Education Frequently Asked Questions
Course Evaluations
Q. How do I complete a course evaluation?
A. You can find ALL course evaluations at http://www.western.edu/evaluate
Technical Resources
Q: How do I learn to use the online tools and make sure that I am finding all the resources that I need to complete my assignments?
A: Watch this Online Learning Orientation/Tutorials on how the courses are structured and how to use the Blackboard tools
Q. How can I get assistance with technical difficulties that I am having with my online class tools?
A. Contact the Western State College Student Helpdesk at 970-943-3333 or you can email them at helpdesk@western.edu
Q. How can I get assistance with PD360?
A. Contact the School Improvement Network at 800-572-1153.
Work Sample Resources:
Q: How can I effectively use the work sample site to manage my evidence all year?
A: Watch this Work Sample Orientation/Tutorial to get ideas on how to use the work sample site effectively throughout the year.
Add the link to the work sample site to your favorites: http://worksample.western.edu/
- Username: stu......
- Password: 6 digit birthday (e.g., 060560)
Use the following alignment tables to make sure you have the additional implementation evidence required:
2011-12 Work Sample Alignment Tables UNDERGRADUATE
- Undergraduate Elementary Work Sample Alignment
- Undergraduate Secondary English Work Sample Alignment
- Undergraduate Secondary/K12 Work Sample Alignment (Foreign Language, Physical Education, Art, Music, Science, Mathematics, Social Studies)
2011-12 Work Sample Alignment Tables GRADUATE
- Graduate Elementary Work Sample Alignment
- Graduate Secondary English Work Sample Alignment
- Graduate Secondary/K12 Work Sample Alignment (Foreign Language, Physical Education, Art, Music, Science, Mathematics, Social Studies)
- Graduate Special Education Work Sample Alignment
- Graduate Principal Work Sample Alignment
Summer On-Campus 2011 Resources:
- Textbooks
- Undergraduate Elementary Textbooks
- Undergraduate Secondary English Textbooks
- Undergraduate K12 Art, Music, Physical Education, Foreign Language Textbooks
- Undergraduate Secondary Math, Science, Social Studies Textbooks
- Graduate Elementary Textbooks
- Graduate Secondary English Textbooks
- Graduate K12 Art, Music, Physical Education, Foreign Language Textbooks
- Graduate Secondary Math, Science, Social Studies Textbooks
- Graduate Special Education Textbooks
- Graduate Principal Textbooks
- Graduate Second Year Textbooks
- Signed Forms While On-Campus
- Handouts
- Computer Login - Inside Western, Blackboard, Work Sample
- Online and Work Sample Orientation/Tutorial Directions
- 1st Day Overview PowerPoint
- Nuts & Bolts Monday Night PowerPoint
- Wrap-Up Thursday Afternoon PowerPoint
- Program Due Date Checklists -WSC Intern,Master's Intern, Master's Alternative (Elem/Sec/K12, Special Education, Principal), Master's Added Endorsement (Principal or Teacher)
Program Resources:
Q: How to check course grades or print unofficial transcripts?
A: Grades can be accessed through your Inside Western account. Logon to Inside Western and go to "Students," "College Services/WOL.
Q: How to request official transcripts?
A: The information for how to request official transcripts can be found on the WSC Registration Services website.
Licensure Resources:
Q: How can I check my status for licensure with CDE licensure?
A: You can access your licensure status by going to the following link on the CDE websitehttps://edx.cde.state.co.us/PublicEducatorSearch/DOBSearch.jsp
Job Search Resources:
Q. Where are good places to look for education jobs in and out of the state of Colorado?
A. Here is a national website where you will find job fairs, job search resources, and education jobs - http://www.teachers-teachers.com/ (includes resume builder)
You can find job postings for teachers in Colorado at http://www.teachincolorado.org
Here is a listing of job fairs for the spring of 2011 in Colorado and Wyoming AND 2011 Charter School job fairs.
Here are GREAT links to help you prepare for an interview:
- Applying for a Teaching job in a Tight Market, Part 1
- How to Give a Great Interview: Teacher Tell All
- Interviewing Tips and Strategies
- Interview Questions for Physical Education Jobs
- Getting Hired: A Student Teacher's Guide to Professionalism, Resume Development and Interviewing
