Program Dates
View the admission dates and schedules of our programs that are currently accepting applicants.
Elementary Teacher Certification Program (In-person)
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 (In-person)
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
Live Online and Balanced Hybrid Programs
The application for the upcoming cohorts will open September 15, 2025; these include Elementary (online), Secondary (online), Career and Technical Education (CTE) cohorts. These programs have rolling admissions in which candidates may begin coursework upon acceptance. These programs are for aspiring educators across the state and in the Austin-area.
Program Timeline – Candidates admitted prior to July 6th, 2026
Part 1
Orientation: online, self-paced course to be completed upon admission and payment of registration fee
Part 2
Content Test Prep: online, self-paced content prep course(s) accessible upon completion of Orientation
Content Testing: approval to register for Content Exam upon completion of Content Prep course and practice test, if applicable
Field Based Experience: combination of classroom observation, video observation, and classroom experience, if applicable, due prior to start of Internship
Pre-Service Training: online, self-paced coursework accessible Spring 2026; due August 9th
Part 3
In-Service Training: combination of online, self-paced coursework and live classes, September 2026 through May 2027
- CTE and Secondary candidates within the Region 13 service area have the option to attend classes in person or via Zoom. All others will attend live classes via Zoom.
Internship: begins on first instructional day of teaching assignment, if all requirements have been met
- Requirements include applicable Content Testing based on certification area, Field Based Experience, and Pre-Service training coursework
Recommendation for Standard Certificate: upon completion of all testing, coursework, and Internship requirements; no sooner than June 2027
Program Extension, if needed
If all certification requirements are not met by the end of the designated program year, a program extension will be required.
Program Timeline – Candidates admitted July 6th, 2026 or later
Part 1
Orientation: online, self-paced course to be completed upon admission and payment of registration fee
Part 2
Content Test Prep: online, self-paced content prep course(s) accessible upon completion of Orientation
Content Testing: approval to register for Content Exam upon completion of Content Prep course and practice test, if applicable
Field Based Experience: combination of classroom observation, video observation, and classroom experience, if applicable, due by 90th instructional day of Internship
Pre-Service Training: online, self-paced coursework available Spring 2026; due September 8th
Part 3
In-Service Training: combination of online, self-paced coursework and live classes, September 2026 through May 2027
- CTE and Secondary candidates within the Region 13 service area have the option to attend classes in person or via Zoom. All others will attend live classes via Zoom.
Internship: begins on first instructional day of teaching assignment, if all requirements have been met
- Requirements include applicable Content Testing based on certification area and required components of Pre-Service training
Recommendation for Standard Certificate: upon completion of all testing, coursework, and Internship requirements; no sooner than June 2027
Program Extension, if needed
If all certification requirements are not met by the end of the designated program year, a program extension will be required.