Program Dates
Elementary, Secondary, SpEd Teacher Certification
The 17-month programs for Elementary, Secondary, and Special Education are now accepting applications.
Final Fall Admission Cycle
Application deadline
November 29, 2022
Interviews
December 7-8, 2022
Acceptance Notification
December 13, 2022
Registration Fee Due
January 4, 2023
January Admission Cycle
Application deadline
January 27, 2023
Interviews
February 2-3, 2023
Acceptance Notification
February 8, 2023
Registration Fee Due
February 24, 2023
Orientation
March 9, 2023
February Admission Cycle
Application deadline
February 24, 2023
Interviews
March 2-3, 2023
Acceptance Notification
March 6, 2023
Registration Fee Due
March 9, 2023
Orientation
March 9, 2023
Program Schedule
Orientation
January 2023
March 2023 (for Jan and Feb admission cycles)
Pre-Service Training
January 2023 – August 2023
Field Experience
February 20 – March 3, 2023
In-Service Training/Internship
September 2023 – June 2024
Recommendation for Standard Certification
June 2024
Career and Technical Education (CTE) and
Accelerated Secondary (ASEC)
The application for CTE and ASEC Statewide (outside Region 13) opens October 12, 2022. The application for Local ASEC (inside Region 13) opens January 2023. Upon acceptance, applicants will attend the next Orientation date to begin the program. Joining early ensures plenty of time to study for certification exams!
Early Admission Cycles
Application opens
October 12, 2022
Orientation Dates
November 10, 2022 – 4:00-5:00 pm CST
December 8, 2022 – 4:00-5:00 pm CST
January 12, 2023 – 4:00-5:00 pm CST
February 9, 2023 – 4:00-5:00 pm CST
March 2, 2023 – 4:00-5:00 pm CST
March 23, 2023 – 4:00-5:00 pm CST
April 13, 2023 – 4:00-5:00 pm CST
May 4, 2023 – 4:00-5:00 pm CST
June 8, 2023 – 4:00-5:00 pm CST
Last day to apply for early admission
June 6, 2023
Late Admission Cycles
Application opens
June 8, 2023
Orientation Dates
July 11, 2023 – 4:00-5:00 pm CST
July 27, 2023 – 4:00-5:00 pm CST
August 10, 2023 – 4:00-5:00 pm CST
Last day to apply to late admission
August 10, 2023
CTE & ASEC Program Schedule
Pre-Service Training
July 2023 (August 2023 for Late Admission Cycle)
In-Service Training/Internship
September 2023 – June 2024
Recommendation for Standard Certification
June 2024