• Demonstrate subject matter competency

  • • Pass the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET)    or

    • Obtain Subject Matter Equivalency Letter from an approved college or university

• Pass the appropriate ECO Exam:

  • • MULTIPLE SUBJECT: Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Elementary

    • SINGLE SUBJECT: Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Secondary

• Pass interview with FSE Admissions Panel, which includes teaching a Demonstration Lesson

• Pass CalTPA INSTRUCTIONAL CYCLE 1: LEARNING ABOUT STUDENTS AND PLANNING INSTRUCTION:

• • • REGISTER

      • The new and improved CalTPA operates much like other Pearson tests:

      • You will register for the cycle online, just as you did with CBEST and CSET.

      • You will build your portfolio: text, examples, videos, annotations, etc. all on the Pearson online portfolio.

      • When registering, be sure to select FORTUNE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION as your Educator Preparation Program.

      • Complete your REGISTRATION HERE.

• SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Your may submit at any point after registration and building of your online portfolio; however, your FINAL SUBMISSION is due no later than April 30.

• SUBMISSION EVIDENCE: As proof of submission, you will include a screenshot of your submission confirmation with your ECO Application Packet.

• SCORE REPORTING: After assessment, your scores will be reported back to Fortune School of Education.

Secure full-time teaching contract with a participating school district, teaching at least 60% in subject area

Application Fee: $60 (Early Bird) or $75 (Final Deadline for ECO)
– PLUS TPA Instructional Cycle 1 Fee: $150
 
ECO Tuition: $6,990.00 for one year

• $873.75 per month for 8 months

• First installment is out of pocket