Bilingual Education Teacher Certification
Earn your Core Subjects EC-6 certification and Bilingual certification simultaneously. The application for this program has closed for the 25-26 school year. Those interested in bilingual education certification are encouraged to apply for our All Content Extended program.
Become A Certified Bilingual Teacher
The Region 13 Bilingual Education Certification Program is designed to do more than prepare you for certification. Our mission is to equip future bilingual educators with a strong foundation in research-based, linguistically responsive teaching practices and the tools to create classroom environments where language learners can grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
Offered statewide, our program provides the flexibility and support you need to transition confidently into the classroom. With multiple learning formats—including structured in-person cohorts, a balanced hybrid model (a blend of in-person and online learning), and fully live online cohorts—you can choose the path that fits your schedule and learning style.
Our rigorous yet supportive curriculum prepares you for the realities of bilingual teaching. You’ll receive targeted TExES exam preparation, engage in evidence-based bilingual instructional strategies, and explore curriculum aligned to the Texas Teacher Standards and English Learner support frameworks. We emphasize reflective practice and cultural responsiveness, ensuring you’re equipped not only to succeed in your first year but to grow as a lifelong advocate and educator.
To qualify for this program, participants must demonstrate near-native proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and listening in Spanish.
Bilingual Education Certification Options
Participants in this program will pursue the Bilingual Core Subjects: Early Childhood–Grade 6 certification.
Bilingual Core Subjects EC-6
Participants in this program pursue the Bilingual Core Subjects: Early Childhood–Grade 6 certification. This certification area qualifies teachers to instruct English language arts and reading (ELAR), Spanish language arts and reading (SLAR), math, science, social studies, music, art, health, and physical education—all within a bilingual English/Spanish classroom setting for grades EC through 6. To qualify for this program, participants must demonstrate near-native proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and listening in Spanish.
Bilingual/SPED Dual Certification
The dual certification allows a participant to become certified in special education EC-12 and bilingual core subjects EC-6.
Certification Options
View all the certification options available through ECP
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.
Bilingual Screener
All applicants to for Bilingual Teacher Certification must pass a screener test, demonstrating near-native proficiency.
Content Area Proficiency
Candidates must meet the content area proficiency requirements specific to their program.
Submit Application
Complete our online application with all required documents.
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.
Delivery and Training
Offered statewide, our program provides the flexibility and support you need to transition confidently into the classroom. With multiple learning formats—including structured in-person cohorts, a balanced hybrid model (a blend of in-person and online learning), and fully live online cohorts—you can choose the path that fits your schedule and learning style.
- delivering engaging instruction
- integrating content specific strategies into lesson design
- developing and using student assessments
- understanding instructional differentiation
- preparing for formal classroom observations
- preparing for TExES PPR exam
- preparing for TExES content exams
- preparing for the Bilingual Certification exam
- the science of teaching reading
- facilitating guided reading, writing and math
- understanding the strengths and skills of students
Technology
- 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
What’s Next?
Info Sessions
Find out more about our programs by attending one of our info sessions.
Apply
Complete our online application and take the first step in becoming a fully certified teacher.