Accelerated, Alternative Program

ACT Central TXprovides a proven and research based preparation program developed on sound educational philosophy and pedagogy. This accelerated program provides an alternative route to teacher certification without additional university coursework.

Commitment

ACT Central TX is committed to providing extensive support and feedback to our first year teachers through collaboration with program staff, campus administration, and trained campus mentors.

Teacher/Student Success

ACT Central TX believes in "Students First" - for the candidate, our focus is preparation and support for a successful first year; for the classroom student, our priority is to assure quality classroom instruction for maximum student achievement and learning.

Support

ACT Central TX believes that successful teachers are caring, dedicated, and nurturing. Our program supports these qualities through various program components that provide on going professional development and growth.

2 Easy Ways To Get Certified!

Internship:

• Full time, teacher of record with a full salary and benefits
• Internship is 1 full school year—180 days
• Internship fee is ACH bank drafted each month
• Recommendation for your standard certificate comes at the end of a successful first year, once all requirements have been met

Clinical Teaching:

• 12 weeks, full time, in an assigned classroom, working with a cooperating teacher.
• Not a paid position
• Recommendation for your standard certificate comes at the end of a successful 12 week assignment and all requirments have been met

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