Program Dates
View the admission dates and schedules of our programs that are currently accepting applicants.
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 aspiring educators across the state and is offered virtually or in-person. This program is for all certification areas and grade levels. You can view the ACE Program Schedule here.
Admission Dates
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 Overview
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
Elementary Teacher Certification Program
The Elementary Teacher Certification program will be accepting applicants August 25, 2025 – February 23, 2026. This program has rolling admissions in which candidates may begin coursework upon acceptance. This program is for aspiring educators in the Austin area.
Admission Dates
Application opens
August 25, 2025
Orientation
Candidates will complete an online, self-paced orientation upon meeting admission requirements.
Cohort Launch
Candidates will attend an Elementary Cohort Launch via Zoom, selected from the following dates:
- September 22
- October 20
Application Deadline
February 23, 2026
Program Overview
Pre-Service Training, test preparation, and testing
begins upon acceptance – August 2026
Independent Field Experience
Begins Upon Admission – May 1st
or
Facilitated Field Experience (2 weeks)
Feb. 23, 2026- March 6th, 2026
In-Service Training/Internship Year
September 2026 – May 2027
Recommendation for Standard Certification
June 2027
Secondary Teacher Certification Program
The Secondary Teacher Certification program will be accepting applicants August 25, 2025 – February 27, 2026, in four admission waves. This program is for aspiring educators in the Austin area.
Admission Wave 1
Application deadline
October 15, 2025
Interviews
October 22, 2025
Notification Letter
October 24, 2025
Orientation
Candidates will complete an online, self-paced orientation upon meeting admission requirements.
Cohort Launch
January 23, 2026
Admission Wave 2
Application deadline
December 4, 2025
Interviews
December 10, 2025
Notification Letter
December 16, 2025
Orientation
Candidates will complete an online, self-paced orientation upon meeting admission requirements.
Cohort Launch
January 23, 2026
Admission Wave 3
Application deadline
February 4, 2026
Interviews
February 11, 2026
Notification Letter
February 18, 2026
Orientation
Candidates will complete an online, self-paced orientation upon meeting admission requirements.
Cohort Launch
March 9, 2026
Admission Wave 4
Application deadline
February 27, 2026
Interviews
March 4, 2026
Notification Letter
March 6, 2026
Orientation
Candidates will complete an online, self-paced orientation upon meeting admission requirements.
Cohort Launch
March 9, 2026
Program Overview
Pre-Service Training
January 2026 – August 2026
Independent Field Experience
Begins Upon Admission – May 1st
or
Facilitated Field Experience (2 weeks)
Feb. 23, 2026- March 6th, 2026
In-Service Training/Internship Year
September 2026 – June 2027
Recommendation for Standard Certification
June 2027
Career and Technical Education (CTE)
The application for the upcoming cohort will open in September 2025. Application schedule coming soon!
Accelerated Secondary (ASEC)
The application for the upcoming cohort will open in September 2025. Application schedule coming soon!