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Workshop

Nov 8, 2008 Workshop, Call for Location, 10:00 am-1:30 pm

2008 Awards

Teacher of Promise, Kerissa Bearce, AHS, AISD Virginia S-Rangel, MES, AISD

Teacher of the Year, Ryan Neuhaus, LHS, Hays CISD

2007 Teacher of Promise Awards

Martin Miller, Elgin ISD; Casey Burkhart, Taylor ISD; Mindie Spencer, Austin ISD

TExES Passrates

Initial PR--2007: 97.3%; 2006: 98%; 2005: 98% ASEP PR--100%

Placement Rates

94.3% 2007-2008 School Yr.

92.1% 2006-2007 School Yr.

88.7% 2005-2006 School Yr.

Credentials

August 29, 2005 Established Partnership with Jarvis Christian College

February 8, 2005 Approved as a CPE Provider

January 14, 2005 Program Approved by SBEC

February 14, 2005 NCLB Approved

Certificates Offered

Elementary: EC-4 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

Contact #: 512-928-8423

Training via eLearning: An Alternative Certification Program

Updated: 10/16/08

Application-Deliverables

Three Easy Steps! No Enrollment Deadlines!

Getting Started

Submit the Contact Us page found on this website.
Receive an Application via email.
Submit a completed Application to Dr. Quintanilla

	Application: Emailed to candidate.
	Letter of Introduction: Candidate submits a one-page Letter of Introduction.
	Reference Letters: Candidate submits two Letters of Reference.
	Official Transcripts: Candidate mails to the above to TEACH Program, P. O. Box 141473, Austin, TX 78714.
	$50.00 Application Fee: Candidate may pay by credit card/check/money order/cashier's check/bank transfer.

Screening Process

1) Within three-days of submitting application packet.

	Receive email arranging the telephone interview.
	Participate in telephone interview, using the Haberman Star Selection.
	Receive information about TEACH Program Enrollment Logistics.
	Receive information about state examinations, TExES.
	Receives guest pass to www.epathcampus.com.

2) Within three-days of completing survey.

	Receive notification of acceptance via email.
	Receive Letter of Agreement via email.
	Submit signed, notarized Letter of Agreement.
	Submit Phase I fee of $1500 (up to $700 in discounts) by credit card/check/money order/bank transfer.

3) Within three-days of submitting Phase I fee, a candidate receives:

	Log-in information to ePath Learning.
	Password to access Phase I courses on www.epathcampus.com.

Foreign Applicants For foreign applicants seeking certification the state requires several other documents (Info, SBEC website).

	Foreign Credential Review: An original Foreign Credential Review from an entity listed with SBEC
	Verification of Immigration/Citizenship status: A copy of the individual's green card, visa authorizing the individual's presence in the United States.
	Proof of Oral English Language Proficiency: TSE or TOEFL, both which measure an individual's oral English language proficiency. A copy of the TSE or TOEFL registration bulletin may be downloaded from the their websites.
	All candidates will need a social security number to apply for the program.

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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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Program Deliverables

	Online Course of Study, 12 professors
	10 Core Courses, 10 Mini-courses, 8 uGuide Resources Courses
	20 educational videos in zeToolbox
	12 Hands-on Workshops, 30 Workshop Topics, Presenter Handouts
	12 Workshop lunches
	3 Textbooks: Wong & Wong & The Brain Train; Discipline Specific Text
	2 Pieces of Software Demos: Inspiration, Portfolio Builder
	3 Workshop Kits: Mathematics, Science, Student Digital Camera
	15 TExES Focused Handouts
	12/7 support via Internet, Telephone, One-On-One TExES Tutoring
	8 practice TExES exams are available to students through the testing site
	7 Logistics Supervisors: 5 classroom visits 1st semester & 4 classroom visits 2nd semester.
	2 Clinical Supervisor: If more classroom visits are required, supervisor enters teacher's classroom twice a week.
	1 Mentor, Campus: Paid Stipend, observes at least 6 times
	1 Retired Teacher Mentor, Average, 3:1
	3-year Program Support (two-years beyond Internship Year)

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



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