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Educator Preparation Program/Teacher Certification

Program Level: Certificates, Continuing Education
Department: Continuing Education
Institute: Public Service

 Alamo Colleges Educator Preparation Program (ACEPP) Department Page 

 

What are my First Steps?    

To get started, we ask for the following three requirements:

1. A Bachelor’s Degree from an Accredited Institution

2. Minimum G.P.A. of 3.00 (Overall or Last 60 Hours)  

3. Attend an Information Session

 

What is the Alamo Colleges Educator Preparation Program?   

The Alamo Colleges Educator Preparation Program is an alternative teacher certification program within the Alamo Colleges District. Our program prepares candidates to become certified teachers in the state of Texas.


What is Alternative Certification?  

Alternative certification is a non-traditional route to teacher certification that allows one to teach in the classroom.  It requires candidates to already hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education. 

 

Fast-Paced Curriculum

Our state-accredited program can be completed in as little as 9 months.

 

 

Small Class Sizes

Class sizes cap at an average of 20 people. These classes allow for more student engagement, better contact with our instructors, and flexibility with scheduling.

 

 

Supported Field Experiences

Field observations are conducted by certified former administrators. Additionally, field experiences are ample opportunities for feedback and growth.

 

 

Focus on Effective Teaching Practices

Our students are seeking to impact future generations. The effective teaching practices provided throughout our program allow them to do so.

What Programs are Available with the Alamo Colleges Educator Preparation?

The Alamo Colleges Educator Preparation Program offers the following certification areas:

  • Core Subjects EC-6
  • Core Subjects 4-8
  • English Language Arts & Reading 4-8
  • Mathematics 4-8
  • Social Studies 4-8
  • Science 4-8
  • Special Education Supplemental or Special Education EC-12
  • ESL Supplemental
  • Bilingual Supplemental

 

What is the Certification Process?

The certification process with the Alamo Colleges Educator Preparation Program can be defined in 5 phases:

  1. Admissions
  2. Coursework
  3. 50 Hours of Interactive Field-Based Experience / 32 Hours of Professional Development
  4. Teaching Internship (180 Days Paid) / Clinical Teaching (16 weeks unpaid)
  5. Standard Certificate

 

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Alamo Colleges District (Alamo Colleges Educator Preparation Program) has been approved for its candidacy status for QM's Online Program Design and Online Teaching Support and is committed to implementing a quality assurance process at the institutional (or programmatic) level and undergoing the Program Review process at the end of the maximum 3-year candidacy period (from 01/27/2022 to 01/27/25). The Quality Matters Program Certification process ensures that online programs and courses promote learner engagement and provide students with all the tools and resources they need to be successful learners. More information regarding Quality Matters may be found at https://www.qualitymatters.org

 

 

Contact Us

 Alamo Colleges Educator Preparation Program 

2222 N. Alamo St. San Antonio, TX 78215

Pauline Ramírez
Educator Preparation Program Manager
Office: 210-485-0042
Fax: 210-486-9866
pramirez43@alamo.edu