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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
 
  Workshops  

Hands-on Workshops

Candidates are required to participate in  workshops either at Norman Elementary School or TEACH videos/district-wide PD workshops.  Students who live within or 40 miles from the Austin city limits must complete seven (7) workshops (videos & district PDs may substitute for 3 workshops). Students who reside 41 miles or more from the Austin city limits may select to receive 10 videos (throughout the internship) submit a one-page reflection on each.                

Monthly workshop focuses on the interdisciplinary nature of the classroom. As such, workshop presenters integrate the monthly topic, certificate alignment, and innovative technologies (iTECH) into each presentation.  Workshop participants build, construct, and create classroom materials rather than just sit and listen to a lecture!!! 

Workshop Location: Austin area workshops are conducted at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.  The Crowne Plaza is located at 6121 N IH35, in the Northeast corner of IH35 and Highway 290 East. If you need assistance, call 512.323.5466.  The ITECH workshops, 10am-1:30PM, are scheduled at local elementary schools in Manor, Del Valle, and Austin ISDs. If you need assistance, call Dr. Q at 928-8423.

Workshop Frame: Each presenter integrates the specific topic scheduled with a  teacher's classroom challenges.  Presenters  guide participants in designing, creating, & delivering teaching materials for/to the classroom. As part of iTECH, participants engage with and are provided software beneficial to them and their students.

         Workshop Schedule: 10:00 am-3:30 pm     Lunch Provided

   

      Topics 2008       

Topics   2009
   
Summer Quarter Winter Quarter
June 14: All Grade Levels               December: No Workshop/AGL
Brain-Based Strategies & Establishing Procedures Video: Lesson Planning     Keeping Control
July 12: Elem/Middle                            January 10, 09: AGL
Reading Fun                                 Reading Comprehension       Establishing Procedures             Lesson Planning
August 9: All Grade Levels        February 7: AGL  
Building Community               Lesson Planning                  Teaching Math Concepts
   
Fall Quarter Spring Quarter
September: All Grade Levels March 7: Elem/Middle
School Resources               Response to Instruction Brain-Based                             Science  
October 11: Elem/Middle April 4: AGL

Centers                                  Teaching Writing

 iTECH: Web Design
November 3: All Grade Levels May: No Workshop/AGL
Web Design                      Inspiration, Digital Camera Videos: zeToolbox
   

 

 

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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