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!