Begin Your Path to Teaching Today
We offer flexible, high-quality pathways to teacher certification so you can find the cohort that best fits your schedule and goals.
What Makes Our Program Unique?
Multiple Learning Formats
Our program is offered online, in-person, or a hybrid model; different learning formats to be fit your needs.
Certification Area Options
Our program offers more than 30 certification areas; ranging from elementary to high school levels.
Sustained Support
You will receive support throughout your first year of teaching that includes campus mentors, observations, and cohort leader support.
Proven Curriculum
Our training curriculum is carefully designed to ensure your success as a teacher.
Structured, In-Person Cohorts
Elementary, Secondary, Bilingual, Special Education Teacher Certification
Our in-person cohorts provide a collaborative and structured experience. Future teachers will receive seven months of training prior to entering the classroom and beginning their internship year of teaching. During those seven months of pre-service training, future teachers will receive content preparation to pass the required state content exams, the opportunity for two weeks of field experience in a classroom, and preparation for securing a teaching position. These cohorts being in January or March, and are for those in the austin area who can attend select classes at Region 13.
Elementary
Our Elementary certification program prepares participants to teach Early Childhood (EC) through 6th grades.
Secondary
Our Secondary certification program prepares participants to work in middle schools, high school and All-Level content areas.
Bilingual Education
Our Bilingual Education certification program allows participants to earn their Core Subjects EC-6 certification and Bilingual certification simultaneously.
Special Education
Our Special Education certification program prepares participants to work with students who have a wide range of learning disabilities.
Live Online Cohorts
Elementary, Secondary, Career & Technical Education (CTE), Bilingual, Special Education, ESL
Our live online cohorts are fully remote with the convenience of online coursework plus live virtual instruction for interaction and collaboration. These cohorts are best for candidates across Texas who want flexibility, prefer learning from home, but still value live online interaction. These cohorts include self-paced training that participants can begin upon admission.
Elementary
Our Elementary certification program prepares participants to teach Early Childhood (EC) through 6th grades in the content areas of English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art, PE, and Health
Secondary
Our Secondary certification program prepares participants to work in middle schools and high schools teaching ELAR, Math, Science, or Social Studies; or obtain All-Level content areas such as Theatre EC-12 or Music EC-12.
Career and Technical Education (CTE)
The CTE program is designed to provide a pathway to teacher certification for professionals who already have education, work experience, and/or industry licensure/certification in a content area. We offer more than 10 CTE certification areas, with more than 50 work industries approved for certification. Learn more!
Bilingual Education
Our Bilingual Education certification program allows participants to earn their Core Subjects EC-6 certification and Bilingual certification simultaneously.
Special Education
Our Special Education certification program prepares participants to work with students who have a wide range of learning disabilities.
Balanced Hybrid Cohorts
Career and Technical Education (CTE), Secondary, ESL
Our Balanced Hybrid cohort blends in-person learning with the flexibility of online coursework. This cohort offers structure with added independence and is best for candidates near Region 13 who are self-motivated but value occasional in-person community and hands-on activities.
Career and Technical Education (CTE)
The CTE program is designed to provide a pathway to teacher certification for professionals who already have education, work experience, and/or industry licensure/certification in a content area. We offer more than 10 CTE certification areas, with more than 50 work industries approved for certification. Learn more!
Secondary
Our Secondary certification program prepares participants to work in middle schools and high schools teaching ELAR, Math, Science, or Social Studies; or obtain All-Level content areas such as Theatre EC-12 or Music EC-12.
Teaching with Full Pay
As our participants go through their first year of teaching, they are contracted and paid as teachers-of-record with their employing school district and receive full benefits and full-time salary per the hiring district’s salary schedule.
Blended Instruction
Research shows that students prefer and benefit most from blended training and its ability to combine the luxury of personal scheduling with peer-to-peer interaction. Our program is offered in multiple learning formats—including structured in-person cohorts, a balanced hybrid model (a blend of in-person and online learning), and fully live online cohorts—you can choose the option that best fits your schedule and learning style.
Program Curriculum
We ensure that our teachers are prepared with the information and training that is relevant to them and to the teaching profession by aligning the curriculum to the state standards established by the State Board for Educator Certification. Our program covers:
Classroom Environment
This comprehensive unit develops a teacher’s ability to create a community of learners based on rapport and mutual respect.
Instructional Delivery
While emphasizing the “heart of teaching,” the instructional delivery unit focuses on the ability to deliver focused, rigorous, and engaging instruction.
Instructional Design
In addition to covering all aspects of instructional planning, this unit covers identifying key knowledge and skills, designing activities that promote learning and selecting appropriate methods to assess learning.
Professionalism
Professional educators know teaching is a responsibility, not just a job. The professionalism unit covers the areas outside of the classroom including self-reflection, professional growth and ethical and legal responsibilities in teaching.
How do I get started?
1. Choose your learning format and certification area
This decision determines the requirements of the certification area, the cohort you will join, and the certification tests you need to take.
2. Check the requirements
Make sure you check the application deadlines and certification area requirements to make sure that you meet the necessary minimum qualifications.
3. Apply
Complete your online application and pay the application fee. You will need a valid email address, your Social Security Number or Resident Alien number, your education, and employment history.
Attend an info session
Information Sessions are held throughout the year to provide detailed information about the Educator Certification Program (ECP). Anyone interested in learning more about becoming certified as a Texas teacher through our program is welcome to attend!