TeachLSUS continues alternative teacher certification
12/18/01

To increase the number of certified teachers in our community classrooms, LSUS continues recruitment to attract professionals from other career fields into the teaching profession and make a difference in the community. The goal is to prepare candidates for fulfilling careers in the classroom.

TeachLSUS strives to continue improving student achievement by recruiting and training highly talented individuals who have well rounded backgrounds and the ability to thrive in challenging situations. The TeachLSUS alternative certification program is designed for individuals who do not have a background in education. However, a bachelor’s degree and a 2.5 overall undergraduate GPA are the minimum eligibility requirements for the program.

Participants selected for the TeachLSUS program can pursue certification in mild/moderate special education, elementary education, or secondary education. TeachLSUS applicants should be prepared to begin their certification course work in summer 2007. Once accepted into the TeachLSUS program, candidates are eligible to be hired as fulltime classroom teachers, earning a starting teachers salary and benefits, while pursuing certification.

Throughout the program, participants will have access to a network of ongoing support from the LSUS faculty to help the participants promote student achievement in their classrooms.

Learn more about TeachLSUS by attending the next information session from 5-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10, LSUS Business-Education Building Room 113.

The application deadline is March 1. All interested individuals are encouraged to submit their application early. For information, contact www.TeachLSUS.orgwww.TeachLSUS.org or (318) 797-5100.