The CalStateTEACH Curriculum

The CalStateTEACH curriculum is based on the California Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs) and the California Standards for the Teaching Profession. The program is approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC), as well as the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

Unlike traditionally sequential programs, CalStateTEACH offers a spiraling, integrated curriculum that includes classroom management, learning theory, and pedagogy. The curriculum overview grid provides an outline of the topics that the curriculum addresses. The CalStateTEACH Curriculum Overview by Term and Module provides a more detailed overview of the contents of each of the modules as they occur in the terms of the program.

Curriculum Activity Examples
Activity 5.05: Guided Reading (first term)
Activity 17.04: Integrating Art (third term)

The CalStateTEACH curriculum is adapted continuously to respond to new research in the field; feedback from teacher candidates, faculty, employers and on-site mentors; text additions; out-of-date publications; and changing websites. A team of faculty has recently revised the curriculum to meet the new California Commission for Teacher Credentialing standards. Unlike print materials, the electronic environment allows for maximum flexibility and responsiveness to changes in the teacher education knowledge base.

Pat Blackwell- Davis

One of the program's biggest strengths is the integrated curriculum. In my 30 years of public education experience as a teacher and administrator, I have never seen a better program.

Since there are no traditional classes, some people expect that the work will be easier. In fact, the activities are very challenging, and the requirements are demanding. This level of rigor assures that teacher candidates are learning practical information that they can apply immediately to their classroom teaching.

CalStateTEACH teacher candidates are working full time, managing families and other personal responsibilities and completing their program assignments. It takes approximately 15-20 hours of work per week outside of teaching. Completing the work from home requires more self-discipline than attending class.

If you're a good fit for the program, it's well worth the time and effort.