Goal 1: pass practice testing to obtain official TExES approval.
Pass practice exam per TOPP passing standards.
Goal 2: passing TExES content exam(s).
Coursework focusing on the foundation of beginning teacher responsibilities.
Classroom Management
Instructional Design and Delivery (lesson planning)
Ethics
Teacher & Principal Evaluation Framework
Using Assessment Data to Make Progress
Coursework focusing on research-based good practice in each content area.
Elementary ELAR, Math, Science & Social Studies
Secondary ELAR, Math, Science & Social Studies
Non-Core
Reading in the Content Areas
ESL 101 & 102
Instructional Technology
Differentiated Learning
Instructional Workout
Coursework focusing on understanding students' needs based on development, family, socio-economic situation, and disabilities.
Special Education 101 & 102
Human Development
Understanding Poverty
Family Engagement
Multi-Tiered System of Supports
Coursework focusing on legislation, procedures, assessments, disability categories, accommodations and modifications, IEP creation, and ARD meetings
Standards-Based IEP Development (2 days)
Candidates will begin this step after passing content practice TExES test. Self-paced online course. Complete online coursework by deadline date or will be required to be placed in a new course and start coursework again.
Candidates who secure a teaching position/internship are required to attend Internship Saturdays.
These sessions are very important and aligned to prepare candidates for edTPA pedagogy assessment, do your very best to not miss any designated internship session.
Sessions will not be repeated until the following academic school year.
If you secure a teaching position which requires coaching responsibilities, speak with your Principal and Athletic Director in advance to make arrangements to be present to all designated Saturday trainings.
Missing Internship training sessions may result in being unable to complete requirements for Standard Certification at the end of the internship. Which may result in not meeting qualifications to teach into the next academic school year.