Foundational Level Math and Science
Credential ProgramA Partnership
Los Angeles Unified School DistrictCentinela, Compton, Inglewood, and Lynwood Unified School Districts
Los Angeles Region Workforce Investment BoardsCSU Dominguez Hills School of Education
CSU Dominguez Hills College of Extended and International Education
Welcome and Introductions
◦ Dr. Anupama Joshi, Acting Dean, College of Professional Studies
◦ Dr. Marge Gordon, Dean, College of Extended and International Education
◦ Dr. Cindy Grutzik, Acting Director/Associate Dean, School of Education
Agenda
Understanding the Opportunity: WIBs and the NEG
Overview of the FLM/FLGS Program at CSUDH
Tuition and Fees
Eligibility
Q & A
Los Angeles County and Los Angeles City
Workforce Investment BoardsMulti-Sector National Emergency Grant
Your Opportunity is Here
The South Bay Workforce Investment Board, Inc. (SBWIB Inc.) has been awarded a $45,080,077 National Emergency Grant to provide re-employment services to about 5,880 workers affected by layoffs from anumber of private and public sector employers located in 20 California counties.
An Opportunity for a New CareerThe Los Angeles City and Los Angeles County Workforce Investment Boards have partnered with SBWIB to bring some of these funds to Los Angeles to assist the employees affected by layoffs from specific private and public employers.
A Beneficial Partnership
Los Angeles City Workforce Investment Board
Los Angeles County Workforce Investment Board
South Bay Workforce Investment Board
Los Angeles Unified School District
Centinela, Compton, Inglewood, Lynwood Unified
School Districts
California State University Dominguez Hills
Overview of the FLM/FLGS Program at CSUDH
Purpose and Goals:◦ Support LA teachers, including our grads
◦ Address the long-term needs of our partner districts and their teachers
◦ Provide a streamlined and rigorous program to prepare Math and Science teachers for high school and middle school classrooms.
What is a Foundational Level Credential?
Foundational Level Math:◦ Teach general mathematics, algebra, geometry,
probability and statistics, and consumer mathematics in K-12
Foundational Level General Science:◦ Teach General and Introductory Sciences in K-12◦ Teach Integrated Sciences K-8
Requirements Have a valid CA credential (Multiple Subjects, Single
Subject) www.ctc.ca.gov
Complete a Secondary Teaching methods course
Pass Subtests I and II of the CSET in Math or General Science
Be recommended for the FLM or FLGS credential
Program Plan for FLM/FLGS
7 units of coursework January – May 2012 CSUDH Instructors Courses mapped onto the two subtests
of the CSET Additional content workshops available Take Subtest I in March Take Subtests I & II in May
Foundational Level Math Preparation
Review of Essential Concepts in Number and Algebraic Systems for Teachers
Review of Essential Concepts in Geometry, Statistics, and Probability for Teachers
Instructional Methods for Mathematics
Strategies and Techniques for Taking the CSET
Physical Science Content and Pedagogy
Life Science Content and Pedagogy
Instructional Methods for Science
Strategies and Techniques for Taking the CSET
Foundational Level General Science Preparation
Tuition and FeesBabette Wald, Program DirectorCSUDH College of Extended and International Education
All costs for the program will be covered. This includes CSET test fees and credential filing fees through Cal State Dominguez Hills
The U.S. Department of Labor National Emergency Grant to California will provide the primary funding
If eligible, the Workforce Investment Board may provide additional support services that can include:
transportation, childcare, job placement, and/or career counseling.
All are eligible for resume help and job search assistance.
National Emergency Grant Program Eligibility
Must have documentation verifying specific
lay-off date
Proof of Citizenship & Social Security Card
Selective Service Registration & Picture ID
Look up on-line at: http://www.sss.gov/records.htm
Next Steps Attend a Program Enrollment Session
scheduled by WIB or WorkSource Center
Complete Application Package/ Secure
Necessary Documents
Other Programs Offered by WIBs
o Job Search Workshops/Seminars
o Resume Review
o Job Development
o Case Management
o Support Services
o Skill Enhancement Training
Contact Information LA County Workforce Investment Board
Tony Herrera (562) 946-2237, x. [email protected]
LA City Workforce Investment Board
Gary De La Rosa (213) [email protected]
South Bay Workforce Investment Board Robert Mejia (310) 970-7747
CSUDH College of Extended and International Education Babette Wald (310) 243-3730
More Resources
Websites www.csudh.edu/cps/soe www.I-Train.org
CSUDH Disabled Student Services (310) 243-3660
This equal opportunity program is 100% federally funded through an $18 million grant from the US Department of Labor's National Emergency Grant program.
Auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please contact the Office of Disabled Student Services.
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