TEEL - Teacher Education Evening Licensure Program
Notre Dame College has designed the online Teacher Education Evening Licensure Program (TEEL) to meet the needs of professionals interested in obtaining a teacher licensure in the state of Ohio but who lack the ability to conform to a fixed schedule of on-campus courses.
Notre Dame College had designed the online Technology Endorsement (TE) so that licensed teachers can use this endorsement to enhance their careers and advance their technological expertise in the field of education.
Notre Dame College's online TEEL and TE programs are an affordable extension of the evening college program and is designed to meet the needs of busy teachers and other professionals. Students with a minimum of a bachelor's degree can enter the program and emerge as certified teachers.
Distance learning is indeed a life saver for many NDC students. They see their online learning experience as the perfect complement to a busy schedule involving work, social and familial commitments.
Why Choose Notre Dame College Online?
Numerous benefits are associated with completing the Teacher Education Evening Licensure (TEEL) Program and the Technology Endorsement (TE) at Notre Dame College Online:
- Leadership - Notre Dame College holds its education programs up to a very high standard of quality.
- NDC's pre-service teachers rank in the top 25% on their PRAXIS II exam (Principles of Learning and Teaching) every year.
- Flexible Schedules - The online TEEL and TE programs are a very affordable and convenient choice. It affords one with the higher education needed to become a qualified teacher authorized by the No Child Left Behind Act.
- This fast-track program is created for busy adults who already possess a bachelor's or other advanced degree and seek licensure to teach.
- Students can maintain their lifestyles and work schedules while preparing to become teachers.
- Knowledge Excellence - All professors at Notre Dame College have extensive private and public school teaching and administrative experience. Thus, they function as excellent career and academic guides who help students succeed in their endeavors.
- NDC teachers dedicate a large amount of their resources to student success.
- Online Campus - The TEEL and TE online programs are delivered in a fast, friendly and efficient manner.
- 24/7/365 academic and technical support is available to students enrolled in the TEEL and TE online programs. Students can ask for advice on academic, financial, technical or professional matters any time- day or night.
- Financial Aid - Those students who are accepted and enrolled in the TEEL and TE programs may qualify for a federal Stafford loan.
- Scholarships through the Jennings Foundation and other sources of financial aid are also available.
- Students can consult with Financial Aid specialists to receive customized financial plans that fit their needs.
- Fast Online Degree Completion - Depending on the desired license, students can complete the TEEL program, including student teaching, in 18-24 months.
- Previous coursework can also be applied towards licensure.
Enjoy the Online Experience at Notre Dame College
Students currently enrolled in the online learning program at NDC are very pleased with the benefits it brings. The virtual classroom is set up in such a manner that it allows students to share their knowledge, experiences, ideas and opinions in a friendly, collaborative and constructive environment.
The licensure program curriculum prepares students for success in the following areas:
- Early Childhood (Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 3)
- Middle Childhood (Grades 4-9)
- Adolescent to Young Adult (Grades 7-12)
- Multi-Age (Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 12) - Mild Moderate Intervention Specialist
Content areas include Integrated Language Arts, Integrated Mathematics, Integrated Social Studies, Life Science and Life Science/Chemistry
Accreditation
Notre Dame College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate's, Bachelor's and Master's degrees. The Education program is also accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.