NAME ___________________________________________________________
Desired Certification Content Area _____________________________________
Desired Grade Level ________________________________________________
□YES □ NO Have you ever been accepted into another alternative certification
program (ACP), or taken a TExES exam?
If yes, please give program name and year of activity.
____________________________________________________________________
Please include daytime phone number and email.
In order to successfully participate in this study program,
You must have:
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A valid e-mail address, and
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Regular access to a computer, and
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Access to high speed Internet service.
Email ___________________________________________________________
Contact Phone Number _____________________________________________
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
817-598-6446
Alternative Teacher Certification Program
Weatherford College (WC) offers individuals with content appropriate backgrounds an opportunity
to complete requirements for Texas Teacher Standard Certification. These candidates must hold a
Bachelor’s degree with at least an overall 2.5 GPA and a subject area (for the subject that they plan to
teach) of 2.5 and meet all other requirements of the program.
The WC Alternative Teacher Certification Program (TCP) is approved by the State Board for
Educator Certification. www.sbec.state.tx.us
Program Cost
The cost of the training is usually $3500 for any certification area. The Pedagogy & Professional
Responsibilities tuition of $800 must be paid in full at the time of registration. The remaining $2700
may be paid at the beginning of each class. Once you are accepted into the program, you have up to
three years to complete all required coursework. *Troops to Teachers and Military Spouse Career
WC TCP APPLICATION CHECKLIST
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Application (completed and signed)
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Application Fee - $50.00
Make check or money order payable to Weatherford College.
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Certified, Official College Transcripts (from all colleges and universities attended)
Bring them sealed or have your schools send them directly to this department:
Weatherford College
Teacher Certification Program
225 College Park Dr, BUSI 210
Weatherford, TX, 76086
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Signed Authorization for Release of Personal Information for Background Check
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THEA or COMPASS Scores, or Accuplacer/SAT/ACT/GRE scores. These scores
are usually included in your bachelor’s degree transcripts.
All pre-service educators in the State of Texas must document
proficiency in reading, writing and math.
After consulting with the program director,
if you need to take the quick THEA or COMPASS,
you may call the WC Testing Center at 817-598-6488 to schedule.
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Three Reference Forms
Please give these forms to your professional references and they may mail
them to us or fax them to 817-598-6371.
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Formal interview with director.
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Critical Thinking Appraisal to be administered in the WC Testing Center.
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A secure practice content exam may be provided by this office in your desired
discipline.
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Pre-Service Field Experience
You will be required to record 30 hours of field experience.
TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM APPLICATION
Please PrintSocial Security Number _____________________________ Date ____________________________
Name _____________________________________________________________________________________
Last First Middle
Other name(s) by which you have been known _________________________________________________ Current Address __________________________________________/________________________/__________
Street City, State Zip (9 digit) County
Date of birth _____________________________________ Gender: Male _____ Female ______ Daytime (cell) Phone __________________________________ Home Phone__________________________
E-mail address _________________________________________________________________
Driver’s License Number _________________________________ State_________ Exp. Date _____________
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or offense involving moral turpitude (including, but not limited to theft, rape, murder, and indecency with a minor) and/or received probation or deferred adjudication?
_____No _____Yes…If yes, please explain on a separate sheet.
Indicate the method by which you will insure competency in reading, writing, and math. Attach scores. _____ THEA score is included ________________________________________________________ _____ COMPASS/SAT/ACT/GRE scores ______________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________
* ALL OUT-OF-COUNTRY APPLICANTS are required by SBEC to take the TOEFL-iBT (Test of English as a Foreign
Language™) test. See information at www.ets.org/toefl/nextgen .
Check One (Optional) For reporting purposes to provide statistical information requested by various state and federal agencies: * Ethnicity:
03 Hispanic/Latino of any race * Race:
01 White (non-Hispanic)
02 African American (Black, non-Hispanic) 04 Asian
05 Native American Indian or Alaskan Native 06 Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 07 Two or more races
* Weatherford College does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, or veteran status in the administration of its employment practices, educational or admission policies, scholarships or loan
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
List all Colleges and Universities attended Degree Awarded Major Last Date Attended
WORK EXPERIENCE:
From: mm/yy To: mm/yy Employer (Begin with most current) Position
Have you worked as a substitute or a teacher on emergency permit? _____ Yes _____ No If yes, please give following information:
Substitute ________ District _______________________________________ Year(s) ____________ What type of interaction have you had with children in grades 4-12?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Are you fluent in a language other than English? ________ If yes, what language? ________________on Checklist
APPLICATION CHECKLIST:
Application completed and signed
Official transcripts (Send sealed and directly to Teacher Certification Program at Weatherford College) Verification of basic skills in reading, writing, and math sent to TCP office
Reference forms sent to 3 individuals Application fee of $50.00 included
If accepted, I agree to abide by the policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of Weatherford College Education Department and Teacher Certification Program.
Last Name ________________________________________ First Name ______________________________ MI _____ Birth Date _______________ Previous/Maiden Name ______________________________ SEX: Male Female Mailing Address ______________________________________ City ___________________ ST ____ ZIP __________ Email Address ________________________________________ Daytime Phone Number ___________________________ Please indicate which applies at this time:
PPR Student EDUC 1301 Student TECA Student
INTERN/Clinical Teacher EDUC 2301 Student CDEC Student Decatur EDUC Decatur TECA
DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) Verification
(Weatherford College Education Department adapted DPS AGENCY COPY)
I, _______________________________________________, have been notified that a computerized criminal Name of WC student applying for observation clearance
history (CCH) verification will be performed by accessing the Texas Department of Public Safety Secure Website and will be based on name and date of birth (DOB) information I supply.
Because the name based information is not an exact search and only fingerprint record searches represent true identification to criminal history, the organization (as listed above) conducting the criminal history check is not allowed to discuss any information obtained using this method, therefore the agency may offer the opportunity to have a fingerprint search performed to clear any misidentification based on the name search, if the search provides a criminal report I know could not be mine.
For the fingerprinting process I will be required to submit a full and complete set of my fingerprints for analysis through the Texas Department of Public Safety AFIS (automated fingerprint identification system). I have been made aware that in order to complete this process I must have the correct fingerprinting (FAST) form from this agency, make an online appointment, submit a full and complete set of my fingerprints, and pay a fee to the fingerprinting services company, L1 Enrollment Services.
Once this process is completed and the agency receives the data from DPS, the information on my fingerprint criminal history may be discussed with me.
(This copy must remain on file by the Weatherford College Education Department. Required for future DPS Audits.)
______________________________________________ Signature of Student
______________________________________________ Date
Weatherford College Education Department Dr. Joyce Melton Pagés, Director
817-‐598-‐6245 jpages@wc.edu 225 College Park Dr, BUSI 210
Weatherford, TX 76086
RQST _______________ CLR ________________ Mailed _______________ _____________________ Office Use Only
Purpose of CCH: Education students considering working with children in the various settings of early child care centers and public school systems need to complete observations hours in connection with their coursework in TECA, CDEC, EDUC, PPR and CE classes. The WC Catalog advises students pursuing the Associate of Arts in Teaching that the background check is required and that the State Board for Educator Certification may refuse to issue a teaching certificate based on criminal history.
Weatherford College (WC) Education Department policy requires that persons observing in local schools must complete our procedures before arranging observation hours. Our students complete a criminal history check authorization form and give to this office. This
Teacher Certification Program
Weatherford College
225 College Park Dr.
BUSI 210
Weatherford, TX 76086
Office 817-598-6446 FAX 817-598-6371
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE FORM_________________________________ has made application to the Weatherford College Teacher Certification Program. Please give your candid and objective appraisal of this applicant by checking the proper columns and answering the questions below. Thank you for your cooperation. This information will be considered strictly confidential.
Check appropriate column for each item
below: Superior
Above
Average Average Fair Poor Do Not Know Comments
Ability to Present Ideas Work Habits Judgment Adaptability Resourcefulness Enthusiasm and Energy Professional Attitude Interpersonal Skills Cooperation Overall Ranking
1. Professional relationship to the applicant? ____________________________________________________ 2. Was the applicant employed in your company/school? ___Yes ___ No
3. Was the applicant asked (directly or indirectly) to leave your company? ___Yes ___ No 4. Would you employ (or re-employ) this person? ___ Yes ___ No
5. Would you want this person to teach your children? ___ Yes ___ No
6. How long have you known the applicant? ____________________________________________________ Please attach any additional comments.
Name ____________________________________________________________ Date _____________________ Company __________________________________________________ Title _____________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________________________________ Phone _________________________________________ Signature ____________________________________
Teacher Certification Program
Weatherford College
225 College Park Dr.
BUSI 210
Weatherford, TX 76086
Office 817-598-6446 FAX 817-598-6371
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE FORM_________________________________ has made application to the Weatherford College Teacher Certification Program. Please give your candid and objective appraisal of this applicant by checking the proper columns and answering the questions below. Thank you for your cooperation. This information will be considered strictly confidential.
Check appropriate column for each item
below: Superior
Above
Average Average Fair Poor Do Not Know Comments
Ability to Present Ideas Work Habits Judgment Adaptability Resourcefulness Enthusiasm and Energy Professional Attitude Interpersonal Skills Cooperation Overall Ranking
7. Professional relationship to the applicant? ____________________________________________________ 8. Was the applicant employed in your company/school? ___Yes ___ No
9. Was the applicant asked (directly or indirectly) to leave your company? ___Yes ___ No 10. Would you employ (or re-employ) this person? ___ Yes ___ No
11. Would you want this person to teach your children? ___ Yes ___ No
12. How long have you known the applicant? ____________________________________________________ Please attach any additional comments.
Name ____________________________________________________________ Date _____________________ Company __________________________________________________ Title _____________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________________________________ Phone _________________________________________ Signature ____________________________________
Teacher Certification Program
Weatherford College
225 College Park Dr.
BUSI 210
Weatherford, TX 76086
Office 817-598-6446 FAX 817-598-6371
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE FORM_________________________________ has made application to the Weatherford College Teacher Certification Program. Please give your candid and objective appraisal of this applicant by checking the proper columns and answering the questions below. Thank you for your cooperation. This information will be considered strictly confidential.
Check appropriate column for each item
below: Superior
Above
Average Average Fair Poor Do Not Know Comments
Ability to Present Ideas Work Habits Judgment Adaptability Resourcefulness Enthusiasm and Energy Professional Attitude Interpersonal Skills Cooperation Overall Ranking
13. Professional relationship to the applicant? ____________________________________________________ 14. Was the applicant employed in your company/school? ___Yes ___ No
15. Was the applicant asked (directly or indirectly) to leave your company? ___Yes ___ No 16. Would you employ (or re-employ) this person? ___ Yes ___ No
17. Would you want this person to teach your children? ___ Yes ___ No
18. How long have you known the applicant? ____________________________________________________ Please attach any additional comments.
Name ____________________________________________________________ Date _____________________ Company __________________________________________________ Title _____________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________________________________ Phone _________________________________________ Signature ____________________________________
Weatherford College Alternative Teacher Certification Program
Breakdown and Cost
*The cost of the training is usually $3500 for any certification area. Below is the cost by class.
The Pedagogy & Professional Responsibilities course must be paid in full at the time of registration regardless of whether or not an intern teaching position has been secured. The remaining $2700 may be paid at the beginning of each class. Once you are accepted into the program, you have up to three years to complete all required
coursework including your internship or clinical teaching experience.
*Technology Education or Application Certificate Required Coursework Fees
Pedagogy & Professional Responsibilities, offered fall, spring, or summer - $800 + books Technology Education, offered in summer- $600
Content Methods, offered in summer- $600 Intern Support, when teaching - $1500
*Special Education Certificate Required Coursework Fees Pedagogy & Professional Responsibilities,
offered fall, spring, or summer and School Law - $800 + books School Attuned at Learning Center of North Texas,
Please contact Brenda Worley 817-336-0808 for fees and dates. Approximate cost is $1500. Scholarship may be available, ask Brenda. Special Education Internship - $1500
*All other Certification Areas Required Coursework Fees
(Ag Science/Technology; Business; ELAR; ELAR/SS; Family/Consumer Science; Health; History; Math; Math/Science; PE; Science, Composite; Science, Life; Science, Physical; Speech; SS)
1. Training tuition – (made in three payments): ... $2000 o Pedagogy & Professional Responsibilities, payment 1 $800= 9 CEU o Content Methods Training, payment 2 ... $600= 4 CEU o Intel Teach the Future, payment 3 ... $600= 4 CEU 2. Internship/Clinical Teaching = 9 CEU ... $1500 *Additional Fees
(Overall cost to reach standard certification is estimated to be $4200.) Program Application Fee - $50.00
THEA Test - $39.00
Books and Materials - Varies depending on certificate, estimated $135+ State fees:
See www.texes.ets.org for late registration fees and other information. $125 Content test and
$125 PPR Test
See www.sbec.state.tx.us for more information on teaching in Texas. Probationary Certificate - $52.00+
Standard Certificate - $77.00+
For more information see: http://www.sbec.state.tx.us/SBECOnline/fp/livescan.asp