Austin Community College TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM It’s all about the Kids!

1. Austin Community CollegeTEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAMIt’s all about theKids!

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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 • A QUALIFYING INTERVIEW • TEACHER CHARACTERISTICS

5. Requirements for State Certification • SUCCESSFULLY TRAIN THROUGH AN APPROVED PROGRAM • SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE APPROPRIATE TExES EXAMS • INTERN AS A PAID, FIRST-YEAR CLASSROOM TEACHER

6. Math (4-8) • Science (4-8) • Bilingual Generalist • (EC-6) and (4 – 8) • Special Education EC-12 with • Generalist (EC-6) Certifications Offered Teacher Certification Program approved by the State Board for Educator Certification (#227502)

7. We Accept 50 Candidates

8. We accept candidates beginning in July Apply soon… Complete courses, if needed… Begin tutoring and field experience opportunities… Prepare for TExES content exam and join October TExES content online prep class… Begin networking with people you know who teach… Begin asking questions!

9. We start getting you ready in October • EDTC 2000 Professional Development for TExES • Class is held online the last two weeks of October • Participation is mandatory! • Highlights Include: • Learn valuable test-taking skills • Survey of necessary competencies for success on the TExES

10. Coursework Begins January 12, 2010 EDTC 3000 Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Classes are held 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

11. June 8 - 25, 2010 Summer Institute Classes are held Monday through Friday 8:30 – 3:30 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 4-8 Educational theory and practice with a focus on math and/or science Highlights Include: • The “how to’s” of teaching methodology • Intern preparation for August classrooms

12. August-November, 2010 EDTC 3004 Successful Teaching Practices - Teaching Internship 5 Sessions are held on Thursdays from 6-9 and Induction Training with mentor one Saturday in October. 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.

13. January- April, 2011 EDTC 3005 Online Supporting the Teaching Experience Teacher Internship Teacher Research Project Highlights Include: • Reflections on personal, professional, and instructional progress that is classroom student data driven

14. First Year TeacherIntern • 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!

15. TECHNOLOGY is a Part of ALL Training Professional Portfolio, Website, Blackboard, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

16. 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

17. Interns Need Effective Trainers

18. We Have Excellent Trainers!

19. SUCCESS is a GREAT feeling!

20. 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 list 3. Final deadline for completed applications is November 1.

21. Tuition and Fees • Certification coursework $5055 • Textbooks, TExES (exams), and misc. certification fees $800

22. FINANCIAL AID • College Access Loans (CAL) • Workforce Solutions • Troops to Teachers & Veteran’s Education • Career Training Loans (Private)

23. We will only take 50 candidates in the program, so act early!

24. PREPARED…

25. EAGER…

26. COMMITTED…

27. TEACHING

28. Making a difference…

29. . . . in the life of a child.

30. The ACC Teacher Certification Staff Melaina Gretchen Sharon Letty

32. 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

33. Questions?