Alternative Certification in Pasadena ISD

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Alternative Certification in Pasadena ISD
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Things are Changing!

• Federal Legislation / Highly Qualified Teachers
• Internship vs. Student Teaching
• Mentorship Program vs. Induction
• Programs
• University ACPs
• Service Centers
• School Districts
• For Profit

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All Programs Should Have

• Basic Entry Pre-requisites
• Pre-Service Training
• Include an Internship
• Provide for a Mentor
• Require a Successful Year of Teaching

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Differences

• Pre-requisites for Entry May Vary
• Amount of Pre-Service Training
• Mentor Training
• University Coursework
• Ongoing Training
• Support from the ATCP Staff
• Exam Preparation

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Initial Training in our Program

• 175 Hours of Pre-Service Training
• 15 Sessions Focusing on Teacher Pedagogy
• 40 Hours Observation / Contact Experience
• 2 University Courses Specific to Certification

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Ongoing

• 1 Saturday Per Month
• (First Year Teacher Academy)
• 2 University courses
• 7 Observations OF the Mentor
• 7 Observations BY the Mentor
• Campus Visits by the ATCP Staff
• Exam Preparation for Both Content Exam and
  Professional Pedagogy and
• Responsibilities

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Time Line for Recruitment

• Recruitment
• Begins in September
• Deadline for Applications is January 23, 2004
• Dec. 5, 2003
• Continuous Search for Persons in Critical
  Shortage Areas

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Step 1- Screening

• Paper Screening For
• GPA
• Coursework
• TASP/THEA
• Urban Teacher Perceiver
• References

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Step 2 - Interviews

• Committee Interviews
• Human Resource Department
• Special Education
• ATCP Team
• You Can Join Us!

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Step 3- Job Placement

• First- Human Resource Department and Job
  Predictions
• Next - Selection of Candidates
• Then - List of Screened Candidates Provided to
  Human Resources
• Training Begins
• Finally- Candidates Interviewed At The Campus

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Final Thoughts

• Individuals must meet entry requirements.
• Applicants should follow the outlined steps
• of the screening process.
• Individuals must be able to participate in
  training.

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ATCP Websitewww.pasadenaisd/atcp

• Applicant Information
• Intern Message Board
• Upcoming Training
• Important News
• Staff Pages
• Tips and Ideas
• Messages to Specific Groups
• Mentor Information
• Training Sessions
• Observation Forms