Upcoming Events
Get the most current information on application cycles, upcoming info sessions, paraprofessional training, and more happenings in the ECP.
Apply for our Elementary, Secondary, Bilingual, and SPED certification programs!
Our 17-month teacher certification programs provide professionals from different fields with an alternative to the traditional university route to certification. Future teachers will receive seven months of training before entering the classroom and beginning their first year of teaching in the fall of 2025, which is the internship year. During those seven months of pre-service training, future teachers will receive content preparation to pass the required state content exams, two weeks of field experience in a classroom, and preparation for securing a teaching position. To learn more about these programs, select a program from the drop-down menu.
Certification Timeline:
- Accepting Applicants through February 5, 2025
- Pre-service Training: January – August 2025
- In-service Training / Paid Internship Year: September 2025- June 2026
- Recommendation for Standard Certification: June 2026
Certification Info Session
January 22, 2025 6-7 pm
Attend a live information session through Zoom or watch a pre-recorded information session to learn about the path to certification from our ECP Cohort Leaders.
Topics include:
- Program overview
- Admission requirements
- Certification areas
- Critical needs areas
- Program timelines
- Certification process and exams
- Pricing
- Application process
The Career & Technical Educator Certification Program is accepting applicants for the 25-26 school year.
Our Career and Technical Education Program (CTE) is an accelerated program 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. CTE will be accepting applications beginning October 21, 2024 through August 6, 2025.
Visit Certifications Area and Requirements to see the more than 50 CTE certifications we offer!
Certification Timeline:
- October 2024 – August 2025: Rolling admissions, self-paced content preparation and training
- July – August 2025: Pre-Service training
- September 2025 – May 2026: In-Service training
- March 2026: PPR Testing begins
- June 2026: Recommendation for Standard Certification
Paraprofessional Virtual Institute
January 29-31, 2025
Did you know that we also help Paraprofessionals achieve certification?
Our next three-day training will be held January 29-31, 2025 online, via Zoom. This training consists of an orientation into the roles and responsibilities of educational aides, a breakdown of the stages of learning, a comprehensive look at the writing process, a review of behavior basics, and much more. Participants will enjoy a fast-paced and informative experience that includes group discussions, assignments, and assessments, certifying that they’re ready for the rewards and challenges of being an educational aide. This training is open to anyone in the state of Texas and also meets the state requirements for a Title 1, Part A Paraprofessional.
If you’re interested in becoming a trainer in order to hold Paraprofessional Institutes in you district, visit our website to learn more about our TOT option.
BTLPT Test Prep Academy
April 12, 15, and 17, 2025
The Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test Prep Academy is to help new and current educators prepare to take the TExES Exam #190, the BTLPT. This training is held over one Saturday and two weekday evenings at Region 13 in Austin, TX.
The test prep covered in this training includes:
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Listening comprehension
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Reading comprehension
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Oral expression
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Written expression
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Test Taking Strategies
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Practice test and feedback
Training Information
Dates: April 12, 9 am – 4 pm
April 15, 6 pm – 9 pm
April 17, 6 pm – 9 pm
Pricing: $150
CPE: 14 hours
Location: ESC Region 13, 5701 Springdale Rd, Austin, TX 78723
Certification Partnerships
Did you hire teachers on Emergency Permits, Teacher Certification Waivers or DOIs? Do you have paraprofessionals or substitutes interested in becoming teachers? Reach out to us and we can discuss how we can partner to get your teacher certified. Our program begins in January to ensure teachers are eligible for the Intern Certificate in August.
We will provide:
- Facilitated test preparation for all exams
- Supervised field experience on your campus
- Training in effective instruction for immediate classroom application
The Substitute Teacher Academy
Customizable for your district’s needs!
This self-guided online course is for individuals wanting substitute teacher training and for districts wanting to prepare and train new substitutes throughout the school year. Topics in this course include what substitute employment means, crisis management, duties and responsibilities, blood-borne pathogen safety, special education terms and programs, behavior techniques, and classroom management strategies. This course can also be purchased through a license and customized to fit district needs.