Program Admission Assessment (PAA)

Early Identification and Strategies for Success

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Today’s PAA Focus

#1• Early identification of prospective candidates who may need to

take the PAA for program admission

#2• Alignment of core courses to skills measured in the PAA

#3• Preparation tips and strategies to help ensure success

About the PAA

Program Admission Assessment (PAA)

What is the purpose of the PAA?

When is the PAA taken?

The PAA must be passed or exempted to enter a state-approved educator preparation program.

To ensure potential educators have sufficient competency in reading, writing, and mathematics to be successful in a state-approved educator preparation program.

I Number and

Quantity 30%

II Algebra and

Functions 30%

III Geometry 20%

IV Statistics and

Probability 20%

I Number and

Quantity 36%

II Statistics and

Probability32%

III-A Algebra 20%

III-B Geometry 12%

2019 Redesign: PAA MATHEMATICS

Subarea Approx.

Pct. Subarea Approx.

Pct.

Options for Meeting the PAA Requirement

ExemptionPass Each Test (250)

Composite Score (750)

Limited Flexibility

• SAT• ACT• GRE

• Math (250)• Reading (250)• Writing (250)

• Combination of all three scores totals 750 or higher

• Pass 2 tests, attempt 3rd test twice.

• GPA 2.5 or higher

• 10% of Cohort

EPP Decision

PAA Options: https://www.gapsc.com/EducatorPreparation/Assessment/BasicSkillsInfo.aspx

Your Input: How Helpful?

1. Composite Scoring

2. Limited Flexibility Option Expansion

3. PAA “At Home” Testing Option

Today’s Panelists

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Dr. Rebecca Dashiell-MitchellChair, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Clark Atlanta University

Dr. Sumitra Himangshu-PennybackerAssociate Professor & Graduate Program Coordinator

School of Education & Behavioral Sciences, Middle Georgia State University

Dr. Jack ParishDirector of Field Experiences, Certification, and Outreach,

Department of Education and Teacher Preparation, College of Coastal Georgia

Program Admission Assessment (PAA): Early Identification and

Strategies for Success

27th Annual Certification and Program Officials Conference,

Friday, October 29, 2021, Assessment Block #3

Dr. Rebecca Dashiell-Mitchell, Chair

Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Early Identification of Prospective Candidates Clark Atlanta University EXPLORE RECRUITMENT of High School Students and Families

Prospective Candidates SELF Select

REVIEW of Candidates' Interest & SAT Data

WEEKLY Freshman Seminar

Freshman Academic Advisor Intervention

A. University Culture “Spirit of Greatness”,

B. AUC Woodruff Library Training,

C. Study Supports,

D. Guest Presenters and

E. Service-Learning Projects

Intentional Early Identification Strategies Sessions: “OPEN Door” “Pizza With the Dean” – Dr. Fidel Turner, Dean – School of Education

OPEN HOUSE Orientation “Your Future, 2lst Century Educator” - Dr. Dashiell-Mitchell, Dept. Chair

Scheduled Tour of Local Partnership Schools

Social Emotional Learning Foci: Art, Music, Rich Dialogue

“Let’s Do Something ”PROJECTSA. Co-Authorship: Annual Digital Storytelling Festival – American Education Week

B. “Spirit of Greatness” Emerging Class Event thru Service: Reading with P-5 Students

C. JumpStart CAU – Pre-School Literacy Initiative

D. Horizons Atlanta Clark Atlanta University Program – Engages First Grade thru Ninth Grade Young Scholars …Preventing Summer/Pandemic

Learning Loss Prevention

Sessions: “Moving Forward” Establishing MyPSC Account, TPMS, Taking Ethics 360, PAA –

Ms. Pamela Hall, Director of Clinical Field Placement and P-20 Partnerships,

Introduction Session: Moore2EDU – Test Taking and Preparation for GACE Assessments

(Test Anxieties, Specific Content Needs)

Alignment of Core Courses to Skills Measured in the PAAFreshman - Sophomore

Phase I – School of Arts and Science and School of Education Faculties work collaboratively to assist students in preparing for the Assessments

Core English Course

Core Math Course (CMAT 105, CMAT 106)

Advanced Grammar &College Composition (CENG 105, CENG 106)

Introduction to Elementary Education (CECE 200)

End of Junior YearPhase ll – Our declared Candidates with 3.0

GPA and FORMAL Admission to the SOE have experienced:

Foundations of Math for Teachers (CECE 206)

Literacy in Elem Ed (CECE 201, CECE 202)

Child Development: The Urban Learner ( CECE 302)

Practicum I, II, III - 300 Hours (CECE 213, CECE 313, CECE 316)

Preparation Tips and Strategies to Help Ensure Success on the PAA Adhere to the Program of Study – “Elementary Education” Establish a Community of Support thru ADVISEMENT & Mentoring;

Including “Ethics Training”, Guest Motivational Presenters. Get to KNOW your Teacher Candidates through Interest Survey,

Disposition Survey, and One-to-One Advisement Sessions Relevancy: Establish “traditional” Benchmarks of Actual Achievement

such as “Spirit of Greatness” Recognition Celebrations Provide “Let’s Do Something” Initiatives… Festivals, Honor Society

Memberships, TeachLive Demonstration Classroom, etc. Seek and Hold Sacred Candidate’s Voice and Choice!

Outcomes- Clark Atlanta University

The Clark Atlanta University Mission is to Prepare Critical Thinking Change

Agents to Improve Outcomes in Diverse Schools and Communities!

Upon completion of Residency I: Pre-Service Teaching & Seminar -560

Hours and Residency II: Pre-Service Teaching & Seminar – 560 Hours,

Our expected outcomes define an Elementary Education Teacher Candidate

as one who will authentically observe, have a stirring commitment for

teaching and learning, and evidence skill sets to effectively plan, teach, assess,

and re-teach all children while practicing the competencies that are needed

to be a highly effective 21st century teacher.

Through Collaboration and Intentional Partnership “We Are United to Build A Better Global Community… One Child, One Parent, One Educator, One Community

Business Partnership at a Time!”Dr. Rebecca Dashiell-Mitchell ©2011

Department Chair/Assistant Professor/Director- Horizons Atlanta Clark Atlanta University Program

Office: 404.880.8485 Cell: 404.218.4160 rdashiell-mitchell@cau.edu

PAA Preparation

Preparation Materials

Below are PAA resources to assist you and your candidates:

The free, online Khan Academy resources are available at https://www.khanacademy.org/prep/praxis-core.

Other GACE PAA resources are available at: https://gace.ets.org/prepare/materials/700.

EPP Faculty Support Webinar Series Recordings

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