Good afternoon,

Due to PECC and VDOE updates, there are several important changes when advising students who are applying to teacher education.  Please read through these updates and amend your advising materials to reflect these changes.


*         The following change is in effect for all students who apply to teacher education after 7/15/2016:


EDUC 300 with a C or better is now a requirement for full acceptance into teacher education.  (This change may affect the timing of when you recommend that students in your program should apply.)



*         The following change is in effect for all students who apply to teacher education after 7/15/2016 AND will be shared with all students who have previously applied but are not fully accepted to date:

Entry Assessment Requirement - VDOE requires an entry assessment into teacher education programs in Virginia. This requirement can be satisfied by one of the following options:


1.       SAT or ACT exemption*:

*         SAT = Verbal score of 530, Math score of 530, Total Score at least 1100

*         ACT = English + Reading score of 46, Math score of 22, Composite score of 24



2.       VCLA Reading & Writing (composite score of 470) plus one of the following Math assessments:

*         Praxis Core Math (score of 150); or

*         SAT Math score of 530; or

*         ACT Math score of 22 + ACT Composite score of 24


3.       Praxis Core Reading (score of 156), Praxis Core Writing (score of 162)* plus one of the following Math assessments:

*         Praxis Core Math (score of 150); or

*         SAT Math score of 530; or

*         ACT Math score of 22 + ACT Composite score of 24

*IMPORTANT: VCLA Reading & Writing (composite score of 470) is a requirement for licensure, and it must be completed if entry assessment is satisfied by option 1 or 3 above.


Please see the attached graphic for use in advising students.  Please contact me with any questions!

Best regards,
Dara

Dara Hall
Admissions and Licensure Coordinator
JMU Education Support Center
540-568-2996


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