Professional Development & Licensure

TEC Initial Teacher Licensure Program
(for secondary subject area teachers)

Information Sessions

February 4, 2010 at 4:00 pm
March 8, 2010 at 4:00 pm
April 5, 2010 at 4:00 pm

Goal

Licenses

• Secondary teachers in most disciplines
• Program is NOT for Special Education and Specialist Area license holders

Program Components

• A cohort model, where participants go through the program at the same time
• Five courses with three in the summer, two in two-session modules
• A 40-hour pre-practicum and a 300 or 150-hour practicum usually at the candidate's job site or placement site
• Completion of a portfolio documenting how the candidate has demonstrated the Professional Standards for Teachers

Time

• The program can be completed in one or two years depending upon when the components are done
• Three summer courses that each meet all day for a week
• Four modules (two courses) that meet once per month on Friday evening and all day Saturday from September to May

Requirements

• A completed application form
• Two recommendations
• Passing score on MTEL Communications and Literacy and subject area tests and possession of a Preliminary License
• Copy of current teaching certificate
• Official transcripts
• Statement
• Résumé
• $50 application fee

• 2010-2011 cost is $4600 for the entire program for teachers in TEC communities
• An additional $500 for teachers in non-TEC communities

Forms