Dr. Jeff Allen, jallen@unt.edu Dr. Jerry Wircenski, akadrj@unt.edu

Online Online Certification for Certification for CTE Teacher in CTE Teacher in

TexasTexas

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BENEFITS…

• For the busy professional (convenient classes)

• Transfer-of-Learning(preparation for the classroom: Knowledge & Skills)

• SBEC Standards(preparation for licensure testing)

•STRONG mentoring component(university-school partnerships)

•Continuing Prof. Ed. Option (HSTE only)

•Can lead to an Undergrad. or Advanced Degree(Masters of Education)

BENEFITS…

1. B.S. Degree & 3-years experience (18 months can be from internship)

2. Associates Degree & 3-years experience

3. H.S. Diploma & 5-years experience

4. Plus State/National Licensure in Specialization

Prerequisites for T&I

1. B.S. Degree

2. A Current License, Registration or Certification as a Heath Professions Practitioner

3. Two Years of Approved Work Experience

Prerequisites for HSTE

Sequence of Instruction

• The CATE professional will take four online courses

• The educator then completes an additional six hours of Instructional Internship with a STRONG mentoring component.

CoursesATTD 4110/5110 (3 credit hours)

Designing Instruction in Career and Technical Education

ATTD 4120/5120 (3 credit hours)

Instructional Strategies in Career and Technical Education

ATTD 4130/5130 (3 credit hours)

Professional Roles and Management in Technical Education

ATTD 4140/5140 (3 credit hours)

Work-based Learning in Career and Technical Education

Courses (continued)

INSTRUCTIONAL INTERNSHIP

ATTD 4740/6030 (6 credit hours)

– Components include a school- based mentor, university coach and university supervisor for a cohesive transition experience.

• A series of portfolio-builder activities are completed in each of the four certification courses.

• Portfolio-builder activities will be implemented during the instructional internship.

Portfolio Development

One year from a Probationary to a

Standard certificate

SCHEDULE OPTIONSSummer

ATTD 4110 ATTD 4120ATTD 4130ATTD 4140

ATTD 4740/6030

Fall ATTD 4110 ATTD 4120

ATTD 4740/6030

Spring

ATTD 4130 ATTD 4140

ATTD 4740/6030

TExES Exam Prep

• Self-study packet to assist HSTE professionals in preparation for the TExES exam.

TExES Review Sessions

Each Fall & Spring:

Two review sessions are held to prepare applicants for the TExES PPR and TExES content exams.

NOCTI Exam National Occupational Competency Testing Institute

Each Fall & Spring:

The written & performance exams will be offered for applicants who do not currently hold a national/ state license in their specialization.

(T&I ONLY)

What’s the Cost?

Undergraduate $4000 (approx.)

Graduate $4,500 (approx.)

CPE $2,000 (approx.)

NOCTI $ 400

Pass Rates

• 100% of all CATE candidates passed the December 2005 TExES Exams

• 100% - October 2005 Exams

• 100% - July 2005 Exams

• 100% - May 2005 Exams

• 95% - April 2005 Exams

University of North TexasUniversity of North Texas

Program of Applied Technology, Program of Applied Technology, Training & Development Training & Development

940-565-2714Jallen@unt.edu, akadrj@unt.edu

oror

www.attd.unt.edu/certification/trade.htm

www.attd.unt.edu/certification/health.htm

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