TA&MU Chancellor's Summit

September 25-27, 2011Teacher Preparation Program

Tarleton State University

So…you want to be a teacher?

• 1992: approval of the TA&MU system council • GPA = 2.6 in 4 areas • Test Scores (RWM)• 4 ENGL• B or better in COMS• C or better in Child Growth and Development• Complete College Algebra• Test scores

Application Process

• Application form + $35 +folder• 3 letters of reference• 2 written/edited prompts• Signed Acknowledgement Form• Meet with advisor (course sub forms)• Signed checklist• Successful completion of the Screening

Instrument

Screening Instrument

• Interview with professors and experts in the field of education

• Writing samples, scored by professors and experts in the field of education

• Admission recommendation from the C&I Department to the Teacher Education Council

• Teacher Education Council vote

What if I don’t make “THE CUT?”

• Letter from officials• Meet with advisor• Creation of the Professional Growth Plan• Completion of the Professional Growth Plan• Re-application, as appropriate

(interview/writing, re-take/take course requirements)

Teach happily ever after!

Go Block T!!!