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Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) - Alternative Licensure
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) - Alternative Licensure is a two year residency program wherein candidates are hired by a school district on a provisional teaching license, are paid a beginning teacher salary, and take courses over a two year period. Since 2021, 澳门六合彩历史记录's MAT Residents have found jobs in over 180 schools across the state. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will receive an Illinois Professional Educator License in one of the following areas:
- Early Childhood (Birth-Grade 2)
- Elementary (Grades 1-6)
- Middle Grades (Grades 5-8) Language Arts, General Science, Social Science, or Mathematics
- Music (Grades PK-12)
- Physical Education (Grades PK-12)
- Secondary English (Grades 9-12)
- Secondary History (Grades 9-12)
- Secondary Mathematics (Grades 9-12)
- Secondary Science (Grades 9-12): Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth, or Space Science, Environmental Science
- Special Education (Grades K-Age 22) - Learning Behavioral Specialist (LBS1)
- Visual Arts (Grades PK-12)
- World Language: French (Grades PK-12)
- World Language: Spanish(Grades PK-12)
Eligibility
- Document a minimum of 2 years of post-baccalaureate work experience or听acquire a .听
- For the early childhood, elementary, or special education licensure areas - Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university with 32 semester hours combined in language arts, math, science, and social studies coursework. A minimum of 9 semester hours is needed to start the program.
- For all other licensure areas, applicants must have a bachelors degree from an accredited university in the content area of licensure sought; or a bachelor's degree with 32 semester hours in the content area sought.
Procedures for Applying to 澳门六合彩历史记录
- Contact our Coordinator of MAT Residency and Licensure (Kristen Barclay, KK-Barclay@wiu.edu; 309/298-2117) who will review your transcripts for eligibility into the program.听
- Once your eligibility is confirmed, apply for admission ,听declaring听Master of Arts in Teaching - Alternative Licensure as your area of study. You must meet the general admission requirements of the School of Graduate Studies and have a minimum cumulative GPA for all undergraduate work of 2.75.
- Within two weeks, one of the MAT Coordinators will receive notice of your application and听will contact you to make arrangements for an intake meeting.
- After a few days, you will receive a welcome email from the School of Graduate studies containing important听new students鈥 information. Watch your email account for this.
- Set up necessary email, ECOM username and password , and communicate that account information to MAT@wiu.edu so that you will have access to the .听
- Access important documents and information needed to begin 听your studies.
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Procedures for Getting an Alternative Provisional Educator (APE) License
- Document time spent in a school setting. Those without experience in schools take 2 credit hours of EDS 592: Field Experience.
- Complete online training modules in lesson planning, assessment, ESL, and classroom management.
- Complete School Safety Training and Mandated Reporter听Training.
- Pass applicable Content Tests ( )
- Apply for open teaching positions via听 听补苍诲听 听or through connections in your local area. Note that hiring authorities will require a background check.
- Secure a full-time teaching job that requires the license you are pursuing. Positions must be with schools or organizations that have a PEL authorized supervisor (principal) in the building.听
- Work with the 澳门六合彩历史记录 Licensure Officer to receive your听Educator License with Stipulations endorsed for Alternative Educator (ELS - APE).
Once You Have the Provisional License
- Begin a two-year residency program as a paid teacher of record with the support of a mentor teacher and a university supervisor while completing program coursework. Students may begin coursework before beginning their residency.
- Complete required coursework in the MAT program for the licensure area sought ( ).听
- To qualify for a full Professional Educator License, students must be approved through the evaluation of their principal and university supervisor, and complete any coursework deficiencies indicated through the eligibility process by the end of the program.
MAT Teaching Residency (EDS 600)
The EDS 600 teaching residency is a 4 semester, 1 credit hour each semester, teaching internship. Once accepted into the MAT program, the MAT Candidate must pass the content test for their licensure program and complete all the requirements in the听 , the MAT Candidate must locate and secure a teaching placement that meets ISBE requirements.听The Candidate and the hiring district must submit a Memorandum of Understanding outlining the district's agreement to provide听 supervision and evaluation of the resident听teacher听along with the university. Once enrolled in EDS 600 the MAT Candidate becomes an MAT Resident.听
Deadlines for Application
- Fall Semester: August 1
- Spring Semester: December 15
- Summer Session: May 1
Deadlines for Submitting Provisional Licensure Material to Begin Residency+
- For a Fall/August residency start, submit all materials via听 MAT Portal *听 by July 1.
- For a Spring/January residency start, submit all materials via MAT Portal * by November 1.
+Only accepted students can submit materials for residency.
*Access will be granted upon acceptance into the program
MAT听Student Resources
Use this听link for access to student resources for degree plans, financial aid information, a program checklist, frequently asked questions, course information, transcript evaluation instructions, as well cost analysis.听This information will听assist听in better understanding the steps and requirements that lead to successful MAT degree completion.听
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MAT Coordinator
Dr. Andrea M. Hyde
Office: 220 Riverfront Hall, QC Campus
Email:听 AM-Hyde@wiu.edu
Phone: 309-762-9481 (x62242)
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Coordinator of MAT Residency and Licensure
Kristen Barclay
Office:听Horrabin Hall 40
Email: KK-Barclay@wiu.edu
Phone: 309-298-2117
In The News!
Tiffany Piehl wins "Why Moline"
Tiffany Piehl, Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) student and Special Education Teacher in the Moline-Coal Valley School District, receives the "Why Moline" (Why Moline Coal Valley School District is a great place to serve) award. Recipients of the "Why Moline" award are nominated by their peers. Ms. Piehl says "I feel very fortunate to be receiving the education and guidance that I have been given through the MAT program. This MAT program has been such a blessing for me. I have learned so much and grown as an educator."
Tamika Causley is in the news!
Excerpts from the article read: "A longtime Peoria Public Schools employee is seeing her dream of becoming a teacher come true. After years working in various positions at PPS, Tamika Causley will become a PPS teacher next Fall, after making a strong impact on her coworkers and her bosses over the last eight years.听鈥淚 need to be a teacher,鈥 Causley said. 鈥淭his is what I need to do.鈥
She is currently working on her master鈥檚 degree in Special Education from 澳门六合彩历史记录.
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