Name: Martha Meghann Madden

Future Plan Project

Instructions: Please complete the following document in its entirety prior to your assigned
meeting time. Please highlight or use a text color other than black to signify your responses.
You may add rows if needed by right clicking on the last row of the table and selecting add
row below. You MUST select one university or college to research for this assignment.
Part One: Course Progress
Courses Already Completed or In Progress this Semester
Semester
Course
FALL 2013
PSYC 101: General Psychology

Grade
C

FALL 2013

MUS 102: Exploration of American Music

FALL 2013

BIO 125: Human Biology

FALL 2013

ENG 101: Rhetoric

SPRING 2014

ENG 102: Rhetoric

SPRING 2014

ECON 103: Macroeconomics

SPRING 2014

ART 115: Ancient/Medieval Art History

SPRING 2014

SOC 270: Marriage and Family

SUMMER 2014

SPCH 101: Principles of Speech/Communications

FALL 2014

MATH 094: Elementary Algebra

FALL 2014

ART 116: Renaissance/Baroque Art History

FALL 2014

ASTR 101: Descriptive Astronomy

FALL 2014

THEA 101: Intro to Theatre

SPRING 2015

MATH 098: Intermediate Algebra

FALL 2015

PHILO 1110: Ethics

SPRING 2016

EDUCA 1100: Introduction to Education

TBD

SPRING 2016

PSYCH 2220: Educational Psychology

TBD

SPRING 2016

HISTO 1140: History Since 1865

SPRING 2016

POLS 1101: American Politics

TBD

Courses needed to complete an AA/AS/AAS

Major: General Education

Semester

Course
ANAT 1500: Survery of Human Anatomy and Physiology
MATH 1218: General Education Math
2 Mission-related courses, no COD equivalent

Part Two: Academic Testing

Choose one option:

1. I earned a 22 or higher on the ACT (with writing)

2. I am going to take the TAP (Test of Academic Proficiency)
I will take the TAP on:
I am most concerned with _______________________________________________
x 3. I am going to retake the ACT
I will retake the ACT on 6/11/2016 (must retake to do writing portion my high
school did not offer it.)
I am most concerned with: Math
______ 4. This is not required to complete a degree/certificate in _________________________
Part Three: Transferring
My goal is to transfer to Lewis university/college in the
Fall of 2016 (semester and year). I will major in Elementary Education
and minor in N/A (if applicable).
Courses to Take to Complete Degree
Course

Course

Field Experience I: Community and

School Immersion
Field Experience II: Classroom
Management
Methods and Content of Teaching
Mathematics
Methods and Content of Teaching
Social Studies
Child and Adolescent Literature

Foundations of Instruction

Methods and Content of Teaching

Science, Health and Movement
Early Reading and Writing
Methodologies
Field Experience III: Diversity in
Education
Classroom Assessment and
Intervention
Content Area Literacy and Reading
Clinical Practice and Seminar:
Strategies
Elementary
Introduction to Linguistics and
Foundations of Teaching English
Language Development
Language Learners
Educational Media Design for Effective Exceptional Learners in Inclusive
Learning OR Emerging Technologies
Communities
for Education OR Assistive Technology
in Education
Modern Algebra for Elementary School Algebra and Number Concepts for
Teachers
Educators
Geometry and Measurement Concepts Foundations of Teaching English
for Educators
Language Learners

Integrated Science 1/Lab OR

Integrated Science Lab 2/Lab
Assessment of English Language
Learners (ESL Endorsement)

Methods and Materials for Teaching

English as a New Language (ESL
Endorsement)
Cross Cultural Studies for Teachers
of English Language Learners (ESL
Endorsement)

Part Four: Other Requirements

1. What other requirements must you meet to graduate from this college/university with your
chosen degree? (Testing, Projects, Observation hours, GPA, etc.)
Current GPA: 3.0

2. What options do you have for student teaching at your chosen college/university? Do they
allow you to student teach internationally, in urban or rural areas, or in non-public school? How
long will you have to student teach? What other requirements must be met during the semester
you student teach?
I need one semester of student teaching, and Lewis gives me the opportunity
to get Exposure to a variety of cultures and communities Lewis has
partnered with 60 school districts, 7 counties and 130 schools in the Chicago
area.
I cannot have more than two Cs in my major courses.

Part Five: Licensure

Please answer the questions below.
1. Which content test will you need to take for your desired major?
I will need to take the Elementary Education (Grades 1-6) test, which
includes:
Subtest 1: Language and Literacy (197): 60 multiple-choice questions
Subtest 2: Mathematics (198): 60 multiple-choice questions
Subtest 3: Science/Social Science (199): 60 multiple-choice questions
Subtest 4: Fine Arts, Physical Development, and Health (200): 50 multiplechoice questions

2. In your own words describe the edTPA process. What will you be required to do to complete
this portion of your license requirement? How are you assessed and what can you do if you are
unsuccessful the first time?

If you are applying after September 1st, 2015, you are required to take the
edTPA.
I will have to upload a professional portfolio to Pearsons site, and specific
items that reflect the competencies evaluated (planning, assessment,
instruction, reflection, and academic language) including video recordings of
me student teaching and interacting with students, lesson plans, student
work samples, analysis of student learning, planning and assessment
documentation, and reflective commentaries must be present. The scores
are valid for 10 years.
If I am unsuccessful the first time, I can:
retake the full assessment: $300 retake fee
retake 3 tasks (Elementary Education only): $300 retake fee
retake 2 tasks: $200 retake fee
retake a single task: $100 retake fee
There is no national limit to how many times you can retake it, but there may
be state limits. You can only register for one retake at a time.
3. How do you apply for licensure? (Be specific)
According to the ISBE:
A passing score on a test of basic skillsdefined as the Test of Academic
Proficiency(TAP
400), ACT Plus Writing, SAT, or an out-of-state test of basic skills that led to
licensure in
another state. Test of basic skills scores are valid indefinitely.
A passing score on the applicable content-area test(s). Content tests are
valid for10 years.
A passing score on the APT or edTPA. APT/edTPA scores are valid for 10
years.
o If student teaching was completed prior to August 31, 2015: Assessment of
Professional Teaching (APT) test or edTPA
o If student teaching was completed September 1, 2015 or after: edTPA
Completion of an approved Illinois educator preparation program for the
type of
endorsement sought must include coursework addressing:
Then I need to pay the non-refundable processing fee and send in my
application to the Illinois Board of Education.