This summer, the Teacher Development Academy at OCU (TDA@OCU) will provide coursework toward certification for K-12 emergency and alternative certified teachers. Each of these courses will count toward OSDE certification coursework requirements for early childhood, elementary, and secondary teachers only. This program is not appropriate for teachers pursuing special education certification. The Summer 2025 Cohort will meet June 2-17 (no classes on weekends).
GRED 6323 Teaching Methods Across the Curriculum (Pedagogy)
GRED 6523 Classroom Management and Collaboration
In addition to the above courses, GRED 5113 Teaching Diverse Learners will be offered June 18, 23-27 for teachers needing additional coursework. This course will meet 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily.
There is no virtual option. Attendance is required at all classes and course grades are impacted by absences. Teachers who take all three courses will earn both the Reaching and Teaching All Learners micro credential and 9 graduate hours of credit.
All classes will meet in person at OCU in the Petree College of Arts & Sciences in 野狼社区.
Instructions for emergency or alternative certified teachers who are interested in participating:
Apply for Admission to OCU:
- Go to
- Select 鈥榞raduate鈥� as your student type.
- Select 鈥楪raduate Certificate in Reaching and Teaching All Learners鈥� as your program
- Select 鈥楽ummer 2025鈥� as your term
- List every college/university attended in the academic history section.
- Use the fee waiver code OCUGRAD25 (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 野狼社区 University or [email protected] as the recipient. If you are mailing transcripts, please use the address below.
野狼社区 University
Attn: Office of Admissions
2501 N Blackwelder Ave
野狼社区, OK 73106
Once you have been admitted, you will be enrolled in the appropriate courses. Only the first 48 eligible teachers will be admitted to the Teacher Development Academy at OCU this summer, so you are encouraged to apply for and complete the admissions process as soon as possible. Enrollment for the summer cohort will close May 23, 2025.
If you have additional questions, please contact Dr. Heather Sparks at [email protected].
What courses are included in the Teacher Development Academy?
The TDA@OCU will include 2 three-hour graduate-level courses, GRED 6523 Classroom Management and Collaboration, and GRED 6323 Teaching Methods Across the Curriculum. Interested participants can also take GRED 5113 Teaching Diverse Learners, which will be offered June 18, 23-27.
Is this program appropriate for teachers pursuing special education certification?
No. OCU is not accredited to prepare special education teachers, so the OSDE will not accept our courses for special education certification purposes.
What if I only need one of the courses offered?
Participants can enroll in one, two or three of the available courses.
How many hours of "seat time" will the TDA@OCU offer?
TDA@OCU will include 45 hours of seat time per three-hour course.
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 classes. 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?
All classes will meet in person at OCU in the Petree College of Arts & Sciences in 野狼社区.
Do I need to enroll at OCU to participate?
Yes, all participants of TDA@OCU 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.
