Program Dates

View the admission dates and schedules of our programs that are currently accepting applicants.

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Live Online and Balanced Hybrid Cohorts

The application for these cohorts is open through August 11th, 2026. These include Elementary (online), Secondary (online), and Career and Technical Education (CTE) cohorts. These programs have rolling admissions, allowing candidates to begin coursework upon acceptance. These programs are for aspiring educators across the state and in the Austin area. Download the program outline.

Program Timeline – Candidates admitted prior to July 6th, 2026

Part 1 

Orientation: online, self-paced course to be completed upon admission and payment of registration fee   

Part 2  

Content Test Prep: online, self-paced content prep course(s) accessible upon completion of Orientation  

Content Testing: approval to register for Content Exam upon completion of Content Prep course and practice test, if applicable  

Independent Field-Based Experience: combination of classroom observation, video observation, and classroom experience, if applicable, due prior to start of Internship   

Pre-Service Training: online, self-paced coursework accessible Spring 2026; due August 9th   

Part 3

In-Service Training: combination of online, self-paced coursework and live classes, September 2026 through May 2027  

  • Candidates within the Region 13 service area have the option to attend classes in person or via Zoom. All others will attend live classes via Zoom.  

Internship: begins on first instructional day of teaching assignment, if all requirements have been met  

  • Requirements include applicable Content Testing based on certification area, Field-Based Experience, and Pre-Service training coursework  

Recommendation for Standard Certificate: upon completion of all testing, coursework, and Internship requirements; no sooner than June 2027  

Program Extension, if needed  

If all certification requirements are not met by the end of the designated program year, a program extension will be required.   

Program Timeline – Candidates admitted July 6th, 2026 or later

Part 1    

Orientation: online, self-paced course to be completed upon admission and payment of registration fee   

Part 2  

Content Test Prep: online, self-paced content prep course(s) accessible upon completion of Orientation  

Content Testing: approval to register for Content Exam upon completion of Content Prep course and practice test, if applicable  

Independent Field-Based Experience: combination of classroom observation, video observation, and classroom experience, if applicable, due by 90th instructional day of Internship   

Pre-Service Training: online, self-paced coursework available Spring 2026; due September 8th   

Part 3  

In-Service Training: combination of online, self-paced coursework and live classes, September 2026 through May 2027  

  • Candidates within the Region 13 service area have the option to attend classes in person or via Zoom. All others will attend live classes via Zoom.  

Internship: begins on first instructional day of teaching assignment, if all requirements have been met  

  • Requirements include applicable Content Testing based on certification area and required components of Pre-Service training  

Recommendation for Standard Certificate: upon completion of all testing, coursework, and Internship requirements; no sooner than June 2027  

Program Extension, if needed  

If all certification requirements are not met by the end of the designated program year, a program extension will be required.