K-8 with Special Education Certification
The Master of Education Program with a K-8 teacher certification and special education endorsement features an introduction to teaching in all areas of the elementary, middle school, and special education curriculum. It also prepares students for non-curricular aspects of the teacher's role, reflection on contemporary issues in education, and offers frequent supervision during the learning process.
Advising
All students are required to meet with their adviser to create a program plan that fulfills the requirements for the certification and/or degree. It is the student's responsibility to meet and follow procedures as stipulated by the Education Program and the Graduate School.
Lauren Hibbs, Adviser, Certification Specialist and Field Placement Coordinator
Advising areas: initial residency certificate (K-8, K-8 with ELL, K-8 with special education, and principal administrator), Special Education endorsement and study option, endorsements.
(253) 692-5698
hibbsl@uw.edu.
Students can also seek the advice of any faculty member as needed. Such informal advising is common and highly encouraged. The expertise of faculty should be sought to assist students with career choices or any other professional advice and decision-making.
Program Plan
K-8 with Special Education Certification Program Plan
Blackboard
The Teacher Certification Program uses Blackboard as an information and reference site for TCP students. Students are required to check it on a regular basis and will be responsible for information and announcements posted there.
Evaluation Forms
Dual Track Lesson Observation Tool
Dual Track - Lesson Plan
Dual Track Prepost Lesson Evaluation
TPA Progress Monitoring Tool 2011-12
Handbooks
Teacher Certification Handbook 2011-12
Teacher Certification Dual Track Autumn Experience Handbook 2011
Teacher Certification Dual Track Handbook Winter/Spring 2012
Teacher Certification TPA Elementary Literacy-Assessment Handbook
Teacher Certification TPA Elementary Mathematics Assessment Handbook
Retention & Dismissal Policy
The Retention and Dismissal Policy of the University of Washington Tacoma Education program outlines the policy and procedures regarding review for low scholarship and satisfactory progress for all students enrolled in the Education program. Academic standards and satisfactory progress are outlined separately for all M. Ed. students except for specific modifications outlined for students enrolled in the Teacher Certification program (TCP) and for those students enrolled in the Educational Administrator program. All students regardless of program are expected to meet Standards for Essential Abilities and Dispositions for Admission and Continuance in the Education Program of the University of Washington Tacoma.
Retention & Dismissal Policy
Standards for Essential Abilities and Dispositions
Assessment of Standards for Essential Abilities and Dispositions - Form
Important Links
UW Tacoma Time Schedule and Registration Guide
Graduate School
On-Leave Policy and Procedures
