Program Requirements 2011-2012 Christina Jordan, ACP Supervisor [email protected] 713-696-0600 x 409 Route 7 H OUSTON I NDEPENDENT S CHOOL D ISTRICT

Program Requirements2011-2012

Christina Jordan, ACP [email protected]

713-696-0600 x 409Route 7

HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF TEXAS EDUCATORS

Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program 2011-

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AGENDA• Literature Connection

– First Day Jitters, by Julie Danneberg and Judith Love

• General Expectations

• Documentation Book including due dates

• Portfolio Guidelines Handbook including due dates

• Questions/Comments/ConcernsHouston ISD Alternative

Certification Program 2011-2012

NormsActively participate

Be respectful of the learning environment

Take care of your personal needs

Honor the contributions of others

Have fun—laughter is encouraged!

Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program 2011-2012

Things to keep in mind…• Excellence is the STANDARD not the goal.• I am here to support you.• You are in the best EPP (Educator

Preparation Program), the first in the state.• Answer communications in a timely manner.• You may communicate with me by:

• Email: [email protected] • Cell Phone & Text: 713-922-7905• Office Phone:713-696-0600 (x409)


What you can expect from your

ACP Supervisor• To work with you to exemplify best teaching practices.

• To serve as an advocate.

• To provide and monitor professional learning activities.

• To provide you warm and cool feedback.

• To guide you through the certification program.


What I Expect of the ACP Intern

• Ask questions

• LISTEN and make good sound decisions

• Rely on your support system

• Be prepared and organized

• Implement suggestions

• Reflect on feedback

• Complete ALL certification requirements

• Do your best at all times!Houston ISD Alternative Certification Program 2011-2012

Documentation Book• Documentation

Book (refer to “Due Date” form)

• KEEP THIS BOOK IN AN AREA ACCESSIBLE FOR YOUR SUPERVISOR.

• Make sure all forms are turned in timely to meet each benchmark date.



Intern Release Time Observation

• Complete 6 total.

• Be sure that you and your mentor sign each form.

• Submit by the due date.


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Mentor Observations• Complete 6 total.

• Be sure to sign and date each form.

• Submit by the due date.


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Supervisor Observations• Complete 6 total

• #3- Nov/Dec observation by Intern video

• Be sure to sign and date each form


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Observations

• Scheduled on a weekly basis (week of only, not date or time).

• Notification will be by email.

• Keep me informed of all formal and informal testing and/ or schedule changes.

Portfolio


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Portfolio Guidelines

• Observation # 3

• Walk-through Portfolio – Parts 1-5

• You project must be TYPED

• Will provide in an electronic format


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• Submit a copy of completed Principal Observation Feedback Forms (at least 30 minutes) by the following dates:

•October 31, 2011•May 2, 2012

•Submit a copy of completed Principal Walkthrough Feedback Forms (at least 10 minutes) by the following dates:

•January 17, 2012•May 2, 2012

Principal Appraisal and Development Feedback Forms

Evidence Binder

Compile a binder to keep the following evidence:– Documentation of Student Learning Goals

(PL-1)– Individual Student Data Trackers (PL-2)– Campus Data (PL-2)– Lesson plans (PL-3)


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“Initial” Visit


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• What is it?– Opportunity to

• Become familiar with observations• Collaborate and discuss instructional

practices• Identify indicators before formal

observation

• What it’s not.– Got you moment– A formal observation

Supervisor Observation Focus Indicators

• September – I-6, I-7, I-9, I-10

• October– PL1, I-2, I-4, I-8, and all previously

focused indicators

• November– PL2, PL3, I-1, I-3, I-5, and all previously

focused indicators

Houston ISD Alternative


Additional ACP Activities and Due Dates

• Apply for Probationary Cert.– NOW!!!!

• Online Courses (6)– August 31

• Differentiated Instruction– October 4, 11, 18, 25

and Nov. 1 (Tuesdays only)

• PPR T-Cert Online– October 22-29

• Saturday Seminars– September 17– October 22– December 10


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ACP WikiSpace• Provides you with:

– current news – due date reminders – Calendars– Document (soft copies)

• http://houstonacp-cycle32.wikispaces.com/


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You Must Know Your ABC’s…


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ABC’s for New Teachers

My Contact Information

Christina Jordan, Supervisor, Certification

[email protected]

713-696-0600 (x 409)

HISD Route 7Houston ISD Alternative


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Program Requirements 2011-2012 Christina Jordan, ACP Supervisor [email protected] 713-696-0600 x 409 Route 7 H OUSTON I NDEPENDENT S CHOOL D ISTRICT