Grade Level Certification 4-8
Harris County Department of Education offers 4-8 Certification in English/Language Arts, Mathematics and Science.
English/Language Arts 4-8 Pre-Service Curriculum:
Elementary Classroom Design, Mgmt, and Org. I
Elementary Classroom Design, Mgmt, and Org. II
Reading Strategies I
Reading Strategies II
Differentiated Behavior Management I
Differentiated Behavior Management II
Reading Strategies Across the Content Areas
Process Writing
Writing Across the Content Areas
During the first year of internship, all teachers will be required to take 3 online courses, attend TxBESS and TESA training, and observe practicing classroom teachers for a minimum of 30 hours.
Mathematics 4-8 Pre-Service Curriculum (36 hours):
Elementary Classroom Design, Mgmt, and Org. I
Elementary Classroom Design, Mgmt, and Org. II
Differentiated Behavior Management I
Differentiated Behavior Management II
Designing Lesson Plans II (Math classroom)
Reading Strategies Across the Curriculum
During the first year of internship, all teachers will be required to take 3 online courses, attend TxBESS and TESA training, and observe practicing classroom teachers for a minimum of 30 hours.
Science 4-8 Pre-Service Curriculum (39 hours):
Elementary Classroom Design, Mgmt, and Org. I
Elementary Classroom Design, Mgmt, and Org. II
Differentiated Behavior Management I
Differentiated Behavior Management II
Designing Lesson Plans II (Science classroom)
Reading Strategies Across the Curriculum
During the first year of internship, all teachers will be required to take 3 online courses, attend TxBESS and TESA training, and observe practicing classroom teachers for a minimum of 30 hours.
