Alternative Teacher Certification Program

 Due to the uncertain outlook of the regional and national economy and the questionable future of successful employment of alternatively certified teachers, San Jacinto College has decided to close its educator preparation program under the guidance of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Division of Educator Standard as of September 16, 2011.

In order to determine a Next Step Plan for each teacher candidate, student transcripts have been reviewed for individual progress, the Texas Education Agency profile created by teacher candidates on the TEA website has been reviewed for current status, and transfer student sending institution transcripts were reviewed when available. 

Closure Letter for Potential Interns and Clinical Teachers

Closure Letter for Other Enrolled Teacher Candidates

Decision Form for Potential Interns and Clinical Teachers

Decision Form for Other Enrolled Teacher Candidates

ParaEducator Institute Training

Enrollment in the ParaEducator training program is open to paraprofessionals who are presently employed as or plan to apply for a teacher's assistant position with one of the 16 regional C.A.P.E. (Consortium for the Advancement of Professional Excellence) school districts partnered with San Jacinto College. This three-day program will consist of 18 contact hours of training in four modules--Mathematics, Reading, Writing, and Professional Ethics--and requires the ParaEducator's Assessment of Competencies on the third day of institute training. No Child Left Behind legislation requires school districts to only hire educational paraprofessionals who have met certification standards.

Prerequisites: must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution

Participating C.A.P.E. School Districts: Alvin, Clear Creek, Danbury, Dayton, Dickinson, Friendswood, Galveston, Galena Park, Goose Creek, Hitchcock, La Marque, La Porte, Pasadena, Pearland, Santa Fe, and Texas City

ParaEducator Institute Training Flyer - Summer 2012