The Academy

Because it is impossible to predict the exact number of teachers, the AC staff created a “safety-net” program called the Academy. Academy participants attend training during the evenings and on select weekends. Participants receive training that mirrors the day program. 

While the Academy does not offer guaranteed employment in the Dallas ISD, a high percentage of the applicants who complete the program receive a teaching assignment in the Dallas ISD.  The Academy has a $650.00 training fee. Participants who begin training with a principal’s selection form may elect to have this fee added to the $2,850.00 and payroll deducted in 12 payments.

The Academy supplements the guaranteed program and provides an opportunity for applicants to receive training for teaching positions in other content areas. These include:

Business Education	Marketing	Special Education
Computer Science	Physical Education	Speech
English, Language Arts and Reading	Social Studies	Technology Applications
Family & Consumer Science	Spanish	Technology Education
Journalism

Note: Academy areas and participant numbers may change as campus needs dictate.