August 2013
Content
Information for ECDE majors in the Teacher Preparation Track (Track 1) is in yellow boxes
Information for ECDE majors in the Development Track (Track 2) is in green boxes.
General information for all ECDE majors (both tracks) is in blue boxes
New Major Orientation If you have moved out of pending status and are now a full Track 1 major, but have not yet attended an orientation, you are required to attend the New Major Orientation taking place on: Tuesday, September 24th, 3:30-4:30 p.m. in ED 305 You must also bring a signed copy of the back page of the Handbook. *Handbook is attached to the email.
New Major Orientation If you have moved out of pending status and are now a full Track 2 major, but have not yet attended an orientation, you are required to attend the New Major Orientation taking place on: Tuesday, September 24th, 4:30-5:30 p.m. in ED 305 You must also bring a signed copy of the back page of the Handbook. *Handbook is attached to the email.
Spring Semester Internship Applications Due: September 16th by 5pm--this is for all students who are currently in EEC 4235C, SCE 4304, RED 4311, and MAE 4300. Internship Application Signing for Orlando Students: ECDE Faculty will be available to sign internship packets. When: Wednesday, September 11th Time: 4:00-5:00 p.m. Where: ED 122 Students must have their application packet complete in order to have faculty sign the application for approval. Make sure to go onto the Clinical Experiences website for complete information.
Applications for Spring Practicum Students Please submit applications by September 16th at 5pm in ED 122. Contact the ECDE office if you have any questions. Once applications are submitted and approved Dr. Anne or Dr. Rex Culp will contact you to schedule a meeting to discuss your placement. *Applications are located on the Wiki.
Important Internship Information
Internship orientation required for all Fall Semester interns will be held Wednesday, August 21st from 10:00-12:30 in the Student Union-Cape Florida Ballroom. An Early Childhood orientation will be held prior to this orientation (8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m.) in TA 130. Senior Internship Students placed in an Orange County Public School will have a required county orientation Friday, August 23rd from 8:00-12:00 at OCPS Educational Leadership Center Boardroom. Senior Internship students placed in Seminole County Public Schools will have a required county orientation Friday, August 23rd from 9:00-12:00 at Winter Springs High School. Professional dress is required for all orientations. Information about Senior Internship orientation can be found here: http://education.ucf.edu/clinicalexp/
EEC 3613 replaces EEC 4207 As of Fall 2013, there is a new assessment course for all Track 2 students. EEC 4207 is being replaced with EEC 3613. If you have not yet taken EEC 4207, then do not enroll in that class for Fall Semester. EEC 3613 is the correct course. For those students who completed EEC 4207, you have satisfied the assessment course, so this does not impact you. If you have difficulty enrolling in both EEC 4414 and EEC 3613 (the computer reads this as a conflict), then enroll in one of these classes and e-mail Dr. Levin ([email protected]) requesting an override into the other course.
Graduating Students For information regarding certification please see the following link: http://www.fldoe.org/edcert/steps.asp
Upcoming FTCE (Subject Area Exam Pre K-Primary, and Professional Ed)
Professional Ed. Test: Students should plan to take the Professional Ed. Test the semester PRIOR to their seminar semester. Subject Area Exam (PreK/Primary): This test is taken after seminar semester, but PRIOR to senior internship. Please Note: As of July 1, 2013, the PreK/Primary Subject Area Exam will change from the current format to a new format. Information and registration for these exams can be found at the following site: http://www.fl.nesinc.com
Overrides If you need an override into an early childhood course, send an e-mail to Dr. Levin and include: Student Name PID Request for an override into (name of course) Course Section Course 5-digit #
Nametags for Fall Seminar and Internship
Students in Fall Seminar and Internship who do not already have nametags will need to order them as soon as possible. Nametags are $10 and will be mailed directly to you. Print and fill out a copy of this order form and mail a $10 money order to the address listed on the form: http://education.ucf.edu/clinicalexp/docs/Name%20 Tag%20Order%20Form.pdf
Nametags for Fall Semester Practicum
Students in Fall Practicum will need to order nametags for practicum. Nametags are $10 and will be mailed directly to you. Print and fill out a copy of this order form and mail a $10 money order to the address listed on the form: http://education.ucf.edu/clinicalexp/docs/Name%20 Tag%20Order%20Form.pdf
Professional Development Opportunities
2013 FLAEYC (The Florida Association for the Education of Young Children) conference, September 26-29, Marriott World Center Hotel in Orlando - If you have questions about Fees, Conference Speakers, Frequently Asked Questions, click View Fee Details or View Conference Details. Looking Ahead… We are planning another Study Abroad to Reggio Emilia, Italy May 5-May 17, 2014 (Summer A) Studyabroad.ucf.edu “Programs” “Future Programs” Final costs and application submission will be available in mid-September. Early Childhood Conference-Video on Demand: http://www.92y.org/wpwebcast.aspx 1.) Dr. Lilian Katz's What Should Children Be Learning? | Download PDF Dr. Katz discusses the four principles of structural engineering that line up with principles of a good foundation for educating children. She went on to outline the four questions that any curriculum should answer. An important take away from this lecture was that children always learn, not necessarily what you want them to learn. 2.) Dr. Lydia Soifer's, "Are You Talking to Me? The Development of Language Skills in Young Children" | Download PPT With anecdotes from her own vast professional experience as a language Pathologist, Dr. Soifer discussed how Oral language is the foundation of literacy and a crucial skill for learning and social development. Oral language develops much faster than many people realize. Good language skills have far reaching influences on children’s development. The specifics of language development expectations by age will be presented, along with the parallels of oral language to literacy development. Techniques to facilitate thinking and problem solving with language will be offered, as well as some "red flags and warning signs" for language learning challenges 3.) JoAnn Deak, PhD: "Latest Findings on Brain Development in the First Five Years in Life" | Download PDF Dr. Deak gives an interesting talk on the latest findings on brain development in the first five years of life which have been dubbed the formative years for a very long time. Brain research is supporting and adding nuance to this nomenclature. These first five years are a time of huge plasticity and what is done strengthens and grows those areas and has a lifelong impact. Conversely, areas not used well often shrink or 'prune' and can cause issues for a lifetime.
Assignment Pick-Up
Students need to pick up assignments from their Spring 2013 (and/or other terms) in ED 122 from Clayton or Derek. NOTE: Assignments which have not been picked up by August 31st will be discarded.
A.A. Degree
For students who did not earn an A.A. degree at a community college and are applying to teach in a pre-school setting (while earning your B.S.), you may contact the Registrar’s Office and ask them to provide proof that you have met the requirements for an A.A. This will satisfy the state requirements.
Scholarship Opportunities You can find information about scholarships available to Early Childhood majors at our website: http://education.ucf.edu/ece/scholarships.cfm
ECDE Wiki The Early Childhood Development and Education Program is pleased to provide ongoing communication and information to our students. In addition to the monthly newsletter, we have a wiki for all ECDE majors. For job postings, professional resources and news from our faculty, please visit the ECDE Wiki at http://ucfearlychildhood.pbworks.com
ECDE on Twitter! The Early Childhood Program is pleased to inform you that we now are on Twitter: Follow us at: twitter.com/ucfecde We will use this forum to share and comment on information, events, and policies which directly impact young children and families.
Books on Reserve in the CMC
The following textbooks are on reserve in the CMC for the Fall Semester: Differentiating Instruction for the Young Child (Smutny and vonFremd) Assessing and Guiding Young Children’s Development and Learning (McAffe and Leong) Conscious Discipline (Becky Bailey) Classroom Assessment Scoring System Manual (CLASS) Pre-K (Pianta, La Paro, and Hamre) Teaching Children to Care: Classroom Management for Ethical and Academic Growth (Noddings) Starting with Science: Strategies for Introducing Young Children to Inquiry (Edson)
Students Changing from Pending to Major Once you have met all requirements to move from pending status to major (GPA, GKT for Track 1 students, Common Program Prerequisites, and Program Prerequisites), you will need to complete a Change of Major Form. Steps to Complete this Process: Go to http://my.ucf.edu --> "Student Self Service" (on left) --> "Student Center" --> "Other Academic" (Drop-down menu to the bottom left of class schedule) --> "Change Major: Request" --> Follow directions to change from Pending to the Major
LiveText Questions If you would like to see your graded LiveText assignments from past semesters and they are no longer appearing on your Dashboard, click “View Other Terms” in the right-hand column. If you have any other questions or concerns regarding LiveText, please contact Graduate Assistant, Clayton Crow, for more help: [email protected] or 407-823-0045
Early Childhood Development and Education Program Policies on Professional Expectations and Behavior
The ECDE Program is committed to preparing students who will make a positive difference in the lives of young children and families. Our standards and expectations are high and we have planned checks and balances throughout the program based on faculty observations, students’ interactions, grades, emotional health, and a commitment to professional growth and development. As part of this commitment, the ECDE Faculty meets on a monthly basis to review student progress, student requests, and student concerns. Please make sure you are familiar with our policies related to program expectations; this information can be found in our Track 1 and Track 2 Handbooks (on the ECDE wiki and ECDE website). If you earn a failing grade (C- and below) in a required upper level course in the major, you must complete and submit a Plan of Action Form to Dr. Levin ([email protected]) before you can continue enrolling in major courses. If you earn a failing grade (C-or below) in two required upper level courses, you must complete and submit a Retention Plan Form to Dr. Levin ([email protected]). These forms can be located at the back of your track’s handbook. We are proud of our high standards and hope you appreciate and are also proud to be in a program that sets a high bar for our students’ professional preparation!
Looking Ahead Fall Semester begins Monday, August 19th. Textbook information can be found on your MyUCF account following the directions below: In the student services section go to the “other academics” drop down menu, click on class schedule, and select the appropriate term. This will bring you to your class schedule where you will see a link in the upper right hand corner giving you the option to “Click here to order your textbooks now.” Clicking this link will bring you to a list of all the required and recommended textbooks for your courses.
Faculty Contact
Junie Albers-Biddle: [email protected] Dr. Anne Culp: [email protected] Dr. Rex Culp: [email protected] Nancy Brasel: [email protected] Dr. Deirdre Englehart: [email protected] Kelly Jennings: [email protected] Dr. Judy Levin: [email protected] Dr. Judit Szente: [email protected]
If you would like to meet with any of the early childhood faculty members, please contact them to schedule an appointment.
ECDE Track 1 (Teacher Prep)
ECDE Both Tracks (1 & 2)
ECDE Track 2 (Child Development)
UPCOMING DATES
New Major Orientation Tuesday, September 24th, 3:30-4:30p.m., ED 305 Internship Application Signing Wednesday, September 11th, 4:00-5:00, ED 122 Internship Application Due Monday, September 16th by 5:00pm
UPCOMING DATES
Fall: Classes begin August 19th 2013 FLAEYC Conference: September 26-29th
UPCOMING DATES
New Major Orientation Tuesday, September 24th, 4:305:30p.m., ED 305 Practicum Application Due Monday, September 16th by 5:00pm, ED 122
Information for ECDE majors in the Development Track (Track 2) is in green boxes.
General information for all ECDE majors (both tracks) is in blue boxes
New Major Orientation If you have moved out of pending status and are now a full Track 1 major, but have not yet attended an orientation, you are required to attend the New Major Orientation taking place on: Tuesday, September 24th, 3:30-4:30 p.m. in ED 305 You must also bring a signed copy of the back page of the Handbook. *Handbook is attached to the email.
New Major Orientation If you have moved out of pending status and are now a full Track 2 major, but have not yet attended an orientation, you are required to attend the New Major Orientation taking place on: Tuesday, September 24th, 4:30-5:30 p.m. in ED 305 You must also bring a signed copy of the back page of the Handbook. *Handbook is attached to the email.
Spring Semester Internship Applications Due: September 16th by 5pm--this is for all students who are currently in EEC 4235C, SCE 4304, RED 4311, and MAE 4300. Internship Application Signing for Orlando Students: ECDE Faculty will be available to sign internship packets. When: Wednesday, September 11th Time: 4:00-5:00 p.m. Where: ED 122 Students must have their application packet complete in order to have faculty sign the application for approval. Make sure to go onto the Clinical Experiences website for complete information.
Applications for Spring Practicum Students Please submit applications by September 16th at 5pm in ED 122. Contact the ECDE office if you have any questions. Once applications are submitted and approved Dr. Anne or Dr. Rex Culp will contact you to schedule a meeting to discuss your placement. *Applications are located on the Wiki.
Important Internship Information
Internship orientation required for all Fall Semester interns will be held Wednesday, August 21st from 10:00-12:30 in the Student Union-Cape Florida Ballroom. An Early Childhood orientation will be held prior to this orientation (8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m.) in TA 130. Senior Internship Students placed in an Orange County Public School will have a required county orientation Friday, August 23rd from 8:00-12:00 at OCPS Educational Leadership Center Boardroom. Senior Internship students placed in Seminole County Public Schools will have a required county orientation Friday, August 23rd from 9:00-12:00 at Winter Springs High School. Professional dress is required for all orientations. Information about Senior Internship orientation can be found here: http://education.ucf.edu/clinicalexp/
EEC 3613 replaces EEC 4207 As of Fall 2013, there is a new assessment course for all Track 2 students. EEC 4207 is being replaced with EEC 3613. If you have not yet taken EEC 4207, then do not enroll in that class for Fall Semester. EEC 3613 is the correct course. For those students who completed EEC 4207, you have satisfied the assessment course, so this does not impact you. If you have difficulty enrolling in both EEC 4414 and EEC 3613 (the computer reads this as a conflict), then enroll in one of these classes and e-mail Dr. Levin ([email protected]) requesting an override into the other course.
Graduating Students For information regarding certification please see the following link: http://www.fldoe.org/edcert/steps.asp
Upcoming FTCE (Subject Area Exam Pre K-Primary, and Professional Ed)
Professional Ed. Test: Students should plan to take the Professional Ed. Test the semester PRIOR to their seminar semester. Subject Area Exam (PreK/Primary): This test is taken after seminar semester, but PRIOR to senior internship. Please Note: As of July 1, 2013, the PreK/Primary Subject Area Exam will change from the current format to a new format. Information and registration for these exams can be found at the following site: http://www.fl.nesinc.com
Overrides If you need an override into an early childhood course, send an e-mail to Dr. Levin and include: Student Name PID Request for an override into (name of course) Course Section Course 5-digit #
Nametags for Fall Seminar and Internship
Students in Fall Seminar and Internship who do not already have nametags will need to order them as soon as possible. Nametags are $10 and will be mailed directly to you. Print and fill out a copy of this order form and mail a $10 money order to the address listed on the form: http://education.ucf.edu/clinicalexp/docs/Name%20 Tag%20Order%20Form.pdf
Nametags for Fall Semester Practicum
Students in Fall Practicum will need to order nametags for practicum. Nametags are $10 and will be mailed directly to you. Print and fill out a copy of this order form and mail a $10 money order to the address listed on the form: http://education.ucf.edu/clinicalexp/docs/Name%20 Tag%20Order%20Form.pdf
Professional Development Opportunities
2013 FLAEYC (The Florida Association for the Education of Young Children) conference, September 26-29, Marriott World Center Hotel in Orlando - If you have questions about Fees, Conference Speakers, Frequently Asked Questions, click View Fee Details or View Conference Details. Looking Ahead… We are planning another Study Abroad to Reggio Emilia, Italy May 5-May 17, 2014 (Summer A) Studyabroad.ucf.edu “Programs” “Future Programs” Final costs and application submission will be available in mid-September. Early Childhood Conference-Video on Demand: http://www.92y.org/wpwebcast.aspx 1.) Dr. Lilian Katz's What Should Children Be Learning? | Download PDF Dr. Katz discusses the four principles of structural engineering that line up with principles of a good foundation for educating children. She went on to outline the four questions that any curriculum should answer. An important take away from this lecture was that children always learn, not necessarily what you want them to learn. 2.) Dr. Lydia Soifer's, "Are You Talking to Me? The Development of Language Skills in Young Children" | Download PPT With anecdotes from her own vast professional experience as a language Pathologist, Dr. Soifer discussed how Oral language is the foundation of literacy and a crucial skill for learning and social development. Oral language develops much faster than many people realize. Good language skills have far reaching influences on children’s development. The specifics of language development expectations by age will be presented, along with the parallels of oral language to literacy development. Techniques to facilitate thinking and problem solving with language will be offered, as well as some "red flags and warning signs" for language learning challenges 3.) JoAnn Deak, PhD: "Latest Findings on Brain Development in the First Five Years in Life" | Download PDF Dr. Deak gives an interesting talk on the latest findings on brain development in the first five years of life which have been dubbed the formative years for a very long time. Brain research is supporting and adding nuance to this nomenclature. These first five years are a time of huge plasticity and what is done strengthens and grows those areas and has a lifelong impact. Conversely, areas not used well often shrink or 'prune' and can cause issues for a lifetime.
Assignment Pick-Up
Students need to pick up assignments from their Spring 2013 (and/or other terms) in ED 122 from Clayton or Derek. NOTE: Assignments which have not been picked up by August 31st will be discarded.
A.A. Degree
For students who did not earn an A.A. degree at a community college and are applying to teach in a pre-school setting (while earning your B.S.), you may contact the Registrar’s Office and ask them to provide proof that you have met the requirements for an A.A. This will satisfy the state requirements.
Scholarship Opportunities You can find information about scholarships available to Early Childhood majors at our website: http://education.ucf.edu/ece/scholarships.cfm
ECDE Wiki The Early Childhood Development and Education Program is pleased to provide ongoing communication and information to our students. In addition to the monthly newsletter, we have a wiki for all ECDE majors. For job postings, professional resources and news from our faculty, please visit the ECDE Wiki at http://ucfearlychildhood.pbworks.com
ECDE on Twitter! The Early Childhood Program is pleased to inform you that we now are on Twitter: Follow us at: twitter.com/ucfecde We will use this forum to share and comment on information, events, and policies which directly impact young children and families.
Books on Reserve in the CMC
The following textbooks are on reserve in the CMC for the Fall Semester: Differentiating Instruction for the Young Child (Smutny and vonFremd) Assessing and Guiding Young Children’s Development and Learning (McAffe and Leong) Conscious Discipline (Becky Bailey) Classroom Assessment Scoring System Manual (CLASS) Pre-K (Pianta, La Paro, and Hamre) Teaching Children to Care: Classroom Management for Ethical and Academic Growth (Noddings) Starting with Science: Strategies for Introducing Young Children to Inquiry (Edson)
Students Changing from Pending to Major Once you have met all requirements to move from pending status to major (GPA, GKT for Track 1 students, Common Program Prerequisites, and Program Prerequisites), you will need to complete a Change of Major Form. Steps to Complete this Process: Go to http://my.ucf.edu --> "Student Self Service" (on left) --> "Student Center" --> "Other Academic" (Drop-down menu to the bottom left of class schedule) --> "Change Major: Request" --> Follow directions to change from Pending to the Major
LiveText Questions If you would like to see your graded LiveText assignments from past semesters and they are no longer appearing on your Dashboard, click “View Other Terms” in the right-hand column. If you have any other questions or concerns regarding LiveText, please contact Graduate Assistant, Clayton Crow, for more help: [email protected] or 407-823-0045
Early Childhood Development and Education Program Policies on Professional Expectations and Behavior
The ECDE Program is committed to preparing students who will make a positive difference in the lives of young children and families. Our standards and expectations are high and we have planned checks and balances throughout the program based on faculty observations, students’ interactions, grades, emotional health, and a commitment to professional growth and development. As part of this commitment, the ECDE Faculty meets on a monthly basis to review student progress, student requests, and student concerns. Please make sure you are familiar with our policies related to program expectations; this information can be found in our Track 1 and Track 2 Handbooks (on the ECDE wiki and ECDE website). If you earn a failing grade (C- and below) in a required upper level course in the major, you must complete and submit a Plan of Action Form to Dr. Levin ([email protected]) before you can continue enrolling in major courses. If you earn a failing grade (C-or below) in two required upper level courses, you must complete and submit a Retention Plan Form to Dr. Levin ([email protected]). These forms can be located at the back of your track’s handbook. We are proud of our high standards and hope you appreciate and are also proud to be in a program that sets a high bar for our students’ professional preparation!
Looking Ahead Fall Semester begins Monday, August 19th. Textbook information can be found on your MyUCF account following the directions below: In the student services section go to the “other academics” drop down menu, click on class schedule, and select the appropriate term. This will bring you to your class schedule where you will see a link in the upper right hand corner giving you the option to “Click here to order your textbooks now.” Clicking this link will bring you to a list of all the required and recommended textbooks for your courses.
Faculty Contact
Junie Albers-Biddle: [email protected] Dr. Anne Culp: [email protected] Dr. Rex Culp: [email protected] Nancy Brasel: [email protected] Dr. Deirdre Englehart: [email protected] Kelly Jennings: [email protected] Dr. Judy Levin: [email protected] Dr. Judit Szente: [email protected]
If you would like to meet with any of the early childhood faculty members, please contact them to schedule an appointment.
ECDE Track 1 (Teacher Prep)
ECDE Both Tracks (1 & 2)
ECDE Track 2 (Child Development)
UPCOMING DATES
New Major Orientation Tuesday, September 24th, 3:30-4:30p.m., ED 305 Internship Application Signing Wednesday, September 11th, 4:00-5:00, ED 122 Internship Application Due Monday, September 16th by 5:00pm
UPCOMING DATES
Fall: Classes begin August 19th 2013 FLAEYC Conference: September 26-29th
UPCOMING DATES
New Major Orientation Tuesday, September 24th, 4:305:30p.m., ED 305 Practicum Application Due Monday, September 16th by 5:00pm, ED 122
