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Graduate Programs of Study
M.Ed, Teaching & Learning Certification: DePaul/Glenview Clinical Model Teacher Preparation Program
Program Description
The DePaul/Glenview Clinical Model Teacher Preparation Program provides a three year sequence during which college graduates earn an Elementary (K-9) teaching certificate and a Master Degree in Teaching and Learning. Candidates work in the Glenview School District 34 as an intern for the first year and as a resident teacher for the following two years. Eighty-two percent (82%)of the tuition is paid by Glenview School District 34 and participants receive a stipend of $12,000 during the internship year, and $20,500 and $21,500 respectively, during resident 1 and resident 2 years. Students pay the the remaining 18% of the DePaul tuition.
The Clinical Model Teacher Preparation Program is designed to provide an integration of theory and practice and extensive hands-on experience. The program is a collaboration between the DePaul University School of Education which is located in the Lincoln Park area of Chicago, and Glenview District 34, which is located about 20 miles north of Chicago.
Course Work
Course work for interns begins the first summer on the DePaul Lincoln Park Campus with three core courses. During the school year, methodology courses in reading/language arts, science, and math are co-planned and taught by Glenview and DePaul faculty. These seminars, held two evenings per week (one night at DePaul's Lincoln Park Campus, one night in Glenview), integrate DePaul's course work and the Glenview curriculum. Interns conclude the first year with two evening courses taken during the summer.
During the second year, resident teachers take two courses: an induction course which focuses on issues relevant to the first year of teaching, and a research design class in which students develop a research proposal. Residents work on the research project during the summer.
During the third year, students take a second induction course based upon classroom research and conclude their research project.
If students have not fulfilled general education requirements through their undergraduate work, they must do so prior to applying for a teaching certificate.
Intern & Resident Years
During the internship year, students gain experience in primary, intermediate, and middle school grades. Students co-plan and co-teach under the guidance of a team which includes a mentor teacher and DePaul and Glenview faculty. Participants are always in the classroom with a mentor teacher during the first year. The internship year is divided into four phases. During the six weeks of Phase I, interns observe at three different grade levels for two week periods. During the 15 weeks of Phase II, the students are placed in a classroom. During the 15 weeks of Phase III, they are placed in a different classroom. The three weeks of the final phase are set aside to observe at the grade level of the residency placement.
During the two resident years, participants have full teaching responsibility in their own classrooms. The mentor teacher continues to guide and assist, but is no longer in the classroom with the resident.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the general requirements for admittance to DePaul's Graduate School of Education?
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a scale of 4.00 from undergraduate institution
- Completed application (personal statement, transcripts, letters of recommendation, fee)
- Pass Basic Skills Test
What are the general requirements for admittance to the DePaul/Glenview Teacher Preparation Program?
- Bachelor's degree in an area other than Education
- Minimum of two years of full time professional experience
- Evidence of good communication skills (written and oral) and ability to collaborate
- Acceptance into DePaul's Graduate School of Education
- Completion of application and participation in screening/interview process
- Preferably, applicants should have some experience with children (e.g tutoring, Girl Scouts/Boy Scouts, Sunday School, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, school volunteer)
If I am accepted to DePaul's School of Education, am I automatically accepted into the Glenview program?
No. After being accepted into DePaul's Master's/Certification program, an interview committee of personnel from DePaul and Glenview will screen prospective candidates for the DePaul/Glenview Program.
If I am accepted into the DePaul/Glenview Program, are all of my expenses covered by Glenview?
No. Eighty-two percent (82%) of the DePaul tuition is paid by the Glenview School District. Students pay the remaining 18%. Books are not included. If you are required to take any general education courses for certification because of undergraduate deficits, costs incurred for these courses are not included. Fees for certification tests are not included.
Am I eligible for health benefits as a participant in the DePaul/Glenview program?
The first year (internship year) you are eligible for student health benefits through DePaul. The second and third years (residency years) you are eligible for health benefits through Glenview District 34.
How long has the program been in existence?
The first group began the internship year in June of 1990.
How competitive is admittance into the DePaul/Glenview Program?
It varies from year to year depending upon the number of completed applications received. We have received an average of sixty applications each of the last three years. We accept twelve students per year.
Am I guaranteed a job in Glenview at the end of the program?
No. However, all graduates of the program who have sought employment have found teaching job some in Glenview, but the majority have been hired by other districts.
Which program would best meet my needs the regular Master's Certification Program or the DePaul/Glenview Program?
It depends. The regular program allows for more flexibility. You can choose how many courses you take at a time, as well as how and when you complete the program. You may choose to continue with your current employment until you student teach. The DePaul/Glenview Program is an intensive three year, fulltime commitment. Because you are in the Glenview schools all day and at DePaul many evenings, it does not really allow for outside employment.
Can I obtain a Secondary Teaching Certificate or other special certificate (Physical Education, Art Education, Special Education...) through this program?
No. This is an Elementary Certification Program only.
While I am waiting to find out if I have been accepted into the Glenview Program, can I take classes at DePaul?
Taking courses to meet Illinois state general education deficits would be a very good use of time during the waiting period. Students currently enrolled in the DePaul/Glenview Program have noted that it is difficult to find time for these courses once they have started the program. Therefore, we encourage applicants to begin working on these requirements prior to entering the program.
Once you have been accepted into the Graduate School of Education, you can begin to take graduate courses. SCG 403, SCG 408 and LSI 446 would be good choices. Avoid taking any of the methods courses (T&L courses) since those are taught in a specific sequence in the Glenview Program. Glenview will not reimburse tuition paid for those courses taken previous to acceptance.
I already started a graduate education program at another university. Will any of my courses transfer?
Generally, graduate courses focusing on Characteristics of Exceptional Learners and those on Human Development and Learning might transfer. Again, avoid taking methods courses due to the special nature of the sequencing of the Glenview program courses.
How does the screening process work?
All candidates are invited to an Information Meeting in Glenview in March. At this meeting candidates meet current participants, administrators, mentor teachers, and university faculty. Candidates are given opportunities to ask questions about the daytoday realities of the program. Candidates are asked to fax a letter to the Glenview School District indicating their continued interest in the program or their desire to discontinue the application process.
Next, the interview committee, comprised of Glenview and DePaul personnel, meets to review all candidate applications. Candidates are scored in four separate areas: Career/Life Experience, Experiences with Children, Quality and Content of Essay Answers, and strength of letters of recommendation. The top 30 candidates are interviewed in late March. After initial interviews, some candidates will be asked to visit the Glenview schools. These candidates will return for a second interview in late April. Final selections are made by early May.
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For More Information
Please direct questions or comments on the Glenview Program to Roxanne Owens at rowens@depaul.edu or call 773-325-4329.
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