student teacher orientation spring 2012 texes and student advising office
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Student Teacher Orientation Spring 2012
TExES and Student Advising OfficeTExES and Student Advising Office
Student Teacher Orientation Spring 2012
What’s NewWhat’s New
Number of Paper Based Test administrations reduced
-3 sessions for 2011-2012 testing year
Fixed Administration CAT Exams-Offered 6 times per year
Art EC-12, Business 6-12, Chemistry 8-12,
ESL/Generalist EC-6, Physical Science 8-12,
Technology Apps EC-12, Theater EC-12,
Reminders:-Test admission ticket will no longer be mailed. -Score reports will not be mailed.
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What’s NewWhat’s New
The State of Texas is complying with a Federal mandate that requires new elementary teachers to show competency in all subject areas to comply with the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). For Texas teachers, this requires passing a Generalist exam (EC-6, 4-8).
Who does this impact:Content specific 4-8 certifications: Math, Science, Social Studies,
English Language Arts
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What’s NewWhat’s New
The State of Texas will now require all candidates seeking a standard classroom teaching certificate to pass the PPR EC-12 beginning September 1, 2011
Who does this impact:-Students admitted to Teacher
Education before February 16, 2011
-Students who previously had approval for PPR EC-6,
PPR 4-8, or PPR 8-12 and did not pass that exam by August 31, 2011, or those who did not request to switch
to PPR EC-12
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What’s NewWhat’s New
Updated security measures at test centers
Beginning in September 2011, PBT and CAT test centers will begin fingerprinting and photographing all test takers as confirmation of their identity. As this will take additional time during check-in, all test takers are advised to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the test start time. Test takers refusing to comply with these security measures will be dismissed from the testing center and will forfeit all test fees.
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Types of Exam OfferedTypes of Exam Offered
Paper-Based Test (PBT)> 3 times a year
Computer-Based Test (CAT)> 5-6 times a week at most test centers
Fixed Computer-Based Test (CAT)> 6 times a year (3-day window)
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Test dates PBTTest dates PBT
September 24, 2011
January 28, 2012
May 19, 2012
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CAT DatesCAT Dates
Dates vary from one CAT center to another.
Not all CAT exams are offered at all CAT centers.
Plan accordingly.
Fixed CAT Test DatesOctober 2011, December 2011, February 2012, April 2012, June 2012, August 2012
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I am not sure which tests I am supposed to take?Go to www.coe.unt.edu/texes
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How should I prep for the tests?Free study guides @ www.texes.ets.org.Practice exams @ www.coe.unt.edu/texesTalk to friends who have taken the exams.Course work.
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Practice examsRegister @ www.coe.unt.edu/texes
January 21, 2012February 24,
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When should I take the exams?
Ideal time ……..Anytime between now and graduation.
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Where and how do I sign up?Go to TEA website @ www.tea.state.tx.usCreate Educator AccountObtain TEA ID#
Go to ETS website @ www.texes.ets.orgCreate Testing Account
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What should I do the daybefore the exam?
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Print admission ticket!Print admission ticket!Print admission ticket!
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What should I do on the dayof the exam?-Arrive early @ least 30 minutes before.-Bring IDs to test centers.-Check Registration Bulletin-Do NOT bring your cell phone
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Scores and such.
Get scores online @ ETS website.Print score reports within 90 days.
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Apply for graduation
Spring 2012 – February 7
Check Academic Calendar for date changes
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Apply for certification @ TEA•Final semester•Passed all required exams
Complete fingerprinting
Get a
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TExES Advising OfficeMatthews Hall 103 940-369-8601 [email protected]
Student Advising Office940-565-2736
TEA 512-936-8400
ETS 800-205-2626
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