Pass the TExES PPR by Mark Mentze, M.Ed., and Vickie Hester, Ph.D. prepares teachers for the TExES PPR (Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities) certification exam #160. This book is 146 pages in length. The unique layout is easy to study and includes excellent content in a chapter for each Competency, illustrations, exercises, worksheets, test-taking strategies, and an interactive PowerPoint study module.

***Supplementary files available for download from the link in the back of the book include our PowerPoint study module and the official state TExES prep manual.*** Book ships within 24-48 hours. You may also email us at edpublishing@passthetexes.com and we'll send you the supplementary files through the free download service, Dropbox.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Mark Mentze, M.Ed., is an educational consultant for TExES prep programs, author, and high school technology teacher. He has spent several years in technology-related classrooms, and enjoys developing new learning programs for teachers and students. Mark also holds a Masters degree in Theology.

Vickie Hester, Ph.D., is a certified Texas educator with advanced degrees in language and writing. Dr. Hester believes in the Pass the TExES program. Using these strategies, she scored in the 90th percentile on all her TExES examinations. She currently serves as a classroom teacher and editor of the Kids Writing Connection, a Dallas ISD publication for fledgling authors. Vickie also does tutoring in the Dallas area and teaches seminars for the Pass the TExES program.

WORKSHOPS/TUTORING

WORKSHOPS: Workshops are conducted when an institution orders one. If you would like your institution to set up a workshop with our program, we will contact them with all the information. Simply e-mail us at edpublishing@passthetexes.com.

If you are an institution, we can conduct full-day and half-day workshops at your location and would be happy to send a detailed proposal to you with pricing. Please complete our seminar survey.

TUTORING: To purchase tutoring, all tutoring choices appear at the bottom of the main page of our website. See a description of all of our options below.

"The Basics" options: This introductory session by phone with our staff is usually held on Sat. mornings and is $50 for just over 1 hour. This is a great option for teachers who want a kick-start to their study. With this option your book is also 10% off and provided by refund to your card after the session. This session does not cover subject matter content, but provides a step-by-step review of every part of our study program...worksheets, exercises, study tips, etc.

"The Details" options: If you choose the One-on-One In-Person or Skype tutoring, you meet with the author or one of our trained tutors in person for a minimum of 2 hours and your book is 25% off and provided by refund to your card after the session. The tutor assesses where you are at in your preparation, spends time with you in a targeted content review, reviews study program activities to lead you into "active study", and provides customized study recommendations. These options are $75 per hour and payable directly to the tutor. You may also pre-pay for in-person or Skype tutoring at the bottom of the main page of our website. If you have any questions about these tutoring options please email us at edpublishing@passthetexes.com