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.....TEACH Workshop, July 10, 2010...All About Teaching
Children How to Read!
Overton ES,
AISD,
10:00 am-3:00pm
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Valuable Deliverables:
No Enrollment
Deadlines! Program Fees,
$3800 with Discounts, enroll with $300.
Résumé
Review & Interview Coaching
TExES Practice Tests
& Tutoring
TEACH Supervisors
enter Teachers' classrooms 4-times per semester.
Two-Types
of Internships
Paid, Teacher of Record,
36-weeks
Non-Paid, Student
Teacher, 14-weeks
Program
Awards:
Best in Austin 2009,
2008 Award
2009
Student Awards:
Teacher of Promise:
Misty Jameson, AISD; Debbie Alvarez, AISD
2008
Student Awards:
Teacher of Promise: Kerissa Bearce, AISD; Virginia S-Rangel, AISD
Teacher of the Year: Ryan
Neuhaus, Hays CISD
2007 Teacher of Promise
Awards:
Martin Miller, Elgin
ISD; Casey Burkhart, Taylor ISD; Mindie Spencer,
Austin
ISD
TExES Passrates
Initial PR--2009: 100%;
PR--2008: 98.2%; PR--2007: 97.3%; 2006: 98%; 2005: 98%
ASEP PR--100%
Placement Rates
95.6.%
2009-10 School Yr.
87.3%
2008-09 School Yr.
94.3% 2007-2008 School Yr.
92.1% 2006-2007
School Yr.
88.7% 2005-2006 School Yr.
Certificates
Offered
Elementary:
EC-4-EC-6 Generalist; BIED; ESL
4-8: Generalist; English;
ESL; History; Math;
Social Studies; Science; Math/Science
All Level: EC-12:
Music, Physical Ed. Tech.
Applications & SPED.
Secondary: 8-12:
Chemistry; English; ESL; History; Mathematics; Social
Studies; Technology Applications; Science (Composite)
Life & Physical;
Spanish
Credentials
August 29, 2005
Established
Partnership with Jarvis Christian College
February 8, 2005
Approved as a CPE Provider,
CPE # 501029
January 14, 2005
Program Approved by SBEC
February 14,
2005 NCLB
Approved
Contact #: 512-928-8423
Training via
eLearning: An Alternative Certification
Program, 512-928-8423
Updated: 05/22/10
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Mission
TEACH
commits to work as a partner with
local education agencies in preparing high-performing,
culturally sensitive, and creative problem solvers for Texas
classrooms. Producing teachers who are driven by passion,
committed to making a positive impact, and willing to serve as
advocates for the voiceless,
TEACH
meets the challenges and
opportunities of teaching diverse children.
Delivering an interdisciplinary program framed by the needs of
children with diversities will reduce the teacher shortages in
bilingual, ESL, and special education, mathematics, and science classes.
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What
Components Should an Alternative Certification Program
Include?
●Component 1: Preparing teacher
candidates to successfully
pass the TExES exams. Preparation should include at least 60
hours of tutoring & provide practice exams. ●Component 2: Ongoing Supervisor Support
which includes a Supervisor who observes teacher teaching at
least 4 times per semester. ●Component 3: Ongoing Pedagogical Training
throughout Internship including courses &/or workshops. ●Component
4: Selecting process which identifies quality teachers for
the Texas classroom.
TEACH
Delivers All Four Components Plus Four Additional Components!
●Component 5: Teaching tools
necessary to produce high-performing students. Students who
perform on or above average on the district/state assessment
tools. ●Component 6: Teaching tools which support
high-level thinking in Texas Classrooms. ●Component 7:
Supporting courses which enrich teacher's pedagogical knowledge
& skills. ●Component 8: Testing pedagogical skills
through a laboratory setting--a virtual classroom.
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Who Are Our
Students?
TEACH students are
●Driven by a passion to serve children, schools,
families, and communities.
●Committed to making a positive imprint on the
lives of others.
●Strong enough to motivate others to shed their
past fears and discover their future talents giving them voice.
voice.
●Willing to serve as an advocate in eliminating
educational inequalities.
●Brokers for life-long learning.
TEACH
students by los números are
●female, 74.3%
●minority, 21.5%
minority
●83.4% speak another language in addition to
English. English
●92.1% hold a 3 or 3+ GPA on a Bachelors, Masters, or
PHD. PHD
●100%
hold robust technological skills
when they exit the Program.
What/Who Others
Say We Are!
Things here are absolutely wonderful! My
doctoral classes are amazing as are the TEACH courses and I find
parallels between them everyday which makes my work so much more
enjoyable. Amber, Intern, Hays CISD
I just completed my 14
weeks of student teaching at Casey Elementary School.
Last Friday, April 28, was my last day. It was both
exciting and sad as I said goodbye to the children. The
children painted a big clay pot, their fingerprints and
names on it with, "Thank you for helping us grow".
Mrs. Walker's (cooperating teacher-mentor) last words
that day will always be a source of encouragement. As
she said in front of the children, quote" You have the
heart to teach and that is the most important element
in this profession. Yes, a degree, books, training are
needed to guide us, but if you don't have the heart to
teach children, it will be very difficult to survive
each day." And you have the heart, so you can do it!"
My internship was
very challenging but rewarding. I have learned so much
from my mentor, Mrs. Walker as well as the children.
Each experience enhanced my ability and skills as a
teacher. I am looking forward to teaching in my own
classroom so that I can guide children become life-long
learners. Thank you for the support and valuable
instructional guidelines through your program.
Everything is much appreciated. God Bless!
Pamela, Intern, Austin
"...Honestly, I am
more impressed with TEACH than ever. After just what I've
done in Phase I, I was fully prepared to take the TExES
for a Reading Specialist. That is really impressive. Now if that
sounds like me tooting my own horn, it's not intended to. What I
really mean is that it's AWEsome that we're being prepared to
that degree. I would be willing to bet that there are students
graduating from college with their ED degrees that haven't
gotten the kind of RELEVANT information that we are. Truly
impressive!! Allison, BIED Teacher, Pflugerville
"...I called just
about everyone in Texas to make sure this was a positive program
and I was met with undivided support from each certification
officer or agency I spoke to. This program has been fun,
interactive and easy to use. I appreciate the support and feel
that my first year of teaching will be a successful one because
I have this program behind me. I know how crazy a first year can
be and when you are supported that makes all the difference in
the world!" Tara, Lincoln, Technology Teacher, NE
Email from Intern:..."Thank
you so much for the telephone call. It was very helpful in
orienting me to the methods and purpose of the Teachquest
program. I have never been associated with a program such as
yours. It is quite unique in the aspect that it actually uses
the teaching methods it teaches others to employ. I can see that
your program is set up to help the students learn, master the
material and eventually use it to their success and to the
benefit of their future students. I can see that your
organization is truly dedicated to teaching in every aspect."
Martin, Austin, Intern
"...The new
resource teacher, here, is a recent graduate of another
alternative certification program and failed the SPED test the
first time. The teacher said that the curriculum they
provided had NOTHING to do with the actual test, and was pretty
disappointed with the whole program. So I hope you are
proud of the TEACH program! I don't know how anyone
COULDN'T pass the TExES with the courses we had! A 100%
pass rate is incredible!" Leah, SPED Teacher, Central Texas
"...I want to
thank you for allowing me the opportunity (taking a risk on me
since I had failed the SPED exam numerous times) to take your
online courses. I really enjoyed all the courses online. The
information was easy to read, understand, and not overwhelming.
I was able to answer many questions on the three TExES
exams based on your courses. Again, a BIG THANK YOU and all of
the TEACH Professors." Mary Ann, SPED Teacher, San Antonio
My experiences in the TEACH Program have been
invaluable to my success in the classroom. I have been able to
apply 100% of the information from the website and from the
workshops to teaching my students. I have received
overwhelmingly positive comments from parents, students, and
colleagues about many of the ideas that I have incorporated
based solely on the instruction that I have received from the
TEACH Program. I know that I am making a difference, and I will
continue to do so with the support that I receive from Dr.
Quintanilla, and her program. This is the best possible
certification program in existence! Eric, 4th
Grade Teacher, Private School, Austin
Director
Delia G
Quintanilla is a school
reform advocate committed to quality education for all
students. She brings more than 20 years experience as
a classroom teacher and music director in public
schools in Texas (3A & 5A HS Band Director), Nebraska, and Massachusetts. She
brings more than 10 years experience in
researching, administering, and evaluating innovative
teaching and learning strategies leading to whole
school reform.
Administrative Experiences:
She recently served as chair of the Professional
Studies Division at Huston-Tillotson College guiding
professors in the programs of Business Administration,
Kinesiology, and Teacher Education. In addition to her
administrative duties at Huston-Tillotson College, as a
Walden University online certified instructor,
Dr. Quintanilla developed and taught three online
courses and broadcasted one course via
videoconferencing to Paul Quinn College, and Jarvis
Christian College.
Advocating for the
need to reform teaching and learning, Dr. Quintanilla
served as an administrator with two entities. In 1997,
she served as Executive Director of the Houston
Annenberg Challenge. Launching the Challenge’s
strategic plan focused on school reform, Dr.
Quintanilla initiated two programs, the intellectualism
of the teacher and the synchronization of the teacher
preparation entities in the Houston area. In 1993,
as Director of the Commission on Standards for the
Teaching Profession at Texas Education Agency, Dr.
Quintanilla served as an advocate for the needs of
entities preparing teachers for the classroom.
Dr. Quintanilla
continues to serve entities and individuals in
reengineering teaching and learning for tomorrow’s
classroom through her educational consulting firm,
QUEST.. A Consulting Enterprise. Organized in
1995, QUEST…Enterprise focused on assisting
Historical Black Colleges and Universities in
reengineering the way in which minority teacher
candidates were prepared for Texas classrooms.
Education: Ed.D., Boston
University, Educational Policy and Leadership; M.Ed.,
Sam Houston State University, Music Education; B.M.E.,
Mary Hardin-Baylor College, Music Education
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TEACH Office TEAM
Melvin Rowland, Houston, CPA
Dr. Ron Kettler, Austin, Data Director Natalie Balden, Austin, Workshop Host Pamela Baldez, Austin, Technical Consultant
Russell Kyle, Austin, Tech Architect Ed Yeager, Cedar Park, TExES Program Tutor
Kay Coppin, Belton, Portal Editor Ynacio Tabarez, Email Navigator
Professors/Presenters
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Cornel Jones, PHD, Education Leadership |
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Susan Lee, MED, Reading |
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Patricia A. Rehm, MED, Reading |
 | Delia G
Quintanilla, EDD, Curriculum, Educational Policy |
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A. Swanson, PHD, Special Education |
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Veronica E. Valdez, PHD, Bilingual Education |
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Pat Rehm, MA, SPED |
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Sylvia Little, PHD, Curriculum |
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Gilbert Hicks, MA, Austin ISD Principal |
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Anique Reese, Austin ISD Master Teacher |
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Debbie Krueger, MA, Pfugerville ISD Master Teacher |
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Denise Thornton, Round Rock Master Teacher |
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Laurie Clark, MA, Manor ISD Master Teacher |
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Amber Thompson, PHD, Hays CISD Master Teacher |
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Ed Yeager, MA, Austin ISD Master Teacher |
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Erica Mason, MA, Pfugerville Master Teacher |
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Barbara Birnbaun, Austin Private School Master
Teacher |
TEACH Professor
Introductions
Elizabeth
A. Swanson is a former
schoolteacher and received a PHD in the
Department of Special Education at The University of
Texas at Austin. Her research interests are teacher
education and effective reading instruction for
students with learning disabilities. She is currently
studying the process of bringing to scale two
different reading interventions for first graders who
are at risk for reading difficulties. In addition, she
is developing a variety of coaching models for teacher
professional development. Dr. Swanson is actively
involved as a consultant for nation-wide program
evaluation efforts and serves with several community
organizations as an advocate for disability rights.
Sylvia Little
holds a Doctorate of Philosophy and Masters of
Education from The University of Texas at Austin and a
Bachelor of Science from Southern Illinois University
at Carbondale. Currently an independent education
consultant, Dr. Little has been teacher, principal and
school district assistant superintendent during her
career; her work has concentrated in multi-ethnic
school districts. She understands that today’s young
people must speak multiple languages to succeed in
today’s global society.
Susan Lee’s
life goal, to help each person and
child realize their fullest potential with their own
creative approach, shapes her career endeavors. Ms.
Lee is the co-creator for The Brain Train, a
children’s book that serves as the focal point of
The Brain Train Center in Austin, Texas. In
addition, she serves as the Center's Director of
Program Development.
As
part of the Center's focal point, Ms. Lee
completed numerous studies involving mind/body
perfection and whole brain integration. These studies
include certificates from Edukin/Brain Gym Training
Course, Dr. Carla Hannaford's Smart Moves – the
physiological basis of learning, and from the Handle
Institute (Holistic Approach to NeuroDevelopment and
Learning Efficiency) of Seattle.
Currently, she serves as an online professor for DeVry
University. In addition she continues to work with the
GED program and workforce learners. She has been the
owner of Organized Solutions, professional
organizational and coaching business, for many years.
Previously, Mrs. Lee was a Medical Technologist
certified by the American Society of Clinical
Pathologists for 9 years.
Education:
She holds a master’s degree in Reading
and Literacy from Concordia University at Austin and a
B.S. in Biology from the University of Houston.
Hobbies include hiking, biking, working out, and
reading novels and the practical aspects of the latest
brain research.
Frances Meiser
has
a degree in Elementary Education and Early Childhood
Development and a M.Ed. in Reading and Literacy. Her
extensive post graduate studies include Slingerland
Reading, neurodevelopment and learning efficiencies.
She studied at The HANDLE Institute – a Holistic
Approach to Neurodevelopment & Learning Efficiency and
with Dr. Lynn Weiss (ADHD Specialist), has had Brain
Gym Training from the Educational Kinesiology
Foundation, and training with Carla Hannaford, Ph.D.,
author of SMART MOVES – The Physiological Basis of
Learning. She is a coach, consultant, trainer,
educator of educators, author of THE BRAIN TRAIN and
SENIOR MOMENTS, and the Executive Director of The
Brain Train Center.
Patricia A. Rehm has teaching
experience in several types/levels of classrooms.
Primarily, her service has been focused on meeting the
needs of children with learning disabilities. Serving
as a Voigt Elementary School, Jarrell ISD, resource and
inclusion teacher, she was a lead teacher in developing
and maintaining ARDs and IEPs. She worked with
students enrolled in special education classes and
often provided 1 on 1 instruction. But more
importantly, interpreting school and family policy, she
made certain that the rights of students and their
families were met.
During her years at Chisholm Trail Middle School, Round
Rock ISD, she taught four groups of remedial reading
for 7th graders who had failed the TAAS (now TAKS) and
one of journalism & newspaper production. Later, she
was "promoted" to a 7th grade Language Arts class.
During her third year in the RRISD system, she worked
at Westwood H. S. in the Credit Plus Program, designed
for students who had failed core academic subjects.
Advisory Council
 | Myrtle Balch,
Retired Teacher, Austin |
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Natalie Balden, Retired Teacher, Austin |
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Pamela M. Baldez, Software Engineer, Austin |
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Dr. Sylvia Little, Consultant & Administrator, Austin |
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Tom Guyton, Band Director, Lockhart |
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Dr.
Cornel Jones, Principal, Austin |
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Janie Maldonado, Curriculum Specialist, Austin |
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Nancy Myers, CPA, Austin |
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Teresa Rabago, Broker, Austin |
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Elizabeth Roger-Wallace, Writing Specialist, Oregon |
Intern Logistic Supervisors
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Jonnie Barron, North Dallas |
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Kattie Edmonson, Round Rock |
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Etta Ferguson, Austin |
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Nancy Holle, Belton |
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Margaret Jamison, Houston |
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Carmen LaFarelle, El Paso |
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Sylvia Little, Austin |
 | Bob Newell,
Austin |
 | Elizabeth
Newell, Austin |
 | Laura Packard,
Elgin |
 | Susan Pugh,
De Soto |
 | Alan Sherman,
Austin |
 | Minnie Thomas,
Houston |
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Betty Williams, Austin |
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Melba Zaremba, Edinburg |
School Districts
in which TEACH Teachers have served or are serving 14-
or 36-week Teaching Experiences from September 2005 to
May 2010.
Aldine ISD;
Alief
ISD;
All Saints Episcopal Schools, Austin;
Austin Can Academy;
Austin
ISD;
Austin Peace Academy; Bastrop ISD;
Beatrice Mays Charter, Houston; Belton ISD; Bexar
County Academy, San Antonio; Bluebonnet Schools, Round
Rock; Brenham ISD; Brentwood Christian School; Bright
Ideas Charter School; Burnet ISD;
Cameron ISD;
Chapel Hill ISD; Charlotte
ISD; Christian Academy, Round Rock; City School Austin;
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD; Corpus Christi College Prep
Charter; Corpus Christi; Dallas ISD; Del Valle
Opportunity Center, DVISD; DeSoto ISD;
Dripping Springs ISD;
Eanes ISD;
Edinburg CISD;
El Paso ISD;
Elgin ISD; Emerson Academy, Austin;
Florence ISD; Fredericksburg ISD; Pre-School Center,
Frisco; Georgetown ISD; Gonzales ISD; Harmony Science
Academy, Austin;
Harper ISD;
Hays CISD;
High Island ISD; Houston ISD;
Hutto ISD; Hyde
Park Baptist School System;
Jackie's Private School;
Kerrville ISD;
Killeen ISD;
KIPP Prep College Prep Charter, Houston;
KIPP Spirit
College Prep Charter School, Austin; Kirby Hall,
Austin; La Joya ISD; Lake Travis ISD; Leander ISD;
Lexington ISD; Liberty Christian School, Dallas;
Lovejoy ISD;
Manor ISD;
Memphis ISD; North Forest ISD; NYOS,
Austin; Out Lady Queen of Peace, Catholic Lake Jackson;
Peace Academy; Pflugerville ISD;
Premier High School, South Austin;
Premier High School, North Austin;
Primrose
Schools, Austin; Provan Opportunity Center, PISD;
Regents of Austin; Rockdale ISD;
Rocksprings ISD;
Round Rock ISD; Roundtop-Carmine ISD;
Roxton ISD; San
Marcos CISD; Salado ISD; Sammy's House, Austin; Spring
ISD; San Marcos CISD, Scared Heart Catholic, Conroe;
Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD; Shoreline Christian
School, Austin; Southwest ISD, San Antonio; Spring ISD;
St. Frances School, Austin; St. Ignatius Catholic
School, Austin;
St. Philip's Episcopal School, Frisco; St.
Michael's Catholic Academy, Austin;
Stepping Stone Schools, Austin;
Taylor ISD;
The Khabele, Austin; TSVI School,
School for the Blind, Austin; UT Charter; Austin;
Wichita Charter; Yes, We Can, Dallas Charter
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