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Grow Your Own Programs

  Master's degrees and Teacher Certifications

SAISD is committed to providing multiple avenues and ongoing support for professional growth for our instructional staff.  Below is an overview of graduate programs and leadership programs available to teachers, educators and leaders in our District. Click on the University links below to see instructions on applying.

SAISD will provide full tuition coverage for the graduate programs.

Participants will be responsible for the application fee, student fees and textbooks every semester.

Commitment:  Individuals selected agree to diligently pursue and obtain a Master’s degree while continuing full-time employment with SAISD. Upon completion of the degree, participants agree to remain in SAISD for 3 consecutive, complete academic years.

Graduate program overview

Our Lady of the Lake Master of Education-Curriculum and Instruction (MEd) Tracks available:  Special Populations - SPED; Reading & Literacy Eligible staff:  Teachers with 2+ years of experience Duration:  36-hours (2 years) Class-time:  2 courses/semester. Classes meet once/week for 2.75 hours @ OLLU Graduate Admission Deadline:  July 1st   NEXT COHORT:  TBD

Texas A&M-San Antonio Master of Science in Reading Tracks available:  Reading with Reading Specialist and Master Reading Teacher Certification  Eligible staff:  Teachers with 2+ years of experience Duration:  36-hours (2 years) Class-time:  2 courses/semester (8 wks each). Classes meet once/week for 2.5 hours at an SAISD location Graduate Admission Deadline:  July 15th   NEXT COHORT:  TBD

The University of Texas, San Antonio Master of Arts – Bicultural/Bilingual Education Tracks available:  Bi-cultural-Bilingual Education Eligible staff:  Teachers with 2+ years of experience; Must speak Spanish Duration:  30-hours (2 years), starting in Summer/Fall Class-time:  Classes meet once/week for 2.75 hours at SAISD location (summer classes are held at UTSA DT campus) Graduate Admission Deadline:  August 1st   NEXT COHORT:  TBD

Teacher Certification overview

Starting Fall 2021, SAISD partnered with Region 20 to provide an opportunity for Paraprofessionals and Instructional Assistants who want to become teachers in SAISD and get a Teaching Certificate through their Alternative Certification Program.  

Qualifications:  Must have a Bachelor's degree, 2.75 GPA on last 60 hours

Duration:  310.5 hours of training in Program.  You begin in the fall to be ready to teach the next school year under an Internship Certificate.

NEXT COHORT:  SPRING 2023

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