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.....TEACH Workshop, January 9, 2010....Establishing Procedures & Asking Effective Questions

Overton ES, AISD, 10:00 am-3:00pm

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 Award, Best In Austin 2008 Award

2008 Student 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--2009: 100%; PR--2008: 98.2%; PR--2007: 97.3%; 2006: 98%; 2005: 98% ASEP PR--100%

Placement Rates

91.6% 2009-2010 School Yr. To date

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

January 14, 2005 Program Approved by SBEC

February 14, 2005 NCLB Approved

Contact #: 512-928-8423

Training via eLearning: An Alternative Certification Program

Updated: 10/24/09

	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. Timeline: Phase I: Engage with TEACH Core Courses & Prepare to Challenge TExES Exam. Time required based on amount of time individual has to devote to courses, but usually two-weeks to six-months. Phase II: Secure Position & Prepare to Teach. Time required based on individual's tenaciousness, but usually four-weeks to six-months. Phase III: Serve Internship and Complete State & TEACH Program Requirements. Time required based on type of internship served, but usually 14-weeks to 36-weeks. Two-Types of Internships, Paid, Teacher of Record Internship, 36-weeks Non-Paid, Student Teacher, 14-weeks Request TEACH RoadMap to Texas Certificates, dquinta@worldnet.att.net 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. ++++++++++++++++++++ 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. ++++++++++++++++++++ Contact us by completing the information form located under the TEACH banner, upper right-hand corner, in "Contact Us".



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