There is no question that the quality of our teachers impact students well beyond their academic growth. Teachers are strongly linked to significant in creases in high school graduation rates, college completion, and salary earnings. Texas teachers also impact their students’ physical, social, and emotional health. Unfortunately, far too many teachers have left the profession in recent years.
The Alliance for College & Career Student Success (ACCSS) in South Central Texas will host an information session about an alternative teacher certification program offered by Sam Houston State University College of Education.
Candidates must be core complete, have an overall GPA of 2.75 or higher, have a flexible and supportive administrator, and be employed by a school district as an instructional aide. Their experience as instructional classroom aides should be for at least one year in the last five years. The EdAide program can be completed in two years, and there are many options for finan cial support.
This program is designed spe- cifically for paraprofessionals.
New cohorts begin each semester and classes are taught online, at night, or on weekends. By logging 540 teaching hours, student teaching will be waived.
Those interested in learning about the SHSU EdAid program are invited to attend an information session on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 5 p.m. in Room 120 of Blinn College—Schulenburg Campus, 100 Ranger Dr. Suzanne Kitts, the SHSU EdAide Program Coordinator, will be available to share information and answer prospective candidates’ questions.
The EdAide Program allows individuals to complete their Bachelor’s degree and become certified to teach while remain ing full-time paraprofessionals. It also offers options for people who have a bachelor’s degree and would like to become certified or are interested in getting a Master’s degree in education while becoming credentialed to teach.
The ACCSS program ensures that every student, regardless of background, has access to the opportunities needed to thrive in pursuing their educational and career aspirations by providing academic and career resources, guidance, and comprehensive support essential for students to attain post-secondary credits or workforce career credentials.
For more information on ACCSS, please visit their website, www.myaccss.net or Facebook page @ACCSS5.
To learn more about the EdAide program and this information session, please contact the ACCSS Director Susie Shank, at 979-743-5239.
