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The Educator Preparation Program (EPP) is designed to offer professionals in the workforce an alternative to teaching in public schools versus the traditional university certification programs. This program will meet the needs of individuals who currently hold a bachelor’s degree and are interested in a non-traditional route to obtain teacher certification. This certification helps address the teacher shortage in specific content areas in our state. Our program is approved by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) and meets the “No Child Left Behind” (NCLB) requirements. The entire program consists of 158 hours of content course work, 80 contact hours of Pedagogy and Professional Responsibility course work and a one-year internship. Non-traditional Financial Aid does not qualify for this certification program. Tuition Assistance is available from several private institutions providing continuing education loans at competitive interest rates while providing a loan deferral period in most cases while you complete the program.

Please make plans to attend one of the following Information Sessions, if you would like to enroll by Summer 2013:

  • Monday, May 20, 2013               3:30pm to 5:00pm
  • Monday, June 17, 2013             3:30pm to 5:00pm

ALL paperwork and payments must be received by:  July 1, 2013   

Information Sessions for enrollment by Fall 2013:

  • July 15, 2013                            3:30pm-5:00pm
  • July 29, 2013                            8:00am-9:30am
  • August 12, 2013                      8:00am-9:30am and 3:30pm-5:00pm

ALL paperwork and payments must be received by:  August 30, 2013   

Please RSVP with Maria Zavala at mgarcia838@alamo.edu or call 210-485-0820.

Areas of Concentration

  • Generalist EC-6
  • Generalist 4-8
  • Bilingual Education EC-6
  • Special Education EC-12
  • Mathematics 4-8
  • Mathematics 8-12
  • Science 4-8
  • Science 8-12
  • English as a Second Language EC-6
  • Dual Certification in Special Education (EC-12) with Bilingual Education (EC-6)
  • Dual Certification in Special Education (EC-12) with ESL (EC-6)
  • Dual Certification in Bilingual Education (EC-6) with ESL (EC-6)

Entry Requirements

The following admissions and administrative procedures must be completed to be considered as a candidate for the program:

  • A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
  • A minimum GPA of 2.5
  • Passing score on the PACT (Pre-Admission Content Test), Accuplacer or THEA Exam (Texas Higher Education Assessment)
    • Reading: 230 or above
    • Math: 230 or above
    • Written Language: 220 or above
     
  • An interview with the Educator Preparation Program Manager.
  • An official score from TOEFL English Proficiency exam, if your native language is not English. Score of 26 on the Speaking portion.
  • A completed application for admission into the Educator Preparation Program
  • Official Transcripts From All Colleges and Universities Attended  

Remember to apply early for tuition assistance such as continuing education loans and career loans at the financial institution of your choice. Some may be eligible for Troops to Teachers or GI Bill Benefits.

After the application process is completed, the candidate will be notified by e-mail on the decision for admission into the program.

Program Cost and Structure

The cost of the program is approximately $4500. The program is divided into three required strands:

  • Content course requirement (156 hours)
  • PPR (Pedagogy and Professional Responsibil ities) (81 contact hours)
  • A one year internship as teacher of record in an accredited school
Tuition for Program:
Content Course $850.00
PPR Course $850.00
Internship $2,800.00

 

Additional Expenses:
Application Fee $50
Accuplacer $29
Parking Permits $50
National FBI Background check $52.50
TExES Exams (2 or 3) $120 each
BTLPT (Bil ingual only) $120
Fingerprints $45
Probationary Certificate $52
Standard Teacher Certificate $77
Books varies
Clinical Teaching/Mentor fee for internship
(may or may not apply)		 $189-$500

Educator Preparation Program Packet

Class Schedule

Professional Development & Test Preparation


Professional Development 

 $0 Fee for Alamo Colleges EPP Students
$30 Fee for the Public 


 Date  Time   Hours   Topic    Location  Room #  

02/23/2013

 8:00 am-
12 noon		 4 *Technology II -
MANDATORY		 Northwest Vista
College		 MLH
134

03/23/2013

 8:00 am-
12 noon		 4 Conflict Resolution
Part I		  Northwest Vista
College		 MLH
130

04/20/2013

 8:00 am-
12 noon		 4 Conflict Resolution
Part II		  Northwest Vista
College		 MLH
130

*Northwest Vista College Address: 3535 N. Ellison Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78251 
 
 
 
 

Professional Development 

 $0 Fee for Alamo Colleges EPP Students
$30 Fee for the Public  


 Date  Time  Hours  Topic   Location  Room # 

02/9/2013

 9:00 am-
12 noon		 3 PPR EC-12 - Part I Northwest Vista
College		 MLH
134

03/2/2013

 9:00 am-
12 noon		 3 PPR EC-12 - Part II  Northwest Vista
College		 MLH
119

07/13/2013

 9:00 am-
12 noon		 3 Special Education
EC-12 - Part I		  Workforce Center
of Excellence		 Board
Room
07/20/2013 9:00 am-
12 noon		 3 Special Education
EC-12 - Part II		 Workforce Center
of Excellence		 Board
Room
08/3/2013 9:00 am-
12 noon		 3 ESL/Bilingual Northwest Vista
College		 MLH
218
10/5/2013 9:00 am-
12 noon		 3 Generalist EC-6 &
4-8 - Part I		 Workforce Center
of Excellence		 Lab
#5
11/2/2013 9:00 am-
12 noon     		 3 Generalist EC-6 &
4-8 - Part II		 Workforce Center
of Excellence		 Lab
#5

*Northwest Vista College Address: 3535 N. Ellison Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78251 
*Workforce Center of Excellence Address: 203 Norton Street, San Antonio, Texas 78211  

 
 Please RSVP with Maria Zavala at mgarcia838@alamo.edu or call 210-485-0820
 

Contact Information

Maria Zavala
210-485-0820
mgarcia838@alamo.edu 

Pauline Ramírez
Educator Preparation Program Manager
Office: 210-485-0810
Fax: 210-486-9866
pramirez43@alamo.edu 

Pat Havel
Field Supervisor
phavel@alamo.edu 

M. Dolores Ramon
Field Supervisor
mramon40@alamo.edu 

Mailing Address: 

Alamo Colleges Educator Preparation Program
Workforce Center of Excellence
800 Quintana Rd. Bldg 8
San Antonio, TX 78211

 Physical Address: 

Alamo Colleges Educator Preparation Program
Workforce Center of Excellence
203 Norton Street
San Antonio, TX 78211

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