TEXAS TEACHER CERTIFICATION

Presented for EDUC 1301April 28, 2011

A Cooperative Process Between Colleges,

Universities, Public

Schools, and the

Texas Education

Agency

Collin’s AAT Program A two-year degree program which

includes the core curriculum and education coursework required by universities.

Collin College offers 3 AAT degrees:1.EC-6th Grades, 4th-8th Grades, or EC-

12 Grades 2.8th-12th Grades or EC-12th Grades 3.EC-4th Early Childhood Specialization

Education and early childhood courses include field experiences in public schools

Collin’s AAT Program Who to contact for AAT at Collin

College: Elaine Zweig, Chair of Early

Childhood/Education972-881-5967

Jesus Gonzalez, Academic Advisor for AAT Programs972-578-5562

TRANSFERABILITY OF ASSOCIATE DEGREES

Most of the corresponding AAT degrees from Collin are 100% transferable to the Bachelor plans of local universities, course for course (sometimes as electives).

Always speak with an advisor at the university where you’ll be transferring to ensure the Collin degree plan you are following matches their expectations

Associate degrees are now required for teacher aide jobs in school districts due to the “No Child Left Behind” Act of 2001.

MINIMUM TRANSFER REQ’TSUniversity Min GPA Min HOURS Min THEA

UTD 2.75 60 R-260; M-240; W-240

TWU 2.75 60 R-260; M-240; W-240

UNT 2.75 60 R-240; M-230; W-220

UTA 2.75 60 R-270; M-230; W-220

TX TECH 2.75 60 R-260; M-240; W-240

DBU 3.00 45 R-260; M-240; W-240

UT-Austin 2.50 60 R-260; M-240; W-240

Transfer Contacts University of North Texas

Philippe Becerra – 940-565-2736 www.coe.unt.edu

Texas Woman’s University Bonnie Lowther – 940-898-2847 –

blowther@mail.twu.edu www.twu.edu

University of Texas @ Dallas Michelle Griffith – 972-883-2323 –

mrg063000@utdallas.edu www.utdallas.edu/dept/gs

Transfer Contacts Texas A&M University-Commerce (EC-

6th) Collin Higher Education Center in

McKinney Heather Doyle – 903-886-5496

Texas Woman’s University (Mathematics) Collin Higher Education Center in

McKinney Don Edwards – 940-898-3275

ADMISSION to TEACHER EDUCATION

Junior StatusCriminal History CheckFingerprintingTB ScreeningMinimum GPA Minimum THEA ScoresFormal Application or declaration

Check with university advisor in COE

TIMELINE (Based Upon Full-Time)Freshman Year

RemediationCore Classes

Sophomore YearCore ClassesAssociate Classes

Junior Year-First Semester

Major ClassesApply to Teacher Education

Junior Year-Second Semester

Major ClassesFirst professional class(es)

Senior Year- First Semester

Major ClassesField-Based Education

Senior Year-Second

SemesterStudent Teaching (ONLY!)

TExES EXAMINATIONSTypically occur in your last semester, during your student teaching experience

Universities will have some kind of practice or study sessions since their accreditation depends on you

Also, check http://texes.ets.org/texes/prepMaterials/

for preparation manuals including test tips and sample questions to assist you in preparing for the tests

You will take at least 2 exams: One in pedagogy and one in your content area – be sure to study for both.

$82 each through ETS

BECOMING CERTIFIEDAssuming you pass your exams and your courses, the certification officer for your COE manages the approval process for certification.

You have forms to fill out and fees to pay ($77 each cert)

You should be fully certified as of the date you walk across the stage and receive your diploma

Additional certifications require only that you pass the content portion of the exam for that area.

Review your certifications at http://www.sbec.state.tx.us

RENEWING YOUR CERTIFICATETexas Teacher Certificates must be

renewed every five yearsRenewal requires that you have completed 150 clock-hours of qualified continuing education within those 5 yrs

There’s also a FEE to renew – currently $20 total

Renew your certificates at http://www.sbec.state.tx.us

SEEKING EMPLOYMENTSchool districts will have teacher job fairs in the Spring

Apply at any district you like, even if no position is listed

Leave résumés with teachers and principals where you did your field work and student teaching

Ask for letters of reference early to avoid delay

Search for school districts at http://www.tea.state.tx.us and click on “District Locator”

Check salary schedules on district web-pages

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HOMEWORKItems Due MAY 3Field Based Reflections Due on Blackboard

Items Due MAY 5Portfolio Due