HISD-ACP School Librarian is a one-year state approved certification program for teachers who would like to become a school librarian.
The HISD-ACP Librarian program focuses on the role of the librarian who is an integral part of the school, responsible for strengthening the teaching/learning process so that students can develop the vital skills necessary to locate, analyze, evaluate, interpret, and communicate information and ideas.
The program curriculum is aligned to the Texas school librarian standards and the competencies for the School Librarian TExES exam.
Interns will engage in observations, portfolio activities, children’s literature studies, and state exam preparation.
HISD-ACP Master Reading Teacher is a one year state approved certification program for teachers seeking reading certification.
The HISD-ACP Master Reading program focuses on the five components of reading, phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension; and the Master Reading teacher’s role as a mentor and coach to other teachers in the area of reading. The program curriculum consists of both HISD courses and University of St. Thomas coursework which has been aligned to the Texas reading standards and the competencies for the Master Reading Teacher TExES exam.
Interns will engage in observations, case studies, mentoring and coaching activities, and state exam preparation.
The Texas Legislature approved a new master teacher certification known as the Master Technology Teacher Certification. The certification recognizes the need for master teacher status in the areas of teaching and mentoring with technology. To receive the Master Technology Teacher certification, a teacher is required to attend an SBEC-approved program (such as the Houston ISD program) and pass the state Master Technology Teacher certification test administered by the State of Texas.
The MTT certification should be distinguished from other certifications offered by the State in that it is a master-level certification. The MTT certification indicates mastery in the area of teaching with technology, much like the Master Reading Teacher Certification and the Master Mathematics Teacher Certification do in their respective content areas.
HISD-ACP Principal Academy for Collaborative Engagement (PACE) is a two-year state approved certification program for individuals seeking principal certification.
HISD-ACP Principal Academy focuses on courses and personal development of the interns in a cohort model. The program curriculum consists of both HISD courses and University of St. Thomas coursework aligned to all Texas standards and competencies for the Principal TExES exam and emphasizes HISD initiatives.
Academy fellows engage in facilitative leadership experiences, portfolio case studies, action research, observations, state exam preparation, and internship with mentor support.
HISD-ACP is the recipient of a U.S. Department of Education School Leadership Program Grant. Pace cohort members qualify for participation in this grant to offset the majority of program costs.