There are two important changes to the way FAST TRAIN documents
student performance throughout the program that are effective
immediately. Please read the message below to ensure that you can
comply with these changes and complete your licensing and M.Ed.
requirements successfully.
First, effective Summer 2012, all students, regardless of program
must submit the Performance Based Assessment for each course (except
777) into Taskstream. This is a change from previous semesters
where Elementary or ESOL students did not have to submit some
assignments into Taskstream. All students should see a link in
Taskstream showing each course in which you are currently enrolled
(except 777). All students must submit the PBA to Taskstream where
it is scored and evaluated by your instructor. Attached to this
message is a list of PBAs by each course.
Second, also effective immediately, the FAST TRAIN program cannot
consider a student a program completer if they have not submitted
all assignments into Taskstream.
We understand that some of you have submitted work, but it has not
been completely scored. We will be requiring instructors to go back
and score work. However, if you did not submit an assignment to
Taskstream, or are missing any work in Taskstream, the FAST TRAIN
Program will not be able to recommend students for licensure. All
students must go back and submit any outstanding work into
Taskstream immediately. This is particularly important if you
enrolled in a course Summer 2010 or later. Students who are
planning to graduate who are currently missing work in Taskstream
will be emailed individually today. Other students currently in the
program will also be emailed explaining exactly what required
assignments are missing from Taskstream.
If your Taskstream account has been rendered inactive, you can
reactivate it by contacting Mary Hawkins at [log in to unmask]. If
you have lost or forgotten your username/password information, you
will need to either utilize the “forgot password?” link on the login
screen, or contact TaskStream Mentoring Services (help desk) at
1-800-311-5656 and ask them to resend it to you.
For additional information about this policy, as well as a list of
frequently asked questions, please see the attached document.
Sincerely,
Jennifer
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Jennifer Lebrón
Coordinator, FAST TRAIN Programs
Division of Advanced Professional Teacher
Development & International Education
College of Education & Human Development
P: 703-993-3602 E: [log in to unmask]
George Mason University
2600 Thompson Hall, MS 1E8
Fairfax, VA 22030