The Academy of Catholic Teaching (ACT) is an innovative three-year collaborative program that creates pathways for inspired education students to teach by example in San Diego's K-12 Catholic schools.
ACT is designed to provide K-12 school teachers in Catholic schools with rigorous coursework, involvement within the Catholic community, spiritual development, and field experiences that build towards earning a master's and dual teaching credential (MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with a Multiple Subject or Single Subject Credential and Education Specialist Credential).
Dr. Sean Green, USD ACT Program Director: seangreen@sandiego.edu
Mr. Elijah Bonde, SD Catholic ACT Liaison: ebonde@sdcatholic.org
Service Through Teaching - Participants commit to teaching three years in a Catholic K-12 school in the Diocese of San Diego.
Community Engagement - Community is built by creating positive classroom community culture, connecting with ACT Fellows and UCCE alumni, and participating in professional growth opportunities.
Spirituality - Participants are expected to proactively attend to their spiritual lives through both formal and informal practices. Activities to promote spiritual growth and development will include a retreat, an international experience and local activities.