If you're transferring to the University of Maryland, College Park, you are going to want to know about:

They have developed a great series of programs to help you manage the transition from the community college to the big University!  For details about this unique opportunity, check out http://thestamp.umd.edu/student_involvement/t2t

Register now for Fall 2014!

Register today and get the courses you want when you want them...

http://www.aacc.edu/recreg/waystoregister.cfm

How to Register for Praxis I

Praxis I slots are filling up fast, so be sure to register soon for a testing location that is convenient for you!

Here is a step-by-step guide for Praxis I registration:

Step 1: Create a Praxis Account at https://www.ets.org/praxis/register/

 

Step 2:  Review your Information & Click Continue

Step 3: Create a user name, password, and security question & review Terms & Conditions

Step 4:  On your Praxis Home page, click on Register for Praxis Test 

Step 5: Review this information and click "I Agree" to continue

 Step 6: Complete the Background Information (as clearly as you can)

 Step 7: Select the Information for Maryland & the Maryland Dept of Education

Step 8: Select the appropriate Test Code(s)

 Step 9: Confirm selected Test 
(PPST Combined refers to taking all 3 tests on the same day)

 Step 10: Select a Testing Center

 Step 11: Select a testing date and time

Step 12: Confirm Test

Step 13: Identify your Attending Institution: AACC

(You can also add your transfer institution)

Step 14: Confirm Test and Complete Payment Process

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Praxis I to be Replaced by Praxis CORE

The Praxis I refers to the Pre-Professional Skills Tests (reading, writing & math) currently required for teacher certification in Maryland.  Starting in September 2014, teacher candidates who have not yet passed the Praxis I will be required to take the Praxis Core.

Students completing an AAT degree at AACC, must complete this testing requirement in order to graduate.

Students who do not have passing scores by the end of August 2014, will need to take the new Praxis CORE.  Students will not be able to combine passing scores on the Praxis I with those on the Praxis Core.

If you took the SAT, ACT or GRE, you may already have qualifying test scores.  Visit bitly.com/satpraxis to find out.

Who should take the Praxis I this summer?

·         Students who have started taking, but have not

yet passed the Praxis I

·         Students planning to graduate in Fall 2014 or Spring 2015

·         Students who have already completed a college level math course (especially MAT 221)

·         Students who have completed the English requirement (ENG 111 & 112 or ENG 121)

Things to know

·       If you take an exam, you must wait 30 days to retake it

·       On the computer-based tests, you get your Math & Reading scores right away

·       Be sure to have your scores sent to AACC when you register

Significant Differences Between the Praxis I and Praxis Core

Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills	Praxis Core Academic Skills
Composite Score Allowed (527)	No Composite Score Recommended
2 hours, 40 minutes for combined	3 hours, 5 minutes for combined
Reading: 40 multiple choice	Reading: 56 multiple choice
Writing: 38 MC Questions, 1 essay	Writing:40 MC Questions, 2 essays
Math: 40 MC Questions	Math: 56 MC and numeric answers
Details:  http://www.ets.org/praxis/about/praxisi	Details: http://www.ets.org/praxis/about/core/

What's your next step?

Check out the transfer options for Maryland Approved Teacher Education programs available at:

http://bit.ly/TEACHtransfer

Questions?  Contact your AACC TEACH Advisor at janagiel@aacc.edu

Crafting a Teacher Resume

While developing a teacher portfolio is essential, you will also need a carefully edited and thoughtfully developed resume for employment purposes.

Here are some samples to get you started:

Resume Guide for Teachers from DePaul University

Resumes and Cover Letters for Teachers from Western Washington University

Resume Writing Handbook for Teachers from Manhattanville College

Ready to create your resume?  Take advantage of the Optimal Resume tool available for AACC students.  For more details, visit https://aacc.optimalresume.com/