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elevatetxed@utsystem.edu X Instagram X Instagram Teach In Texas Impact of Educators Steps to Becoming a Teacher Colleges of Education UT Arlington UT Austin UT Dallas UT El Paso UT Permian Basin UT Rio Grande Valley UT San Antonio Stephen F. Austin State UT TylerMeet the ElevateTXed Leadership Council Mission and Commitment Contact Us Select Page ELEVATE TEXAS EDUCATION ElevateTXEd aims to support the efforts of the University of Texas System colleges of education and programs to prepare highly-qualified, well-trained and diverse educators to best meet the needs of Texas’ changing K-12 student population. Professional Development + Support for Educators. Join us in our mission. ; Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it. – MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN If you dream it, you can do it. Let us show you the way. ElevateTXEd is part of University of Texas institutions’ effort to elevate the field of education in the state of Texas. From supporting new-to-profession teachers to highlighting current research in the field of education, explore our site and learn more. ElevateTXEd priorities:  Recruitment  Preparation  Retention  Leadership Texas wants you! Teaching is a noble career and because of the diverse demographics and landscapes, Texas is the best place to become a teacher. Nearly 5 million public school students in Texas need a great teacher like you. But did you know that a reported 1 in 4 teachers in Texas will quit this school year alone? Stick around for a while! We would love to see you ElevateTXed! Elevate Texas education with us! Our children need teachers. The pandemic has had a great impact on our teachers. Systems are changing, teachers are needed! Let’s work together to fill Texas classrooms high quality teachers! Let’s work together for Texas teachers and their students! 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Most traditional programs offer opportunity for pre-service teachers to engage in the components of planning and preparation, classroom environment, and instruction Alternative Teacher Certification Program Swift, intensive route to the classroom Little to no opportunity to practice new skills before being submerged into the classroom Little to no classroom experience Little to no training in pedagogy No student teaching experience × WEIGH THE PROSCONS Certification: Traditional vs. Alternative Traditional Teacher Certification Program Provides pre-service teachers with valuable pedagogy Rich student teaching experience Connects pre-service teachers to the teaching community Opportunity to pair with and receive guidance through a strong veteran teacher mentor Opportunity to learn from experts in the field Offers time to observe master teachers and put new skills to use in a safe and collaborative environment. Most traditional programs offer opportunity for pre-service teachers to engage in the components of planning and preparation, classroom environment, and instruction Alternative Teacher Certification Program Swift, intensive route to the classroom Little to no opportunity to practice new skills before being submerged into the classroom Little to no classroom experience Little to no training in pedagogy No student teaching...