About the Program

These courses are approved for Continuing Professional Education by the State Board for Educator Certification, provider #500551. For those with a Standard Certificate (issued after September 1,1999), educators must pay a fee and maintain records of their Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits. Each educator will affirm through an online affidavit that requirements for renewal have been met. For more information, see the SBEC website and download the renewal requirements and worksheet.

Length

Hours vary.

Course Schedule

TExES Prep:

EDTC 2000 - Professional Development for TExES - November 15 and 22, 2008. 14 hours ~ $75 HBC 410 and online. Contact Melaina Wilkin (223.7854) for specific TExES exam certification area.

A survey of skills and competencies necessary for success in taking state certification tests (TExES). Identify strategies for test taking and self-study. Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate comprehension of pedagogy as applied to content knowledge to render new teachers "highly qualified" by No Child Left Behind law.

This intensive training is designed to meet Continuing Education Teacher Certification Program requirements and and/or review/update requirements associated with professional licensure or certification. This course can be repeated to improve student proficiency on any TExES exam. Director approval required.

Teacher Training:

EDTC 3058 - Free to Teach ~ October 25, 2008 ~ 9-5, Saturday, 7 hours ~ $75

Create a positive, well-managed classroom model where you and your students are happy and successful. Construct a plan for a classroom environment that allows for students to learn and teachers to instruct and facilitate. Learn how to start with a plan that works for any classroom.

Fees

Cost for each course varies.

For more information, contact (512) 223-7649 or tchrcert@austincc.edu.