropriate on certification issues in order to keep all students and new teacher candidates informed on the requirements.

 

 



Update to previous cycle's plan for continuous improvement

Plan for continuous improvement Educator Preparation Services (EPS) will strive to improve and refine the communication between and to the faculty and students in the EPS areas of advisement, EPS admission, practice examinations, field experiences, teacher certifications, and the TExES exam. The EPS website will be improved to promote communication of requirements and ease of use. The advisor/recruiter will travel to other campuses consistently and on specific dates and with specific times to better recruit, inform and advise future SHSU education students. The advisor/recruiter will seek out and complete professional development in advising (particularly secondary education minors), communication, and recruitment. The EPS secretary and director will refine the application and admission to educator preparation programs. Transition to eCollege system will be implemented. The Mentor Orientation Workshop program will be expanded and updated, 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. The student assistants will create a manual of responsibilities in order to define job responsibilities and create a resource for others to use when needed. The EPS secretary will increase oversight of the office, management of the student assistants, improve the office environment, increase technology skills and will better anticipate recurring events. The EPS secretary and Director will seek out professional development opportunities that will potentially increase the effectiveness of the office. The Director and appropriate staff will attend the Texas Education Agency and related Certification association meetings to remain current on future issues.