Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The purpose of the Education Academy will be to prepare foreign trained teachers and new Mainers who are interested in working in an educational setting with the competencies needed to be successful. The Academy will combine coursework with a practicum experience in a local public school. Students will also work to improve their English language skills to meet the requirements to be employed as an Education Technician III, a substitute teacher in the Portland Public School district, or if qualified work toward Maine teacher certification. The program will consist of 5 separate courses taught over the course of a school year.
Courses include:
- Becoming a Maine Educator
- Teaching that Promotes Student Learning
- Teaching Students with Exceptionalities
- Classroom Management
- Practicum
Students will also receive:
- Improved English proficiency necessary to be employed as an Ed Tech III and/or a substitute in the PPS
- Support regarding the steps necessary to apply to Maine Department of Education (MDOE) for Educational Technician authorization
- Support to apply for Initial Teacher Certification with the MDOE
- Financial support for fees associated with the Ed Tech authorization and teacher certification applications including: fees for translation and evaluation of transcripts, fingerprinting, and MDOE application fees
- Educational advising for the student’s next steps after the conclusion of the Education Academy
- Career guidance and advice will continue to be offered by the New Mainers Resource Center within Portland Adult Ed as students are pursuing their teacher certification
Student Eligibility Requirements:
- CASAS Score of 225
- Have work authorization
- Meet income eligibility requirements to receive scholarship (details in table below)
- Must be18 years and older
Details
Hours
231
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
Portland Adult Education
Local WIB
4 - Coastal Counties Local Area 4
Name of Credential
Education Technician III
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Scholarship money is available to those who qualify.
Refund Policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
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?
No
Cost Items
In-State Tuition
$2,654.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$2,654.00
