University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Learn how to earn elementary or secondary (biology, chemistry or mathematics) Professional License (PLE) and secure a teaching position through Governors State University’s Alternative Certification Program. An information session will be held on August 7, at 7 p.m., at Governors State University’s E-Lounge.
The Alternative Teacher Certification program at Governors State University offers a way to earn your Professional License and embark on a new, rewarding career in education. The Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) leads to a Masters of Art in Teaching (MAT) in Urban Teacher Education in elementary or secondary (biology, chemistry or mathematics). TQP provides an opportunity to co-teach for a year with a certified teacher, a $30,000 stipend and a 25 percent reduction in tuition. TQP is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
Since it began more than 14 years ago, the program has helped more than 300 participants change careers to become some of the most well-trained, supported and effective educators in the south suburbs and Chicago.
This program is open to college graduates with five years’ work experience with a bachelor’s degree. The application deadline for the cohort beginning Spring 2014 Alternative Certification program, will be November 15, 2013.
Governors State University is located at 1 University Parkway, University Park for more information, call (708) 534-4399 or visit www.govst.edu/altcert.
