Courses

Application Fee $40

Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities $756

PPR courses are required for all Teacher Certification students. PPR courses are content specific and grouped by grade level.

Students will learn to design developmentally appropriate classroom instruction and assessment, create a positive, productive learning environment, and manage a classroom in a way that encourages cooperation and self-discipline. Instruction will also include ways to effectively communicate with students, co-workers, parents, or guardians to develop trusting relationships. The legal and ethical requirements for teaching in the state of Texas will also be included in the curriculum. Students will be expected to apply technology applications during this class as part of the instructional process. All students are required to pass the TExES content exam and the PPR exam to receive certification.

Tools for Teaching $72

The Tools for Teaching Module is a 14 hour course developed by Dr. Fred Jones. The design and strategies in this module prepare all teachers for designing their classroom to minimize discipline problems and maximize instruction. The Tools for Teaching module will also address specific strategies on how to deal with disruptive behaviors. With these tools any teacher can become more confident and effective as an educator.

The Tools for Teaching module is a new component of the Teaccher Certification Program. This module will be open to all educators in the community.

The Tools for Teaching module is strongly recommended for all Teacher Certification students.

Internship (School Calendar Year) $1850

The Internship is required in order to complete the Teacher Certification Program. The Internship is paid in two installments of $925 each.

All cohort members will successfully complete a one-year internship in an accredited public school. Each candidate will be assigned a mentor teacher and a college supervisor. The mentor and supervisor will provide the new teacher with the support and encouragement needed to complete the certification and become successful as a classroom teacher. Deadline to register for the Fall 2008 Internship is August 15, 2008.

Student Teaching $895

Lone Star College-Kingwood is now proud to offer a Student Teaching program. We will have Student Teaching Information Sessions throughout the semester. If you are interested in finding out about Student Teaching, you are invited to attend. Please contact the Teacher Certification Program for dates, times, and locations. Deadline to apply for Fall 2008 Student Teaching is August 15, 2008.

In order to apply for Student Teaching, you must meet the following criteria:

• Completed Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Course
• Passed Content TExES Exam
• Passed PPR TExES Exam
• Be willing and able to partipate in a 12 week non-paid student teaching experience in a local school district.

Special Education Comprehensive Course $486

The Special Education Comprehensive Course is required for all candidates seeking a Special Education certification.

Special Education Comprehensive prepares the teacher for certification by teaching the knowledge, roles, and responsibilities needed to perform the skills outlined by the State Board of Educator Standards for Special Education teachers EC-12. This comprehensive course will include knowledge of the characteristics and behaviors related to diagnosed disabilities. Teachers will learn to develop Individualized Education plans, lesson plans, formal and informal assessments, and other job functions related to the administration of the Special Education Department in public schools. Additionally, teachers will learn to manage the classroom, identify best practices for discipline management, and develop a positive classroom environment with consistent, clear, classroom procedural guidelines. Students will understand co-teaching, peer to peer relationships and socialization, behavioral interventions and best practices for the self-contained or full-inclusion classroom settings.

TExES Review $86

The TExES review course is an overview of the standards and competencies needed to pass the TExES examination. The course provides students with preparation training at the appropriate grade and content levels.