ACT - Accelerated Collaborative Teacher Education Program
Developing Effective Teachers for Diverse Communities
ACT is an accelerated, two-semester preliminary credential program offered collaboratively by the Michael D. Eisner College of Education and LAUSD District 2. The ACT Program is designed for post-baccalaureate credential candidates interested in pursuing a Multiple Subject, Single Subject, or Education Specialist (Level 1) Credential and is accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Educators.
The ACT Program focuses on addressing the diverse needs of urban school learners and has received support from the Orfalea Foundation to prepare K-12 educators in neurodevelopmental methodology, an innovative and research-based educational approach. ACT is housed at the DELTA Professional Development Center on LAUSD’s Francis Polytechnic High School Campus. Since its inception in 1998, ACT has over a 90% program completion and high employment rate.
ACT Program Components
- Core Courses: A two-course series (fall and spring) taught by a team of LAUSD-CSUN faculty focusing on foundational knowledge and skills for teachers serving diverse urban learners
- Specialization Courses: Classes each semester that target appropriate specialization areas
- Fieldwork: Classroom assignments with exemplary teacher-coaches that increase in duration and intensity
Why Join ACT?
High Quality
- ACT university and K-12 faculty committed to preparing exemplary teachers
- Personalized advisement and mentoring
- Progression through the program as a cohort
- Ongoing classroom support through university supervision and exemplary cooperating teachers
- Emphasis on meeting the needs of diverse urban learners through a neurodevelopmental approach to teaching
Affordable
- Tuition costs significantly lower than many other institutions
- Forgiveness loans and/or other financial aid available
Accelerated and Convenient
- Completion of program in two semesters
- Late afternoon and evening courses
- Enrollment in courses guaranteed
What ACT Graduates Say…
- It was an unforgettable experience. A wonderful, balanced, fast-paced program that was very beneficial.
- Thank you for empowering me to learn. This was boot camp for future teachers.
- ACT prepared me well, helped me obtain a teaching position, and continued to provide resources for ongoing teaching