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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

Program Timeline

Program Design

Designed with the hard-working, over-extended professional in mind, TEACH's functionality and flexibility is unique. The candidate is able to navigate the 37 online courses (10 core courses required, others are informational) effectively and efficiently according to his/her time schedule. Simultaneously, the candidate is able to bond with program instructors/administrators through the 12 hands-on workshop topics.

Five Easy Steps To A Teaching Certificate.

1) Candidate accesses application material. 2) Candidate accesses online courses.

	Accesses Phase I online courses once the Letter of Agreement is received and program tuition is paid.
	Progresses sequentially through Phase I, Pre-assignment courses.
	Accesses courses in any order in Phase II.
	Accesses course in any order and at anytime in Phase III.
	Completes course work within 44-weeks (includes 36-week internship).

3) Candidate attends hands-on workshops.

	Attends seven (4 onsite; 1 School District PD; 4 videos) workshops (if individual resides within 40 miles of Austin) or
	Interacts with workshop topic videos completes a reflection and attends campus/district Professional Development (if individual resides 40 miles out of Austin Area).

4) Candidate participates in paid internship.

	Begins the job search for a full-time teaching position as soon as candidate begins Phase I, Pre-assignment.
	Completes Phase I before beginning paid internship.
	Applies for a Probationary Certificate as soon as candidate obtains teaching position.
	Submits a Payroll Deduction Form to the hiring school.
	Option: A candidate may elect to participate in an unpaid 14-week teaching practicum.

5) Candidate applies for certification.

	Passes the required certification tests - content, pedagogy, and language proficiency test required.
	Completes all online courses.
	Completes the internship with school and program supervisor's recommendation.
	Participates in required hands-on workshops.
	Completes Exit Interview

6) Penalties

This program carries no penalties for transferring to/from another ATCP, or taking "Leave" from program (delaying study); or not securing a position after the 1st semester of enrollment.

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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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