No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Legislation

Applicants will no longer be able to enter the classroom until they meet the "highly qualified" requirements. Progress through the program will be structured so all applicants can obtain this status as soon as possible. Please try to attend an informational meeting for details.

Informational Meetings

Important Information for all ACE Applicants

As of June 30, 2006, according to the NCLB legislation, you will not be eligible for an internship unless you meet the following criteria for being "highly qualified." School districts will not be able to extend you a contract unless you are NCLB "highly qualified."

As of January 1, 2009, according to the Texas Administrative code a student is not eligible for an internship unless they have completed 30 hours of classroom observation.

ACE Staff

A Message from the Director

Lamar State College-Orange offers a high-quality teacher certification program that addresses the needs of individuals interested in non-traditional routes to the teaching profession. The Accelerated Certification for Educators (ACE) Program prepares individuals who hold bachelors' degrees for teacher certification by the state of Texas.

Lamar State College-Orange is committed to developing individuals who can contribute to society economically, culturally and socially. The college views itself as a service institution that combines quality programs with community need. Independent school districts in the Southeast Texas region are experiencing the same teacher shortages reported state and nationwide.

As one of the best resources for workforce development, LSC-O provides this teacher training for:

1. baccalaureate degreed individuals presently in business/industry seeking a career change;
2. college graduates seeking careers as professional educators; and
3. teachers seeking permanent certification.

Baccalaureate degreed individuals have proven themselves competent as students and professionals. The ACE Program builds upon that solid foundation by providing the necessary training and preparation for teacher certification.

For more information, contact the ACE Program staff at (409) 882-3043. You may also e-mail your questions to Joanie.Gaspard@lsco.edu.