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Questions
1)  When will I get my certificates?
2)  What if I have taken other technology workshops and courses at the university level?
3)  Is there any way to see the material that is covered on the Advanced Placement exams?
4)  Is there description or summary with the material for each workshop?
5)  Will I receive comp time for any of these workshops?
6)  How much credit will I receive for the workshops?
7)  How much credit will I receive for the advanced placement assessments?
8)  What if I am ready for the next level before it is available?
9)  What if I know everything there is to know about the first level?
10)  Do ParaEducators have to do this?
11)  Is it required that I receive my technology level certificates?
12)  If I have taken one of the online courses and passed do I still need to take the Advanced Placement Exam?
13)  If I do not pass the advance placement assessment exam what do I do?
14)  What is the criterion for passing the advance placement assessments?
15)  How will that person know how to assess the tests and products?
16)  Who will determine whether I get credit or not?
17)  Why are the remaining levels not published yet?
18)  When will the other levels be available?
 
Answers
1)  Q When will I get my certificates?
A
You will receive your certificate after you have completed all course work and/or passed the advanced placement tests for each course.
2)  Q What if I have taken other technology workshops and courses at the university level?
A
It is to your advantage that you have taken the university courses, however, we do not accept credit for those courses. You will still need to complete the courses we have created for the Humble ISD certification.
3)  Q Is there any way to see the material that is covered on the Advanced Placement exams?
A
Yes, you will find list of objectives or checklist for each of the Advanced Placement exams on the Instructional Technology web site.
4)  Q Is there description or summary with the material for each workshop?
A
Yes, the objectives for each of the workshops are found on the Instructional Technology web site.
5)  Q Will I receive comp time for any of these workshops?
A

Six of these hours will be designated to the district comp day required for all employees. It is up to each Principal to determine whether you have completed the work off contract time.

6)  Q How much credit will I receive for the workshops?
A
See description of classes for specific credit details.
7)  Q How much credit will I receive for the advanced placement assessments?
A
You will receive one hour of professional growth for each assessment.
8)  Q What if I am ready for the next level before it is available?
A
We are trying to allow ample time for teachers to achieve the requirements for each level. Therefore, we do not plan to offer the remaining levels until each staff member has had at least one and ½ years to complete the assessment.
9)  Q What if I know everything there is to know about the first level?
A

Even if you feel confident that you know the material in the level, you will still need to pass the Advance Placement test to record your mastery of that area.

10)  Q Do ParaEducators have to do this?
A
No, at this time ParaEducators are not required to complete the certification.  However, if you are interested in obtaining your certificate, please contact Shanna James at #8367.
11)  Q Is it required that I receive my technology level certificates?
A

No, you are not required to pass each level. This is just an opportunity for you to improve your skills.

12)  Q If I have taken one of the online courses and passed do I still need to take the Advanced Placement Exam?
A
No, the assessment piece is included in the online coursework.  So you will either take the online class OR the exam (not both).
13)  Q If I do not pass the advance placement assessment exam what do I do?
A
If you do not pass the advance placement exam, you will need to take the workshop either online or through your campus IT.
14)  Q What is the criterion for passing the advance placement assessments?
A
You must receive an 80% or above on the Advance Placement tests to receive credit for that course.
15)  Q How will that person know how to assess the tests and products?
A
The test scores will be generated by the online system and you must receive score of 80% or better to receive credit. You are expected to complete the work and staple it with your Grade Profile proving that you have done the required work.  You can turn your paperwork in at any time (after you finish) to the person on your campus that is responsible for inputting pentamation credit.
16)  Q Who will determine whether I get credit or not?
A
There will be person on your campus designated by your principal to input the credit for each course or test into pentamation.
17)  Q Why are the remaining levels not published yet?
A
The upper levels are still in development because we anticipate possible changes in need over the course of the proposed timeline.
18)  Q When will the other levels be available?
A
Level One will be available beginning Fall of 2003. The remaining levels will be available at least one semester before target date of implementation.