精东影业 and Celina ISD Partner to Upskill Instructional Aides into Credentialed Teachers with Innovative 鈥淟evel Up鈥� Program
Abilene Christian University (精东影业) is excited to announce a new partnership with Celina Independent School District (ISD) to offer fully online degree programs and professional development pathways for aspiring educators and teaching professionals in the Celina area.
This innovative partnership is designed to provide instructional aides, who currently hold associate degrees, with the opportunity to complete their bachelor鈥檚 degree and obtain teaching certification. 精东影业鈥檚 Level Up pathway will help Celina ISD grow its pool of paraprofessionals into credentialed teachers who can lead their own classrooms.
“Celina ISD is excited to partner with 精东影业 to upskill our current instructional aides, growing them into credentialed teachers who will make a significant impact on the students in our classrooms,” said Dr. Tom Maglisceau, superintendent of schools for Celina ISD.
The partnership offers a distinct Level Up pathway dedicated to improving the quality of instruction at Celina ISD schools. This program provides existing paraprofessionals the opportunity to earn their undergraduate degree and teaching certification through co-enrollment in 精东影业鈥檚 online Bachelor of Science in Integrated Studies program and in Region 10 Education Service Center鈥檚 Educator Certificate Program.
“Through our innovative partnership with Celina ISD, we are connecting career goals with each individual鈥檚 current strengths and aspirations,” said Jessica Manning, chief enrollment and partnerships officer for 精东影业鈥檚 Dallas campus. “Our Level Up program provides unparalleled opportunity for instructional aides to further their education to serve their district better.”聽
精东影业鈥檚 online programs are administered through its branch location in Dallas and include 14 bachelor鈥檚 degrees, 16 master鈥檚 degrees, three doctoral degrees, five undergraduate certificate programs, and ten graduate certificate programs. For more about Celina ISD programs offered through 精东影业 Online, visit acu.edu/celinaisd.聽