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:: Selected Computer Delivered Praxis II Tests Available after Oct. 12, 2010
Selected Computer Delivered Praxis II Tests will be available after Oct. 12, 2010 for Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment, Elementary Education: Content Knowledge, World Languages_Spanish & French. Available at Prometric Testing after Oct 12, 2010 at Prometric Testing Services 800-853-6773 or see www.ets.org/praxis/register

:: Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society Applications are Now Available (8/23/10)

:: Teenage Author Visits Graduate Class (8/3/2010)

:: Praxis Test Changes Effective Sept. 1, 2010

:: English Program Attracts International Students (6/29/10)

:: University Launches First Doctoral Program (6/22/10)

:: School of Education Students Receive Honors (3/26/10)

:: Teacher Certification application costs to increase on July 1, 2010
The Pennsylvania Department of Education will increase the application costs for teacher certification from $40 to $100. This new fee structure will be implemented to all applications received by PDE after June 30, 2010. This includes Intern teaching, Instructional I and Instructional II certificates. Applications will be returned after that date if not accompanied by the new $100 fee.

:: GPA Alternative for Certification
The Pennsylvania Department of Education requires that all in-state candidates in initial teacher certification programs culminating in a Bachelor's degree or higher must complete the program with an overall 3.0 GPA. However, an alternative is now available for students graduating with between a 2.8 and <3.0 GPA. Students graduating with a GPA between 2.8 and <3.0 GPA who earn a score on the appropriate subject area assessment (Praxis Test) that is one standard error of measure above the established qualifying score for that assessment can qualify for certification. The qualifying scores are listed here from PDE.

:: Polish Intensive English Program (6/28 - 7/25/10)

:: Pathway to Education Program for Unemployed Philadelphia Residents (8/19/09)

:: Holy Family Selected to Run Pathway to Teaching Program (7/2/09)

:: Top 10 Teacher Vacancies at School District of Philadelphia
Subject Areas currently in greatest demand
#10: Vocal Music (K-12)
#9: Special Ed / Science (7-12)
#8: Special Ed / Math (7–12)
#7: Middle Years Math
#6: Speech (K–12)
#5: Art (K-12)
#4: Middle Years Science
#3: ESOL (K-12)
#2: Kindergarten / ECE (K-3)
#1 Middle Year s English

:: Graduate Student Research Internship Position

:: Changes in PPST Praxis Scoring

:: School of Education develops site for new teachers called GRAD HAT- GRADuate Help and Assistance for Teachers.
Holy Family University faculty has developed a website called GRAD HAT. This website is designed as an outreach program to serve new graduates and teachers who have completed their initial teacher certification requirements. During your first years as a teacher, challenges will arise which often involve planning for instruction, managing the classroom, motivating students, dealing with individual differences, assessing student work, and working with parents. Navigating the path to continued professional development and additional credentials also presents a challenge. We have assembled information on GRAD HAT as a starting place for you to find answers and to obtain assistance. This site can be accessed through the School of Education website under GRAD HAT - Graduate Help and Assistance for Teachers.

:: Praxis Tests Workshops

:: Build a Library Project to Benefit Sheridan School

:: Teacher Education And Compensation Helps (T.E.A.C.H.) Program at Holy Family (9/2/08)

:: Troops to Teachers Program at Holy Family University

:: Ed Connections Club Meetings

:: Keystone Stars-Early Childhood Education Degree Completion Program
Designed for individuals seeking to advance their two-year Associates degree to a four-year BA degree with Pennsylvania certification in Early Childhood Education. This part-time program provides financial assistance to qualified applicants.

:: Praxis Testing guidelines revised to extend score validity for In-state candidates to 10 years
Effective on May 1, 2008, the Pennsylvania Department of Education has revised the Praxis score validity from five to ten years for candidates educated within the Commonwealth. This pertains to candidates for certification and is applicable to all educators who are currently applying for Pennsylvania Certification. The score must meet the qualifying score in effect on the date the application was received.

All candidates whose teacher preparation program was completed outside Pennsylvania must successfully complete the same tests as candidates prepared in the Commonwealth. All tests must be successfully completed within five years of the date of application for certification, even when the interstate agreement is in effect.

:: Latino Pipeline to Teaching Program

:: Top 10 Education Majors Hired by School District of Philadelphia
1. Elementary Education (107)
2. Special Education (91)
3. Mathematics (51)
4. English (49)
5. Physical Education (18)
6. General Science (16) Chemistry (16)
7. Middle Level Mathematics (12) 8. Art (10) Elementary Counselor (10)
9. Music Vocal (9)
10. Spanish (8)

:: Education Students Present at Conference (10/6/07)

:: The Pennsylvania Teacher Intern Certificate at Holy Family University

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