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Alternative Certification Program
Student Teaching Application Process

Should you choose not to seek an employed position, or you are not able to find a position, you may opt to complete an unpaid student teaching practicum. You will be required to student teach for one full semester, which will constitute your internship. This will be a full day, five days per week commitment. The AC Program staff will determine placement but every attempt will be made to place you for student teaching at the district of your choice. Deadline for making application for the fall semester is April 1, 2008.  NOTE: The Navarro Cohort group is only eligible for student teaching during the spring semester.  

Listed below are the requirements for student teaching (1 & 2 must be completed prior to making application):
       1 .Full admission to the AC program.
       2. Passing scores on TExES/ExCET content exam; the EC-4 generalist exam is required for
           special education interns.
       3. Below are listed the minimum course requirements that must be completed prior to student
           teaching. It is recommended that you complete as many courses as possible prior to student
           teaching to ensure a successful experience plus ensure completion of program requirements in
           a timely manner. A 2.5 GPA with nothing less than a “C” is required for all completed
           professional development coursework. NOTE: The Navarro Cohort Group must follow course work as outlined on their plans.

                                            MESQUITE/COMMERCE GROUP REQUIREMENS
EC-4
4-8
6-12, 8-12 or
All Level
Special Education
ELED 514
ELED 514
SHED 514
SHED 514
PSY 500
PSY 500
PSY 500
PSY 500
RDG 515
RDG 515
RDG 515
RDG 515
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SPED 520
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SPED 524
 

                      NAVARRO COHORT GROUP REQUIREMENTS (SPRING ONLY)
EC-4
4-8
6-12, 8-12 or
All Level
Special Education
ELED 514
ELED 514
SHED 514
SHED 514
ECE 566
SED 517
SED 517
SPED 520
RDG 516
ELED 545
ETEC 557
SPED 524
Attend all scheduled workshops Attend all scheduled workshops Attend all scheduled workshops
SPED 526
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Attend all scheduled workshops


To apply for student teaching, please submit the following documents in a manila file folder with the following information on the tab (Last name, first name, teaching field and level):

       1.  Completed application. Click HERE to view, complete and print the application.
       2.  2 copies of autobiography. Click HERE to view and print instructions.
       3.  Signed intern commitment contract. Click HERE to view, complete and print contract.
       4.  Completed Criminal History Check. Click HERE to view, complete and print form.

Mail to: Alternative Certification Program       OR        Deliver to: Donna Tavener
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