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 Post Baccalaureate Elementary Education Certificate (TIRE)

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

IHE Certificate of Completion

Method of Delivery

Hybrid or blended

When offered

Daytime Hours, Evening Hours

Instructional Program (CIP)

Elementary Education and Teaching. 131202

Description

Program Synopsis: Post Baccalaureate Elementary Education Program (EEP) Certificate, Teacher in Residence Emphasis (TIRE)

Program Location: Aravaipa, Maricopa, San Tan, Signal Peak, and Superstition Mountain Campus.

Course Objective: 
The Post Baccalaureate Certificate is appropriate for students who have a bachelor’s degree and are interested in earning K-8 teacher certification with the Arizona Department of Education (ADE). CAC awards Institutional Recommendation upon successful program completion. After receiving Institutional Recommendation, students must apply for certification with the Arizona Department of Education.  
 
Students in the Teacher in Residence (TIR) program must provide proof of district employment as a contracted teacher, provide a current IVP fingerprint card and appropriate NES passing score documents for elementary education and the subject knowledge exam. 
 
If teaching in an English Language Development (ELD) classroom, EPP students must complete and show proof of an ADE approved Structured English Immersion (SEI) workshop or course. For students needing to provide proof of completion of an SEI course to the employer, CAC offers EDU240 Structured English Immersion during the first semester of EPP coursework. CAC’s EDU240 Structured English Immersion course is on the ADE list of approved SEI coursework for teacher certification endorsement.

Competencies to be achieved: To be provided by division. 
* Understand how learners grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical domains. (Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium, InTASC 1) (Council for Exceptional Children) (Understanding Level)  
* Apply understanding of individual differences and diverse cultures and communities to ensure inclusive learning environments that enable each learner to meet high standards. (Applying Level)  
* Recognize and create learning environments that support individual and collaborative learning, and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation. (Applying Level)  
* Understand the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of core disciplines and create learning experiences that make the disciplines accessible and meaningful for learners to assure mastery of the content. (Creating Level)  
* Understand how to connect concepts and use differing perspectives to engage learners in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem solving. (Applying Level)  
* Understand and utilize multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own growth, to monitor learner progress, and to guide the teacher's and learner's decision making. (Applying Level)  
* Plan instruction that supports every student in meeting rigorous learning goals by drawing upon knowledge of content areas, curriculum, cross-disciplinary skills, and pedagogy, as well as knowledge of learners. (Creating Level)  
* Utilize a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to develop deep understanding of content areas and their connections, and to build skills to apply knowledge in meaningful ways. (Applying Level)  
* Engage in ongoing professional learning and use evidence to continually evaluate his/her practice, particularly the effects of his/her choices and actions on others. (Analyzing Level)  
* Select leadership roles and opportunities to take responsibility for student learning, to collaborate with learners, families, colleagues, and other school professionals to ensure learner growth. (Applying Level)   
*Design and evaluate learning experiences incorporating digital tools and resources to maximize content learning (Evaluating Level)

Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure): 
Tuition (In-State) 44 x $75 = $3,300 
Tuition (Out of State) 44 x $150 = $6,600

Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition): 
* Your First Year: How to Survive and Thrive as a New Teacher Todd Whitaker 
* Reading, Writing, and Learning in ESL  
Fundamentals of Literacy Instruction & Assessment PreK-6 
* Phonics from A to Z A Practical Guide
* Conquering Dyslexia: A Guide to Early Detection and Intervention for Teachers and Families 
* CORE Assessing Reading Multiple Measures 
* Educational Psychology 15th Edition Anita Woolfolk 
* Elementary and Middle School Mathematics 10th Edition John A. Van de Walle 

Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition): 
Computer access for live streaming sessions and access to course content in Blackboard.

WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:  
Name: Veronica Duran 
Email:  veronica.duran@centralaz.edu 
Phone number: 520-494-5111 

Direct Website link to the program:  
https://centralaz.edu/resources/AOI/EdPostBacTeacherinResrackmap.pdf

Additional information:  
Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation: 
* IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
* Negative TB Skin Test
Other requirements needed: 
Teacher Contract from an Arizona school district to be considered Teacher of Record Alternative Teacher Certificate with program verification letter from the EDU department. Must have the verification letter to apply for the Alternative Teaching Certificate.

Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website): 
https://centralaz.edu/admissions/paying-for-college/refunds/ 

Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
Industry Recognized:
(Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)
Yes or No: No
Nationally Recognized  Industry Association or Organization:

Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No: No
Career Pathway: Teacher Certification with Arizona Department of Education 

Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies) 
Yes or No (Explain): Yes
Teaching credentials are recognized nationally through the reciprocity process. CAC is recognized as the recommending institution  for providing the coursework for Arizona teacher certification through the Arizona Department of Education.

Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)
Yes or No: Yes
Accrediting Agency and link to website: Higher Learning Commission (HLC); https://hlcommission.org?


Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential during WIOA program participation or within one year after exit from WIOA. Not Tracked at this time. Not tracked.

Details

Program Length (Weeks)

52

Hours

44

Entrance Requirements

Course(s)

School

Central Arizona College

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Training Location(s)

8470 N Overfield Rd, Coolidge, Arizona

Local WIB

2003 - ARIZONA@WORK - Pinal

Name of Credential

Non-Degree Program Post Baccalaureate Elementary Education Program (EEP)

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

Pell Grant, Scholarship. 

Refund Policy

See Synopsis. 

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

Yes - Higher Learning Commission

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

Yes

Cost Items

Books (Estimated)

$1,500.00

In-State Tuition

$3,300.00

Other Fees

$300.00 IVP Finger Clearance Card, Alternative Teaching Certificate, and TB Skin Test.

Out-of-State/District Tuition

$6,600.00

Total In-State Program Cost

$5,100.00

Total Out-of-State Program Cost

$8,400.00

Demand Occupation(s)

25-2021.00Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
$21.48 per hour

Provider Status

Approved

Address

8470 N Overfield Rd, Coolidge, Arizona 85128

Phone Number

(520) 494-5444

Web Address

https://centralaz.edu/resources/AOI/EdPostBacTeacherinResrackmap.pdf

Last Updated

Aug 26, 2024

Created

May 23, 2024

Renewal

Aug 16, 2025

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