Profile
Within the Community, the author's name for each post (discussion, classroom story, etc.) links to his or her profile. The profile offers an opportunity to share personal and professional information with the Community.
The first time you log in, the system prompts you to edit your profile.
Change Your Password
At this point (or at any other time by clicking on the "My Profile" link on the sidebar), you may change your password.
Click on the "change your password" link.
Fill in the requested information and click "Submit."
Edit Your Profile
You may edit your profile information at any other time, by clicking on the "My Profile" link on the sidebar.
Click the "My Profile" link located in the sidebar. The following screen appears.
The profile always displays basic information, such as name and personal message. You can choose other items in your profile, such as your e-mail address or classroom information, to share with other members.
Basic Information
Verify that your name and e-mail address are correct.
Write a short, personal message that you would like others to read about you.
NOTE: There are no restrictions to this message. You may write about your family, your work, or just say "Hello." You can edit your message at any time.
Secondary e-mail Address
When editing your profile, you may add a second e-mail address and/or choose the option "Show e-mail." This enables the system to show your e-mail address/es to other members.
NOTE: The e-mail address automatically placed in the first box is the address that you use to log in to the Community (i.e., your username). If you request that it be changed, remember to use your new address the next time you log into the Community.
Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credits
The next portion of your profile shows your earned CPE credits. This is your own personal information and cannot be shared with the Community. The University of Texas Center for Reading and Language Arts awards Continuing Professional Education credits (CPEs) in accordance with guidelines published by the State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC) as follows:
Active Participation
(up to 12 CPEs per year)
One CPE per month for the following:
Four logins per calendar month, and
Twelve responses within CoPs, and
Two of any combination of the following:
Add topic
Submit classroom story
Submit lesson plan
Classroom Stories
(up to 3 CPEs per year)
0.5 CPE for each classroom story that has been set to "published"
Lesson Plans
(up to 12 CPEs per year)
Three CPEs for the following:
Lesson plan set to "published," and
Published lesson plan with 3 comments from distinct users, excluding the author
Annual total cannot exceed 18 CPEs.
Personal Information
This information is for demographic purposes only and cannot be shared with other members.
Fill in all personal information as applicable.
NOTE: Please enter accurate data so the system administrators can report accurate information to funding agencies.
School Information
If you would like to share this information with other members, check the box "Show School Information."
NOTE: Your school information provided during the registration process cannot be changed. This can only be changed by posting a topic to that effect in the Technical Support community.
Classroom Information
This area requests information about your classroom.
Fill in your classroom size.
Fill in your appropriate classroom grade level.
Enter the special name for your classroom in the "Classroom Name (If you have one)" text box.
Enter a description of your classroom.
If you would like to share the number of years you have been teaching, fill in that text box.
If you would like to share this information with other members, check the box "Show Classroom Info."
Click "View Profile" when completed.
View Profile
At this point, you may edit your profile again, or save your profile. If you want to keep the information you just put in, save the profile even if you want to edit more.
Click "Save Profile" if complete.
Click "Edit Profile" to continue editing.
Remember, you can edit your profile at any time by using the "My Profile" link located in the sidebar.