This presentation outlines the process that Rio Salado College, in partnership with PIRC, Creighton School District, and Helios will be using to enroll Parent Liaisons into the Family and Community Liaison Program.

1. Family & Community Liaison Pilot Certification

3. Key areas of focus Increase student achievement On the job training Recognition of skills

7. Course offerings October 2009 1.5 credits Spring 2010 7 credits Summer 2010 7 credits Fall 2010 7 credits Spring 2011 3.5 credits

9. Certificate Transition Design Certificate 26 credits Optional Associates (AA) Pathway 15 of 26 Credits transfer Elementary, Secondary, Special Education and Early Childhood

13. A commitment of support Arizona Department of Education

16. A commitment of support

19. Successful Start! Step 2: Enroll in General Education & Teacher Education Level I Foundation Courses Formally apply to the Teacher Prep Program Step 3: Step 4: Enroll in Teacher Education Level II Methods Course Step 5: Take the AEPA Content Exam during Level II Step 6: Begin Student Teaching – Level III

24. Affordable Tuition Rates Maricopa County Resident $71 per credit hour Can complete certificate for under $3000

25. Tuition Comparison Approximate full-time annual tuition comparison based on two 12-credit semesters. Verification with your academic advisor is recommended Rio Salado College $1,734 Northern Arizona University $4,842 Arizona State University $4,971 University of Arizona $5,048 University of Phoenix $12,006 Grand Canyon University $15,480

26. Fees Textbooks $35-85 Course Fees $10 - $40 Student Teaching Tuition for 8 credits plus $450

28. Discover the Rio Advantage! Monday Starts! Affordable Tuition Online Classes

29. Discover the Rio Advantage! Online Student Support 24/7 Helpdesk Accredited

30. Discover the Rio Advantage! University Transfer Student Incentives Highly Qualified Faculty

31. www.riosalado.edu/teachers Academic Advisement (480) 517-8580 1-800-797-1197