January 16, 2004

Galveston County Alternative Teacher Program

The Galveston County Alternative Teacher Certification Program, a collaborative effort of College of the Mainland, Galveston College and partnering Galveston County independent school districts, has moved to Lake Road Elementary School in La Marque.  Fifty-nine future teachers enrolled this month. They join the other 79 students already enrolled in 15 different certification areas from early childhood through high school. 

An information meeting open to the public and prospective teachers will be held at Lake Road Elementary School on January 22 at 6 p.m. in the Cafetorium.

"Galveston County has an ongoing need for qualified teachers at all grade levels and certification areas," said a news release announcing the new location.  "A bachelor’s degree or higher is required to apply to the program."

Certification areas include early childhood through fourth grade generalist, ESL and bilingual education; fourth through eighth grade mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies; eighth through twelfth grade math and science; and special education from early childhood through twelfth grade.

For more information, visit www.pact4teachers.com or call (409) 938-7006.

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