Grant for Candidates Seeking Alternative Teacher Certification
Discount LogoIrving ISD and Grand Prairie ISD have entered into a grant partnership with Quality ACT Alternative Certification Program. If a recommended candidate for a position in Irving ISD or Grand Prairie ISD is enrolled in the Quality ACT program for certification, they may qualify for a $1,500 grant to offset the cost of their certification program. The teachers must be seeking certification in selected fields.

Metro  972−871−7228

            

 

NEEDED:  High School Content Area Applicants!
Scholarships available

If you are wanting to teach High School Math 8-12, Science 8-12, History 8-12, Social Studies 8-12, Chemistry 8-12, ELAR 8-12 (English) we are the program for you.  WE provide Face-to-Face instruction!

Call today and ask about Highly Qualified status…
Send in your application..
Don’t delay-start today!  
We also have the
NEW Gen. EC-6 certification!

 

Another Great Quality ACT Candidate, Tom Lane

Another great Quality ACT candidate, Tom Lane, who was awarded "Teacher of the Year" for the 2009-2010 school year at Watauga Middle School in Birdville ISD!

Pictured in the photo are Tom Lane with is wife Becky Lane ... Good Job!

 

Quality ACT Staff Greets New National President!

Rosemary Robbins and Bill Althoff (back row) of Quality ACT meet with Becky Washington (far right) newly appointed president of the National Association for Alternative Certification (NAAC) along with Karin Sami-Shore of Shore Research. Representatives of the Department of Education and  major universities and certification programs from all over the nation gathered at the conference held recently in Summerlin, Nevada.

How do you become certified in Texas?  We can guide you through the process:

  1. Apply to Quality ACT

  2. Pass the content exam for your certification area (we will provide recommendations as to which test to take and tutorials if needed for an additional fee)

  3. Provide information and training on how to secure teaching positions

  •  For additional information on teaching in Texas, visit:
         www.sbec.state.tx.us.

  • Study material and a practice test for your content area is on:
         www.texes.ets.org/prepMaterials

  • The following eBooks are now available for $19.95 each, and are immediately ready for download and use ... no waiting until they arrive in the mail.  To purchase Practice Question eBooks, visit the ETS TExES Online Store today.

Practice Question eBooks

•  Bilingual Education Supplemental (164)

•  Generalist 4–8 (111)

•  Generalist EC–6 (191)

•  The English as a Second Language (ESL) Supplemental (154)

Practice Question eBooks can help test takers identify their strengths and weaknesses and prepare for the TExES examinations.

Each eBook includes:

practice questions

answer key and rationales

study tips

test-taking tips

examples of question types

 What is the deadline for applying? 

Our application process is ongoing.  Once an application packet is received, the best and quickest route to certification is then determined. 

To attend Summer Institute 2010, you will need to have passed your content test, have your “Official” Acceptance Letter into the Quality ACT program, as well as 30 hours of observations completed by June 15, 2010.  You may attend Summer Institute 2010 IF you have the above referenced items completed OR a JOB with a district by June 15th, 2010 and all of the above.

When and where are your classes held? 

All classes are held in the evenings and on Saturdays in a centrally located area in the metroplex and are scheduled on an as-needed basis.  Specific dates and times of the Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Summer Institute will be posted on the Quality ACT website. 

Why choose Quality ACT?

 •  You are given individual, face-to-face support through the entire teacher preparation process

 •  Our Support Specialists are master teachers that are CURRENT in the field and know research-based instruction

 •  The Summer Institute provides an intensive four week workshop along with online course work with the Flexibility to keep your day job and support your family

 •  We are a program built by educators, staffed by educators, with ONE GOAL: To prepare individuals to be outstanding teachers for Texas classrooms; won’t you join us?

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Teaching is a rewarding profession.
Let us provide you with one-on-one instruction
and give you the quality start that you deserve.

   

Candidate 2007 was selected as Social Studies Teacher of the Year (again for the 2nd time) 2009-2010!

“Thank you all AGAIN and I still appreciate and use everything I learned at Quality ACT in the summer of 2007”!

M. Steinfels - Rowlett ISD

“Thank you so much for your patience with me. I have now passed all my exams and love teaching. I really appreciate all your help and the great training”.

A. Rodriguez - Irving ISD

Nominated for Kid Magic Award- 2009-2010!

T. Cooper - Grand Prairie ISD

“Thanks to you for everything Quality ACT has done for me.  This is the best program!”

C. Turner - DISD

Choir director at middle school.  Choir received straight 1’s on stage at competition! Outstanding!

 S. Coffey - Irving ISD