Austin Community College TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM It’s all about the Kids!
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Austin Community CollegeTEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
It’s all about the
Kids!
Austin Community CollegeTEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
It’s all about the
Kids!
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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)
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We Accept 50 Candidates
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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TECHNOLOGY is a Part of ALL Training
Professional Portfolio, Website, Blackboard, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
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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
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Interns Need Effective Trainers
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We Have Excellent Trainers!
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•Unfortunately, we no longer offer bilingualstipends, but…
•Enjoy three years of online support for new bilingual teachers and the benefit of research-based curriculum.
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SUCCESS is a GREAT feeling!
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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
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Tuition and Fees
• Certification coursework
$5000• Textbooks, TExES (exams),
and misc. certification fees
$650
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FINANCIAL AID
• WorkSource
• Troops to Teachers & Veteran’s Education
• Hinson-Hazelwood Student Loans (CAL)
• Career Training Loans (Private)
• A+ Federal Credit Union
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We will only take 50 candidates in the
program, so
act early!
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PREPARED…
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EAGER…
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COMMITTED…
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TEACHING
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Making a difference. . .
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. . . in the life of a child.
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The ACC Teacher Certification Staff
Letty
Sharon
Melaina
Ben
MaryMary
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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
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