Alternative Teacher Certification

Alternative Teacher Certification

Accredited by the Texas Education Agency | 1400 College Drive | Community Services Center E115 | Email: ATC@mclennan.edu | Waco, TX 76708 | (254) 299-8063 | Fax (254) 299-6227
Admission Requirements:
 Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university. Potential graduates may submit an application to begin the program in the last semester toward a bachelor’s degree.
 2.75 GPA minimum on last 60 hours or cumulative GPA. Individuals with a lower GPA will be considered if they pass the PACT exam in the chosen content area for certification.
 Passing scores on the TEXAS SUCCESS INITIATIVE or being exempt from a TSI under the provisions of the Texas Success Initiative in 2002. A bachelor’s degree qualifies as a TSI exemption in most cases.
 Three (3) confidential professional references
 A minimum of 12 semester credit hours in the content area you wish to teach. For secondary math or science certification, you must have a minimum of 15 semester credit hours in your content area. If you do not have the required hours, you may qualify for admission by passing the PACT exam.
 Official interview with Program Director and Assistant Program Director (Students entering the bilingual certification will need to interview in both English and Spanish.)

Individuals interested in the program should schedule an appointment with the Assistant Program Director. The individual should bring a copy of their final college transcript. All foreign transcripts must be translated and evaluated. There is a list of approved foreign evaluation agencies, which can be found at the TEA foreign evaluation services. **The state requires that individuals with foreign transcripts take the TOEFL and score a minimum of 24 speaking, 22 listening, 22 reading, and 21 writing before entering a teacher certification program.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST | The following materials must be submitted before official interview can be conducted:

Completed preliminary advisory meeting with Assistant Program Director for transcript review.Completed application – may be printed and submitted to the ATC Office or maybe emailed to the Program Director.Paid $40.00 non-refundable filing fee (must be submitted at time of interview)Paid $35.00 non-refundable state program fee (must be submitted at time of interview)Official transcript submitted from college/university from which degree was obtained. (Please mail to: ATTN: Alternative Teacher Certification, 1400 College Dr., Waco,TX 76708)For foreign transcripts, passing scores on TOEFL and transcript translation/evaluation are required.Passing scores on the TEXAS SUCCESS INITIATIVE (TSI), or proof of TSI exemption under the provisions of the Texas Success Initiative in 2002 have been submitted (a bachelor’s degree qualifies as a TSI exemption in most cases)Three (3) reference forms e-mailed (ATC@mclennan.edu), faxed (254-299-6227) or mailed to the ATC departmentResumeInterview Date
Meeting entry requirements does not guarantee an interview or acceptance for MCC Alternative Teacher Certification program or employment with a school district.

For issues or complaints about this educator preparation program, go to tea.texas.gov and click on "Contact" then "Complaints and Investigations" or send mail to Correspondance Management, Texas Education Agency, 1701 N. Congress, Austin, TX 78701
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This section must be completed. A resume cannot be substituted. Start with the most recent work experience, including military
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Short Answer Questions

Please answer each of the following questions.
1. What are the personal qualities a person should possess to be an effective teacher?

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CANDIDATE AGREEMENT

1. I understand I must submit the non-refundable application fee for my file to be considered by the MCC Alternative Certification Program.
2. I agree to meet all testing requirements and to turn in an official passing exam score.
3. 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.
4. I understand that I will be subject to a criminal background check by the State Board for Educator Certification before being issued a Teaching Certificate. A criminal background check will also be done by the employing school district.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. I hereby authorize any former employers or any other persons given as references (unless otherwise noted) to answer any questions that may be asked.
8. I understand that I will perform my internship in the content specialization area that I have chosen.
9. I understand that to be eligible for intern/probationary certification through MCC’s Alternative Teacher Certification Program, I must meet the teacher certification requirements for the state of Texas.
10. I understand that I must pay MCC in full before I can be recommended to the Texas Education Agency for full certification.
If accepted, I agree to abide by the policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the MCC Alternative Certification Program.
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FERPA Consent to Release Educational Records and Information

This release represents your written consent to permit McLennan Community College to disclose educational records and any information contained therein to the specific individual(s) identified below. Please read this document carefully and fill in all blanks.
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Community College’s Alternative Teacher Certification Program and hereby give my voluntary consent to officials:
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B. To the following person(s):
• School districts or other agencies associated with field-based experiences
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• Program faculty
C. These records are being released for the purpose of:
• School district hiring
• Conversing and reviewing performance
• Acquiring feedback
• Procuring required signatures

I understand that under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (“FERPA” 20 USC 123g; 34 CFR §99; commonly known as the “Buckley Amendment”) no disclosure of my records can be made without my written consent unless otherwise provided for in legal statutes and judicial decisions. I also understand that I may revoke this consent at any time (via written request to the educator preparation program) except to the extent that action has already been taken upon this release. Further, without such a release, I am unable to participate in any fieldbased experiences including 30 clock hours of observation, clinical teaching, student teaching, or internship
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