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Teacher Certification Program
Welcome!
Alternative Teacher Certification Program
Information SessionSeptember 1, 2009
Kathy Bliss, Program Coordinator
http://www.lonestar.edu/cyfair-atcp
Mission and Purpose
The LSC-CyFair Alternative Teacher Certification Program prepares students to be certified, professional educators in early childhood through twelfth grade classrooms in Texas. Regulated by the State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC) and approved on August 1, 2002.
History of LSC-CyFair Program
• For degreed individuals seeking teacher certification in Texas
• Designed to alleviate teacher shortages in high-need areas such as Math, Science, Special Education and Bilingual education.
• Learn while you teach in a two semester internship
• 500+ teachers certified by the program
Academic Requirements
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited University/College in the United States or equivalent
- Degrees from outside the United States must be evaluated by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org )
- Overall college GPA of 2.5 or special permission
- Official transcript from college where degree was awarded, copies of ALL transcripts
Academic Requirements
College level scores in Reading, Writing, and Math required for applicants whose degree was awarded more than 5 years ago
• COMPASS 81 Reading, 59 Writing, Essay 5, Algebra 39
Contact the LSC-CyFair Assessment Center for study guides and testing availability 281-290-3220
Contact the LSC-CyFair Tutoring Program for free assistance with test preparation 281-290-3279
Academic Requirements
All applicants whose first language is not English must also complete the COMPASS ESL
Test (free) or the TOEFL
In addition to one of the basic skills exams
COMPASS
Program Requirements
Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Course (PPR) Requires 30 hours outside the classroom of Field Based
Experiences*
Content Area Course (only one)EC-6 Generalist orIntro to Special Populations* orCreating Successful Classrooms
Two semester InternshipYour teaching position
Additional coursework and/or test preparation as needed
* Must be completed before accepting a teaching position
Program Tuition and Fees
Application fee (non refundable) $ 40COMPASS $ 29PPR course $ 756Content course $ 159 - 585Textbooks (approximate) $ 200Mentor Fee $ 500*Internship ($925 per semester) $1,850
*HISD Mentor Fee is $800
State Required Fees
PPR Exam $ 120Content Exam $ 120 Test of Oral Proficiency *
$ 120 Fingerprinting (SBEC) $ 55 Probationary Certificate Application $ 82Standard Certificate Application $ 82
Program Total (est) $4,400 - $4,800
*Bilingual, Spanish, and French
• Accepting candidates for Spring 2010 (cohort 21)
• Fall 2009 deadlines for Spring 2010 program admittance:• Early: 10/1/2009• Regular: 11/2/2009• Last chance: 12/4/2009
• Online, Hybrid (flex), weekend and evening courses
• Club Organization:• Future Professional Educators
Teacher Certification Program
• You obtain a teaching position
• You are an employee of the district/school
• You receive the same salary and benefits as a certified teacher
• You assume all roles and responsibilities of a classroom teacher
Details of Internship
Details of Internship
• You have access to a support team which includes:• Intern supervisor – Lone Star College Staff• Mentor – school personnel• ATCP staff
• Participate in an online collaborative course
• Attend three Seminars during internship
Teacher Certification Program
Application Process1. Take COMPASS and COMPASS-ESL tests2. Bring score reports to the ATCP office3. Complete Application – available online at
http://cyfair.lonestar.edu/cyfair-atcp4. Distribute reference forms5. Order transcript(s) 6. Pay the application fee at the payment
counter in the Registration area7. Schedule interview
Teacher Certification Program
1. Interview: call 281-290-3957
2. If accepted, attend a Candidate Orientation (TBD)
3. Receive Letter of Acceptance (LOA), TExES test permission, and Field Experience forms
4. Enroll in PPR and/or content courses
Mail references directly to:
LSC-Cy-Fair Alternative Teacher Certification
Program 9191 Barker Cypress Road
MOD 1 # 110 Cypress, Texas 77433
Fax to: 281-290-5932
Teacher Certification Program
Understanding Pre Admission Content Testing
• Register & obtain study material for test at: www.texes.ets.org
• PACT is a method that allows you to challenge the TExES if you do not have the necessary course work to qualify.
NOTE: Passing PACT does not guarantee acceptance into our program
Pre Admission Content Testing
EC – 6 Gen 4-8 Gen 8-12English 9 semester hrs 9 semester hrs 24 hrs in
EnglishScience 9 semester hrs 9 semester hrs 36 hrs 6 in Bio,
Chem., Physics, Phy. Nat Science. 12 hr upper division
Social Studies 9 semester hrs 9 semester hrs 36 hrs. 6 in Hist, Govt., Pols., Geog., Econ. 12 must be upper division
Math 9 semester hrs 9 semester hrs 24 Hrs. 12 must be upper division
Speech 3 semester hrs 3 semester hrs
Pre Admission Content Testing (PACT)
• If lacking course work for desired area of teaching, then PACT is an option
• Must take PACT before you can be accepted in to program
• Study material is available at:www.texes.ets.org
When can I start teaching? Receive LOA and pass your content exam
Where can I teach?Public ISDs in the Houston areaCharter Schools and Accredited by TEA Private Schools
What coursework is required for me to teach a subject?39 hours in a combination EC-612-39 hours coursework for 4-8 depends on subject24 - 36 hours coursework for 8-12 depends on subject
Teacher Certification Program
TExES Testing for Certification• Paper Based Testing (PBT)• Computer Administered Testing
(CAT)• Oral Language Proficiency
(TOPT)
NEW: Pre-Admission Content Testing PACT
www.texes.ets.org
TExES/ExCET 2009-2010 Administration Dates
PBT Test Dates
Test Date Regular
Registration Deadline
Late Registration
Deadline
Emergency Registration
Deadline
Score Report Date for SR*
Only
Score Report Date for SR*
and CR*
August 29, 2009
July 31, 2009 August 7, 2009
August 21, 2009
September 21, 2009
September 28, 2009
October 31, 2009
October 2, 2009
October 9, 2009
October 23, 2009
November 23, 2009
November 30, 2009
February 6, 2010
January 8, 2010
January 15, 2010
January 29, 2010
March 1, 2010 March 8, 2010
April 17, 2010 March 19, 2010
March 26, 2010
April 9, 2010 May 10, 2010 May 17, 2010
June 26, 2010 May 28, 2010 June 4, 2010 June 18, 2010 July 19, 2010 July 26, 2010
How long do I have in the program?
• If you are accepted into our program and do nothing for three years, you must:– Re-apply to our program– Re-create your file if destroyed
(transcripts, letters of recommendations, required test)
– Complete necessary course work or re-take a course.
Kathy Bliss, M.Ed., Program Coordinator
Contact Information: 281-290 -3957Our front office staff :
Linda YoungbloodSharon Fairchild
Website: www.lonestar.edu/cyfair-atcp
Email: [email protected]
LSC-CyFair TCP