Program Dates
View the admission dates and schedules of our programs that are currently accepting applicants.
Elementary, Secondary, Bilingual, and SPED Teacher Certification
The Elementary, Secondary, Bilingual, and Special Education programs have start dates in January or March of 2025. Four admission waves are offered, with the dates listed below, as well as an overview of the program schedule. Please note Wave 4 is only for Secondary certification applicants. Elementary, SPED, or Bilingual applicants may apply for the ACCEL program after the February 5th application deadline. See those dates below.
Admission Wave 1
Application deadline
October 11, 2024
Interviews
October 23-24, 2024
Notification Letter
October 29, 2024
Registration Fee Due
November 29, 2024
Program Orientation
January 16, 2025
Admission Wave 2
Application deadline
December 5, 2024
Interviews
December 10-11, 2024
Notification Letter
December 17, 2024
Registration Fee Due
January 15, 2025
Program Orientation
January 16, 2025
Admission Wave 3
Final Application deadline
February 5, 2025
Interviews
February 12-13, 2025
Notification Letter
February 18, 2025
Registration Fee Due
February 26, 2025
Program Orientation
February 27, 2025 (Elementary)
March 10, 2025 (Secondary)
Admission Wave 4
(Secondary Cohort Only)
Final Application deadline
February 26, 2025
Interviews
March 4, 2025
Notification Letter
March 6, 2025
Registration Fee Due
March 10, 2025
Program Orientation
March 10, 2025
Elementary, Secondary, Bilingual, and SPED Program Schedule
Pre-Service Training
January 2025 – August 2025
Facilitated Field Experience (Waves 1 and 2 only)
February 24 – March 7, 2025
Independent Field Experience (Wave 3 only)
March 11 – May 23, 2025
In-Service Training/Internship Year
September 2025 – June 2026
Recommendation for Standard Certification
June 2026
Accelerated Elementary (ACCEL)
The application for ACCEL is now open through April 15, 2025. This accelerated, virtual program is open to participants across the state. View class schedule here (dates are subject to change).
Admission Dates
Application opens
October 21, 2024
Orientation
Candidates will complete an online, self-paced orientation upon meeting admission requirements.
Application Deadline
April 15, 2025
ACCEL Program Schedule
Test Preparation and Testing
begins upon acceptance – July 2025
Pre-Service Training
July 7, 2025- July 26, 2025
In-Service Training/Internship
September 2025 – May 2026
Recommendation for Standard Certification
June 2026
Career and Technical Education (CTE)
The CTE program is currently accepting applications for the 25-26 school year. This program has two application deadlines, one for content-tested CTE certification areas and one for Trade and Industrial Education Certification. You can view the CTE Program Schedule here.
Content-Tested CTE Certification Areas
Application opens
October 21, 2024
Orientation
Candidates will complete an online, self-paced orientation upon meeting admission requirements.
Application Deadline*
July 22, 2025
*All supporting documents must be received by ECP no later than July 25, 2025 to participate in the 2025-2026 cohort.
Trade and Industrial Education Certification
Application opens
October 21, 2024
Orientation
Candidates will complete an online, self-paced orientation upon meeting admission requirements.
Application Deadline*
August 5, 2025
*All supporting documents must be received by ECP no later than August 8, 2025 to participate in the 2025-2026 cohort.
CTE & TIE Program Schedule
Pre-Service Training
Online, self-paced coursework accessible Summer 2025 upon completion of Orientation. Due date dependent upon date of admission.
In-Service Training/Internship
September 2025 – June 2026
Recommendation for Standard Certification
Upon completion of all testing, coursework, and internship requirements; no sooner than June 2026.
Accelerated Secondary (ASEC)
The ASEC program is currently accepting statewide applications for the 25-26 school year. ASEC candidates within the Region 13 service area may apply to our Secondary Program. You can view the Accelerated Secondary Program Schedule here.
ASEC Admission Dates
Application opens
October 21, 2024
Orientation
Candidates will complete an online, self-paced orientation upon meeting admission requirements.
Application Deadline*
July 22, 2025
*All supporting documents must be received by ECP no later than July 25, 2025 to participate in the 2025-2026 cohort.
ASEC Program Schedule
Pre-Service Training
Online, self-paced coursework accessible Summer 2025 upon completion of Orientation. Due date dependent upon date of admission.
In-Service Training/Internship
September 2025 – June 2026
Recommendation for Standard Certification
Upon completion of all testing, coursework, and internship requirements; no sooner than June 2026.