An Academy participant is an experienced certified teacher recommended by a school district who has at least two (2) years teaching experience as an EC-4 teacher.  Certified teachers who are recommended must participate in the Academy's mentoring/induction program and agree to participate in all aspects of the Academy, including Learning Academy Seminars. Submitting an application to the academy indicates a commitment to serve as a teacher in the nominating district or in a district that is defined by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as high need.

The purpose of the Math, Science & Technology (MST) Teacher Preparation Academies is to improve the instructional skills of certified EC-4 teachers to perform at the highest levels in mathematics, science, and technology. Although mathematics is the major focus of this academy, science and technology will be integrated in the program.  The goal of the program is to increase effective math, science, and technology teaching by increasing the number of Texas teachers who are master teachers and who hold a Master's of Education in Mathematics.  It is anticipated that Academy participants will be better able to prepare students to be college ready in mathematics, and technology.

Participants have an opportunity to earn a Master Math Teacher EC-4 Credential and Master's of Education Degree.

Tuition and books are covered by MST Grant if participant is from a high risk school district.

For more information contact Dr. Beth Bos, bb33@txstate.edu

Graduate College Requirements:

• an acceptable degree from an accredited institution
• 2.75 or higher GPA on the last 60 hours of your undergraduate coursework

 Curriculum

Fall 2009

• CI 5303 Teaching Math in Elementary School (Number & Operations Emphasis)
• CI 5306  Evaluative Techniques for the Classroom (Online)

Spring 2010

• CI 5304  Teaching Math and Science in the Elementary School (Geometry Emphasis)
• CI 5317  Teaching Strategies of Elementary Teachers

Summer I 2010

• CI 53XX  Teaching Problem-Solving and Reasoning
• CI 5375  Teaching Probability and Statistics

Summer II 2010

• CI 5330  Multicultural Teaching and Learning
• CI 5326  Curriculum & Management in the Elementary and Middle School
  

Fall 2011

• CI 5310  Creativity, Theories, Research and Application
• CI 5390  Research in Education

Spring 2011

• CI 5327  Principles and Practices in the Elementary Schools
• CI 5372  Philosophical Foundations of Education (Online) 

Applications

Participants must complete two applications:

• MST application
• Graduate College application