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. Currently, over 50% of new teachers come from alternative programs.

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. Currently, over 50% of new teachers come from alternative programs.

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 INTERVIEW6.TEACHER CHARACTERISTICS

Additional RequirementsAdditional Requirements

Technical Standards• Ability to understand and implement

directions.

• Ability to effectively communicate with students, faculty and staff.

• Ability to focus in a high distraction environment through task completion

• Ability to demonstrate a constructive, outcome-focused approach in a variety of planned and unplanned situations (or settings

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-6) and (4 – 8)• Special Education EC-12 with Generalist (EC-6)

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

We Accept 50 Candidates

We accept candidates beginning in JuneWe accept candidates beginning in June

Apply soon…Complete courses, if needed…Begin tutoring and observation opportunities…Prepare for TExES content exam and join TExES

content prep class…Begin networking with people you know who

teach…Begin asking questions!

We start getting you ready in AugustWe start getting you ready in August

EDTC 2000 Professional Development for TExESClass is held online the last two weeks of August

Participation is mandatory!

Highlights Include:

• Learn valuable test-taking skills• Survey of necessary competencies for success on the

TExES• Opportunity to take the PACT (Pre-Admission Content Test)

exam and become highly qualified

And you keep learning…

EDTC 1090: Methods of Tutoring StudentsClass is held online the last two weeks of September

Participation is mandatory!

Highlights Include:• Learn about the realities of teaching and tutoring tips• Discover the different learning styles and how to work with

each style• Learn how to work with all levels of students and SUCCEED!

Coursework Begins January 11, 2011Coursework Begins January 11, 2011

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

one Saturday School support session each month.

Attendance is mandatory!

Highlights Include:• Graduate-level coursework

• Designing effective, responsive instruction• Creating positive learning environments• Planning for the first year of teaching• Fulfilling professional roles and responsibilities

Summer InstituteClasses are held Monday through Friday 8:45 – 4:30 with two night sessions.

Attendance is mandatory!

Bilingual Generalist EC-6 Educational theory and practice with a focus on second language acquisition

Special Education EC-6 Educational theory and practice with a focus on special needs learners

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 – First 20 Days of School

June 7 - 24, 2011June 7 - 24, 2011

EDTC 3004 Successful Teaching Practices - Teaching Internship 5 Sessions are held on Thursdays from 6-9 and Induction Training with mentor one

Saturday in September. As usual, attendance is mandatory!

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.

August-November, year 2August-November, year 2

EDTC 3005 Online: Supporting the Teaching Experience

Teacher Internship and Research Project

Highlights Include:• Reflections on personal,

professional, and instructional

progress that is classroom

student data driven• Project satisfies PDAS requirements for working with at-risk students

January- April, year 2January- April, year 2

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, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

ACC’s Teacher Certification Program Success

• Making a 20 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 methodology• 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

We Have Excellent Trainers and supervisors!

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 June through November.

50 individuals are selected for cohort. Additional applicants are placed on a waiting list3. Final deadline for completed applications is November 1.

Tuition and Fees

• Certification coursework

$5200• Textbooks, TExES (exams),

and misc. certification fees

$800

FINANCIAL AID

Very limited – you must be able to pay all fees.

• WorkSource• Troops to Teachers & Veteran’s Education• Hinson-Hazelwood Student

Loans (CAL)• Career Training Loans

(Private)

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

LettySharon

GretcheGretchenn

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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

• ETS website at: www.texes.ets.org