Grade Level Certification 8-12
Harris County Department of Education offers 8-12 Certification in English/Language Arts, Mathematics and Science.
English/Language Arts 8-12 Pre-Service Curriculum:
Secondary Classroom Design, Mgmt, and Org. I
Secondary Classroom Design, Mgmt, and Org. II
Differentiated Behavior Management I
Differentiated Behavior Management II
Reading Strategies I
Reading Strategies II
Reading Strategies Across the Curriculum
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 8-12 Pre-Service Curriculum (36 hours):
Secondary Classroom Design, Mgmt, and Org. I
Secondary 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
Teaching Math Using Technology
During the first year of internship, all teachers will be required to take 3 online courses, attend TxBESS and TESA training, and be observed for a minimum of 30 hours.
Science 8-12 and Life Science 8-12 Pre-Service Curriculum (39 hours):
Secondary Classroom Design, Mgmt, and Org. I
Secondary 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.
