Consulting Resource Teacher (MEd)
*Note - The Consulting Resource Teacher (CRT) program is not enrolling new students as of Fall 2019
The Consulting Resource Teacher (CRT) program is designed to equip teachers to serve students and educators in an inclusion setting where this diverse population of students requires general and special educators to collaborate. It offers a variety of strategies for consultation, collaboration and instruction as well as a broad knowledge and understanding of the learning process. This program emphasizes the practical application of learning theory, legislation, and leadership from a biblical worldview of education.
Program Competencies
The program is designed to prepare students to do the following:
- Serve as a specialist and resource person within a school setting providing assistance and direction for the school's staff.
- Classify the laws, regulations, and policies dictating the procedures needed to assist students in inclusion settings.
- Assess the academic abilities of students in order to determine the learning potential and appropriate teaching techniques for each student's success.
- Design individualized learning programs for the remediation and adaptation for special needs students in the inclusion classroom.
- Differentiate the etiology for learning problems observed in students in K-12 educational settings.
- Identify the distinctive characteristics of students with literacy problems.
- Determine the literacy levels of individual students and determine the strategies required for effective instruction for those students.
- Synthesize the results of the assessment, instruction, and observation in making instructional recommendations for a student's success in the classroom.
Program Options
Students may choose to earn only the degree or a certificate only. Because these certificates and endorsements are from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, only those teachers who currently hold a valid PA Instructional Certificate are eligible.
MEd Consulting Resource Teacher with Reading Specialist Certification
Curricular Requirements
| CRT 513 | Assessment Measures for Special Students | 3 |
| CRT 517 | Organizational Leadership & School Change | 3 |
| EDU 519 | Foundations & Framework for Learning | 3 |
| EDU 526 | Diagnostic Reading Assessment | 3 |
| EDU 529 | Collaborative Team Approach | 3 |
| EDU 598 | Seminar in Action Research | 3 |
| EDU 599 | Project in Action Research | 3 |
| ESL 515 | Language and Literacy Development for the English Learner | 3 |
| RSC 527 | Diagnostic Reading Instruction | 3 |
| SEC 539 | Legislation Dictating Special Services | 3 |
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Program Information
Program Director
Dr. Robin Bronkema, PhD
Field Placement Coordinator
Bob Dodson, EdD
MEd Consulting Resource Teacher Faculty
Resident Faculty:
Angela Becker, EdD
Robin Bronkema, PhD
Robert B. Dodson, EdD
Stacey Martin, MEd
Adjunct and Visiting Faculty:
E. Penny Clawson, EdD
Julia Hershey, DEd
M. Raluca Snyder, EdD
Admission to Lancaster Bible College-Capital Seminary and Graduate School
Acceptance into the Master’s degree program at Lancaster Bible College is consistent with the general admissions policy at the College. Individuals requesting entrance into any of the teacher certification programs must fulfill all the college admissions requirements. Individuals transferring with some credits who wish to obtain certification through Lancaster Bible College must follow the standard admissions policies of the College and consult with the Certification Officer to establish a course of study that will result in recommendation for certification. The number of transfer credits accepted, plus the date the transfer credits were completed, will be considered by the Certification Officer in conjunction with the Program Coordinator. Up to 9 graduate level credits (with a B or higher) can be transferred.
Admissions to MEd Consulting Resource Teacher (Reading Specialist Certification)
- Official transcript of a Bachelor’s degree in Education or its equivalent *
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better as documented on an official transcript from the undergraduate accredited institution **
- A valid certificate at a minimum level of Instructional I from Pennsylvania***
- Recent (within 1 year of admissions) Child Abuse, Criminal Record, and Fingerprinting Clearances.
- Two references from individuals who can speak of the candidate’s abilities in the classroom
- Completed MEd application form and submission of required application credentials
- https://www.lbc.edu/capital/admissions/
Personal interview with the Program Director
Application Deadlines:
- August 1 for Fall Semester start
- December 1 for Spring semester start
- April 1 for summer semester start
*For graduate students not holding a Bachelor’s degree in Education, they may need to complete 9 credits in meeting the needs of diverse learners and 3 credits in ELL.
**Graduate students with a GPA lower than 3.0 may be admitted to the program under provisional status with Program Coordinator approval. In provisional admittance status, the student must maintain a 3.0 in the first 12 credits of the program in order to be fully admitted into the program.
***Graduate students without a PA Instructional I or II certification may enroll in the program but will not be eligible for the PA Reading Specialist certification. Students will be asked to sign a waiver articulating their understanding that the program will not lead toward a PA certification.
Students wishing to take courses solely for personal enrichment or Act 48 credits are classified as nonmatriculating students. Permission for enrollment in courses is based on completion of the Nonmatriculating Application and the adequacy of class space. If at a later time the student wishes to be admitted into the program, that student will need to go through the formal application process. Granting credit for courses taken while a nonmatriculating student is not automatic. The Program Coordinator will evaluate course work and grant or not grant credit on an individual basis.
Upon review of application materials, prospective students will be contacted by the Program Coordinator regarding their admission.
Retention in MEd Consulting Resource Teacher
- Minimum Cumulative GPA = 3.0
The criteria for retention are reviewed at the conclusion of each semester. Should the GPA fall below a 3.0 during the first three courses, the student is considered on probation for any certification. The student must meet with the advisor to determine a plan to raise the GPA to the minimum level. Student study groups and adjustment to schedules may help to restore the required grade levels. Further matriculation for the degree alone may also be in jeopardy.
If at the completion of the 4th course, the student has not raised the GPA, then the student will receive notice of academic dismissal. The student has the right to appeal through writing to the Registrar. The appeal will be considered by the appeals committee. If the appeal is denied, the student may appeal to the Provost.
Eligibility to enter Field Experience-Action Research
- Successful formal admission and retention in the MEd Consulting Resource Teacher program
- Minimum Cumulative GPA = 3.0
- Renewed Child Abuse, Criminal Record, and Fingerprinting Clearances (within 6 months)
- TB test (within 6 months)
- Proof of Liability Insurance
- Completion of 24 graduate credits
- In good standing with Lancaster Bible College
Exit Criteria - Eligibility to be Recommended for Certification
- Completion of all program requirements and field placement requirements
- Conferral of degree(s)
- A minimum of a satisfactory rating (1) in each of the 4 categories on the Pennsylvania Statewide Evaluation Form for Student Professional Knowledge and Practice (PDE-430). There must be 2 final forms. A minimum total of at least 4 points must be achieved on the final summative rating in order to be recommended for certification. The PDE-430 is completed by the college supervisor.
- Successful completion of required certification tests. See appendix.
- Minimum Cumulative GPA = 3.0
- Submitted application to TIMS for PA teacher certification. See appendix.
- The recommendation of the LBC Certification Officer
Program Completion
The program must be completed in a maximum of five years. If a student wishes to temporarily withdraw from a program, the student must notify the Program Director in writing. If a student needs an extension to continue the program after the five years, a written request must be submitted to the advisor and Program Director. Even though students may be part-time, continuous enrollment is expected. If a student should not enroll for two consecutive semesters, he/she will be placed on non-student status and will need to reapply. A re-admission application is available through the Program Coordinator.