These proficiencies and other instructional technology assignments are integrated throughout the entire professional development sequence. Texas Lutheran continues to be partners in writing and receiving grants with area school districts which have not only provided additional instructional technology resources for the department, but also offered students the opportunity to join their cooperating teachers in a variety of professional development workshops. The strong partnership and collaborative relationships with local schools allow us access to the human and technological resources of a quality 4A school, which is noted as an instructional technology leader in the state, as well as small rural school districts which provide field experience and student teaching placements. Students are mentored by highly qualified and caring professionals in school districts which include Seguin, Navarro, New Braunfels, Judson, Comal, La Vernia, Kirby and Randolph Air Force Base. Students in field placements are able to make special field experience and student teaching placement requests due to our size, minimal paperwork and the priority which local schools give our student placement requests.
Some schools are within walking distance.
A variety of part time employment opportunities are available in local day care and early childhood programs. It is recommended that students contact the education department as soon as they have made a decision to pursue teacher certification in order to develop a degree plan that will lead to a timely graduation date. Students typically apply for formal admission to the Teacher Education Program in their sophomore year while taking Psych. 236, Developmental Psychology. Other Required Courses Foundations of Literacy Teaching Reading in a Language Arts Framework Teaching Reading in the Secondary Content Areas Children's Literature Teaching Reading in the Content Areas U.S. Schools Back to top Career Opportunities Teachers certified through the this program find that their opportunities for employment are enhanced by TLU's strong relationship with area schools.