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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

Program Fees & Financial Aid

Program Fees

	Program cost is $4500
	Over 100 deliverables listed below.
	Four payment options available.
	Extended Program Availability

1st Option: Discounts Available

	$1500 Phase I tuition (up to $700 in discounts) due with signed Letter of Agreement and before accessing online courses.
	$3000 Phase II & III tuition may be deducted from the teaching salary at a rate of $300 per month for ten months. Candidate must complete a Payroll Deduction Form or Electronic Transfer before starting the internship.
	Up to $700 in discounts available: 1) past teaching experience; 2) teacher or principal reference letter; 3) advanced degree; 4) enroll with a friend; 5) Teach for America Summer Institute; 6) military service; or 7) transfer from another ATCP.

2nd Option: Discounts Allowable

	$850 (towards enrollment fee of $1500 or enrollment fee with discounts) Phase I tuition due with signed Letter of Agreement and before accessing online courses.
	$3650 (changes if discounts received) Phase II & III tuition may be deducted from the teaching salary at a rate of $365 per month for ten months.

3rd Option: No Discounts Allowable

	$600 (towards enrollment fee of $1500--$500 plus $100 extension fee) Phase I tuition due with signed Letter of Agreement and before accessing online courses.
	$4000 Phase II & III tuition may be deducted from the teaching salary at a rate of $400 per month for ten months.

4th Option: No Discounts Allowable

	$300 (towards enrollment fee of $1500---$100 plus $200 extension fee) Phase I tuition due with signed Letter of Agreement and before accessing online courses.
	$4400 Phase II & III tuition may be deducted from the teaching salary at a rate of $440 per month for ten months.

Particulars

	If the candidate does not secure a teaching position, preferring instead to acquire additional teaching experience by serving as a substitute teacher or educational aide in the classroom, candidate is not required to pay Phase II or III fees during the academic year. Candidate may continue to access Phase II & III courses without penalties.
	If the candidate does not secure a teaching position, student may continue working on the online courses and attending the workshops.
	A candidate may take a leave from the program at anytime without penalties.
	A second or third Probationary Certificate issued by TEACH carries financial penalties.

Other Fees

	$50: Application fee, payable to TEACH, nonrefundable
	$42: Background Check, payable to SBEC
	$50: Probationary Certificate, payable to SBEC
	$82: TExES examination, per test, payable to National Evaluation System
	$47: Fingerprinting Kit, payable to SBEC
	$09: DPS fee for fingerprinting
	$77: Teaching Certificate fee is set by SBEC, payable to SBEC

Program Deliverables--While Acquiring 1st Certificate, Students receive:

	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
	Virtual Classroom Simulations
	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
	11 practice TExES exams are available to students through the testing site
	21 Logistics Supervisors, 7 classroom visits, per year
	2 Clinical Supervisors, Average, 8:1, 4 classroom visits
	1 Mentor, Campus Assigned, 1:1
	1 Retired Teacher Mentor/Online Mentor, Average, 3:1
	After TEACH Issues Standard Certificate
	2-year Supervisory Support
	2-year Program Support
	Unlimited Use of Online Courses to Prepare to Challenge Additional TExES Exams
	Unlimited Use of RV on Texas Coast for R&R!

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

Financial Aid Programs & Grants

Financial aid is available from several sources, listed below are just a few programs which might be helpful as you pursue your teaching certificate (Info, SBEC website).

	Certified Educational Aide Exemption Program: Texas offers tuition exemption for educational aides seeking to become certified teachers.
	Teach for America: This program offers cash awards that can be applied to educational costs for recent college graduates who commit to teaching in public schools for two years.
	Teach for Texas: Texas offers conditional grants to assist future teachers who agree to teach in Texas public schools for a specific time period.
	Troops to Teachers: This program offers guidance and support for military veterans who make the transition from active duty into the teaching profession.
	The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board: The board administers grants for attending college.
	G.I. Bill Benefits: for test fees.
	G.I. Benefits: For preparation program costs/fees, Texas Workforce Commission Veterans Affair



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