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Texas Teaching Fellows – Fort Worth Information Session
“The need is out there and it is up to every citizen to offer what they can to improve our society… The students I interact with will be the ambassadors of change. Having the opportunity to teach in a lowincome community will allow me to better the world through the development of others.” ~ Former Teaching Fellow

Agenda

The need in Texas is great What is Texas Teaching Fellows? Why choose TTF? How do I apply? What are my next steps? Q and A

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Fact: The achievement gap in Texas is real.
2009- Students Performing at or Above Proficient in Math
100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0
4th Grade 10th Grade

2009- Students Performing at or Above Proficient Overall
100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0
4th Grade 10th Grade

White

Asian

African American

Hispanic

At Risk

English Language Learners

Source: http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/aeis/2009/state.html

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The Need in Texas is Real

Similar gaps exist in all subject areas for the economically disadvantaged, Limited English Proficiency and Special Education students across all grades. These gaps emerge in elementary school and widen over time.

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The Gap still exists

Percent of 2008 Graduates who completed high school in 4 years State Overall African American Hispanic White Asian
Source: http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/aeis/2009/state.html

79.1% 71.8% 70.8% 89.8% 91.2%
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The consequences of dropping out are dire.
Joblessness Rate
by Educational Attainment (16-24 year-olds, 2008)
54.3%

Incarceration Rate
by Educational Attainment (16-24 year-old males)
9.4%

Mortality Rate
by Educational Attainment (per 100,000)

650.4 477.6

31.9% 21.2% 13.3% 0.2% BA or higher 1-3 years HS HS of college graduates dropouts BA or higher 1.1% 1-3 years HS HS of college graduates dropouts More than high school 2.8% 206.3

High school

Less than high school

4x
more likely than a college graduate to be jobless
Source: Sum, Andrew, et al., (2009).

47x
more likely than a college graduate to be jailed
Source: Sum, Andrew, et al., (2009).

3x
higher than that of an adult with more than a high school education
Source: Woolf, Steven H., (2009).

“Poverty and crime are connected to a lack of educational achievement… The majority of homicide victims in Cincinnati never graduated from high school.”
© The New Teacher Project 2010

O'dell M. Owen, Hamilton County Coroner (Cincinnati Enquirer, July 2010) 6

The most common reasons students cite for dropping out – and the most powerful antidotes – are related to schools and teachers.

Why High School Students Drop Out
Reasons Given by 677 Dropouts (2004)

What Would Have Helped?
Reasons Given by 500 Dropouts (2006)

81% 71% 70% 66% 62%
Source: Dalton, Ben; Glennie, Elizabeth; and Ingels, Steven J.(2009). Late HighSchool Dropouts. National Center for Education Statistics.

wanted better teachers

wanted more interesting classes wanted more tutoring, summer school and extra time with teachers would have worked harder if more was demanded of them (higher standards and more homework) wanted more classroom discipline

Source: Bridgeland, John M.; DiIulio, Jr., John J.; and Karen Burke Morison (2006). The Silent Epidemic: Perspectives of High School Dropouts. Civic Enterprises, LLC.

© The New Teacher Project 2010

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Fact: You can become part of the solution.

Schools reporting a high teacher quality index, no matter what else is stacked against them, get great results. Schools with a low teacher quality index cannot climb out of the hole they are in, no matter what else they do. For example, students in high-poverty schools with a high teacher quality index were nearly twice as likely to meet state standards as students in similar schools with a low teacher quality index.

Data from Heather G. Peske and Kati Haycock, “A Lesson in Reality: Inequality in Teacher Quality” 2006.

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Research has shown that effective teachers are critically important to student learning. Dallas students who start 3rd grade …may finish 5th grade math at at about the same level of math dramatically different levels depending achievement… on the quality of their teachers.

Group 1

55

After 3 EFFECTIVE Teachers

Group 1

77
50

Group 2

57

After 3 INEFFECTIVE Teachers

Group 2

27

0

20

40

60

80

100

0

20

40

60

80

100

Average Percentile Rank

Average Percentile Rank

Group 2
Original analysis by the Education Trust.

Group 1

End of 5th Grade

Source: Heather Jordan, Robert Mendro, and Dash Weerasinghe, The Effects of Teachers on Longitudinal Student Achievement, 1997.

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Agenda

The need in Texas is great What is Texas Teaching Fellows? Why choose TTF? How do I apply? What are my next steps? Q and A

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Texas Teaching Fellows’ mission is to close the achievement gap by providing school districts with qualified, effective teachers.

Texas Teaching Fellows is a selective alternative certification program that recruits, selects, and trains achievement-oriented individuals to become highly effective teachers.

We build a cohort of professionals from all fields who will bring their expertise into Texas classrooms and increase student achievement in our state’s public schools.

Teaching Fellows work toward certification in key shortage areas such as mathematics, science, bilingual, ESL and special education.

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By enrolling in TTF, you join a selective and diverse network of colleagues.

Cohort Profile: Average GPA of enrollees: 3.3 21% Hold graduate degrees 68% Female 32% Male 43% People of color Average Age: 28

Previous Position Held
4% 9% 25% 11%

51%

Executive Manager Student

Independent Staff

Agenda

The need in Texas is great What is Texas Teaching Fellows? Why choose TTF? How do I apply? What are my next steps? Q and A

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Participants in Texas Teaching Fellows benefit from…

Selectivity: Typically 14% of all applicants are selected to become Fellows. This ensures that Fellows joining TTF will join a network of like-minded individuals working towards the same goal: closing the achievement gap for students in hard-to-staff subject areas.

“I was very impressed with the quality of the applicant from the Texas Teaching Fellows program. She was able to communicate about high expectations for student achievement and had a grounded philosophy of education.” - Austin principal
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Participants in Texas Teaching Fellows benefit from…

Intensive training before entering the classroom: During the Summer Training Institute, Fellows participate in an intense training that includes hands on experience working in a summer school classroom and training sessions led by veteran teachers. 95% of our 2010 Fellows felt that our summer training Institute prepared them as well as possible to be successful in their first year of teaching.

“I was very impressed with the quality of the applicant from the Texas Teaching Fellows program. She was able to communicate about high expectations for student achievement and had a grounded philosophy of education.” - Austin principal
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A Closer Look at TTF’s Summer Training Institute
Commitment: The six-week summer Institute is a full-time commitment and runs mid-June through late-July. Practice Teaching: Fellows spend some mornings with veteran teachers in their summer school classrooms observing and receiving hands on opportunities working with and teaching students. Practice Teaching typically lasts about 3-4 hours per day, giving Fellows between 60 -120 hours of hands-on preparation for their own classrooms – more than double the state requirement. Fellows also receive feedback on their instruction. Afternoon Sessions: Small, content-based groups work with a master teacher. Teaching for Student Achievement (TfSA), the Institute framework, focuses on the two most crucial areas of learning for new teachers: 1) Classroom Management and Culture 2) Instructional Design and Delivery Evaluation: Fellows are evaluated on their mastery of the curriculum through the above two components of Institute: framework sessions (based on assignments, session involvement, and professional values focused on effective teaching) and practice teaching (based on observations of each Fellows’ teaching).
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Participants in Texas Teaching Fellows benefit from…

Powerful professional development: During the school year Fellows participate in the Teaching for Results seminar series. In 2010, 97% of the participants felt that their Seminar Leaders helped them become more effective teachers.

“The quality of candidates, the selectivity of the program, and the dedication of the Fellows has been a joy to work with.” - Dallas principal
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Powerful Professional Development

The Teaching for Results (TfR) seminars provide research-based curriculum that has proven to help teachers become effective in high-need classrooms Teaching for Results are held two to three times monthly, for 3 hours at a time, and are designed to make the most efficient use of a busy first-year teacher’s time, while also maximizing learning. The TfR Seminar Leaders are carefully selected for their talented teaching, passion for education, and commitment to working with first-year teachers. TTF Field Observers come to Fellows’ classrooms during the school year to provide them with targeted, timely support.

I feel very blessed to have had the opportunity to learn from my Content Seminar Leader. I have tried to apply what she has taught me throughout the year and I truly feel that it is because of her that my campus feels that I show promise as a teacher. ~ Former Texas Teaching Fellow

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Participants in Texas Teaching Fellows benefit from…

Support in securing a teaching position: We provide our Fellows with one-on-one resume and cover letter guidance and interviewing practice so that they will feel well prepared when they begin interviewing. We also utilize our relationships with local school districts to put Fellows’ names and resumes directly in front of them. In order to start teaching, Fellows must successfully complete all the components of Institute.

“The quality of candidates, the selectivity of the program, and the dedication of the Fellows has been a joy to work with.” - Dallas principal
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Support in Securing a Teaching Position: FWISD

Texas Teaching Fellows is the preferred alternative certification program of Fort Worth ISD. Fort Worth Fellows complete an expedited application process for teaching positions in Fort Worth ISD. Fort Worth Fellows are guaranteed an interview with Fort Worth ISD Human Capital Management. Fort Worth Fellows will be referred to principals looking to hire by Fort Worth ISD central staff.

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Support in Securing a Teaching Position: Test Preparation
Fellows must take the TExES prior to attending Institute. The certification exams are very challenging. TTF provides the following assistance in preparing for the TExES: Communication of the TExES testing expectations, including information about the layout of the exam, how to prepare, test taking tips, and additional resources many Fellows opt to include in their individual test preparation. This is done via email and webinar. Practice. TTF will provide an opportunity for Fellows to take a practice test in their content area prior to taking the TExES content exam. In 2010, 95% of Fellows passed the required content exam by the first day of school. Support for self guided study. TTF will arrange opportunities for Fellows to meet and study for the TExES. Remediation. For Fellows who do not pass the exam, TTF will provide additional guidance in preparing for the TExES.
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Participants in Texas Teaching Fellows benefit from… (cont’d)

A streamlined certification program: Following the summer training Institute, Fellows are eligible to begin teaching fulltime in the fall receiving the full salary and benefits of a firstyear teacher. Fellows who successfully complete all program requirements, including demonstration of student academic growth, will be recommended for their standard certification by the end of their first school year.

“The quality of candidates, the selectivity of the program, and the dedication of the Fellows has been a joy to work with.” - Dallas principal
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Agenda

The need in Texas is great What is Texas Teaching Fellows? Why choose TTF? How do I apply? What are my next steps? Q and A

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Certification Areas

Bilingual Education EC-6 Mathematics 4-8, 8-12 Science 4-8, 8-12 Special Education K-12 ESL/Generalist 4-8 – please note that math and science 4-8 Fellows will take the ESL/Generalist exam, as well Social Studies 8-12 – Fort Worth only English Language Arts 8-12 – Fort Worth only

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Eligibility requirements to apply

Bachelor’s degree conferred by June 2011 from an accredited college or university *Official transcripts will be required to enroll Eligible to work in the United States

Cumulative undergraduate university GPA of 2.75

May not be currently or previously certified as a teacher

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Step 1: Complete the online application components
Go to www.TexasTeachingFellows.org to review program information and apply online. Complete application, upload a professional resume and your application questions. The Application Questions should be 200 - 400 words each.
1.
Nearly all Fellows are hired to teach in ‘high-need’ schools that are located in low-income communities. Why do you want to teach in a high-need school, and what experiences have prepared you for the challenges of teaching in a high-need school? The most important responsibility of a teacher is to ensure high academic achievement for all students. Explain how a skill or ability that you possess will help you ensure high academic achievement for all students and provide an example of how you have effectively demonstrated this skill or ability in the past. Briefly describe a time when you achieved a goal in the face of challenges or while balancing multiple responsibilities. What steps did you take to ensure you would meet your goal, and how will that experience contribute to your ability to be successful with your students?

2.

3.

• Candidates will be notified of the status of their application within two weeks of the date their completed application is submitted. • We accept and review applications on a rolling basis and interview spots fill quickly so please apply early
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Step 2: Attend a TTF Interview Event
If invited to an interview, you will be prompted to log back into My TTF and register for an Interview Event. Do to the nature of the Interview Events we are unable to conduct interviews via web, phone, or any format other than in person – during our predetermined Interview Events dates. The Interview Event is six-hour affair that includes the following components: Sample Teaching Session Writing Sample Discussion Group Personal Interview Program Overview Opportunity to meet and speak with a former Fellow *You will be asked to bring your transcripts to the Interview Event. Candidates will be notified of their application status within two weeks of the interview Event
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Step 3: Enroll in Texas Teaching Fellows
If invited to join Texas Teaching Fellows, to secure your position you will be prompted to complete the online enrollment, register for your required exams, and pay the $299 non-refundable Enrollment Fee. The enrollment fee is the only TTF-specific fee you will pay until you have secured a teaching position.

Upon acceptance, you will receive information regarding the following: - Certification area - Required TExES and registration instructions - Enrollment Guide and other important next steps

You will have approximately one week to respond.
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Step 4: Prepare to make the transition

Testing
You will need to take Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES) before you are eligible to begin Summer Institute. Additionally, you will need to pass the Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES) before you are eligible to accept a teaching position as a member of TTF in Fall 2011. *Please note that TExES Content Knowledge exams are challenging. You are strongly encouraged to study and use all opportunities to prepare before testing. For more information, please visit www.texes.ets.org.

Finances
There are costs associated with pursuing alternative certification and we strongly encourage you to begin your planning – especially for the summer Institute– now. Take advantage of the resources available at TexasTeachingFellows.org to make the financial transition.
Testing Fees: TExES Regular Registration: $120

Certification Fees: Probationary Certificate Fee: $52 Fingerprinting/Background Check Fee: $42.25 + Fees Standard Certificate Fee: $77 TTF Program Fees: Enrollment Fee Tuition $299 $3,900

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Agenda

The need in Texas is great What is Texas Teaching Fellows? Why choose TTF? How do I apply? What are my next steps? Q and A

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Important dates and deadlines
Apply online through www.TexasTeachingFellows.org. FINAL application deadline is March 28, 2011.

If accepted, take the TExES Examination as soon as possible (after attending a practice exam) Please Note: Taking the first available test administration is critical. It provides you with more than one opportunity to take and pass the exam required for district hiring. Also, all fellows will be required to take their TExES content exam prior to Institute.

Attend Institute June – July 2011 Secure a teaching position Summer 2011 Earn your standard teaching certificate by June 2012

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Agenda

The need in Texas is great What is Texas Teaching Fellows? Why choose TTF? How do I apply? What are my next steps? Q and A

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Contact TTF Staff with Additional Questions

Texas Teaching Fellows – Fort Worth 100 N University Drive, Section 130-J Fort Worth, Texas 76107 Office: 817-814-1950 Cell: 817-682-7668 Fax: 817-814-2719 Email: [email protected] I know that I took a big chance … in making a commitment to be a teacher when I really had no idea what it meant to be a teacher, but I know now, only 6 weeks into my new career, that this is what I want to do – that this is what I am meant to do – and that this is where I am needed most. ~ Former Teaching Fellow

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