I went in for my Alternative Certification Program interview for HISD. It was interesting, the interviewer was quite nice, I totally forget her name (yes, I’m horrible with names). The process was interesting as well. A pat list of questions designed by Gallup mostly judging personality type and interpersonal skills. And after it was over… I “passed”.
So, I start the ACP cycle in a few weeks (May 12), and do TTH evening, Sat mornings for about 6 weeks and one week full time observing another teacher (Integrated Field Experience). And several tests to make sure “No Child Gets Left Behind” because I can’t speak a simple sentence. We need a test to determine that – acing the TASP can’t be trusted.
“This doesn’t guarantee you a job” is placed in many places of their paperwork, but the requirements for 8-12 Math are fairly high and they are always in need. (I heard there could be an opening at the HS closest to me – 16 minute walk.)
If it all comes about, I should be able to have a paycheck again by late August, only 2 years 5 months of unemployment.
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Hello there!
I am trying to get as much information as I can on the ACP program. I am in the process of getting my transcripts evaluated, take the THEA and get the references, and hopefully have everything I need by April. The ladies over there at the HISD are very unwilling to disclose information about the program before one pays any fee. So, I have a couple of questions for you and I hope you can help me:
-will I have time to be accepted in the program if I start prep classes on May? to me time is crucial because I have until end of August to find employment for immigration reasons (I am an international student from Venezuela)
-is there really a big demand for bilingual teachers?
-Can I start contacting schools before waiting for the HISD to accept me in the program? would that be useful?
thank you so much, and I hope you can help me with these questions!