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Pathway to UTeach Dallas Certification

Classroom Interactions

  • Hear Apprentice (Clinical) Teaching introduction presentation in class
  • MUST have 2.75 cumulative GPA and 3.0 in UTeach courses
  • MUST meet with TDC Certification officer and official enroll as a candidate for a teaching certificate, (call to make appt 972-883-2730)*
    • *Note: Postbac and graduate students who did not start the UTeach Dallas program as an undergraduate will apply for certification before entering Step 1.
  • Provide a copy of the Official Certification Plan from TDC to Mrs. King

Research Methods or Math Modeling

  • Maintain a 2.75 cumulative GPA and a 3.0 in UTeach Dallas courses

PBI

  • Attend an Apprentice (Clinical) Teaching seminar with Dr. McConnell
  • Take a professional head-shot for your website & LinkedIn
  • Enroll in 240 Tutoring. Complete required practice diagnostic tests.
  • Provide results of of 240 testing to be cleared by TDC to register for PPR and Content tests
  • Take PPR and Content tests by mid-semester, MUST PASS BOTH before enrolling in Apprentice (Clinical) Teaching (AT)
  • Maintain a 2.75 cumulative GPA and a 3.0 in UTeach courses
  • Set up student teaching/portfolio website
  • Begin to collect materials for portfolio (resume, cover letter, teaching philosophy, etc.)
  • Receive placement and complete fingerprinting (end of semester).

Apprentice (Clinical) Teaching

  • May ONLY take ONE other course with AT.
  • Complete your degree within the GPA requirements!
  • Complete FINAL PORTFOLIO!
  • Complete Weekly Lesson Plans in a timely fashion.
  • Make an A or B in Apprentice (Clinical) Teaching
  • Be recommended for certification by your school mentor teacher and university supervisor