Alternative Certification FAQ's - The five questions posted most recently: This part of the site contains FAQ's. http://www.online-distance-learning-education.com/faq <![CDATA[Should my Probationary Certificate be initiated by WCACP once I pass my TExES content test?]]> No. Your probationary certificate will be recommended once you start a full time teaching position at a school district, TEA recognized private school, or charter school in the state of Texas. A completed statement of eligibility from your Principal or Human Resource department must be received before a probationary can be recommended. ]]> http://www.online-distance-learning-education.com/faq/content/15/219/en/should-my-probationary-certificate-be-initiated-by-wcacp-once-i-pass-my-texes-content-test.html Wed, 19 May 2010 15:03:00 GMT <![CDATA[Where can I download an observation form to start documenting observation hours?]]> Detailed instructions and the observation form will be provided once you start the online curriculum. If you would like to start documenting observation hours prior to program admission, download the observation forms on this webpage.http://www.online-distance-learning-education.com/article_info.php/articles_id/123 ]]> http://www.online-distance-learning-education.com/faq/content/14/233/en/where-can-i-download-an-observation-form-to-start-documenting-observation-hours.html Wed, 19 May 2010 15:02:00 GMT <![CDATA[Do I have to complete all online modules before I can begin my one-year teaching internship?]]> No. You only have to complete the first two sections of the curriculum before you can begin a one-year teaching internship. The Instructional Strategies and Classroom Management section usually will take between 4-6 weeks to complete, depending on how much time you have to devote to coursework.

]]> http://www.online-distance-learning-education.com/faq/content/8/43/en/do-i-have-to-complete-all-online-modules-before-i-can-begin-my-one_year-teaching-internship.html Wed, 19 May 2010 14:59:00 GMT <![CDATA[What qualifications need to be met before WCACP will start my probationary certificate?]]> To begin your probationary certificate with a school district in Texas, all items mentioned below must be met:

1. Passed TExES content exam

2. Completion of 30 clock hours of field based observations

3. Completion of Module 1 and Module 2 in curriculum

4. Hired full-time in your content area at a school district, TEA recognized private school, or charter school in the state of Texas.

]]> http://www.online-distance-learning-education.com/faq/content/8/67/en/what-qualifications-need-to-be-met-before-wcacp-will-start-my-probationary-certificate.html Wed, 19 May 2010 14:59:00 GMT <![CDATA[Does a late hire have different rules in regard to starting a one-year teaching internship?]]> Yes. A teaching candidate that meets the definition of a late hire will be required to complete 30 hours of observations, Module 1 (Instructional Strategies) within 90 school days of starting a teaching assignment. ]]> http://www.online-distance-learning-education.com/faq/content/8/209/en/does-a-late-hire-have-different-rules-in-regard-to-starting-a-one_year-teaching-internship.html Wed, 19 May 2010 14:58:00 GMT