This report to the 1988 annual meeting of the Southwest Regional Division of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science details the Austin Teachers Program (Austin College, Sherman, Texas). The paper discusses: (1) the underlying philosophy of the program; (2) organizational features; (3) the role of liberal arts; and (4) signs of effectiveness. A brief description of education courses for undergraduates and graduates (fifth year) is included. The focus of this report is on science education and concludes with a brief discussion of future plans for science education. (CW)