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***Remember [|FAFSA]** **[|Student Loan Forgiveness Programs] For Teachers!** **[|Educators Rising Scholarship Opportunities] Application is online.** **[|The Talent Ed Project]** [|CTE scholarship for those attending community college] [|Scholarships via HHS website] [|Scholarships via BHS website] [|Scholarships via RHS website] See navigation pane on right for multiple scholarship listings

//** College Visits **// //** University of North Texas - April 20 **// //** TCC - Seniors only who will be attending next year - April 26 **//

//** Very Important Information **//
 * How to Thank a Teacher. [|Click here]
 * [|Texas A&M Summer Explore Camp] Juniors - to be Seniors 2017

=** Monday **= AM - Complete Technology Tools tasks.

Add the class livebinder to your blog. http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=1985434 You will need the password. Record on your password sheet.

End of year discussion Field site field trip reminders.

9:30 AM
 * Book Study Orientation begins for Year 1 interns - Stevens classroom
 * Journey to the Job orientation begins for Year 2 interns - Kallas classroom

Year One Book Study! You will read today, Monday and on Friday in Class. Bring a pillow and blanket if you need one. __//The Smartest Kids in the World//__...and how they got that way by [|Amanda Ripley]
 * Books are on iBooks on the iPads
 * You will need to use your time wisely in class
 * Participation is mandatory

Begin Reading in class today - Discussion over Part I on Monday, April 25.

Part I: Fall - Through Chapter 4 Discussion 1 Key concepts to discuss: What is the PISA assessment? What is a Hagwon? What could you compare it to? Key characters: Kim Eric Tom Compare and contrast the three main student characters. Discuss on Monday.
 * There will be a blog over part 1.
 * To be assigned...

Your semester final will be based on the book study.

Information will be on the Wiki. media type="youtube" key="I8La4aVSWrM" width="560" height="315" Audio book on [|YouTube] [|CSPAN] discussion [|NPR] - [] [|Link to video on Amazon] [|Ten questions for Amanda Ripley]
 * Resources **

=** Year II Interns **= You've graduated from high school. So now what? What is the next step in the journey toward obtaining the dream of your own classroom? During the next few weeks you will follow the steps to becoming a great teacher. These activities in which you participate will help you have a smooth journey. Watch the video below to find out what the four steps are according to Teach.com.

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In Texas, what are the 5 requirements you must meet to become a teacher? Find these answers by visiting the Texas Education Agency website. [|Click here].

Step 1: Teacher Preparation
Where can you find appropriate teacher education programs? [|Click here] to find a program that fits your needs. Find the institution, location, and the specific name of the major or program of study you would complete. Record on the padlet below to share with your peers. Obtain the password to access the padlet from your teacher.

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Next, visit Teach.com. Explore the website and uncover information about the state in which you plan to teach. Record on the chart in the classroom.

Discuss some of the following programs that offer opportunities to make completing a teacher prep program more attainable.


 * [|TCC - Teacher Education] [|TCC Associates in Teaching] [|BISD/TCC Endowed Scholarship]


 * [|Tech Teach Across Texas] - watch the video for program overview media type="youtube" key="QkoiWL09oRE" width="560" height="315"


 * [|Texas Wesleyan] - tuition opportunity


 * [|Loan Forgiveness]


 * [|FAFSA] Select //**StudentAide.gov**//, then //**Types of Aide.**// Find out what types of aide you might be eligible for.

Have you found something that looks like it's a fit for you. Share your discoveries with your peers!

=** What's to come? **= You will be exploring the steps below by looking at job postings, completing applications, looking at salary schedules, preparing for an interview, and meeting with a BISD administrator to discuss the hiring process.

Step 2: Teaching Credentials

 * Step 3: Find a Job **
 * Step 4: Your Teaching Career **


 * TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, **
 * Unless you are going to UNT on Wednesday, then no site school on Wednesday. **

__** TEKS for Field Site **__ 10A: The intern will: participate in field based experiences. Apply instructional strategies and concepts within a local educational and training facility.


 * All interns will go to their site schools. [[image:sstevensbctal/school-bus.gif align="right"]]
 * Remember your folder and assignments.
 * Don't forget what the professional dress code looks like! I haven't!
 * Be sure to get your mentor's signature on your attendance log.
 * Arrange for time to teach an activity / lesson with your mentor.
 * Be respectful of each other - get to the bus on time, don't make everyone wait on you!
 * Communicate!

** Wednesday - Field Trip to The University of North Texas **
Those attending must be at BCTAL by 8:00 AM. You must wear site school appropriate attire AND comfortable shoes. Either bring your lunch or bring money to purchase your lunch on the UNT campus.
 * [|UNT Information] **

Friday
Year I Interns See Monday

Year II Interns a.m. - See Monday p.m. - Prepare the invitations for the end-of-year event