Overview of NCDPI's Fall 2013 IHE RESA Sessions on new Elementary & Special Education licensure exam requirements and Pre-Service Arts Integration.

1. Elementary and Special Education
Preparation Programs
Collaborative Planning Session
2013 Fall IHE RESA Sessions
http://ihe.ncdpi.wikispaces.net

2. Today’s Agenda
• Overview Session
• Content Area Breakout Sessions
– Foundations of Reading (and Arts faculty)
– Math
– Multi- Subject (Science & Social Studies)
• Lunch
• NC Pre-Service Arts Integration Initiative

3. Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
• explain the North Carolina State Board of Education policy
related to K-6 licensure exam requirements.
• locate resources related to the licensure exams.
• collaborate with other IHE faculty to ensure candidates are
prepared for the new exams.
• collaborate with other IHE faculty to ensure candidates are
prepared to integrate arts across the curriculum as
required by NC General Statute.

4. Resources
• NCDPI Wiki Central http://wikicentral.ncdpi.wikispaces.net
• IHE Wiki – http://ihe.ncdpi.wikispaces.net
– Licensure Page

5. Why the changes?
•
To further ensure that teacher preparation programs remain current and reflect
a rigorous course of study that is aligned to State and national standards, the
State Board of Education, in consultation with the Board of Governors of The
University of North Carolina, shall ensure students preparing to teach in
elementary schools (i) have adequate coursework in the teaching of reading
and mathematics; (ii) are assessed prior to certification to determine
that they possess the requisite knowledge in scientifically based
reading and mathematics instruction that is aligned with the State
Board's expectations; (iii) continue to receive preparation in applying
formative and summative assessments within the school and classroom setting
through technology-based assessment systems available in North Carolina
schools that measure and predict expected student improvement; and (iv) are
prepared to integrate arts education across the curriculum.
North Carolina General Assembly Session Law 2012-77 (Senate Bill 724)

6. Rationale for Changing Licensure
Exams
• Importance of ensuring strong foundational skills
in math and reading in grades K-5.
• Rigorous teacher preparation needed to support
statewide initiatives to improve K-5 student
achievement.

7. SBE Response
• Why look to Massachusetts?
– a strong record of K-6 student achievement and
continuous improvement.
– MA Department of Education identified licensure exams
as the essential element for improving student
achievement.
• K-6 Licensure Task Force – reps from DPI
Divisions (C&I, EC, Educator Preparation), IHE
deans & faculty, & LEA staff

8. NC Foundations of Reading and General
Curriculum Exams Workgroup
Dr. Chris Cain, Mars Hill College
Dr. Kristin Conradi, North Carolina State University
Dr. Yolanda Dunston, NC Central University
Dr. Chris Godwin, Campbell University
Dr. Melissa Miller, UNC Chapel Hill
Dr. Toni Parker, Meredith College
Dr. Drew Polly, UNC Charlotte
Dr. Karen Wixson, UNC Greensboro

9. New Licensure Exams
Effective July 1, 2014
Elementary Education
1. Reading Foundations for NC
2. General Curriculum for NC
(Math and Multi-Subjects subtests)
Special Education:
General Curriculum
1. Reading Foundations for NC
2. General Curriculum for NC
(Math and Multi-Subjects subtests)
3. PRAXIS 0543 Special Education

10. Foundations of Reading & General
Curriculum for NC Exams
• Effective July 1, 2014,
– IHE Program/Licensure Completers must pass the
exams to be recommended for Elementary (K-6) &/or
Special Education: General Curriculum (K-12)
licenses.
– Out of state teachers must also pass the exam if
applying for a NC license in those areas.

11. Foundations of Reading & General
Curriculum for NC Exams
• First administration April/May 2014
• Registration will open February 2014 at
http://www.nc.nesinc.com/
• Standard Setting and Item Validation will occur
during Summer 2014 – with anticipated Passing
Score Recommendation to SBE in August 2014.

12. Who, When & Why Questions

13. Foundations of Reading Test
Format & Fees
• Computerized test, unless candidate qualifies
for accommodations.
• 4 hour test
• 100 multiple choice & 2 open response items
• Cost $155

14. General Curriculum Test
Format & Fees
• Computerized test, unless candidate qualifies for
accommodations.
• Two sub-tests scored separately
• 4 hours for both subtests in the same session.
• Costs
– $155 for both subtests in the same session
– $105 for an individual subtest

15. General Curriculum Test
Format
Math Subtest
Multi-Subject Subtest
• 45 multiple choice &
1 open response
• 55 multiple choice & one
open response
• Language arts,
history/social science, and
science &
technology/engineering

16. Resources
• Pearson’s Website for the NC Licensure
Exams http://www.nc.nesinc.com/
– Testing Frameworks
– Practice Tests
– Registration
– FAQs

17. Resources
• Pearson Session from the Greenville IHE Institute
was videoed and will be placed on the IHE Wiki.
• DPI is developing an online module anticipated
release in Spring 2014.
• Spring 2014 RESA Sessions

18. How do I keep up with all of these
changes?
• IHE Wiki
• IHE Educator Preparation Listservs – see wiki to
subscribe
– Education Deans
– Ed Prep Administration
– IHE Faculty
• DPI’s Website & Webinars

19. What, How Much & Where Can I Learn
More Questions

20. For more information contact…
Rachel A. McBroom, Ph.D.
Director of Educator Preparation
rachel.mcbroom@dpi.nc.gov

21. Tell us what you think…
Provide feedback at the end of today’s session
http://go.ncsu.edu/iheeventsurvey

22. MTEL Update
• Pearson will have a NC specific website ready by
late spring (April/May).
• Test objectives, practice tests, and faculty guides
available at
http://www.mtel.nesinc.com/index.asp
• Guidance on Math Course preparation available
at
http://www.doe.mass.edu/mtel/MathGuidance.pdf