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Special Education

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Bilingual

In order to substitute previous experience or training, please submit a request to the Executive Director. Decisions regarding the acceptance of transfer credit will be made on an individual basis. Make your request by clicking the button in the next section.

  • Connections
  • Lesson Planning
  • Teaching to Your Strengths
  • Elementary Math
  • Development of the Young Child
  • Poverty in Schools
  • Parent Conferencing
  • TEKS / questions Techniques
  • Reading in the Bilingual Classroom
  • Bilingual Content Training

Elementary - ESL

In order to substitute previous experience or training, please submit a request to the Executive Director. Decisions regarding the acceptance of transfer credit will be made on an individual basis. Make your request by clicking the button in the next section.

  • Connections
  • Lesson Planning
  • Teaching to Your Strengths
  • Elementary Math
  • Development of the Young Child
  • Poverty in Schools
  • Behavior Management
  • Reading in Elementary
  • Reading in the ESL Classroom
  • Elementary / ESL Content Training

Secondary

In order to substitute previous experience or training, please submit a request to the Executive Director. Decisions regarding the acceptance of transfer credit will be made on an individual basis. Make your request by clicking the button in the next section.

  • Connections
  • Lesson Planning
  • Teaching for Critical Thinking
  • TEKS for Secondary
  • Reading in the Content
  • Teaching to Your Strengths
  • Behavior Management
  • Teaching in Urban Schools
  • Special Education Issues
  • Poverty in Schools
  • Parent Conferencing
  • Adolescent Development
  • Secondary Content Training (by area of certification)

Special Education

In order to substitute previous experience or training, please submit a request to the Executive Director. Decisions regarding the acceptance of transfer credit will be made on an individual basis. Make your request by clicking the button in the next section.

  • Connections
  • Lesson Planning (by grade level)
  • Behavior Management
  • Teaching to Your Strength
  • Introduction to Special Education
  • Reading in Special Education
  • Understanding ARD/ IEP
  • Content Training for Special Education (by area)

If you have previous experience or training that you feel could be substituted for any of our training, please contact us directly and we will review your request. All decisions regarding the acceptance of transfer credit will be made on an individual basis.

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ECAP’s Teacher Advisors

These are the great folks you may be involved with during your certification process

Randy Baker

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Randy Baker

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Randy has taught History, Health, Physical Education and Driver´s Education.   He has been an Assistant Principal and Principal for Grapevine-Colleyville ISD.  He has been Principal of Keller Middle School and Principal of Keller High School and Central High School in Keller ISD. While Randy was Principal, he received the National Blue Ribbon School Principal award.

Certifications

Mid-Management Administrator
Secondary Health and Physical Education
Secondary History
Driver Education

Education

M. S. - University of North Texas
B. S. - University of North Texas

A Word From Randy's Interns

"Mr. Baker came into the class after the class started and was able to observe the middle portion of class. He said I did a good job communicating with students and pulling students aside to review missing assignments and grades. I walked around and answered questions throughout the class and made all attempts to keep the students on task and on track."

"I feel that my first advisor assessment was very positive by Randy Baker. I did appreciate his feedback on making sure I verbalize my objective of the day and repeat it several times during the class."

Marvin Beaty

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Linda Denson

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Linda Denson

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Linda has taught English and History. She moved from Department Chair in English at Lamar High School to Vice Principal at Shackelford Junior High School in Arlington ISD.  After serving as Vice Principal at Lamar High School in Arlington ISD, Linda was Principal at Nichols Junior High for 12 years.  Linda is an Adjunct Professor at University of Texas Arlington.

Certifications

Mid-Management Administrator
Secondary English
Secondary History

Education

Mid-Management Administrator - University of North Texas
M. Ed - University of North Texas
B.A. English and History - University of Texas Arlington

A Word From Linda's Interns

 "Mrs. Denson has a sharp eye, she explained techniques to me I did not realize I was using while working with my students.  Again that encouraging attitude was a plus; she makes me feel so special as a teacher.  Mrs. Denson always comes on days I need that little push of inspiration, she does a great job.  Her spiritual attitude is great and much needed!!  She suggested that I see the movie "Waiting for Superman".  I love when she comes to observe, she was put in my life for a purpose and I´m almost sure of that!!"

"After Mrs. Denson's latest visit, I took her suggestions on how to take the assignment she observed further. I had the students use a rubric to score each other´s' Power Point presentations. I appreciate her acknowledging the work I put into create that lesson, and also her input into ways I could take it even one step further."

"After Mrs. Denson visited me last time I took some things that we talked about and applied them to my classroom. We talked about setting expectations before the lesson starts so that the students can better understand what it is we will be doing for the day."

Dana Eldredge

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Jennifer Killian

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Jennifer Killian

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Jennifer's classroom teaching experience includes teaching Debate, Speech, World History, Social Studies, Texas History, World History, and European Studies.  She has served as Principal and Assistant Principal at both Grapevine-Colleyville High School and Junior High School.  At Grapevine-Colleyville she also directed the following programs:  Advanced Academics, Career and Technology Education, and Social Studies.

Certifications

Principal
Secondary History
Secondary Speech

Education

ED. D. - Curriculum and Instruction - East State Texas University
Mid-Management Certification - East State Texas University
Master of Science/Educational Administration - Texas A & I University
Bachelor of Science/Secondary Education Texas A & I University

A Word From Jennifer's Interns

"It appears I have been named first year teacher of the year.  I have to say that much of the credit goes ECAP.   I learned so much great stuff that I was able to put into practice and it has truly helped - not only me, but the students I teach.  Dr. Killian taught me things like VAD, the learning styles, and a lot of great information.  I thought about VAD when I arranged my room."

"I strongly agree that Jennifer spent adequate time with me that she supported and increased my teaching skills. Jennifer was very easy to talk to, and communicated very well."

Barbara Truby

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Barbara Truby

Notable Barbara started her career as a Special Education Teacher. She then continued as a Second and Third Grade Teacher, Reading Specialist, Facilitator / Counselor, Elementary Principal, and an Educational Consultant and Transitional Specialist. Education Bachelor Of Science: Elementary Education- University Of Texas Academic Language Therapist- Scottish Rite Hospital Reading Recovery Teacher- Texas Women's University Masters Of Education Administration- Dallas Baptist University Qualifications Barbara has 39 years of teaching, counseling, administrative and consulting. She has a thorough understanding of practical applications of child growth and development. Also has advanced skills in the teaching and learning processes with the ability to recognize practices and appropriately evaluate progress in learning. She is an educational learning with the determination to constantly improve. Barbara has the ability to think and communicate how to create certainty and predictability in school performance.

Ernie Valamides

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Ernie Valamides

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Ernie began his 39 years in education by helping open a new school, teaching and coaching junior high students in Arlington ISD. He had the privilege of being the pitching coach at Martin High School when they won the state baseball championship in 1993. He served as Assistant Principal and Principal in Arlington. After serving as Assistant Principal at Richland High School in Birdville ISD, Ernie was Principal at North Richland Middle School for 14 years. While Ernie was Principal, he led North Richland Middle School to the prestigious honor to be recognized as the first campus in the country to become campus certified by the National Institute for STEM Education.

Certifications

Mid-Management Administrator Secondary English Secondary History Secondary Health/Physical Education

Education

Mid-Management Administrator – North Texas State University M. Ed. – North Texas State University B.A. English, History, and Health/Physical Education – University of Texas at Arlington

A Word from Ernie’s Interns

"Thank you for your feedback. I am so blessed to have you as a mentor. Your nurturing nature has always made it easy for me to continue with my class plans without being worried or stressed about, what you are writing, seeing or reporting. I have always felt supported not judged. Thank you for all your kind and encouraging words! Your last visit will be bitter sweet for me! Please keep in contact, if you are not too busy! Thank you for everything!"

"I am writing this email to thank you for all your kind and encouraging words. I am so thankful to have had such a great mentor who was able to share his knowledge about education with me. I feel like I have improved in so many areas when it comes down to teaching, beginning with my confidence. Not only am I grateful for you, but so are my students. They enjoyed your visits as well! Again, thank you so much!"

Martha Bock

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Rhonda Clark

ECAP is the real deal! Real people with a genuine interest in helping future teachers grow. Real-life training for the classroom. Real classroom support for interns. ECAP - making real connections with educators and districts.

Rhonda Clark
Former Secondary Personnel Director-Arlington ISD