All Content Extended Program

Designed specifically for applicants seeking a flexible pathway to certification. This program will begin accepting applications on April 28, 2025.

About the Program

The Region 13 All Content Extended Program (ACE) is a flexible preparation program designed for candidates pursuing certification in any content area or grade level. This program is ideal for applicants seeking to balance certification requirements—including testing, coursework, and field experience—with their busy schedules.

Note to districts: Districts may utilize any of the available hiring options when hiring a participant in the All Content Extended Program. Review our Certification Guide for these options. The ACE Program was formerly called the District Referral Program (DRP).

 

Information Sessions and Schedule

To gain a better understanding of this program, watch these pre-recorded information sessions covering the ACE overview, timeline, and admission process. You can also download the ACE Schedule for 25-27.

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ACE Overview

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ACE Timeline

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ACE Admission Requirements

 Certification Options

Certification Options

View all the certification options available through ECP

Core Subjects

The Core Subjects EC-6 certification area will allow a participant to teach English language arts and reading (ELAR), math, science, social studies, music, art, health, and physical education in Early Childhood through 6th grade.

ESL Core Subjects

The ESL Core Subjects EC-6 certification area will allow a participant to teach English language arts and Reading (ELAR), math, science, social studies, music, art, health, and physical education in Early Childhood through 6th grade to English Learners.

Bilingual Core Subjects

The Bilingual Core Subjects certification area allows participants demonstrating proficiency in Spanish to teach English language arts and Reading (ELAR), Spanish language arts and reading (SLAR), math, science, social studies, music, art, health, and physical education in Early Childhood through 6th grade in a bilingual environment.

Participants must demonstrate a near-native proficiency level in speaking, reading, writing, and listening in Spanish to qualify. Applicants must pass a bilingual screener to be conducted during the application process. If language proficiency is not determined applicants will be encouraged to pursue the ESL certification pathway.

Dual Certification

The Dual Certification allows a participant to become certified in bilingual core subjects EC-6 and special education EC-12.

Middle Level

The middle level certification area will allow a participant to teach various subject areas in grades 4-8. Subject areas include math, science, social studies, or English language arts and reading.

Secondary Level

The secondary level certification area will allow a participant to teach various subject areas in grades 7-12. Subject areas include math, science, social studies, or English language arts and reading.

All Level

The all level certification area will allow a participant to teach various subject areas in grades EC-12. Subject areas include art, physical education, dance, music, theater, health, or languages other than English (LOTE).

SPED EC-12

The SPED EC-12 certification area will allow a participant to teach in a variety of classroom settings in Early Childhood through 12th grade. These classroom settings include preschool program for children with disabilities (PPCD), life skills, resource, inclusion and behavior programs. The SPED certification must be paired with a content area certification.

Program Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Candidates must have a degree earned from and conferred by an accredited institution of higher education.

Min 2.5 Grade Point Average

Minimum 2.5 GPA on all coursework or 2.75 in the last 60 semester hours of completed coursework.

Official College Transcripts

Request your official transcripts be sent to the ECP office.

Application

Complete our online application with all required documents.

Requirements

View your content area's specific certification requirements

Pricing

We offer an affordable fee schedule that is competitive with other programs. Program fees cover:

  • Field experience training
  • Pre-service and In-service training
  • Test preparation
  • Sustained support
  • Flexible Schedule

Fee Breakdown

  • Application Fee: $100
  • Registration Fee: $150
  • Phase 1 – Phase 3: $150 per month
  • Phase 4: $5591
    • $2,000 critical needs scholarship available (not yet applied to pricing)

Curriculum

Our certification program curriculum is aligned with Texas Education Agency standards and educational best practices.  All curriculum is taught by certified staff and content area experts.

Training

Phase One of this program is 100% virtual. Phases Two – Four have both virtual and hybrid (mix of virtual and in-person) options.

Phase One training includes:

  • Classroom Management
  • Lesson Design
  • Assessment
  • Professionalism
  • Student Growth and Development
  • SPED 101

 

In addition to the pre-service training, ACE program participants will receive training specific to their certification program which includes:
  • delivering engaging instruction
  • integrating content specific strategies into lesson design
  • developing and using student assessments
  • understanding student diversity and instructional differentiation
  • preparing for formal classroom observations
  • preparing for TExES PPR exam
  • preparing for TExES content exams
  • implementing Marzano’s high yield strategies
  • developing and using a variety of questioning strategies
  • integrating the core principles from The Fundamental Five

Technology

Technology is an integral part of curriculum and instruction. Our program emphasizes:
  • incorporating the effective use of current technology in instruction
  • evaluating students’ technologically produced products and projects
  • utilizing technology applications in problem-solving situations and project-based learning activities
  • using developmentally appropriate instructional practices, activities, and materials to integrate the Technology Applications TEKS into the curriculum
  • managing technology platforms to increase communication with student families on academic and behavior progress