Alternative Teaching Certificate
Lone Star College–Tomball is approved by the Texas Education Association/State Board for Educator Certification to offer preparation classes for alternative teacher certification. For individuals holding a bachelor's degree or higher, the Alternative Teacher Certification Program is an intensive 18 - 24 month program that includes:
- 108 hours of instruction in teaching methods and professional responsibilities
- 20-30 hours of classroom observation at a local school
- 1 year internship teaching in a local school with an experienced mentor teacher to act as a resource
- Preparation to take the state teacher certification exam (TExES)
This program is approved by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC).
ATTENTION: The deadline for Spring 2009 Applications is October 15, 2008. |
Information Sessions
| Date: | Time: | Room: |
| October 1, 2008, Wednesday | 6-8 PM | Beckendorf Conference Center |
| November 5, 2008, Wednesday | 6-8 PM | Beckendorf Conference Center |
Tomball sessions will take place in the Beckendorf Conference Center located on the Lone Star College-Tomball campus, 30555 Tomball Parkway, Tomball, TX 77375.
Willow Chase sessions will take place at 9449 Grant Road, Houston, TX 77070.
PPR Classes: Fall 2008 PPR classes will take place as follows:
Tuesdays and Thursdays
August 26th - November 25th
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m All classes are held at LSC-Tomball |
| CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT |
| Maritza Brown successfully completed the Alternative Teacher Certification Program and currently teaches 8th Grade Spanish at Waller Junior High in Waller ISD. |
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