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Teacher Certification Program
Welcome!
Alternative Teacher Certification Program
Information Session
September 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 highneed 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 or
Intro to Special Populations* or
Creating Successful Classrooms
Two semester Internship
Your 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)
$ 40
COMPASS
$ 29
PPR course
$ 756
Content course
$ 159 - 585
Textbooks (approximate)
$ 200
Mentor Fee
$ 500*
Internship ($925 per semester)
$1,850
*HISD Mentor Fee is $800
State Required Fees
PPR Exam
Content Exam
Test of Oral Proficiency *
Fingerprinting (SBEC)
Probationary Certificate Application
Standard Certificate Application
Program Total (est)
*Bilingual, Spanish, and French
$ 120
$ 120
$ 120
$ 55
$ 82
$ 82
$4,400 - $4,800
Teacher Certification Program
•Accepting candidates for Spring 2010 (cohort 21)
•Fall 2009 deadlines for Spring 2010 program
admittance:
•Early:
•Regular:
•Last chance:
10/1/2009
11/2/2009
12/4/2009
•Online, Hybrid (flex), weekend and evening
courses
•Club Organization:
•Future Professional Educators
Details of Internship
•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
•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 Process
1. Take COMPASS and COMPASS-ESL tests
2. Bring score reports to the ATCP office
3. Complete Application – available online at
http://cyfair.lonestar.edu/cyfair-atcp
4. Distribute reference forms
5. Order transcript(s)
6. Pay the application fee at the payment
counter in the Registration area
7. 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
Teacher Certification Program
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
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
8-12
English
9 semester hrs
9 semester hrs
24 hrs in English
Science
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
Teacher Certification Program
When can I start teaching?
Receive LOA and pass your content exam
Where can I teach?
Public ISDs in the Houston area
Charter Schools and Accredited by TEA Private Schools
What coursework is required for me to teach a subject?
39 hours in a combination EC-6
12-39 hours coursework for 4-8 depends on subject
24 - 36 hours coursework for 8-12 depends on subject
www.texes.ets.org
TExES Testing for Certification
•
Paper Based Testing (PBT)
•
Computer Administered Testing (CAT)
•
Oral Language Proficiency (TOPT)
NEW: Pre-Admission Content Testing PACT
PBT Test Dates
TExES/ExCET 2009-2010 Administration Dates
Regular
Registration
Deadline
Late
Registration
Deadline
Emergency
Registration
Deadline
August 29,
2009
July 31, 2009
August 7,
2009
August 21,
2009
October 31,
2009
October 2,
2009
October 9,
2009
October 23,
2009
November 23, November 30,
2009
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
Test Date
Score Report Score Report
Date for SR* Date for SR*
Only
and CR*
September
21, 2009
September
28, 2009
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.
LSC-CyFair TCP
Kathy Bliss, M.Ed., Program Coordinator
Contact Information: 281-290 -3957
Our front office staff :
Linda Youngblood
Sharon Fairchild
Website: www.lonestar.edu/cyfair-atcp
Email: [email protected]