Name __Michelle Stech________

Education 1100
Future Plan Project
Part One: Course Progress
Courses Already Completed or In Progress this Semester
Semester
Course
FA 2008
SPEEC 1100 Fundamentals of Speech
Communication
SP 2011
HUMNT 1102 Introduction to Humanities:
Ideas/Values
SP 2011
GEOGR 1100 Western World Geography

Grade
B
B
C

SU 2011

PSYCH 1100 General Psychology

SU 2011

HLTHS 1110 Biomedical Terminology

FA 2013

THEAT 1100 Theater Appreciation

FA 2013

ANTHR 1100 Cultural Anthropology

FA 2013

MATH 0460 College Arithmetic

FA 2013

ENGLI 1101 English Composition 1

SP 2014

MATH 0481 Foundations of College Math 1

SP 2014

HISTO 1130 U.S. History to 1865

SP 2014

BIOLO 1110 Environmental Biology

SP 2014

ENGLI 1102 English Composition 2

SU 2014

MATH 0482 Foundations of College Math 2

SU 2014

PHILO 1110 Ethics

FA 2014

EDUCA 1100 Introduction to Education

N/A

FA 2014

ANTHR 1410 Evolution of Human Sexual

Behavior
MATH 1321 Math for Elementary School Teachers
1
HUMNT 1101 Introduction to Humanities: The
Arts

N/A

FA 2014
FA 2014

N/A
N/A

Courses to Take to AAS/AA/AS Complete Degree

Elem Edu
Semester
Course

Major: BA

SP 2015

PHILO 1130 Social and Political

SP 2015

HISTO 1140 U.S. History Since 1865

SP 2015

ENGLI 1157 Childrens Literature

SP 2015

EDUCA 2201 Education for Exceptional Children

SP 2015

MATH 1322 Math for Elementary School Teachers 2

MATH 1635 Statistics
POL SCI 1101 American Politics
PSYCH 2220 Educational Psychology
Electives 12

Part Two: Academic Testing

Choose one option:
___X_ 1. I earned a 22 or higher on the ACT (with writing)
______ 2. I am going to take the TAP (Test of Academic Proficiency)
When do you plan to take the TAP?
What are you most concerned about with the TAP?
______ 3. I am going to retake the ACT
When do you plan to retake the ACT?
What are you most concerned about with the ACT?
Part Three: Transferring
When do you plan to transfer? _FA 2017_______
Four-Year College or University:
Major:

Lewis University

BA Elementary Education

Minor (if applicable): Arts and Sciences

Courses to Take to Complete Degree
Course

Course

Instructional Meathods K-9/Field

Experience
Classroom Management w/ Field
Experience
Methods of Teaching Math K-9

Differentiated Instruction

Methods of Teaching Social Science K9

Classroom Assessment w/Intervention
Technology for Teaching & Learning
Elementary Student Teaching

Methods of Teaching Science K-9

Methods of Teaching Early Reading &
Literacy - Instruction P-3
Teaching ELL w/ Field Experience III
Curriculum & Instruction in MS
Methods of Teaching Intermediate
Literacy 4-9
Theology

200-level Theology or 20-290 Cultural

Diversity
Part Four: Other Requirements

Fine Arts in Education

1. What other requirements must you meet to graduate from this

college/university with your chosen degree? (Testing, Projects, Observation
hours, etc.)
Minimum of 128 credit hours to earn a BA degree. An 18-hour area of
concentration for middle school endorsement comprised of general
education courses as well as additional courses in a content area chosen.
The content area should be one that is taught in a middle school (Science).
2. Student Teaching What did you learn about options for student teaching
at your chosen college/university?
125 hours of field work will give vital experience in a wide variety of
teaching environments, both public and private schools, to learn how to
modify teaching styles for different students, cultures and environments, and
be prepared to effectively teach any student.
Part Five: Certification
Please review the document from ISBE and answer the questions below.
1. Is the college/university you are planning to transfer to on the list of
approved schools?
Yes.
2. Which content test will you need to take?
Science: Chemistry (106), Science: Earth and Space Science (108),
Science: Environmental Science (112), Science: Physics (116).
3. Will you have to complete the edTPA?
Yes.
4. What did you learn about the edTPA?
Teacher candidates must submit a portfolio of field experience; a video,
student work, lesson plans. The edTPA was designed to measure the
knowledge and skills candidates need to begin their careers.
5. What is the APT test?

The APT tests are designed to assess a teaching candidate's

instructional/ educational knowledge; the tests are based on current
expectations for future teachers in Illinois.

6. How do you apply for licensure?

Obtain proof of an ACT Plus Writing composite score of at least 22.
Get a passing score on the applicable content-area tests prior to
student teaching.
Get a passing score on the APT test for program completion.
Complete approved Illinois educator preparation program for the type
of endorsement sought that includes coursework addressing:
-Cross-categorical special education methods
-Methods of reading and reading in the content area
After completion of the program, the institution notifies ISBE that I have
completed all coursework and testing requirements needed for the
license/endorsement per current Illinois rules and regulations. After the
university enters the notification, I can use the badge on the ELIS website to
submit the application and fee for my license or endorsement.