As most of you already knew, Project CEDAR was in it's last year this past year. It was scheduled to end summer of 2015 but we got an extension for one year. We received a second extension during the summer 2016 but now that period is over. We were fortunate to get the grant extended for one extra year, and we got two, so that was a good thing.
We still have Praxis vouchers that we ordered ahead of time if you need them. Jen Heid has them available so visit with her.
Students who were supported by Project CEDAR can continue their education if they have other means of funding. The main thing that will be different is the funding Project CEDAR
participants were able to receive each semester is no longer available.
Contact Jen about the Praxis vouchers and email Lisa if you have any questions about the grant.
Happy summer!
cedar
Sunday, July 16, 2017
Monday, June 5, 2017
Praxis Core Boot Camp Schedule
An update on the Praxis Core Boot Camp:
Day 1 - Monday, June 19
Test-taking Strategies
Perceptions and Expectations
Overview of all three CORE Praxis tests (Math, Reading, and Writing)
Day 2 - Tuesday, June 20
Focus on Reading
Day 3 - Wednesday, June 21
Focus on Writing
Day 4 - Thursday, June 22
Focus on Math
Each day boot camp will start at 9:00AM and end at Noon. Please be on time because we have a full schedule.
We will meet in Room 111 in the Education Building the first day.
Be ready to engage in learning about all the exciting core
components necessary to become a great teacher...and Rock the Praxis
Test!!
Monday, May 22, 2017
The First Praxis Core Boot Camp
The first Praxis Core Boot Camp will be offered June 19 - June 22 -
and focus on the area of Reading first and foremost, with a review of Writing and Math. The hours will be 9 am - noon/12:30
pm. Brenda Rhone will be sharing reading strategies that will help you
meet the cut scores for the Praxis Core Reading test.
We ordered test vouchers so you can take the Reading test right after the boot camp is over. If you already have a voucher, be sure to schedule your test using the voucher you have. It's a good idea to schedule it right after the Boot Camp while everything is fresh.
More details coming, such as location, etc. Child care will be available if you contact the centers and register your child(ren).
Have a great week!
We ordered test vouchers so you can take the Reading test right after the boot camp is over. If you already have a voucher, be sure to schedule your test using the voucher you have. It's a good idea to schedule it right after the Boot Camp while everything is fresh.
More details coming, such as location, etc. Child care will be available if you contact the centers and register your child(ren).
Have a great week!
Saturday, March 4, 2017
Praxis Core Boot Camp
I'm in the process of planning Praxis Core Boot Camps for this summer and want to find out if you're interested in attending. The Boot Camps will be offered to you at no charge if you are a current Teacher Ed student, or if you have been within the past year.
UTTC's Teacher Ed is committed to helping you prepare for the PRAXIS I (Core) exams. You can participate in one of the Boot Camps, or all three, depending on your need.
A Praxis Core Boot Camp is three days of intense instruction and practice in Reading, Writing and Math. The first one will be offered June 19 - June 22, for four hours each day.
You will take the Praxis Core test(s) immediately after completing the Boot Camp.
Childcare will be available at the UTTC Child Development Center for registered children up to age 6. Each Boot Camp will need a minimum of 3 people or it will be re-scheduled.
Please send an email to Jen Heid at jheid@uttc.edu if you are interested in attending.
Thank you!
Lisa
UTTC's Teacher Ed is committed to helping you prepare for the PRAXIS I (Core) exams. You can participate in one of the Boot Camps, or all three, depending on your need.
A Praxis Core Boot Camp is three days of intense instruction and practice in Reading, Writing and Math. The first one will be offered June 19 - June 22, for four hours each day.
You will take the Praxis Core test(s) immediately after completing the Boot Camp.
Childcare will be available at the UTTC Child Development Center for registered children up to age 6. Each Boot Camp will need a minimum of 3 people or it will be re-scheduled.
Please send an email to Jen Heid at jheid@uttc.edu if you are interested in attending.
Thank you!
Lisa
Sunday, February 26, 2017
Update on Praxis Core Tests & Student Teaching
The voucher process to take the Praxis Core tests has changed. Instead of you getting a voucher in the mail, ETS (the company) now allows us to order the vouchers in bulk. This means when we place an order, instead of you getting vouchers, we will get a bunch of codes to for you. When you register for the test, you enter the code and you're set. Jen ordered some codes so they should be in soon.
I'm sure a number of you are hoping to student teach this fall. The deadline for applications is March 9th for preference in placement. If you have your application in by this date, you have a really good chance of getting a placement.
If you still have to pass some, or all, of your Praxis Core tests, that doesn't necessarily mean you won't be student teaching this fall. The March 9th date is for preference only. You can still take your tests, and if you pass, you can still apply for student teaching. If there are classrooms open, you might still get placed. It's basically a "first come, first placed" type setting.
It's up to you. Some of you have studied and taken your tests. Others have been putting them off for various reason. It's up to you. We would sure like to have you study and take the tests but that's your decision. You have to want to do this, like really want it and decide you're going to study hard and go for it.
Make a commitment to yourself to give it a really good try. Study, study and study some more. Then take the test again and again, until you pass. You've come a long way so keep going, just a little bit more!!!
I'm sure a number of you are hoping to student teach this fall. The deadline for applications is March 9th for preference in placement. If you have your application in by this date, you have a really good chance of getting a placement.
If you still have to pass some, or all, of your Praxis Core tests, that doesn't necessarily mean you won't be student teaching this fall. The March 9th date is for preference only. You can still take your tests, and if you pass, you can still apply for student teaching. If there are classrooms open, you might still get placed. It's basically a "first come, first placed" type setting.
It's up to you. Some of you have studied and taken your tests. Others have been putting them off for various reason. It's up to you. We would sure like to have you study and take the tests but that's your decision. You have to want to do this, like really want it and decide you're going to study hard and go for it.
Make a commitment to yourself to give it a really good try. Study, study and study some more. Then take the test again and again, until you pass. You've come a long way so keep going, just a little bit more!!!
Friday, January 13, 2017
16th Annual ND Indian Child Welfare & Wellness Conference
Another professional development opportunity:
The conference begins at 11:30 on Wednesday, February 22, runs all day Feb. 23, and ends at noon on Friday, February 24. If you want to attend, and will attend the full conference, please stop by Jen Heid's office and fill out the registration form on or before Friday, January 20th. There is a $60 registration cost to attend but the CEDAR grant will pay that for you. Registration includes entrance into all sessions for three days, all noon luncheons, and four raffle tickets for a star quilt (must be present to win).
16th Annual ND Indian Child Welfare & Wellness Conference
Baymont Inn and Suites, Mandan, ND
“Revitalizing Traditions in Honor of
Our Children”
February 22-24, 2017
The conference begins at 11:30 on Wednesday, February 22, runs all day Feb. 23, and ends at noon on Friday, February 24. If you want to attend, and will attend the full conference, please stop by Jen Heid's office and fill out the registration form on or before Friday, January 20th. There is a $60 registration cost to attend but the CEDAR grant will pay that for you. Registration includes entrance into all sessions for three days, all noon luncheons, and four raffle tickets for a star quilt (must be present to win).
North Dakota Native American Essential Understandings-Teacher Training 2017 "Transforming Education Through the Teachings of Our Elders"
The North Dakota Department
of Public Instruction (NDDPI) Office of Indian/Multicultural Education is
sponsoring a two-day training for the North Dakota Native American
Essential Understandings-Teacher Training. The training will be held at
the Comfort Inn in Bismarck, North Dakota on February 14-15, 2017 from
8:30 am – 4:30 pm (CST). Registration starts at 8:00 am (CST).
This training is an
opportunity for you to become aware of and grow in knowledge of the North
Dakota Native American Essential Understandings (NDNAEU). Participants will
experience hands-on, modeled lessons along with professional development based
on the NDNAEU. The training will include opportunities to see videos of
interviews with Native American elders from North Dakota and learn how to
incorporate them into their lessons.
Online Registration
There is no cost for this training, but participants must register for the training as there are a maximum number of participants who can attend. Participants can register at Register Here. Registration will close on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 5:00 pm CST.
There is no cost for this training, but participants must register for the training as there are a maximum number of participants who can attend. Participants can register at Register Here. Registration will close on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 5:00 pm CST.
Be sure to let Jen Heid
know when you register for this conference. We keep track of the number of
hours you participate in training. We’ll also want to let your other
instructors know that you will be missing their classes during the time of the
training.
Lisa
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
North Dakota Fall Educators Conference
The North Dakota Fall Educators Conference that you are registered for begins Wednesday, October 12th, with registration from 5 pm - 6:15 pm. The keynote speaker will follow with the evening ending at 8:30 pm.
You will be able to attend all of your classes as scheduled on Wednesday, until at least 4 pm, or so.
On Thursday, October 13th, the conference day runs from 8 am - 5:15 pm. You will get an agenda with more information when you sign in at the conference. Your registration has been paid so you should have received a ticket through the EventBrite site.
On Friday, October 14th, concurrent sessions are from 7:30 am - 12:45 pm. The conference concludes after that time.
Represent yourself, your family and UTTC well, as we know you will. Enjoy and learn lots!
Conference Information
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Spring 2017 Registration
A friendly reminder we will not be registering anybody for spring 2017 semester who has not taken their Praxis test. Please get this done as soon as possible so you don't miss any deadlines.
For more information, feel free to visit with Leah or Lisa A.
For more information, feel free to visit with Leah or Lisa A.
Saturday, September 3, 2016
Upcoming Professional Development Conference
Friday, July 15, 2016
One More Year of CEDAR Funding
I just received notice today that CEDAR has been officially extended for one more year, until June 30, 2017. The good news is this will give some of you additional funding to finish your classes and student teaching during fall 2016 and spring 2017.
It will also allow time for those of you who are completing your beloved (jk) Praxis tests. If you need to take the test(s), and have not contacted Jen Heid yet, do so as soon as possible so you can get vouchers ordered. This is for those of you taking both the Praxis Core and the Praxis II.
Even if you've graduated, remember that you are still eligible for this funding to pay the costs of the Praxis II.
This extra year is a blessing but it will go fast so we don't want to wait to do things. Leah and I are in and out of the office this month but always available by email. Jen is in her office and your best point of contact. Again, be sure to check with her if you need a voucher for a test.
Enjoy the weekend!
Lisa
It will also allow time for those of you who are completing your beloved (jk) Praxis tests. If you need to take the test(s), and have not contacted Jen Heid yet, do so as soon as possible so you can get vouchers ordered. This is for those of you taking both the Praxis Core and the Praxis II.
Even if you've graduated, remember that you are still eligible for this funding to pay the costs of the Praxis II.
This extra year is a blessing but it will go fast so we don't want to wait to do things. Leah and I are in and out of the office this month but always available by email. Jen is in her office and your best point of contact. Again, be sure to check with her if you need a voucher for a test.
Enjoy the weekend!
Lisa
Thursday, June 30, 2016
Checking In
Now that we're into mid-summer, it's extremely important to have your Praxis Core tests scheduled. If you have a voucher, get the test scheduled now. If you don't, you must get a hold of Jen Heid so we can get one ordered for you.
The Finance Office at UTTC is closed for business during the month of June so they can prepare for the end of the fiscal year on June 30. So if you requested a voucher within the month of June, we had to wait until July 1 (Friday) to request payment for your voucher. If you haven't contacted her yet, do so immediately.
There are still lots of questions about student teaching and wondering when you are going to student teach. These are all good questions and we will do everything we can to offer the courses you need that lead up to student teaching.
What we can't do for you is schedule the Praxis tests. This is 100% up to you. And you MUST pass at least two of the tests before you student teach (all 3 is even better). So make sure you allow enough time to take and pass the tests BEFORE you are scheduled to student teach.
You are all going to make phenomenal teachers and if we didn't believe in you, we wouldn't push you so hard. Unfortunately, there are rules beyond our control (like the Praxis tests) that have to be met in order for you to become a licensed teacher. Keep pushing!
The Finance Office at UTTC is closed for business during the month of June so they can prepare for the end of the fiscal year on June 30. So if you requested a voucher within the month of June, we had to wait until July 1 (Friday) to request payment for your voucher. If you haven't contacted her yet, do so immediately.
There are still lots of questions about student teaching and wondering when you are going to student teach. These are all good questions and we will do everything we can to offer the courses you need that lead up to student teaching.
What we can't do for you is schedule the Praxis tests. This is 100% up to you. And you MUST pass at least two of the tests before you student teach (all 3 is even better). So make sure you allow enough time to take and pass the tests BEFORE you are scheduled to student teach.
You are all going to make phenomenal teachers and if we didn't believe in you, we wouldn't push you so hard. Unfortunately, there are rules beyond our control (like the Praxis tests) that have to be met in order for you to become a licensed teacher. Keep pushing!
Friday, June 10, 2016
Fall 2016 Registration
Leah and Lisa are going to be mapping out class schedules for fall on Monday, June 13, for all returning CEDAR participants. We will be ready to register all returning students after that date so you can get everything in place for fall.
If you haven't scheduled your Praxis Core tests yet, make sure you schedule and take the test(s) as soon as possible. All of you are at or nearing the end of taking courses. You don't want the dreaded Praxis to hold things up for you!
You must pass at least two of the Praxis Core tests before you student teach. We've made two exceptions in the past and simply cannot do it again with the grant nearly done. The CEDAR grant has been extended so there is funding through May 2017.
If you need a Praxis voucher, be sure to contact Jen Heid as soon as possible. This is your responsibility. Unfortunately, because of privacy issues, we cannot register you or do anything with your Praxis accounts or setting up tests.
Stay cool this weekend!
If you haven't scheduled your Praxis Core tests yet, make sure you schedule and take the test(s) as soon as possible. All of you are at or nearing the end of taking courses. You don't want the dreaded Praxis to hold things up for you!
You must pass at least two of the Praxis Core tests before you student teach. We've made two exceptions in the past and simply cannot do it again with the grant nearly done. The CEDAR grant has been extended so there is funding through May 2017.
If you need a Praxis voucher, be sure to contact Jen Heid as soon as possible. This is your responsibility. Unfortunately, because of privacy issues, we cannot register you or do anything with your Praxis accounts or setting up tests.
Stay cool this weekend!
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Practice Praxis Core Website
As I mentioned to you within the past few weeks, we ordered accounts for you so you can access a tool called "Magoosh". At the present time, this site is set up to let you practice the Praxis Core Math test. Within the next month, or so, it is supposed to be set up to include Reading and Writing practice tests.
Alicia already has access to this account (I gave her the free account we got as a trial) but the rest of you will have to stop by Jen Heid's office to set up your account (will take about 5 minutes). You have to set up your account in Jen's office because we only have 10 accounts, enough for each one of you. If you accidentally sign in twice when you're setting up your account, you'll use two of them. And we want to make sure everybody gets one.
Once you get your account, you begin studying. Your account will be valid for six months. After you have set up your account with Jen and are registered, you will log in to your account by going to praxis.magoosh.com, using the username and password you used to set up your account.
I will have an instructor account so will be able to see how much you have been prepping for your tests.
For some of you, you need to pass these tests (at least two of them) so you can apply for student teaching for fall. That deadline is in March so watch the Teacher Ed website for due dates.
Let's get started ASAP!
Alicia already has access to this account (I gave her the free account we got as a trial) but the rest of you will have to stop by Jen Heid's office to set up your account (will take about 5 minutes). You have to set up your account in Jen's office because we only have 10 accounts, enough for each one of you. If you accidentally sign in twice when you're setting up your account, you'll use two of them. And we want to make sure everybody gets one.
Once you get your account, you begin studying. Your account will be valid for six months. After you have set up your account with Jen and are registered, you will log in to your account by going to praxis.magoosh.com, using the username and password you used to set up your account.
I will have an instructor account so will be able to see how much you have been prepping for your tests.
For some of you, you need to pass these tests (at least two of them) so you can apply for student teaching for fall. That deadline is in March so watch the Teacher Ed website for due dates.
Let's get started ASAP!
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Student Teaching Application Update
I wanted to remind you about the up-coming deadline for student teaching for fall. This information is on the UTTC Teacher Ed website at http://ted.uttc.edu/field-experience/:
It is your responsibility to keep track of these dates. We've been hearing about a couple of people saying we're not telling you what to do or when due dates are. We have provided you with this information, and have reminded you many times over the past two years, that this information is on the Teacher Ed website.
Of course, if you call or email and ask, we will certainly give you the information. But if you don't get in touch with us, we will presume you know. So watch the deadlines and get those Praxis Core tests scheduled! Hopefully, the practice test sites will be available soon.
Bismarck Public Schools Student Teacher Placement Schedule
For Fall semester of the 2015-16 school year, the following dates apply:- March 9, 2015 — Student teacher applications due at Bismarck Public Schools. At this time all applications will be reviewed and considered for placement.
- April 20, 2015 — Notification of placements sent to colleges.
It is your responsibility to keep track of these dates. We've been hearing about a couple of people saying we're not telling you what to do or when due dates are. We have provided you with this information, and have reminded you many times over the past two years, that this information is on the Teacher Ed website.
Of course, if you call or email and ask, we will certainly give you the information. But if you don't get in touch with us, we will presume you know. So watch the deadlines and get those Praxis Core tests scheduled! Hopefully, the practice test sites will be available soon.
Saturday, January 16, 2016
2016 North Dakota Indian Child Welfare & Wellness Conference
The 15th Annual North Dakota Indian Child Welfare & Wellness Conference is going to be held February 17 - 19, 2016, at the Baymont Inn & Suites (formerly the Seven Seas Motor Inn) north of Mandan, North Dakota. If you are interested in attending, and WILL attend the sessions, please contact Jen Heid about registration. The CEDAR grant will pay your registration for you.
The deadline to complete the registration form and give it to Jen Heid is Thursday, Jan. 21, at 5 PM.
The deadline to complete the registration form and give it to Jen Heid is Thursday, Jan. 21, at 5 PM.
Praxis Core Online Tutor
We have submitted payment for an account for each one of you for an online Praxis Core tutoring tool called "Magoosh". At the present time, there is only tutoring available for Math. This is a brand new tool that was released this fall so it's still in the development stage. The company is expecting to have the Writing and Reading sections ready this spring.
One of you had the opportunity to pilot this tutoring tool this fall and said it was a great help. So we're purchasing an account for each one of you.
As soon as we get the accounts, we'll share them with you so you can get started.
Stay tuned!
One of you had the opportunity to pilot this tutoring tool this fall and said it was a great help. So we're purchasing an account for each one of you.
As soon as we get the accounts, we'll share them with you so you can get started.
Stay tuned!
Friday, October 23, 2015
ND Department of Public Instruction Survey
North Dakota Department of Public Instruction is requesting all Teacher Ed students in the state to complete a survey. They want to know why there are decreasing numbers of students pursuing their education degrees, if people are leaving the state to teach elsewhere and so on.
A professor at UND volunteered to develop the survey. Here is the link:
https://und.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_1Oc7ua6a1jOwwwB
If you completed this survey in one of your classes, you do not have to do it again.
I will share the results with you after I receive them in late November.
Thank you.
Friday, September 25, 2015
Praxis Core Testing Information
It's getting to be that time of year, and that time in your education career, that you must focus on your Praxis Core tests if you haven't already completed them successfully.
Two of you have vouchers that are going to expire this fall. They were purchased last year so the one year might be coming up. You need to schedule at least one of these tests immediately!
Three of you will have vouchers ordered so you can take the test(s) this semester.
As you know, Marge is available for tutoring on Mondays and Thursdays in the Education Building. If you haven't passed the Praxis Core Math, you are required to meet with her at least 2 hours each week until you pass it. She will have practice tests available for you. This starts next week.
Thank you.
Two of you have vouchers that are going to expire this fall. They were purchased last year so the one year might be coming up. You need to schedule at least one of these tests immediately!
Three of you will have vouchers ordered so you can take the test(s) this semester.
As you know, Marge is available for tutoring on Mondays and Thursdays in the Education Building. If you haven't passed the Praxis Core Math, you are required to meet with her at least 2 hours each week until you pass it. She will have practice tests available for you. This starts next week.
Thank you.
Saturday, June 27, 2015
Dinner with Senator Heitkamp
On Tuesday, June 30 (this week), ND Senator Heidi Heitkamp and U.S.
Small Business Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet from Washington, DC,
will be on campus for a brief tour. President McDonald would like to
invite four (4) Teacher Ed students to join the group for dinner at 6 PM
in the UTTC Cafeteria Conference Room.
If you are able to join us, please contact Jen Heid by phone (ext. 1428) or email (jheid@uttc.edu) as soon as possible. This will be "first come, first in". Also, no children or family members can attend with you. There are security issues because Ms. Contreras-Sweet is a member of President Barack Obama's Cabinet.
We will be done by 7 PM as the group has to leave at that time. Thank you!
If you are able to join us, please contact Jen Heid by phone (ext. 1428) or email (jheid@uttc.edu) as soon as possible. This will be "first come, first in". Also, no children or family members can attend with you. There are security issues because Ms. Contreras-Sweet is a member of President Barack Obama's Cabinet.
We will be done by 7 PM as the group has to leave at that time. Thank you!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)