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When inclement weather advisories affect class times and possible closings, check the website for the latest determination by ACC officials and use your best judgement!

December:

  • Use your ACC g-mail account that is issued to you when you register for classes.
  • Use Google for your website transition using instructions given in August and have websites ready for EDTC 3005 uploads.
  • Consult your Cohort Handbook with any questions.
  • Texas Educator Code of Ethics sheet must be signed and returned by October 1.
  • NEW - Employment page - online training site
  • Payments made by December 15; see Sharon for CAL loans

January:

  • Online assignment submitted; field experience; any paperwork needed for your file
  • Bring charged laptops whenever possible
  • Apply to school districts on Employment page list
  • Student ID photos on 4th floor, TBA (dress up)
  • Tutors with Vision training
  • Exam prep - last class
  • Take content exam ASAP
  • Create online account with TEA/SBEC
  • Saturday School, if needed for makeup hours or tutoring

February:

  • Start interviewing with principals and district HR staff
  • Saturday School, if needed for makeup hours or tutoring

March:

  • Interviews at as many of the 20 districts as possible
  • Apply and pay for probationary certificate (including fingerprinting) (SBEC)
  • Take or retake any exams not passed (ETS)
  • Register for EC-12 PPR
  • Register for and take TOPT for bilingual certification (ETS)
  • ESL online test preparation and take ESL exam through ETS
  • Mid-term Assessment
  • Spring Field Experiences and essays due
  • Saturday School, if needed for makeup hours or tutoring

April:

  • Successfully take EC-12 PPR (ETS)
  • Interviews at as many of the 20 districts as possible
  • Saturday School, if needed for makeup hours or tutoring
  • Attend school district job fairs

May:

  • Interviews at as many of the 20 districts as possible
  • Attend school district job fairs

 

Updated 11/19/09