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Teacher Certification Center

The Alternative Teacher Certification Program is a non-traditional educator preparation program for teachers who hold a Bachelor's degree or higher. The Alternative Teacher Certification Program will involve college coursework and other professional development experiences as well as intense mentoring and supervision during the candidate's first year in the role of educator.

Are you a teacher? Looking for something to keep you busy while on summer break? The Teacher Certification Center is offering Teacher Professional Development classes this summer! Please see the Summer 2008 Schedule of Classes for course dates and times.

For detailed information, contact any of the following Teacher Certification Center Staff Members:

• Laura Reyes: Coordinator, Educator Preparation Program
• (210) 531-4784
• lferry2@mail.accd.edu

• Gloria Perez: Clerk III
• (210) 568-3139
• gperez184@mail.accd.edu

• Carolyn Kaliski, Educator Preparation Program Specialist
• (210) 531-4783
• ckaliski@mail.accd.edu

St. Philip's College Teacher Certification Center offers certification preparation in 5 areas:

• ESL/Generalist 4-8
• Generalist 4-8
• Social Studies 4-8
• Social Studies 8-12
• Career and Technology Education 6-12 *NEW*

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• At least 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale (any candidate who does not have a 2.5 cumulative GPA must obtain special permission for enrollment)
• Complete an Application for Admission
• Official passing test score report (THEA) in sealed envelope

The Application Procedure:

• Submit a complete Application for Admission (you may obtain this online or request by phone); this application includes the following:

1. Signed Acknowledgement Form

2. 3 Complete Reference Forms

3. Official Transcripts in their original, sealed envelope from all college/universities attended

• Submit a $50.00 non-refundable application fee; ONLY MONEY ORDER, CASHIER'S CHECK, or CASH ARE ACCEPTED.
• Submit official transcripts from ALL institutions attended.
• Complete a Pre-Test and Information Session (by appointment)
• THEA (Texas Higher education Assessment) Exam

Requirements to Obtain Standard Certification:

• Satisfy Program Requirements
• Pass Content and PPR TExES Exams
• Satisfy the Internship Strand ( Successfully complete one year as a Teacher of Record under the ATC Program)
• Exams taken until passed (2 yr limit with Probationary Certificate)
• Apply for Standard Teacher Certificate

TCC Links

• Alternative Teacher Certification Program Costs and Tuition Information
• Financial Resources for ATCP participants
• Click here to download an Application for Admission
• Alternative Teacher Certification Program FAQ's
• Texas Education Agency (TEA) - For leadership, guidance, and resources to help schools meet the educational needs of all students.
• Foreign Credential Service of America (FCSA) - For foreign transcript evaluation service. Phone: (512) 459-8428
• State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) - For official information on teacher certificates. Phone: (888) 863-5880
• TExES Educational Testing Service - For information on the TExES such as test dates, registration and deadline information. Phone: (866) 902-5922
• Texas Higher education Assessment (THEA) - For information on THEA test registration and deadlines. Phone: (866) 565-4879
• TEA accredited schools directory - To search for a list of TEA accredited schools.

page last updated: 6/30/2008