New ACC residency program addressing Central Texas teacher shortages

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A new program launched by Austin Community College this summer is working to minimize teacher shortages impacting school districts throughout the Central Texas region.Thirteen candidates are part of the program's inaugural year in operations, said Michelle DeLeon, ACC's teacher residency coordinator. Those candidates completed program coursework this past summer before beginning this academic year working alongside a classroom teacher to have hands-on experience. PAST COVER