McLennan Community College 1400 College Drive Waco, Texas 76708 254-299-8063 I agree to abide by all the policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of McLennan Community College for teaching, learning, and professional development set forth in the Student Handbook. I understand that failure to comply with policies and procedures set forth in the Alternative Teacher Certification program Student Handbook will result in dismissal from the McLennan Community College Alternative Teacher Certification Program. Print Name___________________________________________________ Sign Name___________________________________________________ Date_________________________________________________________ Teacher Certification
A meeting agenda will be provided at the beginning of each meeting. Official minutes will be recorded on paper of all meetings. The minutes must include: Identification of committee members (name, title, and affiliation); An indication of the committee members’ presence or absence from the meeting; The names and titles of others present at the meeting; Summary of meeting discussion; and The signature of the recorder. ADMISSIONS/APPLICATION PROCESS Applicants seeking admissions must meet the following criteria before acceptance into the Alternative Teacher Certification Program at McLennan Community College: Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning; Schedule a meeting with Ronnie Massey, Assistant Program Director, to assess college transcripts, GPA and certification goals. Potential graduates in their last semester of study may submit an application. If the bachelor’s degree is from another country, the candidate must take the TOEFL and score at least a 96 on the English proficiency section. Foreign transcripts should be evaluated. 2.75 GPA on last 60 hours toward bachelor’s degree or cumulative GPA Passing scores on the TEXAS SUCCESS INITIATIVE—THEA ( Reading – 230; Mathematics – 230; and Writing – 220), ACCUPLACER (Reading Comprehension – 78; Elementary Algebra – 63; Sentence Skills – 80; and Written Essay- 6) ASSET: (Reading Skills - 41; Elementary Algebra - 38; Writing Skills (objective) - 40; and Written Essay – 6); COMPASS: (Reading Skills - 81; Algebra - 39; Writing Skills (objective) - 59; and Written Essay – 6) or being exempt from THEA under the provisions of the Texas Success Initiative in 2002 or passing the required State Content Exam The applicant who meets these criteria will need to complete the following: Submit an application and resume. Submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Pay a non-refundable application fee ($40). Submit three (3) professional references. Interview with Program Director and Assistant Program director. (Applicants entering the bilingual certification will need to interview both in English and Spanish. The applicant must also pass the BTLPT test to be certified.) Once the application has been completed, references checked, and all transcripts received and reviewed, an interview will be scheduled. However, meeting entry
Certain content certifications require previous education, licensure and work experience. These are listed below: The chart below provides information regarding the Career and Technical Certifications issued by the Texas Education Agency. Career and Technical Education Chart CTE Teaching Certification Statutory Citations Certification Exams Required Test Numbers and Names {year of first administration of TExES Exam} Degree Required Wage- Earning Experience Required Licensure or certification required Contact Information Agricultural Science and Technology Education Grades 6-12 TAC 233.12 172 Agricultural Sciences and Technology And 160 PPR (EC-12) Yes No NA Certification covers agricultural mechanics, career based learning and other specialty endorsements under Agricultural Science and Technology Education Business Education Grades 6-12 TAC 233-12 176 Business Education And 130 PPR (8-12), OR 160 PPR (EC-12) Yes No NA Family and Consumer Sciences Composite Grades 6-12 TAC 233-12 Human Development and Family One of the following content exams administered by the American Association of Family and consumer Sciences 200 FCS-Family and Consumer Yes No NA
160 PPR (EC-12) hours of physics can teach Principals of Technology (PT) with the required Texas Education Agency approved workshop prior to teaching the course. Trade and Industrial Education Grades 8-12 TAC 230.483 170 PPR for Trade and Industrial Education No TAC 230.437(2) requires that candidates seeking CTE certification based on skill and experience must complete an approved educator preparation program. Yes Current licensure by a state/nationally recognized accrediting agency as a professional practitioner in one or more approved occupations for which instruction is offered. OR A passing score on the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) Cosmetology teachers approved under Options I or II must satisfy the following additional requirements: (1) have three years of full time wage- earning experience as a licensed cosmetologist; and (2) hold a current cosmetology instructor's Option I 1) a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; 2) three years of full-time experience within the past eight years in approved occupations for which instruction is offered. Option II 1) an associates' degree from an accredited institution; 2) three years of full-time experience within the past eight years in one or more approved occupations for which instruction is offered Option III 1) a high school diploma or equivalent; 2) five years of full- time wage-earning experience within the past eight years in approved
I understand I must submit the non-refundable application fee for my file to be considered by the MCC Alternative Certification Program. I agree to meet all testing requirements and to turn in an official passing exam score. I confirm the statements made by me in this application are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that any false statements, misrepresentations or omissions made by me on the application or during the application process shall be grounds for refusal to be admitted to the MCC Alternative Teacher Certification Program. I understand that I will be subject to a criminal background check by the State Board for Teacher Certification before being issued a Teaching Certificate. A criminal background check will also be done by the employing school district. I hereby authorize McLennan Community College to investigate, through whatever means deemed appropriate by the college, any information included in this application and facts resulting from the investigation unless otherwise noted. MCC is also authorized to use any information obtained from its investigations to determine my suitability for entrance into the Alternative Teacher Certification Program at MCC. I release MCC from any liability in connection with the investigation. I understand that individuals may be asked for clarification regarding their application information or status with their past teaching experience to help both parties make the best decision for all concerned. The information will be kept confidential. I hereby authorize any former employers or any other persons given as references (unless otherwise noted) to answer any questions that may be asked. I understand that I will perform my internship in the content specialization area that I have chosen. I understand that to be eligible for probationary certification through MCC’s Alternative Teacher Certification Program, I must meet the “Highly Qualified” status of the “No Child Left Behind” law. I understand that I must pay MCC in full before I can be recommended to TEA for full certification. If accepted, I agree to abide by the policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the MCC Alternative Certification Program. Signature of Applicant ____________________ Date ________________ Teacher Internship (all levels) Once the student obtains a position as a teacher, MCC will continue to provide assistance and guidance throughout the first year of teaching in a Texas school. Internship begins