Upcoming Events
Get the most current information on application cycles, upcoming info sessions, paraprofessional training, and more happenings in the ECP.
The Accelerated Elementary Program is now available for future educators across the state!
The Accelerated Elementary (ACCEL) Program is accepting applicants through April 15, 2025 for the 2025-2026 school year. Our Accelerated Elementary Program (ACCEL) is designed to provide a pathway to teacher certification for professionals who are interested in pursuing certification in Elementary Education, Special Education, or Bilingual Education. This program is completely virtual through live Zoom classes and online courses.
This is a fast-paced program in which participants should be motivated to stay on top of self-paced learning and can manage intensive test preparation. All state requirements for teacher certification are met within an accelerated timeline. This program is open to anyone throughout the state of Texas.
Certification Timeline:
- Accepting applicants through April 15, 2025
- Pre-Service Training and Test Preparation begins upon acceptance through July 2025
- In-Service training and internship year runs September 2025 – May 2026
- Recommendation for Standard Certification: June 2026
Virtual Certification Programs
Info Session
May 6, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Join this free, virtual info session to learn more about our teacher certification programs that are completely online!
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
Special Education Academy 2025
Virtual Workshop Series
June 3 – 14, 2025
Looking to add a Special Education certification? Join our Special Education Academy and we will help you prepare! This virtual workshop series is to help teachers prepare for the Special Education EC-12 Exam #161.
Training content includes:
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Test Taking Strategies
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Practice Exam
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Understanding Individuals with disabilities and evaluating Their Needs
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Promoting Student Learning and Development
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Promoting Student Achievement in English Language Arts and Reading and In Math
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Foundations and Professional Roles and Responsibilities
Training Information
Pricing: $300
CPE: 24 hours
Accelerated Secondary (ASEC) is now accepting candidates!
In the Accelerated Secondary (ASEC) Program, we aim to help educators integrate their passion and knowledge into the secondary classroom using evidence-based teaching practices. Teachers within our program will receive a blended model of online and teacher-directed classes as well as continuous support in and out of the classroom.
ASEC is an accelerated program, designed to provide a pathway to teacher certification for professionals across the state of Texas by way of a Statewide Cohort and a local, Austin-based cohort. Participants will prepare for content TExES Exams while simultaneously securing their own teaching position. Instruction to prepare for the first days with students begins during the summer.
Certification Timeline:
- Accepting applications through July 22, 2025
- Pre-Service Training begins upon admissions
- In-Service Training/Internship Year beings with new school year, September 2025 – June 2026
- Standard Certification received upon completion of all testing, coursework, and internship requirements; no sooner than June 2026.
Paraprofessional Virtual Institute
June 10-12, 2025
Did you know that we also help Paraprofessionals achieve certification?
Our next three-day training will be held June 10-12, 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.
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.