Student Advising
March 18, 2020

We’re still here, and ready to work with you. 

While everything around us seems to change from one day to the next, we hope that we can provide some consistency through offering all the same services as we did prior to living under COVID-19 restrictions. The only difference is our method of our operation — now digital. 

Just as before, you may schedule an appointment through Appointment Manager. The appointments are hosted through Zoom, which allows for both phone calls and video conferencing. You may have experience with Zoom as many of our courses through Canvas utilize the Zoom application, but for more assistance the UNT Zoom webpage has tutorials and information.

If there is someone in the Student Advising Office you would like to email, all staff (most with a picture) and email addresses are near the bottom of the Student Advising. We are here to help you. We understand that many people are experiencing new difficulties and challenges with the transition to online courses, remote functioning, and living in isolation. Please let us know how we can help you academically and personally. 

Here are a few additional resources you may find helpful:

Counseling for UNT Students

Canvas Basics for UNT Students

UNT’s Learn Anywhere

UNT Food Pantry

Using Zoom within Canvas for UNT Students

Student Advising
March 18, 2020

College of Education students can schedule a remote advising appointment using Appointment Manager. An advisor will respond with a Zoom appointment the day before the scheduled appointment. Students will need to check their UNT email and, at the time of the appointment, click the link or call the number provided.

TExES Success Update
March 17, 2020

• Due to the COVID-19 threat and our commitment to safeguarding the well-being of our students, the TExES Success Office has decided to cancel all remaining TExES practice exams for the Spring 2020 semester. We will resume practice exams as soon as it is safe to do so.
• Please be aware that Pearson has extended test center closures thru April 30. Please visit Pearson Vue for the most up-to-date information regarding exam scheduling and center closures.
• We apologize for the inconvenience and encourage students to take advantage of the resources listed on our website (http://coe.unt.edu/texes)under the Study Materials section. Students can also download the Preparation Manual for their exam(s) free of charge from the Pearson website (http://tx.nesinc.com) for an overview of the exam. You will also be able to find sample questions, complete with answer rationales, in the Preparation Manual.
• Online resources are available at a discount from the following providers:
• Certify Teacher – Sign up with your UNT email and use the promo code UNT4728 at checkout.
• 240 Tutoring – Email COE-TSO@unt.edu and request an invite to the site to receive a discounted subscription price of $20/month.
• Study.com – Use the promo code untfutureteachers78888 on the Teacher’s Editions/Teacher’s Plan to receive a 62 percent discount on the monthly subscription price.

Book Rentals

• We are suspending our check-out service for book/study guide rental for approximately the next 30 days. If you have a book checked out, you may hold onto it for the next 30 days.

Teacher Education Program
April 9, 2020

In support of students seeking admission to the UNT Teacher Education Program, all applicants applying during the Summer 2020, Fall 2020, or Spring 2021 semester will have a GPA requirement of 2.5 or higher. All other program requirements must be met to be admitted. Beginning Summer 2021, the minimum GPA will revert to 2.75.

Clinical teacher, PDS 2 student or a practicum student

Practicum students are post-bacc students with a TEA-issued Intern certificate

• Has the Texas Education Agency (TEA) further reduced the required clinical teaching field time minimums beyond the initial 20 percent reduction?

  Yes. In accordance with Governor Abbott’s waiver, the new requirements for the duration of clinical practice are as follows:

  For Clinical (Student) Teaching

  Candidates completing clinical teaching during Spring 2020 must have successfully completed at least half of the originally required 70 days of clinical teaching. The previous requirement of 56 days (made after the 20% reduction) is now 35 days total.

  To be recommended for a standard teaching certificate, candidates must also successfully meet these criteria:

  1. Demonstrated proficiency in each of the educator standards for their assignments (to be determined by the preparation program), and
  2. Received a recommendation from their field supervisor and one cooperating teacher that the candidate should be recommended for a standard certificate.

  For Practicum candidates seeking initial teacher certification:

  Candidates engaging in a practicum during Spring 2020 must have successfully completed at least half of the originally required 160 hours of practicum. The previous requirement of 128 hours (made after the 20% reduction) is now 80 hours total.

  To be recommended for a certificate, candidates must also successfully meet these criteria:

  1. Demonstrated proficiency in each of the educator standards for their assignments (to be determined by the preparation program), and
  2. Received a recommendation from their field supervisor and site supervisor that the candidate should be recommended for a standard certificate.
• I have not yet met the 35 day requirement, what can I do to continue earning hours toward the 35-day requirement?

  In accordance with Gov. Abbott’s waiver, the requirements for candidates’ clinical teaching experiences to be completed in an actual school setting are also waived. This means that you may complete any additional requirement by continuing to support your cooperating teacher;
  OR
  If you are not able to work with your cooperating teacher, you may earn hours based on alternative arrangements established by UNT, such as but not limited to simulated, remote, virtual, or video classroom experiences and reflection.

• What alternative arrangements has UNT established for me to complete my required 35 days?
  Arrangements may vary by certification field. Contact your cadre coordinator (PDS 2 students only), or field supervisor (all candidates) for more information.
• I have already completed the required 35 days, should I continue to fill in my Time Log?
  No. Upload your time log to Foliotek as soon as possible (Read No. 5 BEFORE you upload your Time Log!)
• My mentor/cooperating teacher can’t sign my Time Log remotely. What do I do?

  First, it is very important that you check your Time Log carefully to ensure it is completely accurate. Second, sign your name at the bottom of each page of your Time Log. Your signature is your verification that every entry is valid and reflects your actual experiences. Third, upload your Time Log to Foliotek without any additional signatures from your cooperating teacher.

  UNT will then send your Time Log to your cooperating teacher to be reviewed and signed.

• Do I need to keep doing my Collaborative Progress Logs (CPLs)?
  No. You will be responsible for submitting the required number of CPLs that were to be completed up to March 6, 2020. You should upload those into Foliotek right away.
• What about the required T-TESS formal evaluations I need to be recommended for certification? I was unable to have the 3 required T-TESS formal evaluations completed before my campus closed. How many will I need to be recommended for my teaching certificate?
  In accordance with Governor Abbott’s waiver, you are required to upload only the T-TESS observations completed by your field supervisor up to the beginning of your district’s originally scheduled Spring Break. You must have at least one T-TESS.
• Once I have completed my 35 days, do I need to do anything else to be recommended for certification? Do I need to do anything else to graduate?

  Yes. The 35 days, the T-TESS evaluations, the recommendation from your field supervisor and the recommendation from your cooperating teacher that UNT should recommend you for a teaching certificate are Texas Education Agency requirements. TEA requirements are only a part of your UNT degree plan and preparation for becoming a teacher. 

  • To be recommended for a certificate and to graduate, candidates must also successfully demonstrate proficiency in each of the educator standards for their assignments (to be determined by the preparation program. You must also participate in any meetings required by your Cadre Coordinator and/or Field Supervisor.
  • Because of the COVID-19 crisis and the subsequent closure of placement campuses, UNT must continue your preparation in alternate ways to ensure, to the best of our ability, that you are prepared for your first classroom as a professional educator. 
• How will I know what I need to do to continue my preparation and successfully demonstrate proficiency in each of the educator standards in order to be recommended for certification and to complete my program and graduate?
  Beginning the week of March 30, log into Canvas. Click on the link to your 2nd student teaching course. Your faculty and instructors will guide you from there. All experiences will be evaluated “Pass” or “No Pass”, just like your clinical teaching.

PDS 1 student

EC-6 or 4th-8th ELAR/Social Studies

• Do I still need to try and add hours to my Time Log?
  No. However many hours you completed by March 6, 2020 are enough to fulfill your field experience requirement for the Spring 2020 semester.
• Do I need to keep doing my Collaborative Progress Logs (CPLs)?
  No. You will be responsible for submitting the required number of CPLs that were to be completed up to March 6th, 2020. You should upload those into Foliotek right away.

PDS 1 student

TEA-required Early Field Experience hours as part of a UNT course

• I haven't completed the required hours yet. Will that affect my grade in my course?
  No. Students’ course grades will not be penalized if they are unable to complete required hours because of district or state mandates that prevented them from reporting to a campus. However, if the EFE hours associated with your course are TEA-required you will have to complete them to be recommended for certification.
• How do I know if these EFE hour requirements are TEA-required or not?
  Consult your course instructor.
• If the EFE requirements are TEA-required, how many hours do I need to fulfill the TEA requirement?
  The Texas Education Agency minimum requirement for EFE is still 30 hours. If you had logged at least 30 hours by the time you were no longer allowed access to your campus, you do not need to log any additional hours to satisfy the TEA requirement. You will still need to submit your Time Log to Foliotek.
• I was unable to log at least 30 hours before my campus closed. What do I do?
  In accordance with Governor Abbott’s waiver, all 30 required early field experience hours can now be completed by video or other electronic means for Spring 2020. All face to face EFE hour requirements have been waived. Consult your course instructor about how to complete EFE hours via video or electronic means.
• I have course assignments for a grade that require me to interact with EC-12 students. Will I still be required to complete those assignments?
  Consult your course instructor.

Pursuing an advanced professional certificate

Computer Lab

COE Student Computer Lab is offering online technical support for students during the COVID-19 situation.

We have setup a Zoom meeting (Meeting ID: 940 565 4379) that will be accessible to students 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday

To access the meeting:

• Sign in to Zoom and sign in or download the client
• Join the meeting by entering in meeting id:940 565 4379

Access College of Education Student Computer Lab Virtually 

To see Matthews 309 or PEB 220 labs specifically download the Desktop Client

Downloading Client

1. Visit https://view.euc.untsystem.edu/ in your choice of web browser.

2. Click the left icon labeled “Install VMware Horizon Client.”

   

   Click Here

3. Download client software.

   Windows users

   1. Click “Go to Downloads” link next to “VMware Horizon Client for Windows”

      

   2. Choose client version. The most recent version is selected by default.

   3. Click “Download” button in bottom right to begin installation.

   MacOS users

   1. Click “Go to Downloads” link next to “VMware Horizon Client for Mac”

      

   2. Choose client version. The most recent version is selected by default.

   3. Click “Download” button in bottom right to begin installation.

Accessing Lab Computer

1. Open the Start Menu and click on VMware Horizon Client.

   

2. Open the Horizon Client, Click Add Server

   

3. When prompted for a Connection Server, enter https://view.euc.untsystem.edu and click “Connect.”

   

4. Login with your UNT credentials. For the username, students will use STUDENTS\EUID and employees will use UNT\EUID.

   

   • Alternatively, you may use your university-provisioned email address as the username which omits the need for a “domain\” prefix.

   • For students, that username will follow the format FirstLast@my.unt.edu

   • Employees will follow the format First.Last@unt.edu.

For assistance installing the client or using the virtual lab, contact COE SCL via Zoom meeting at: 940 565 4379 or https://unt.zoom.us/j/9405654379

COE Tech

During the COVID-19 emergency period, COETech will be available for support in the following channels:

• Phone 
  • The COETech main line is 940-565-4110. During the remote work period, please leave a voice message that will routed to a technician
• Email
  • Email coetech@unt.edu with technology question
• Zoom
  • A Zoom meeting will be monitored from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
  • Click the link above or download the Zoom client and join meeting 475452300
• Teams
  • Microsoft Teams will have a Team named “College of Education – Denton”
  • Inside the Team there is a channel named “Ask COETech” chat that will be monitored from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.