Rio Salado CollegeThe FutureNOW: Online Post Baccalaureate Teacher Preparation Programs at the Community College

Rio Salado Education Department

Founded in 1978Largest of the ten Maricopa Community CollegesOne of the fastest growing colleges in the nationRios primary focus:- Online Learning- Customized Programs- Collaborative Partnerships- Accelerated Formats

Rio Salado College transforms the learning experience through:Choice, Access, and FlexibilityCustomized, High Quality Learning DesignPersonalized Services and Organizational Responsiveness

RSCs Systems Approach toCustomer Astonishment

The Rio Brand of eLearningDistance Learning courses Start every Monday in your associated block

Rio Support Services Online and via Phone RegistrationBookstoreAcademic Advisement and CounselingFinancial AidCall-A-TutorTechnology & Instructional HelpdeskOnline Electronic Library and Reference Librarians 7 Days a Week

Overview of Online Teacher Preparation Program Elements

How can a Community College provide a Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Preparation program? In 1998 the Arizona Department of Education revised the state rules and regulations for teacher certification.

Rios Teacher Education programs have been designed for: Working Adults College Graduates Undergraduates Stay at home parents Re-careering Adults

Our Typical Student

Program DevelopmentHistorical TimelineEndorsements2000Post Bacc Programs2001Masters Program2002AA Degrees (2+2)20033+1 Partnership2003Bridge Partnership2004

Program DevelopmentHistorical Timeline, (cont)Teacher-In-Residence2005Professional Development Institute2006Early Childhood2006K-12 Arts Education Certificate2009

Teacher Prep Learning ModelOnline CourseworkTaught by experienced teachersConvenientSelf-paced

Master Teacher SeminarsRole ModelReality

Practicum ExperienceObservingTutoringTeaching

Student TeachingSite Based

OutcomesQualify for Institutional Recommendation (IR) to become a certified teacher

In-Person ComponentsPracticumsMaster Teacher SeminarsExamsStudent Teaching

Virtual Practicums

What are Virtual Practicums?Professionally developed videos (CDs) of actual classroom experiences/situations that model effective strategiesCreated in support of site-based classroom instructionOnly offered through Rio Salado College Teacher Education ProgramsWOW Award by the Western Cooperative for Educational Telecommunications

Standard Post Baccalaureate State Approved Programs

Elementary

Early ChildhoodSecondary

Special Education

K-12 Arts

Approved Programs for Special EducationCross CategoricalEmotional DisabilitiesLearning DisabilitiesMental RetardationOrthopedic ImpairmentsOther Health Impairments

Standard Post Baccalaureate Program Characteristics E-Learning and in-person (hybrid) model

Approved by the Arizona Department of Education for full certification (not an Alternative Program)

Meets HQT Requirements

Flexible (courses can be accelerated)

Affordable

Approved Programs for K-12 Arts EducationArt Dance

Dramatic Art Music

Standard Post Baccalaureate Program Plan Level I available to everyoneFormal admissionLevel II 9-week student teaching experienceInstitutional Recommendation (IR)

Teacher-in-Residence

Not AlternativeSame state approved coursework as Standard Post Baccalaureate programLock-step Elementary

Secondary

Special Education

Teacher-In-Residence (TIR)

PartnershipRio Salado CollegeAZ Dept of EdStudentSchool District

Teacher-In-ResidenceProgram CharacteristicsE-Learning and in-person (hybrid) modelApproved by the Arizona Department of EducationMeets HQT RequirementsAccessible anytime, any placeFlexible (courses can be accelerated)AffordableLock-step 1-3 year programIntern certificate required for participation

Tuition Comparison Approximate full-time annual tuition comparison based on two 12-credit semesters. Verification with your academic advisor is recommended.

Rio Salado College$1,704Northern Arizona University$15,334Arizona State University$16,522University of Arizona$16,474University of Phoenix$17,200Grand Canyon University$16,500

Enrollment18,000+ students have taken EDU coursework (2001-present)3,111 students in the last year (unduplicated)

Rio Salado Teacher Education Programs Global Outreach

Working with students in 47 states and over 33 countries

Professional Development Institute

Endorsement/CreditNon-Credit

Partnerships

Baccalaureate Degree PartnershipNorthcentral University

3 +1 (90/30) in:- Elementary- Secondary- Special Education

Masters Partnerships

Doctorate Degree

Additional PartnershipsAlaska Department of Education & Early DevelopmentArizona Public UniversitiesArmy JROTCAshford UniversityTeach For AmericaTroops to Teachers

Future Endeavors

Communiversity @ Surprise

Program Rewards & RecognitionNational Council of Instructional Administrators Exemplary Practices Award in the Educational Technology category. (April,2002)

Finalist for the Bellwether Award in the category of Workforce Development. This award recognizes outstanding and innovative programs and practices successfully leading community colleges into the future (February, 2003)

Prestigious Paul M. Pair Innovation Award as the MCCCD Wide Innovation of the Year (April, 2003) and recognized nationally by the League for Innovation in the Community College (June 2003)

WCET (The Cooperative advancing the effective use of technology in higher education) Outstanding Work (WOW) Award for the Online Teacher Education Programs Virtual Practicum Experience. It recognizes the use of Educational Technology and celebrates the best and most promising practices within the WCET community (presented November 9th, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia at the WCET National Conference)

Questions?Comments?

www.riosalado.edu/teachers

Thank you!

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