Curriculum

ECP program curriculum is aligned with Texas Education Agency standards and educational best practices.

All curriculum is taught by certified staff and content area experts.
All classes are held evenings (6-9 pm) and Saturdays (9-4 pm) or online.

Statewide Cohort: Teacher-Interns employed by schools within a defined area surrounding each of the distance learning sites attend classes via video teleconference at the site designated for that area.

Training Topics include:

establishing a positive and productive classroom environment
managing student/classroom procedures and behaviors
planning and creating developmentally appropriate instruction (curriculum and lesson plans)
delivering engaging instruction
developing and using student assessments
understanding student diversity and instructional differentiation
using a variety of instructional strategies to increase engagement, rigor and relevance
content specific topics
professional responsibilities of a teacher
preparing for first days/weeks of school
TExES exam preparation

Program Features:

Mixed cohort of teachers from Career Technical Education (CTE) & Secondary Core (SEDC) program areas
Blended training (face-to-face and online)
- Face-to-face trainings will be held at Region 8 Education Service Center
Campus Mentor and Field Support assistance throughout the year
Assistance in establishing and managing student/classroom procedures and behaviors
Developed to address core academic integration at the secondary level