Below is a list of the SBEC-approved educator preparation programs:
By Region (w/ scrolling menu)
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The list includes codes indicating which type or types of routes to certification each program offers.
The three basic routes to certification are:
U = University-Based Programs
Teacher training offered by colleges and universities as part of an undergraduate degree program.
PB = Post-Baccalaureate Programs
Teacher training offered by colleges and universities for individuals who already hold a baccalaureate degree.
A = Alternative/Accelerated Programs
Teacher training offered by education service centers, school districts and other entities, as well as colleges and universities, for individuals who already hold a baccalaureate degree.
NCLB = No Child Left Behind
The Federal legislation act, titled "No Child Left Behind," allows school districts to hire teachers who have not obtained full state certification for Title I schools if the teacher is enrolled in an acceptable alternate route to certification. Programs that have "NCLB" designation have been examined by TEA and SBEC and certified that they meet the NCLB requirements for the training of new teachers.
