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The following are already contained in the EPP Packet:
The University of Dallas is committed to treating all students fairly and respectfully. In an instance of perceived violation of a University policy, a student may file a complaint. This policy provides two avenues for pursuing a complaint: an Informal Resolution Procedure and a Formal Resolution Procedure. Students may utilize either or both procedures.
For problems other than academic issues, students who have a grievance with the Educator Preparation Program should address it with the mentor teacher or field supervisor first, the Chair of the Department of Education, then the Constantin College Dean. If the entire process does not result in resolution of the issue, the student may forward the written complaint to TEA.
The official TEA complaint process can be found at: http://tea.texas.gov/About_TEA/Contact_Us/Complaints/Complaints/
Scroll down and select “Educator Preparation Programs”. Complainants may contact TEA staff directly at: complaintsmanagemeernt@tea.texas.gov.
The complaint process allows for an applicant or a candidate in an educator preparation program to seek redress in areas where they feel that the program did not fulfill requirements for certification or for actions that the candidate feels are wrong. Educator preparation programs may also file a complaint about the actions of other programs when it involves a candidate transferring into a program.
Not all complaints fall under the authority of TEA. TEA has jurisdiction to investigate allegations of noncompliance regarding specific laws and rules, generally related to state and federal requirements. Complaints may address educator preparation program requirements listed in Texas Administrative Code (TAC) in Chapters 227, 228, 229, ethics (TAC 247), fingerprinting (TAC §§227,232) and certification (TAC §§230, 231, 232, 239, 241, 242)
All complaints filed with the TEA must be in writing. We do not accept complaints by phone or complaints that are submitted anonymously. A person or entity may file a written complaint with TEA by filling out the complaint form online or by mailing or faxing a hard copy to the address on the form. You may fax your submission to (512) 463-9008 or email it to generalinquiry@tea.texas.gov.
To adequately review and address a complaint, TEA needs specific details. We must be able to identify a clear violation of TAC and determine whether the agency has authority to act upon the allegation.
Texas Education Agency staff will send confirmation of a complaint within 30 days of receiving the submission. Remember, information the public sends to TEA by email may not be secure. Do not email sensitive information to TEA. The agency will remove confidential or sensitive information when replying by email. TEA will maintain confidentiality of information to the extent the law allows.
Referenced requirement: TEXAS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §228. 70
The University of Dallas is committed to treating all students fairly and respectfully. In an instance of perceived violation of a University policy, a student may file a complaint. This policy provides two avenues for pursuing a complaint: an Informal Resolution Procedure and a Formal Resolution Procedure. Students may utilize either or both procedures.
The student arranges a meeting with the person involved with the complaint and/or with the direct supervisor of the person involved. For example, a student who perceives that he or she has been graded unfairly on an assignment should meet with the faculty member who assigned the grade. In this example, the meeting with the faculty member may be followed up with a meeting with the department chair or the original meeting might be with the department chair. Another example would be a complaint in the Business Office involving the Bursar. The student would meet with the Bursar and/or the Director of Finance.
If the informal process does not resolve the complaint, the student may utilize the formal complaint procedure.
The University of Dallas welcomes the opportunity to address and respond to complaints that someone might have regarding the University, its operations, or its community. The University provides a comprehensive reporting system which can be accessed online (including anonymously) at
https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/en/report_custom.asp?clientid=19779
or by calling toll-free to the University’s Compliance Reporting Hotline at (888) 317-8072. Complaints received through the University's reporting system are directed to the appropriate department or office for handling, in accordance with University policy. University policy may be found online in the Policy Repository and in the Student, Employee, and Faculty Handbooks.
Below is a list of some of the available test preparation programs. In addition the UD Education Department has some test question manuals and books available for check out. Please carefully study each option before purchasing.
The University of Dallas Education Department now requires all of the Educational Preparation Program candidates to use Certify Teacher as a study guides for their TExES exam, as long as Certify Teacher has an applicable course. This program offers computer simulated exams, study and exam mode, flashcards, and Exam Preparation tips. You will need to contact the Certification Office to get access to the appropriate module.
Texas A&M University system and the Texas Education Agency have teamed up to provide this test preparation site. The purpose of this website is to help teacher candidates, novice teachers and experienced teacher pass TExES (Texas Examination of Educator Standards) exams.
Each module is designed to enhance the preparation you received from your preparation program. The practice tests are $30 and require a login account to access the test preparation materials.
The components of each module are designed to enhance the preparation you have received from your teacher preparation program.
Each module contains the following sections:
240 Tutoring is an online resource for teachers preparing for their certification test. They equip students with test specific instructional content and practice questions to review and prepare them for the test.
Online tutoring module, downloadable e-book or hard copy study guide, free electronic version with purchase of hard copy guide, Multiple tests both initial certification and professional certifications.
The sites listed are links of interest for all students in teacher preparation programs:
Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE)
http://www.atpe.org/JoinATPE
Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Dallas
http://www.csodallas.org/
Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Fort Worth
http://fwdioc.org/catholic-schools-about
Educational Testing Service (Test Registration and Study Guides for TExES/ExCET)
https://txcet.com/
Irving Independent School District
http://www.irvingisd.net
Kappa Delta Pi
http://www.kdp.org
State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR)
http://tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/staar
Texas Education Agency/State Board for Educator Certification
http://www.tea.state.tx.us
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
http://www.thecb.state.tx.us
Texas Legislature Online
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us
Jovan and Bryon Wells are now offering Full-time and Part-time positions at STEAMspark
Montessori Experience. Their goal is to staff their school with educators; people
who want to nurture and teach students. As a result, they have decided to seek students
majoring in education to serve as assistant guides.
Please click here to view the positions they are offering on their flyer.
Contact information for Byron Wells is listed below:
Email: byron.wells@STEAMspark.com
The Institute of Reading Development is now hiring summer teachers for our live online reading skills programs for students of all ages. Their programs provide students with the skills, books, and experiences they need to achieve greater success in school and beyond. The Institute is looking for full-time teachers with availability to work 37 - 40 hours per week during the summer. The pay ranges from $600 - $700 per week. There will be some opportunities for continued employment with the Institute after the summer. For more information on their reading programs, click here. To apply for a position, click here.
In the 2020-21 school year, Albuquerque Academy is creating a pool of candidates from which they could draw in case they need a long-term substitute. Each academic department will maintain their own list of applicants. Candidates would also be considered as permanent openings emerge in the future. They are regularly on the lookout for talented teachers to maintain the strength and diversity of their faculty. For more information about these opportunities, follow this link.
Southern Teachers Agency is the oldest placement agency for teachers in the country, working with schools in states all over the South to place teachers in K-12 classrooms. They are now actively considering candidates for both mid-year openings (January 2021) and for the 2021-2022 school year. This fall, their recruiting process will be entirely virtual. Their application system is free for candidates. See their website here.
Dallas-based A+ Charter Schools is seeking a Spanish teacher and an Algebra 1 teacher for their Inspired Vision Academy Secondary campus. Both positions must be filled as soon as possible and are posted on the Region 10 Teacher Job Network. See also the A+ Charter Schools website.
St. Dominic High School—a Catholic school located outside of St. Louis—is looking for a full-time English / Language Arts teacher for the spring semester. Applicants must submit their cover letter and resume by October 19, 2020. Follow this link for details and application instructions.
St. John’s Episcopal School in East Dallas seeks part-time teaching assistants for grades 1-4. Interested applicants are invited to email Mrs. Chris Patterson, Chief of Staff. See this flier for further details.
Seton Montessori, a Catholic Montessori school, seeks a Directress for a 6-12 elementary class beginning August 2020, and an Elementary Intern beginning January 2020. Montessori certificate, or a willingness to be sponsored for training, required. Contact Mary C. Thornton at 630-279-4101 or at setonacademy@sbcglobal.net for more information.
Kumon's Irving location on MacArthur Boulevard is looking for part time Assistant Instructors. Assistant Instructors perform a variety of duties and have flexible work hours. The pay ranges from $9 to $13 per hour. For more information and to apply, contact irvingkumon@yahoo.com or see the attached flier.
Brightech has just launched two new scholarships that may interest UD Education students: the Magnifying Creativity Scholarship and the STEM Lights Me Up Scholarship. Please see the webpage for each scholarship for more information and application instructions.
PACE is a two year post-graduate program that serves Catholic Schools in the West. PACE program participants teach full-time, live together in intentional communities, and earn tuition-free graduate degrees in education. Teachers commit to three summers of academic coursework and two years of teaching. For more information please reference the attached letter or visit PACE's webpage at education.up.edu/pace.
You can also contact Dr. Steven Wojcikiewicz at wojcikie@up.edu
Application Deadline is January 23, 2018
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