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Earn a Minnesota teaching license and master's degree in two years.


WORK & LEARN is for individuals who are dedicated to education, have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, and are current or prospective employees of Intermediate District 917 or its 11 member districts. Participants will be employed as teachers of record or paraprofessionals by their school district while taking a combination of online and face-to-face (f2f) courses in a cohort model. Classes will take place at Shakopee High School through the University of St. Thomas.

YEAR ONE

Spring
Standards of Effective Practice
Educational Equity & Inclusive Practices
Classroom Engagement

Summer
Effective Teaching and Learning
Literacy Development
Fundamental Courses in Special Education

Fall
Special Education Method Courses

YEAR TWO

Spring
Special Education Method Courses
Field Experiences

Summer
Disability-Specific Method Courses
Interview Preparation
Launching Your Career Introduction

Fall
Clinical Practice
Ed-TPA

YEAR THREE

Spring
Master's Degree Add-on

Add-On Licenses:
Autism Spectrum Disorders Methods & Clinical Practice
Emotional Behavioral Disorders & Clinical Coursework


PROGRAM COST
Initial Behavioral Strategist License Coursework 31 credits

Add-on Master's Degree 3 credits

Add-on Autism Spectrum Disorders License Coursework 8 credits

Add-on Emotional Behavioral Disorders License Coursework 8 credits


University of St. Thomas MA Degree is approximately $660 per credit. Cost of books is an additional fee and varies by course. Participants are encouraged to apply for financial aid. A tuition reimbursement program may be available through your District.


Click the link below to the application to the Work and Learn program to be used by an employee of ISD 917 or by an employee of any of the ISD 917 member districts. Please note that the deadline for the first round of candidates is February 15, 2020.   
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