Austin Community CollegeTEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

It’s all about the

Kids!

Austin Community CollegeTEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

It’s all about the

Kids!

What Is Alternative Certification?What Is Alternative Certification?

The alternative teacher certification program allows individuals with a bachelor’s degree, and who are considering a career change with the desire to serve, the opportunity to become a classroom teacher.

The alternative teacher certification program allows individuals with a bachelor’s degree, and who are considering a career change with the desire to serve, the opportunity to become a classroom teacher.

Why Alternative Certification?Why Alternative Certification?

Due to teacher shortages in certain certification areas, the high cost of college training, and limitations on college enrollment, the state of Texas created this alternative route for becoming a classroom teacher.

Due to teacher shortages in certain certification areas, the high cost of college training, and limitations on college enrollment, the state of Texas created this alternative route for becoming a classroom teacher.

Requirements for Program Requirements for Program

1. BACHELORS DEGREE OR HIGHER

2. 24 HOURS OF COURSE WORK WITHIN CONTENT AREAS

3. A MINIMUM 2.5 GPA

4. 3 PERSONAL REFERENCES

5. A QUALIFYING INTERVIEW

Requirements for State Certification

1. SUCCESSFULLY TRAIN THROUGH AN APPROVED PROGRAM

2. SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE APPROPRIATE TExES EXAMS

3. INTERN AS A PAID, FIRST-YEAR CLASSROOM TEACHER

Certifications Offered

• Math (4-8)• Science (4-8)• Bilingual Generalist

(EC-4) and (4 – 8)

Other certification areas offered

at district request

Teacher Certification Program approved by the State Board for Educator Certification (#227502)

We Accept 50 Candidates

Coursework Begins January 8, 2008Coursework Begins January 8, 2008

EDTC 3000 Pedagogy and Professional ResponsibilitiesClasses are held every Tuesday and Thursday evenings with

one Saturday School support session each month.

Attendance is mandatory!

Highlights Include:

• Designing effective, responsive instruction

• Creating positive learning environments

• Fulfilling professional roles and responsibilities

Summer InstituteClasses are held Monday through Friday 9-4

Attendance is mandatory!

Bilingual Generalist EC-4 and 4-8Educational theory and practice with a focus on second language acquisition

Science and Mathematics 4-8Educational theory and practice with a focus on math and/or science

Highlights Include:

• The “how to’s” of teaching• Intern preparation for August

classrooms

June 10- 27, 2008June 10- 27, 2008

EDTC 3004 Successful Teaching PracticesTeaching Internship

5 Sessions are held on Thursdays from 6-9

Highlights Include:

• First year teacher intern and ACC supervisors working closely to identify and solve any questions and/or concerns

• Supervisor support with effective classroom strategies through problem solving sessions.

July 26-November 8, 2008July 26-November 8, 2008

EDTC 3005 Online Support

Teacher InternshipOnline

Highlights Include:• Reflections on personal,

professional, and instructional

progress that is classroom

student data driven

July 26-November 8, 2008July 26-November 8, 2008

First Year Teacher Intern

• First year teacher salary and benefits• Online training with classroom support from ACC supervisor and assigned

campus teacher-mentor• Assessments and evaluations by ACC supervisor, campus administrator,

and campus mentor• Successful completion that leads to a standard teaching certificate in Texas• Memories!

TECHNOLOGY is a Part of ALL Training

Professional Portfolio, Website, Blackboard, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

ACC’s Teacher Certification Program Success

• Making a 16 month commitment • Determining the components and their application of public

education’s pedagogy and professional responsibilities• Engaging in a hands-on Summer training focused on curriculum

and instruction• Entering a first year teaching internship with campus and ACC

mentoring support along with continuing online professional development

• Succeeding as a classroom teacher through rigorous and seamless classroom and online experiences that build the foundations of successful practices

• Successfully completing all professional exams (TExES)• Lasting personal and professional relationships

Interns Need Effective Trainers

We Have Excellent Trainers!

•Unfortunately, we no longer offer bilingualstipends, but…

•Enjoy three years of online support for new bilingual teachers and the benefit of research-based curriculum.

SUCCESS is a GREAT feeling!

Application Process

1. Completed application with processing fee June 1- Sept 15 $60 Sept 16- Nov. 1 $80

2. ACC selection committee A review is made of applicant transcripts, references,

and resumes. Interviews are scheduled from July through

November. 50 individuals are selected for cohort. Additional applicants are placed on a waiting list3. Final deadline for completed applications is November

1, 2007

Tuition and Fees

• Certification coursework

$5000• Textbooks, TExES (exams),

and misc. certification fees

$650

FINANCIAL AID

• WorkSource

• Troops to Teachers & Veteran’s Education

• Hinson-Hazelwood Student Loans (CAL)

• Career Training Loans (Private)

• A+ Federal Credit Union

We will only take 50 candidates in the

program, so

act early!

PREPARED…

EAGER…

COMMITTED…

TEACHING

Making a difference. . .

. . . in the life of a child.

The ACC Teacher Certification Staff

Letty

Sharon

Melaina

Ben

MaryMary

For More Information

• ACC Teacher Certification website at: http://www.austincc.edu/teacher

• State Board for Educator Certification website at: www.sbec.state.tx.us

• Texas Education Agency website at: www.tea.state.tx.us