Program Dates
View the admission dates and schedules of our programs that are currently accepting applicants.
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 at 12:00 pm CST
*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 and local applications for the 25-26 school year. 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.
All Content Extended Program (ACE)
ACE will accept applicants for the 26-27 school year through December 2025. This is a flexible, extended program that allows participants to balance certification requirements with their busy schedules. This program is open to all content areas and grade levels. You can view the ACE Program Schedule here.
Admission Schedule
Application opens
April 28, 2025
Orientation
Candidates will complete an online, self-paced orientation upon meeting admission requirements.
Last Day to Apply
December 31, 2025
Program Schedule
Phase 1 (acceptance – Spring 2026)
Orientation, test preparation, testing, Foundational Teacher Training, Field-based experience, pre-service training
Phases 2-4 (Spring 2026 – Spring 2027)
Start teaching on intern certificate, in-service training, field support and mentoring, PPR exam, standard certificate recommendation
Recommendation for Standard Certification
June 2027