This fall, the Teacher Development Academy at Â鶹´«Ã½ (TDA@Â鶹´«Ã½) will assist teachers in earning the Reaching and Teaching All Learners micro credential and graduate certificate. Through a special GEER-funded grant from the Â鶹´«Ã½ Regents for Higher Education, the following courses can be taken at no cost to emergency and alternative certified teachers—that’s right, for FREE! There will be no costs to teachers who enroll in AND COMPLETE this 9-hour certificate program this fall. Each of these courses will count toward OSDE certification coursework requirements.
GRED 5113 Teaching Diverse Learners
GRED 6323 Teaching Methods Across the Curriculum (Pedagogy)
GRED 6523 Classroom Management and Collaboration
The Fall Cohort will meet Wednesday evenings, 5:00-10:00 PM, beginning August 21 through December 18th AND over three fast-track weekends: September 13-15, October 25-27, and November 15-17. The fast-track class will meet Fridays from 5-9 PM, Saturdays from 8 AM-4 PM, and Sundays from 12-3 PM. There is no virtual option. Attendance is required at all Â鶹´«Ã½ and course grades are impacted by absences. At the end of the fall semester, teachers will earn both the micro credential and 9 graduate hours of credit.
The location of the Â鶹´«Ã½ will be based on enrollment. We plan to offer the Â鶹´«Ã½ in multiple locations throughout the OKC metro and will notify you of the location options no later than Wednesday, August 14th.
Instructions for emergency or alternative certified teachers who are interested in participating:
Apply for Admission to Â鶹´«Ã½:
- Go to
- Select ‘graduate’ as your student type.
- Select ‘Graduate Certificate in Reaching and Teaching All Learners’ as your program
- Select ‘Fall 2024’ as your term
- List every college/university attended in the academic history section.
- Use the fee waiver code Â鶹´«Ã½GRAD25 (code is case sensitive) to waive the $60 application fee
- Order official transcripts from each university you have attended (even if you didn't earn a degree there).
- Please note: Official transcripts can be ordered through Parchment, National Clearinghouse, or by mail. If using electronic transcripts, please select Â鶹´«Ã½ City University or [email protected] as the recipient. If you are mailing transcripts, please use the address below.
Â鶹´«Ã½ City University
Attn: Office of Admissions
2501 N Blackwelder Ave
Â鶹´«Ã½ City, OK 73106
Once you have been admitted, you will be enrolled in the three courses. Only the first 130 eligible teachers will be admitted to the Teacher Development Academy at Â鶹´«Ã½ this fall, so you are encouraged to apply for and complete the admissions process as soon as possible. Enrollment for the fall cohort will close August 16, 2024.
If you have additional questions, please contact Dr. Heather Sparks at [email protected].
What courses are included in the Teacher Development Academy?
The TDA@Â鶹´«Ã½ will include 3 three-hour graduate-level courses, GRED 5113 Teaching Diverse Learners, GRED 6523 Classroom Management and Collaboration, and GRED 6323 Teaching Methods Across the Curriculum.
What if I only need one of the courses offered?
The TDA@Â鶹´«Ã½ will be integrating the three courses within the program, so you must enroll in all three courses to receive the scholarship.
How many hours of "seat time" will the TDA@Â鶹´«Ã½ offer?
TDA@Â鶹´«Ã½ will include 135 hours of seat time.
What if I need to miss a day of the program?
We understand that schedules offer challenges but expect program participants to be present for all Â鶹´«Ã½. Any absences will have a negative impact on your final grade. If an emergency arises and you must miss all or part of a day, you will be provided a make-up assignment.
Where will the program be held?
The location of the Â鶹´«Ã½ will be based on enrollment. We plan to offer the Â鶹´«Ã½ in multiple locations throughout the OKC metro and will notify you of the location options no later than Wednesday, August 14th.
Do I need to enroll at Â鶹´«Ã½ to participate?
Yes, all participants of TDA@Â鶹´«Ã½ will enroll as a graduate student.
What will I need to enroll?
You will need a copy of your official college transcript(s) from all universities you previously attended.
