1. Alternative Teacher Certification Program Information Slideshow http://www.lonestar.edu/montgomery-atcp.htm Amy Cooper, Program Manager 936.271.6191 Amy.F.Cooper@LoneStar.edu Office: Building C, Office 231E Fax: 936.271.6192

2. 300 hour program Fast-track program For degreed individuals (bachelor or higher) seeking certification in Texas Designed to meet high-need areas Evening/weekend/online classes Culminating in the same certificate granted to all new teachers in Texas Two tracks: Internship – paid one-year position as teacher of record Clinical Teaching – unpaid 12-week placement under mentor What is Alternative Teacher Certification?

3. Certifications Offered: Generalist 4-8 Bilingual Generalist EC-6 Bilingual Generalist 4-8 Special Education EC-12 / Must include additional content area Math 4-8 Math 8-12 Science 4-8 Science 8-12; Life Science 8-12; Chemistry 8-12; Physics 8-12 Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Advisory Committee, HR Directors from: Conroe ISD Magnolia ISD Montgomery ISD Spring ISD Willis ISD What is Alternative Teacher Certification?

4. Bilingual Certification Plan / INTERNSHIP Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Course (108hrs) Pre-Internship Coursework / Bilingual Course (48hrs) Field-based experiences (30hrs) In-service Professional Development (50 hrs) Hours can be obtained after acceptance into the program May be provided by employing school (during Internship) Internship I / Hybrid Internship course (32hrs) Internship II / Hybrid Internship course (32hrs) Total Hours - 300 Certification Plan Bilingual Gen. EC-6 / 4-8

5. Special Ed. Certification Plan / INTERNSHIP Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Course (108hrs) Pre-Internship Coursework / Special Education Course (60hrs) Field-based experiences (30hrs) In-service Professional Development (50 hrs) Hours can be obtained after acceptance into the program May be provided by employing school (during Internship) Internship I / Hybrid Internship course (32hrs) Internship II / Hybrid Internship course (32hrs) Total Hours - 312 Certification Plan Special Ed. Gen. EC-6 / 4-8

6. Other High Demand Certification Plan / INTERNSHIP Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Course (108hrs) Pre-Internship Coursework / Special Populations Course (48hrs) Field-based experiences (30hrs) 14 hrs included in PPR / 16 hrs included in Special Populations In-service Professional Development (50 hrs) Hours can be obtained after acceptance into the program May be provided by employing school (during Internship) Internship I / Hybrid Internship course (32hrs) Internship II / Hybrid Internship course (32hrs) Total Hours - 300 Certification Plan All Other High Demand

7. Certification Plan / CLINICAL (Newly admitted ATCP students are eligible to apply after completion of their first semester of course work and state exams. Placement provided in third semester.) Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Course (108hrs) Pre-Service Coursework (Select One Course) Special Populations Course (48hrs) Bilingual Course (48hrs) Special Education (60hrs) Field-based experiences (30hrs) 14 hrs included in PPR / 16 hrs included in Special Populations Pre-Service Training (Orientation/Clinical Training 40hrs) In-service Professional Development (25hrs) May be provided by employing school Hours can be obtained after acceptance into the program In-service Coursework (32hrs) Post-Service Clinical Training (14hrs) Total Hours - 303 Certification Plan Clinical Teaching

8. Admission Requirements 1. Application & $40 non-refundable fee 2. 3 References (forms provided in packet) 3. Essay (handwritten; form provided in packet) 4. Current Resume (does not need to apply to education field) 5. English Language Proficiency (one of the following) : Degree is from English-Speaking Institution Passing Score on approved English Language Assessment The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) measures the ability of nonnative speakers of English to use and understand North American English as it is spoken, written and heard in college and university settings. Compass ESL – The Compass ESL test scores for high intermediate are as follows: Reading = 80 to 91 Grammar (writing) = 84 to 93 a writing sample is also used Oral = 82 to 91. Students must submit $29.00 payment to Business Office (Bldg. E) and take paid receipt and testing ticket to Testing Center.

9. Admission Requirements (continued) 6. Foreign Language Proficiency for Bilingual or LOTE certifications (One of the following) : Degree is from institution where courses were taught in the same language as certification sought Passing score on approved LOTE Language Assessment The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) is the only national organization dedicated to the improvement and expansion of the teaching and learning of all languages at all levels of instruction. ACTFL is an individual membership organization of more than 9,000 foreign language educators and administrators from elementary through graduate education, as well as government and industry. The Texas Oral Proficiency Test™ (TOPT™) program is an extension of and an addition to the TExES and ExCET programs for certification to teach either Spanish or French, or to teach in a Spanish or French bilingual setting. A Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test for Spanish will be provided soon.

10. Admission Requirements (continued) 7. Official (sealed) College Transcript(s) Showing: Bachelor’s degree or higher – must be sent directly to ATCP office Approved Foreign Transcript Evaluators: http://www.sbec.state.tx.us/SBECOnline/certinfo/forcredevalservice.asp Required Credits in college-level courses:  M ATH, LOTE, AND S CIENCE certification – 18 credits in content area (exception: 24 credit hours in Science for Science 8-12 composite certification) Pre Assessment Content Test Options for Math and Science Content Only (PACT)  B ILINGUAL EC-6 G ENERALIST certification – 9 credits in each core w/1 deficiency (Math, English, Natural Science, and Social Studies)  4-8 G ENERALIST (B ILINGUAL AND S TANDARD ) certification – 9 credits in each core w/1 deficiency (Math, English, Natural Science, and Social Studies)  S PECIAL E D. certification – 9 credits in each core w/1 deficiency (Math, English, Natural Science, and Social Studies) plus 3 credits in Psychology GPA - 2.5 overall or 2.75 on last 60 hours

11. Admission Requirements (continued)  Basic Skills Assessment (one of the following) THEA (within 5 years)  Reading Score of at least 240  Writing Score of at least 240  Math Score of at least 230 (270 required with Math content 4-8 or 8-12) SAT (within 5 years):  At least 500 per section  Combined 1070 ACT (within 5 years):  At least 19 per section  Combined 23 It is your responsibility to provide the program with official copies of your test scores.

12. “Quick” THEA Offered on campus Monday-Friday 8a-8p Monday-Thursday and 8a-5p Friday Last test given at 2p Monday-Thursday and at 11 am on Friday You have 5 hours to complete the test; you determine how much time you spend per section and in what order you take the sections When you’re ready to take the test: Email Amy 48 hours in advance and ask for a THEA ticket OR go to Building E, Advising, and ask for a ticket. On the day you want to take the test go to Building C, Office 231 and get a test ticket from Amy’s mailbox Go to testing center (2 nd floor, C Building), pay fee, take test Fee: $29 (check, money order or credit card; NO CASH) Can only be taken every 30 days It is your responsibility to provide a copy of your THEA scores with your application; we will verify the official scores.

13. Regular THEAwww.thea.nesinc.com THEA practice test: http://www.thea.nesinc.com/practice.htm http://www.thea.nesinc.com/practice.htm $29 3 sections (Math, Reading, Writing) – can be taken in any order 5 hours

14. Admission Requirements (continued)  Screening Interview for invited candidates  Offer of Admission  Mandatory Program Orientation: Sign contract Receive handbook Register and pay for classes

15. Application Fee$40 Required Courses Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (PPR)$756 Special Education EC-12 (for special education certification only) $369 Bilingual Teacher Preparation (for bilingual certification only) $297 Special Populations (all other high demand certifications only) $159 Optional Review Courses Grades 4-8 Content Preparation (4 hrs each)$57 each Grades 8-12 Content Preparation (18 hrs each)$114 each ESL Certification Preparation (12 hrs)$75 State Content Exams$120pay to state State PPR Exam$120pay to state State Language Exam (for bilingual and foreign language certifications only) $135-$199pay to state Internship Route Internship, Semester 1$925 Probationary License and Fingerprinting$52+$47pay to state Internship, Semester 2$925 Year long Mentor Fee$500 Clinical Teaching Route Clinical Teaching$895 Standard License$77pay to state Tuition and Fees

16. Helpful Websites State Board for Educator Certification www.sbec.state.tx.us (State Certification Information) State Exams (Content and PPR) www.texes.ets.org (View preparation manuals) TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) www.tea.state.tx.us/teks (See what is taught in each grade/subject) No Child Left Behind www.ed.gov/nclb (Information about education law)