Applicants Accepted into TEACH Must Meet Six Criteria

1. Hold a bachelor's degree with an overall grade point average of 2.5 or above on a four-point scale. No grade lower than "C" will transfer into the program.
2. Pass all parts of the THEA Basic Skills Test with a minimum score of 230 in mathematics and writing, and a minimum  score of 250 in reading. You may substitute a 3. or above GPA, GRE, or similar graduate entrance exam for the THEA.
3. Submit a criminal record report and fingerprints as required by districts and the State Board for Educator Certification
4. Submit two Letters of Recommendation.
5. Submit a one-page Letter of Introduction.
6. Complete successfully a screening process that includes completing the Lassi Survey and an interview with the program directors.

TEACH Program is aligned closely to the basic requirements of a college or university  in-service program.  Thus, similar to most colleges/universities, we consider  24 semester hours in a discipline, a "major" and 18 semester hours, a "minor".  We strongly believe that the TEACH Program 24 hour course requirement makes an individual more marketable to an HR personnel director and/or principal. Aside from the student's marketability, the additional hours in a discipline reduce the failure rate on the TExES content area exam. More importantly, the additional hours ensure a discipline-robust  individual teaching in the  classroom.

However, the Program is willing  to consider (review) your application if you hold 15 to 18 hours in a discipline area. No matter, we continue to encourage all applicants to hold  at least a "minor" or at the most a "major" in a particular discipline area.

Contact us by completing the information form located under the TEACH  banner, upper right-hand corner, in "Contact Us".

Specific Certificate Requirements

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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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