Ongoing Support

Throughout the program, the candidate receives ongoing support. From admission into the program--the Logistics Form, through exit from the program--recommendation for a certificate, candidates connect to four mentors. Guiding the candidate through the internship are the online, induction and internship mentors. The Logistics Form serves as a blueprint for the candidate's progress and assists the mentors in guiding the candidate through the teacher preparation process.  In addition, the TEACH Director, two program supervisors (logistics & clinical) and internship principal will provide constructive guidance for improvement.  The Logistics Supervisor assists/guides intern in planning, disciplining, increasing learning and delivering basic classroom techniques. The Clinical Supervisor provides treatment by actually modeling techniques missing in an intern’s classroom performance.

Candidate Competencies

Throughout the internship, candidates have the opportunity to build teaching capacity by mastering overarching competencies.

Paid Internship

While serving as a Teacher of Record during the one-year paid internship,  candidates receive salary and benefits of a first-year teacher. On average, bilingual teachers may receive as much as $38,000 per year.  

Each candidate secures a teaching position through application and interview process of the Texas Education Agency accredited school district, charter school, or private school.

Unpaid Practicum

The practicum is designed for those individuals who would rather not serve as    a Teacher of Record in a school for 36-weeks.  Instead the candidate elects to participate in a 14-week unpaid classroom placement assigned by the school district. The experience is very similar to participating in a student teaching experience.  If this experience meets your needs, please email Dr. Quintanilla.

Ongoing Support After Certificate Issued

TEACH provides support long after an individual is issued a Standard Certificate. During the first two-years after certification (3-years of Program Support), the TEACH certified teacher, or masterteacher, receives supervisory support. In addition, the TEACH masterteacher receives access to the TEACH QUEST portal.  In the portal, the masterteacher may access any of the uGuide Resources available to teachers. uGuide Resources include courses on:

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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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