EdAide Program

The EdAide Program allows paraprofessionals working in public schools the opportunity to complete their bachelor's degree as well as receive their teaching certification without having to quit their full-time jobs.

This unique program is designed specifically for paraprofessionals and follows a cohort model. A new cohort begins each semester and classes are taught online, at night or on the weekend. By logging 520 teaching hours, student teaching will be waived.

Certification Options

• PreK - 3rd Grade Core
• PreK - 3rd Grade Bilingual
• Early Childhood - 6th Grade Special Education
• Early Childhood - 6th Grade Bilingual Education

Program Requirements

Candidates must:

• Currently be employed as an instructional aide by a school district
• Be core complete
• Have an overall GPA of 2.75 or better
• Have a flexible and supportive administrator
• Have been an instructional classroom aide for at least one year in the last five years

Coursework

Students admitted into the EdAide program must have completed the following:

• 6 hrs Communication
• 3 hrs Mathematics
• 6-8 hrs Life and Physical Science
• 3 hrs Language, Philosophy, and Culture
• 3 hrs Creative Arts
• 6 hrs U.S. History
• 6 hrs Political Science/Government
• 3-6 hrs Social & Behavioral Science
• 4-6 hrs Life and Physical Science or Language, Philosophy, and Culture

Financial Support

• Teach for Houston is a non-profit partner that will reimburse application fees
• SHSU Transfer Scholarship - amount varies based on transfer GPA
• Educational Aide Waiver
• Foundation Scholarship - up to $2000/year
• TEACH Grant - federal grant up to $4000/year
• Scholarships4Kats, accepted students are encouraged to apply every year
• Student Loans
• Loan Forgiveness - TEA program
• Financial Aid

Contact Info

For more information, please contact:

FAQs

• How do I get started?
  1. Complete the required 42 hours of core.
  2. Apply to SHSU through Teach for Houston.
  3. Once accepted, apply to the EdAide Program.
  4. Apply for scholarships
  5. Once accepted into EdAide, meet with your advisor for your course of study.
  6. Follow your course of study.
• How do I pay for the program?

  If you maintain a 3.25 GPA, you will qualify for all of the following grants.

  • Foundation Grant
  • TEACH Grant
  • Educational Aide Waiver/Grant
  • Transfer Scholarship
  • Scholarships for Kats
• How long does it take to complete the program?

  If you are admitted core complete, and maintain status, you can complete the program in 4-5 semesters.

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