Program Dates
View the admission dates and schedules of our programs that are currently accepting applicants.
Elementary, Secondary, Bilingual, and SPED Teacher Certification
The 17-month programs for Elementary, Secondary, Bilingual, and Special Education will begin accepting applications for the 2025-2026 cohort on August 14th. These programs have start dates in January or March of 2025. Three admission cycles are offered, with the dates listed below, as well as an overview of the program schedule.
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)
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 Cycles
Application opens
October 21, 2024
Orientation
Candidates will complete an online, self-paced orientation upon meeting admission requirements.
Last day to apply
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) and
Accelerated Secondary (ASEC)
The CTE and ASEC (Statewide) programs are currently accepting applications for the 25-26 school year. ASEC candidates within the Region 13 service area may apply to our Secondary Program.
Early Admission
Application opens
October 21, 2024
Orientation
Candidates will complete an online, self-paced orientation upon meeting admission requirements.
Last day to apply for early admission
July 8, 2025
Late Admission
Application opens
July 14, 2025
Orientation
Candidates will complete an online, self-paced orientation upon meeting admission requirements.
Last day to apply for late admission*
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 & ASEC Program Schedule
Pre-Service Training
July 12 – August 2, 2025 for Early Admission
August 9 – August 30, 2025 for Late Admission
In-Service Training/Internship
September 2025 – June 2026
Recommendation for Standard Certification
June 2026
District Referral Program
DRP will accept applicants for the 24-25 school year through December 2024. This is a 2-year program that allows candidates to receive training and preparation while working as a teacher.
Admission Schedule
Application opens
May 6, 2024
Orientation
Candidates will complete an online, self-paced orientation upon meeting admission requirements.
Last Day to Apply
December 31, 2024
Program Schedule
Year 1 (acceptance – Spring 2025)
Orientation, test preparation, testing, Foundational Teacher Training, Field-based experience, pre-service training
Year 2 (Spring 2025 – Spring 2026)
Start teaching on intern certificate, in-service training, field support and mentoring, PPR exam, standard certificate recommendation
Recommendation for Standard Certification
June 2026