Certification Programs
Educator Preparation Programs (EPP)
Programs designed to prepare students to meet standards and be well prepared to teach in Texas classrooms.
Alternative Certification Programs (ACP)
Offer a nontraditional route to certification that may allow you to teach while completing the requirements. These programs are located in universities, school districts, education service centers, community colleges, and private entities.
Distance-Delivered & Online Programs
The testing and teaching components are the same as in other ACPs.
Educator Preparation Programs
Texas Education Agency
Providing a quality education for all Texas children requires partnerships between TEA, EPP providers, public and private schools, institutions of higher education, and the community. The Texas Education Agency ensures that the state’s EPPs are high-quality institutions that recruit and prepare qualified educators to meet the needs of all learners in today’s and tomorrow’s Texas classrooms. For more information on Educator Certification visit the TEA website.
Alternative Certification Programs
VA Certified
These programs are approved for the use of the GI Bill and are indicated in red.
Abilene - Region 14: Alternative Certification Program (ACP)
Contact: Greg Pace, consultant
Address: 4300 South Treadaway Blvd, Abilene, TX 79602
Local Phone: 325-675-8605
Local Fax: 325-695-1101
E-mail: gpace@esc14.net
Certification Areas: EC-6: Core Subject; 4-8: Core Subject; 7-12 Math, Science; *All Levels (EC-12): Special Education
*This certification area is not a stand-alone certification. Special education would be a second area of certification.
Website: https://www.esc14.net/page/acp_home
Region: 14
Austin - ACT Austin
Contact: Misty Clark, Consultant
Local Phone: 214-267-2222
Toll Free: 877-286-0024
Local Fax: 214-267-2273
E-mail: mclark@act-dallas.com
Certification Areas: Certification for all content areas and all grade levels.*Continuous enrollment throughout the year, with your choice of daytime or evening Institute schedules, and your choice of entering the classroom as an intern or a student teacher*
Website: http://act-dallas.com/
Region:13
Austin - Austin Community College Certified Teacher
Contact: Lisa Brown, Program Coordinator
Address: 5930 Middle Fiskville Rd., Austin, TX 78752
Local Phone: 512-223-7653
Toll Free: (512) 223-7542
E-mail: lisa.brown@austincc.edu
Certification Areas: All Certification Areas ***Rolling Admissions Year Round***
Website: http://continue.austincc.edu/teacher
Region: 13
Austin - Huston-Tillotson University - Alternative Teacher Certification Program (ATCP)
Contact: Dr. Christina Hamilton, Director
Address: 900 Chicon Street, Austin, Texas 78702
Local Phone: 512-505-6462, 512-505-3164
Local Fax: 512-505-3190
E-mail: cdhamilton@htu.edu
Certification Areas: EC-6 Core Subject; 4-8 Core Subjects; All level Certifications: Physical Education EC-12, Special Education EC-12, Music EC-12; Single Subject certificates: English, Language Arts, & Reading 7-12, Mathematics 7-12, Mathematics/Science 4-8, Life Sciences 7-12, Physical Sciences 7-12, Science 7-12, Social Studies 7-12, History 7-12, Computer Science 8-12, Technology Applications 8-12 Supplemental Certifications*: Bilingual Supplemental*: English as a Second Language (ESL) Supplemental; Special Education Supplemental
*Must also earn a content area certificate
Website: http://htu.edu/academics/special‑programs/alternative‑teacher‑certification
Region: 13
Austin - Region 13: Educator Certification Program (ECP)
Contact: Sarah Jones, Certification Officer
Address: 5701 Springdale Road, Austin, Texas 78723
Local Phone: 512-919-5366
Local Fax: 512-919-5320
E-mail: ecp@esc13.txed.net
Certification Areas: All Levels (EC-12): Art, Music, Physical Education, Special Education, Theater Arts, LOTE (Languages Other Than English: Spanish, French, German, Latin), ASL (American Sign Language), EC-6: Bilingual, ESL Core Subject, Core Subject, 4-8: English Language Arts & Reading, English Language Arts & Reading/Social Studies, Core Subject, Math, Math/Science, Science, Social Studies, Career & Technology Education (CTE), 6-12: Agricultural Science, Business Education, Family & Consumer Sciences (Composite), Technology Education, 8-12: Family & Consumer Sciences (Hospitality, Nutrition and Food Sciences), Family & Consumer Sciences (Human Development and Family Studies), Health Science Technology, Marketing Education, Math/Physical Science/Engineering, Trades & Industrial Education (Degree & Non-Degree)
FEE REDUCTION!!! – $2,000 scholarship provided to all interns in high-needs areas (Math, Science, Special Education, Bilingual and LOTE), and all CTE interns in the Austin area cohort.
Website: http://kids.esc13.net
Region: 13
Arlington - UTA Initial Teacher Certification
Contact: Monica Johnson
Mailing Address: 5th Floor, Hammond Hall, 701 Planetarium Place, Box 19227, Arlington, TX 76019
Local Phone: 817-272-2956
Local Fax: 817-272-2530
E-mail: education@uta.edu
Certification Areas: Early Childhood – Grade 6 ESL/Core Subjects, Early Childhood – Grade 6 Bilingual core Subjects, Mid – Level (4-8), Secondary (7-12) and All-Level (EC-12)
Website: https://www.uta.edu/coed/certification/steps-grad.php
Region: 11
Beaumont - Lamar University - Post-Baccalaureate Alternative Certification Route (PACeR) Program
Contact: Initial/Teacher Certification Officer
Mailing Address: 4400 MLK Blvd., P.O. Box 10034, Beaumont, Texas 77710
Local Phone: 409-880-8403
E-mail: Initital.certification@lamar.edu
Certification Areas: Please contact the program directly for more information.
Website: https://www.lamar.edu/education/teacher-education/degrees/certifications/index.html
Region: 5
Beaumont - Region 5: Teacher Certification Program
Contact: Ms. Ramona Johnson, Administrative Facilitator
Address: Edison Plaza, Suite 500, 350 Pine Street, Beaumont, TX 77701
Local Phone: 409-951-1826
Local Fax: 409-951-1819
E-mail: ramonaj@esc5.net
Certification Areas: All-Level (EC-12): Special Education, EC-6: Core Subjects, ESL Core Subjects, 4-8: English Language Arts & Reading, English Language Arts & Reading/Social Studies, ESL, Core, Subjects, Math, Math/Science, Science, Social Studies, 6-12: Foreign Language (Spanish), 8-12: Chemistry, English Language Arts & Reading, History, Life Science, Math, Math/Physics,, Physical Science, Science, Social Studies, Supplemental: ESL, Special Education
Website: https://www.esc5.net/page/ECP_Home
Region: 5
Brownsville - Alternative South Texas Educator Program (A - STEP)
Address: 914 E. Los Ebanos Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78520
Local Phone: 956-782-7475
Local Fax: 956-544-4561
E-mail: staff@a-step.org
Certification Areas: Visit the A-STEP “Certification Areas” web page for more detailed information.
Website: http://www.a-step.org/areas-of-certification
Region: 1
Brownsville & Edinburg - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Contact: Coral De La Cruz, Program Coordinator
Address: UTRGV College of Education, (Brownsville) One West University Blvd., BMAIN 2.200 Brownsville, TX 78520, (Edinburg) 1201 West University Dr., EEDUC 3.102, Edinburg, TX 78539
Local Phone: (Edinburg)956-665-7952; (Brownsville) 956-882-4139
Local Fax: (956) 665-2863
E-mail: coral.delacruz@utrgv.edu
Certification Area: Contact the program directly for more information.
Website: UTRGV College of Education
Region: 1
Canyon - West Texas A & M University: Panhandle Alternative Certification for Educators (P.A.C.E.)
Contact: Pyxa Sovilay, PACE Adviser; Gloria Reidlinger, Administrative Associate
Address: 2403 Russell Long Blvd, Old Main, Room 415, Canyon, Texas 79015
Local Phone: 806-651-2613
Local Fax: 806-651-3626
E-mail: psovilay@wtamu.edu; greidlinger@wtamu.edu
Website: https://www.wtamu.edu/academics/pace.aspx
Region: 16
Commerce - Texas A&M University Alternative Certification Program, Center for Educator Certification and Academic Services
Contact: Undergrad. Certification Advisor, Mitzi Hughes; Certification Coordinator, Tracey Stedman
Mailing Address: Center for Educator Certification and Academic Services
Texas A&M University-Commerce, P.O. Box 3011, Commerce, TX 75429-3011
Physical Address: Center for Educator Certification and Academic Services
2600 South Neal, Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
Local Phone: 903-886-5182
Local Fax: 903-886-5156
E-mail: Mitzi.Hughes@tamuc.edu; Tracey.Stedman@tamuc.edu;
Certification Areas: EC-6: Bilingual Core Subject, ESL Core Subject, Core Subject; 4-8: Bilingual Core Subject, ESL Core Subject, Core Subject, English Language Arts & Reading, English Language Arts & Reading/Social Studies, Math, Math/Science, Social Studies, Science; 6-12: Business Education, Family & Consumer Science, Agriculture Science & Technology, Technology Education, Speech (7-12); 8-12: English Language Arts & Reading, History, LOTE (Language Other Than English), Marketing Education, Health Science Technology, Math, Life Science, Physical Science, Chemistry, Science, Social Studies, Trade and Industry, Journalism, Computer Science, Math/Physical Science/Engineering, Physics/Math; EC-12: Art, Music, Physical Education, Health, Theater, Technology Applications, Special Education
Website: Texas A&M University Commerce
Region: 10
Corpus Christi - Region 2: Educator Preparation & Certification Program
Contact: Mrs. Marisa Eddins, Program Director; Ms. Michelle Morales, Ed Prep Secretary
Mailing Address: ESC Region 2, 209 North Water Street, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401
Local Phone: 361-561-8520; 361-561-8663
E-mail: marisa.eddins@esc2.us , michelle.morales@esc2.us
Certification Areas: Contact the program for additional information
Website: http://www.edprep.esc2.net/
Region: 2
Corpus Christi - Texas A&M
Contact: Dr. Kathleen Lynch-Davis
Address: 6300 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412
Local Phone: 361-825-2860
Local Fax: 361-825-2732
E-mail: kathleen.lynch-davis@tamucc.edu
Certification Areas: EC-12: Art, PE, Music, Spanish/ LOTE, Special Education, Theater; EC-6: Bilingual Generalist, Generalist; 4-8: English/Language Arts and Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies; 8-12: Computer Science, English Language Arts and Reading, History, Life Science, Math, Physical Science, Social Studies, Speech
Website: http://ace.tamucc.edu//index.html
MAC Program: http://macprogram.tamucc.edu/ (Only the TAMU-CC-MAC Program is VA Certified)
Region: 2
Dallas - ACT Dallas
Contact: Misty Clark, Consultant
Address: 7800 N. Stemmons Fwy., Suite 750, Dallas, TX 75247
Local Phone: 214-267-2222
E-mail: mclark@act-dallas.com
Certification Areas: Certification for all content areas and all grade levels. *Continuous enrollment throughout the year, with your choice of daytime or evening Institute schedules, and your choice of entering the classroom as an intern or a student teacher*
Website: http://act-dallas.com/
Region: 10
Dallas ISD Alternative Certification Program
Address: 9400 North Central Expressway, Suite 1400, Dallas, TX 75321
Local Phone: 972-925-6700
E-mail: alternativecertification@dallasisd.org
Certification Areas: EC-6: Bilingual Generalist Spanish, Elementary Generalist ESL, Elementary Special Education; 7-12: English, Science, Math, Special Education
Website: http://www.dallasisd.org/compass
Region: 10
Dallas - Mountain View College alternative Teacher Certification Program
Address: 4849 West Illinois Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75211
Local Phone: 214-860-8835
Local Fax: 972-698-3075
E-mail: amyminjarez@dcccd.edu
Certification Areas: EC-4: Bilingual Core Subject, ESL Core Subject, Core Subject; EC-12: Health, Special Education, Technology Applications; 4-8: Bilingual Core Subject, English Language Arts, English Language Arts & Reading/Social Studies, ESL Core Subject, Core Subject, Math, Science, Social Studies; 8-12: English Language Arts, History, Math, Science, Social Studies
Region: 10
Dallas / Fort Worth - Teach for America
Contact: Lacey Tomanek
Mailing Address: 600 N. Pearl Street, Ste. 2300, Dallas, TX 75201
Local Phone: 214-754-7104
Local Fax: 214-754-5921
E-mail: lacey.pittmantomanek@teachforamerica.org
Certification Areas: Contact the program directly for certification information.
Website: https://dallasftworth.teachforamerica.org/
Region: 10
Denton - University of North Texas
Contact: Jill Denniston, Certification Coordinator
Mailing Address: University of North Texas, 1155 Union Circle, #311335, Denton, TX 76203
Physical Address: University of North Texas, Matthews Hall, 1300 W. Highland St., Denton, Texas 76201
Local Phone: 940-565-2740; 940-565-4226
Local Fax: 940-565-2921
E-mail: Jill.Denniston@unt.edu ; coe-info@unt.edu
Certification Areas: All levels: Special Education only
Website: https://coe.unt.edu/teacher-education-and-administration/certification
MAC Program: https://coe.unt.edu/educational-psychology/certification
Region: 11
Edinburg - Region 1: Project P.A.C.E.
Contact: Naomi Arnold, Program Specialist
Address: 1900 W. Schunior Street, Edinburg, TX 78541
Local Phone: 956-984-6101
Local Fax: 956-984-7655
E-mail: narnold@esc1.net
Certification Areas: EC-4: Bilingual Core Subjects, Core Subjects; 4-8: Bilingual Core Subjects, Core Subjects, English/Language Arts & Reading/Social Studies, Math, Math/Science, Science, Social Studies; 8-12: English/Language Arts & Reading, Life Science, Math and Engineering, Physics and Math, Physical Science, Science, Social Studies, Technology Applications; EC-12: Art, Business, Dance, Health/PE, Music, Special Education, Technology Applications, Theater
Website: http://www.esc1.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=874
Region: 1
Edinburg - South Texas Transition to Teaching ACP
Contact: Gilberto Gomez, Program Director
Address: 4426 S. McColl Rd., Edinburg, TX 78539
Local Phone: 956-631-4424
Toll Free: 1-888-631-4424
E-mail: teachersupport@sotexacp.com
Certification Areas: EC-6: Core Subjects, Bilingual Core Subjects; 4-8: English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies; 8-12: English Language Arts, Math, Science, Life Science, Physical Science, Social Studies; EC-12: Special Ed, Physical Ed, English as a Second Language
Website: http://www.sotexacp.com
Region: 1
El Paso - Region 19: Teacher Preparation & Certification Program (TPCP)
Contact: Ms. Barbara Amaya, Program Director
Mailing Address: ESC Region 19, TPCP, 6611 Boeing Dr., El Paso, Texas 79925-1010
Local Phone: 915-780-5065
Local Fax: 915-780-5010
E-mail: bamaya@esc19.net
Certification Areas: All-Level: American Sign Language, Art, Health, LOTE-French, LOTE-Spanish, Music, Physical Education, Special Education, Theater; EC-6: Core Subjects; 4-8: English Language Arts & Reading, Core Subjects, Math, Science, Social Studies; 6-12: Business Education; 7-12: English Language Arts & Reading, History, Math, Science, Social Studies, Speech; 8-12: Dance, Journalism, Technology Applications
Supplemental: Bilingual Education-Spanish, English as a Second Language
Website: https://www.esc19.net/domain/47
Region: 19
El Paso - Teachers for the 21st Century Alternative Certification Program
Contact: Ms. Margarita Guerry
Mailing Address: 6455 Hilller Dr., Suite A-2, El Paso, TX 79925
Local Phone: 915-203-6425
E-mail: mcguerry@t21cacp.org
Certification Areas: All areas, except Home Economics & Careers & Technology
Website: http://www.t21cacp.org/
Region: 19
El Paso - University of Texas at El Paso: Alternative Teacher Certification Program
Contact: Danielle Contreras, Program Advisor; Edna Aileen Martinez,Program Advisor
Mailing Address: College of Education, Room 412, 500 West University Ave., El Paso, Texas 79968
Local Phone: College of Education 915-747-5572; Program Advisor 915-747-5298; Program Advisor 915-747-5512
Local Fax: 915-747-5755
E-mail: education@utep.edu
Certification Areas: All-Level (EC-12): Art, Dance, Health, Music, P.E., Special Education, Theater; 4-8: Bilingual Core Subjects, English/Language Arts & Reading, Core Subjects, Math, Science, Social Studies.; 6-12: Business Education; 7-12: Speech; 8-12: Business, Dance, English/Language Arts & Reading, Foreign Languages (French, German, Spanish), History, Journalism, Life Science, Math, Physical Science, Science, Social Studies, Speech, Theater Arts. Online Certification in: Consult with program personnel
Website: https://www.utep.edu/education/css/programs/alternative-certification/alternative-certification.html
Region: 19
Fort Worth - Tarleton Model for Accelerated Teacher Education (TMATE)
Contact: Dr. Laura Estes, Director
Mailing Address: Hickman Building , 6777 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Ste. 500, Fort Worth, TX 76116
Local Phone: 817-732-7300
Local Fax: 817-732-7339
E-mail: rford@tarleton.edu , tmate@tarleton.edu
Certification Areas: Focusing primarily on high needs areas, such as Bilingual, Spanish, French, Math and Science.
Website: http://www.tarleton.edu/tmate/index.html
Region: 11
Fort Worth / White Settlement - Region 11: Go Teach 11
Contact: Kathy Ferrell, Certification Consultant
Address: 1451 S. Cherry Lane, White Settlement, TX 76108
Local Phone: (817) 740-7617
E-mail: kferrell@esc11.net
Certification Areas: Early Childhood (EC) – 12: Art, Music, P.E., Special Education, LOTE Spanish, LOTE French; EC-6: Core Subjects; Grades 4 – 8: Core Subjects, English Language Arts & Reading (ELAR), Social Studies, Science, Mathematics; Grades 6 – 12: Physical Science, Technology Education, ROTC; Grades 7 – 12: ELA and Reading, History, Life Science, Chemistry, Social Studies, Journalism, Marketing Education; Supplemental Certification: Bilingual, English as a Second Language.
Website: https://www.goteach11.net/Page/1
Region: 11
Houston Community College (HCC): Alternative Teacher Certification Program (ATCP)
Contact: Geraldine Gibson, Program Director
Address: 6815 Rustic Street, Houston, TX 77087
Local Phone: 713-718-8149
E-mail: atcp@hccs.edu
Certification Areas: All-level (EC-12): ESL Supplemental, Special Education; EC-6: Bilingual Core Subjects, Core Subjects; 4-8: English Language Arts & Reading/Social Studies, Core Subjects, Math, Science, Social Studies; 8-12: History, Life Science, Math, Physical Science, Science, Social Studies; EC-12: ESL Supplemental, Physical Education, Special Education
Website: http://www.hccs.edu/acp
Region: 4
Houston - Harris County Department of Education- ACP for Teachers
Contact: Lidia Zatopek, Program Director, Breanne Dale
Mailing Address: 6300 Irvington Blvd., Houston, Texas 77022-5618
Local Phone: 731-696-2904, 713-696-0775
Local Fax: 713-696-0723
E-mail: lzatopek@hcde-texas.org , bcdale@hcde-texas.org
Certification Areas: EC-6: ESL, Bilingual, Core Subjects, Special Education; 4-8: Math, Science, English Language Arts/Reading; 8-12: Math, Science, Life Science, English Language, Arts/Reading
Region: 4
Houston - Intern Teacher Alternative Certification Program
Address: 10101 Fondren Road, Suite 111, Houston, Texas 77096
Local Phone: 832-689-1978, 713-272-0993
E-mail: administration@itacp.com
Certification Areas: Contact the program for schedules and certification areas. Program is half online and half classroom delivery.
Website: http://www.itacp.com/
Region: 4
Houston ISD ACP - An Effective Teacher Fellowship (ETF)
Contact: Ms. Natalie Rubio, Program Director; Ms. Ivania Recio, Operations Manager; Ms. Courtney Lee, Recruiter
Address: 4001 Hardy Street, Houston, TX 77009
Local Phone: 713-742-4911
E-mail: nhernan2@houstonisd.org , clee9@houstonisd.org
Certification Areas: All-Level (EC-12): Special Education, ESL; EC-6: Bilingual Core Subjects, Elementary Core Subjects, ESL Core Subjects; Grades 4-8: Elementary Core Subjects, Bilingual Core Subjects, Core Subjects, English Language Arts & Reading, English Language Arts & Reading/Social Studies, Math, Math/Science, Science, ESL Core Subjects; Grades 8-12: English Language Arts & Reading, Life Science, Math, Physical Science, Spanish (Check web site for application information and entry requirements. Apply Now! Check with the program and district for possible grants!)
Website: Houston ISD ACP
Region: 4
Houston - Region 4: Inspire Texas Teacher Certification Program
Contact: Rene Ruiz, Ed.D, Director
Mailing Address: 7145 West Tidwell, Houston, Texas 77092
Local Phone: 713-744-6323
Local Fax: 713-744-2724
E-mail: rruiz@esc4.net
Certification Areas: All Level (EC-12): Art, Special Education, Physical Education, Music, Health, Technology Applications, Theater; Languages Other Than English (LOTE): Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Vietnamese; EC-4: Bilingual, Core Subjects, ESLCore Subjects; 4-8: Bilingual, Generalilst, ESL Core Subjects, Math, Science, Social Studies, English Language Arts & Reading, English Language Arts & Reading/Social Studies, Math/Science; 6-12: Business Education, Family & Consumer Sciences, French, German, Latin, Spanish, Technology Education, Vocational Agriculture (Horticulture or Production); 8-12: Chemistry, Computer Science, Dance, English Language Arts & Reading, History; Hospitality, Nutrition & Food Service; Human development & Family Studies, Journalism, Life Science, Math, Math/Physics, Physical Science, Science Composite, Speech, Technology Application.
Website: Houston Region 4
Region: 4
Houston - Teach for America
Address: 2 Greenway Plaza #500, Houston, TX 77046
Local Phone: (713) 523-4100
Website: https://www.teachforamerica.org/where-we-work/houston
Region: 4
Houston - YES Prep Public Schools Teaching Excellence Program
Address: 6201 Bonhomme, Ste. 168-N, Houston, TX 77036
Local Phone: 713-967-9001
E-mail: teaching.excellence@yesprep.org
Certification Areas: Contact the program directly for information. Check out their vacancies: https://yesprep.cloud.talentedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Website: https://www.yesprep.org/departments/alternative-certification
Region: 4
Huntsville - Region 6: Teacher Preparation and Certification Program
Mailing Address: 3332 Montgomery Road, Huntsville, Texas 77340
Local Phone: 936-435-8400
Local Fax: 936-435-8467
E-mail: jmartin@esc6.net , vlowery@esc6.net
Certification Areas: EC-6: Core Subject; 4-8: Core Subject; 8-12: English/Language Arts & Reading, History, Life Science, Math, Physical Science, Science, Social Studies; Supplemental: bilingual Education, ESL, Special Education
Website: https://www.esc6.net/educator-certification
Region: 6
Kilgore - Region 7: Teacher Preparation & Certification Program
Contact: Brian Ralson, Coordinator, Assistant Director; Ms. Donna Copeland, Ed Cert Tech
Mailing Address: 1909 North Longview St., Kilgore, Texas 75662
Local Phone: 903-988-6781, 903-988-6836
Local Fax: 903-988-6851
E-mail: bralson@esc7.net , dcopeland@esc7.net
Certification Areas: Core EC-6 and Core 4-8, Special Education, Spanish, Business, Physical Education, Technology Applications, Music, Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) (Grades 6-12); Theatre (Grades EC-12), Chemistry (Grades 7-12) and all Core 7-12 / Math, English, Social Studies and Science and all Core 4-8 / Math, English, Social Studies and Science. (Please visit Region 7 website for other certification areas available.)
Website: https://www.esc7.net/page/TPCP.home
Region: 7
Kingsville - Texas A&M
Contact: Ms. Lydia Landin-Ortiz, Center for Educator Preparation Services Coordinator
Mailing Address: 700 University Blvd., MSC 195, Kingsville, Texas 78363-8202
Local Phone: 361-593-4313
Local Fax: 361-593-2158
E-mail: lydia.landin@tamuk.edu
Certification Areas: EC-12: Special Education; EC-6: Bilingual Generalist, Generalist; 4-8: Generalist; 8-12: All
Website: http://www.tamuk.edu/education/departments/ceps/acp.html
Region: 2
Kingwood / Houston - Lone Star Colleges
Contact: Ms. Jennifer Leadbetter, Program Manager
Mailing Address: Alternative Teacher Certification Program-LSC-Kingwood, 20000 Kingwood Dr., Kingwood, TX 77339
Local Phone: 281-312-1519, 281-312-1716
Local Fax: 281-312-1751
E-mail: ATCP@LoneStar.edu
Certification Areas: For a current list of certification areas offered by the Lone Star College System ATCP, please contact them directly at ATCP@LoneStar.edu
Website: http://www.lonestar.edu/kingwood-atcp
Region: 4
Laredo - Texas A&M International University ACP
Contact: Dr. Gilda Y. Martinez, Program Director
Address: 5201 University Blvd., Laredo, Texas 78041
Local Phone: 956-326-2428
E-mail: gilda.martinez@tamiu.edu
Certification Areas: EC-4: Bilingual Core Subjects, Core Subjects; EC-6: Core Subjects; EC-12: Special Education, Physical Education; 4-8: All Content Areas, including Bilingual Core Subjects, Core Subjects; 6-12: Business Education; 8-12: All Content Areas
Website: www.tamiu.edu/coedu/ACP.shtml
Region: 1
McAllen / Rio Grande Valley - Teach for America
Mailing Address: 200 S. 10th Street, Ste. 800, McAllen, TX 78501
Local Phone: 956-630-6781
Local Fax: 956-682-7619
E-mail: paula.garcia@teachforamerica.org
Certification Areas: Click here for information or Contact the program directly for certification information. Click HERE for more information.
Website: https://riograndevalley.teachforamerica.org/
Region: 1
McAllen - South Texas College Alternative Certification Program
Contact: Mr. Juan Carlos Aguirre, Program Director; Mrs. Lorenna Trevino, Program Manager
Address: 2621 West Pecan Blvd., McAllen, TX 78501
Local Phone: 956-872-3584
Local Fax: 956-872-6735
E-mail: jcaguirr@southtexascollege.edu , lori@southtexascollege.edu
Certification Areas: EC-6: Bilingual Core Subjects; 4-8: Core Subjects; 8-12: Math
Website: https://www.southtexascollege.edu/cpwe/atcp.html
Region: 1
Pharr / McAllen - Alternative Certification for Teachers Rio Grande Valley
Contact: Ms. Janie Trevino, Alternative Certification Specialist
Address: 601 East Kelly Avenue, Pharr, TX, 78577
Local Phone: 956-354-2098
Local Fax: 956-354-3010
E-mail: jtrevino@actrgv.com
Certification Areas: All certifications in All-Level, Primary, Secondary, Vocational areas, Bilingual and English as a Second Language (ESL)
Website: http://www.actrgv.com/
Region: 1
Prairie View A&M University ATCP
Contact: Gregory Drew, Graduate Admissions Counselor
Address: Anderson Hall, 700 University Drive, Prairie View, Texas 77446
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 519, MS 1009, Prairie View, Texas 77446
Local Phone: 936-261-1077
Local Fax:936-261-3529
E-mail: gldrew@pvamu.edu
Certification Areas: *Does not certify in CTE areas. Contact the program for specific information.
Website: https://www.pvamu.edu/graduatestudies/certifications/
Region: 4
Richardson - ESC Region 10: Teacher Preparation & Certification Program
Contact: Ramona Oats, Program Coordinator
Address: 400 East Spring Valley Rd., Richardson, TX 75081-5101
Local Phone: 972-348-1532
E-mail: ramona.oats@region10.org
Certification Areas: All Areas of Teacher Certification
Website: http://www.region10.org/tpc/
Region: 10
Richland Hills / Fort Worth - Education Career Alternatives Program (ECAP)
Mailing Address: PO Box 162179, Fort Worth, TX 76161
Physical Address: 7166 Baker Blvd., Suite B, Richland Hills, TX 76118
Local Phone: 817-284-7731
Local Fax: 817-284-3396
E-mail: sfikes@ecapteach.com
Certification Areas: All-Level: Art, Music, P.E., Special Education ; EC-4: Bilingual Core Subjectss, Core Subjects; 4-8 & 8-12: All certification areas; Vocational Certifications: All Trades & Industry and Career & Technology Education (Requires Bachelors Degree)
Website: http://www.ecapteach.com/
Region: 11
San Antonio - Region 20: TOPP
Contact: Regina Hills
Address: 1314 Hines Avenue, San Antonio, Texas 78208-1899
Local Phone: (210) 370-5450
Certification Areas: All Levels (EC-12): Art, Music, Physical Education, Special Education, Theater Arts, LOTE (Languages Other Than English: Spanish, French, German, Latin), ASL (American Sign Language); EC-6: Bilingual, ESL Core Subject, Core Subject
4-8: English Language Arts & Reading, English Language Arts & Reading/Social Studies, Core Subject, Math, Math/Science, Science, Social Studies ; Career & Technology Education (CTE); 6-12: Agricultural Science, Business Education, Family & Consumer Sciences (Composite), Technology Education; 8-12: Family & Consumer Sciences (Hospitality, Nutrition and Food Sciences), Family & Consumer Sciences (Human Development and Family Studies), Health Science Technology, Marketing Education, Math/Physical Science/Engineering, Trades & Industrial Education (Degree & Non-Degree)
Website: https://topp.esc20.net/
Region: 20
San Antonio - Texas A&M University - San Antonio: GTCP
Mailing Address: One University Way, San Antonio, TX 78224
Local Phone: 210- 784-2508
E-mail: Ms. Margaret Garcia
Certification Areas: All-Level: Special Education; EC-6: Early Childhood Education, Bilingual Education, Middle & Secondary Specialized Content, MS Core Subjects
Website: http://www.tamusa.edu/collegeofeducationandhumandevelopment/epp/gtcp/gtcp_requirements.html
Region: 20
San Antonio - Teach for America
Contact:
Mailing Address: One Riverwalk Place, 700 N St. mary’s Street, Ste. 200, San Antonio, TX 78205
Local Phone: 210-424-5800
Local Fax: 210-212-4442
E-mail:
Certification Areas:
Website: https://sanantonio.teachforamerica.org/
Region: 20
San Antonio - UTSA Teacher Certification Programs
Contact: Kristina Talamantez
Mailing Address: One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249
Local Phone: 210- 458-4370
E-mail: kristina.talamantez@utsa.edu
Certification Areas: All-Level: Special Education; EC-6: Early Childhood Education, Bilingual Education, Middle & Secondary Specialized Content, MS Core Subjects, Physical Education, Pre-K-12.
Website: http://education.utsa.edu/certification_program/accelerated_certification_program/
Region: 20
San Antonio - A Career In Education (ACE) - ACP
Contact: Mr. Bo Guajardo; Ms. Nady Alvarez
Mailing Address: 2391 NE Loop 410, Ste. 104, San Antonio, TX 78217
Local Phone: 210-946-2800
Local Fax: 210-946-2802
E-mail: aguajardo_11@att.net
Certification Areas: All Levels ( EC-12): Special Education; EC-6: Core Subjects; 4-8: Core Subjects; 8-12: All
Website: http://www.acareerineducation.com
Region: 20
San Antonio - Alamo Colleges Educator Preparation Program
Contact: Ms. Pauline Ramirez, Program Manager
Mailing Address: Alamo University Center, 8300 Pat Booker Road, Live Oak, 78233
Local Phone: 210-486-5902
Local Fax: 210-486-9866
E-mail: pramirez43@alamo.edu
Certification Areas: All Levels (EC-12): Special Education, Core Subjects; EC-6 & 4-8: Bilingual, ESL, Core Subjects; 4-8: Bilingual, ESL, Core Subjects, Math, Science; 8-12: Math, Science
Website: http://www.alamo.edu/ewd/epp
Region: 20
Texarkana - Texas A&M University Alternative Teacher Certification Program
Contact: Katheryn Hartshorn, M.S. Green Zone Veterans Support Advocate
Physical Address: 7101 University Avenue, University Center 260B, Texarkana, TX 75503
Local Phone: (903) 223-3048
E-mail: katheryn.hartshorn@tamut.edu
Certification Area: EC-12: Special Education; EC-6: ESL/Bilingual Core Subject, Core Subject; 4-8: English/Language Arts & Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies (Check program web site for for additional certifications) ; 7-12: English/Language Arts & Reading, History, Life Science, Math, Science; Social Studies, includes Economics, Geography, Government, & History (Check program web site for for additional certifications)
Region: 8
Victoria - University of Houston- Victoria
Contact: Anette Phillips, Academic Adviser
Address: University West Suite 213, Victoria, TX 77901
Local Phone: (361) 570-3787
Local Fax: (361)580-5580
E-mail: education@uhv.edu
Certification Areas: EC-6 grade core subjects; 4th – 8th grade core subjects; 7th – 12th grade subject area certificate; Physical Education certificate; Spanish certificate (EC – 12th grade); Special Education certificate (EC – 12th); English as a Second Language (EC – 8th grade).
Website: https://www.uhv.edu/education/certification-and-professional-development/teacher-certification/
Region: 3
Waco - McLennan Community College Alternative Teacher Certification Program
Contact: Ms. Kristi Patton, Program Director
Mailing Address: 1400 College Dr., MAC 101, Waco, TX 76708
Local Phone : 254-299-8067
Local Fax : 254-299-6227
E-mail : kpatton@mclennan.edu
Certification Areas : All Level (EC-12): Art, Health Education, Languages Other Than English (LOTE)-Spanish, Music, Physical Education, Special Education, Theater Arts; EC-6: Core Subjects; 4-8 & 8-12: All areas
Website: McLennan ACP
Region: 12
Weslaco / Rio Grande Valley - Excellence In Teaching (EIT)
Contact: Mr. Luis Eduardo Gonzalez, Owner/Operator
Address: 260 South Texas Blvd., Suite 304, Weslaco, TX 78596
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1768 Weslaco, TX 78599 – 1768
Local Phone: 956-854-4085
E-mail: eitacp@yahoo.com
Certification Areas: EC-6: Bilingual, Core Subjects; 4-8: English as Second Language (ESL), English Language Arts & Reading, Core Subjects; 8-12: English Language Arts & Reading, Math, Science
Website: http://www.eitacp.com
Region: 1
Distance Delivered & Online Programs
A Career in Teaching
Contact: Mr. Adrian Fernandez, Program Director/CEO
Mailing Address: 5262 South Staples, Ste. 230, Corpus Christi, Texas 78411
Local Phone: 361-980-8861
Local Fax: 361-906-0835
E-mail: cc@acareerinteaching.org
Certification Areas: EC-4: Bilingual Generalist, Generalist; EC-12: American Sign Language, Art, Health, PE, Special Education; 6-12: Spanish; 4-8: All; 8-12: Most (contact program)DOES NOT CERTIFY IN VOCATIONAL SUBJECT AREAS.
Website: http://www.careerinteaching.org/
Region: 2
Belton- University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Contact: Ms. Jane Roby, Secretary to the Dean
Address: 900 College Street, Belton, TX 76513
Local Phone: (254) 295-8017
E-mail: jroby@umhb.edu
Certification Areas: Contact the program office for more information
Website: https://go.umhb.edu/myway/teaching
Region: 12
ESC Region 4: Inspire Texas Teacher Certification Program
Contact: Dr. Robby McGowen, Director
Mailing Address: 7145 West Tidwell, Houston, Texas 77092
Local Phone: 713-744-6323
Local Fax: 713-744-2724
E-mail: acp@esc4.net
Certification Areas: Region 4 TeacherCertification has a completely online training option. Region 4 TCP has a partnership with ESC Region 9 and ESC Region 17 to provide a complete online teacher certification program. Candidates from these regions can contact Region 4 directly for more information.
eTeach 'N TEXAS Accelerated Teacher Certification
Local Phone: 903-818-8104
E-mail: contact@eteachntexas.com
Certification Areas: Program is 100% on-line. English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Math
Website: http://www.eteachntexas.com
iteachTEXAS
Contact: Mr. Zach Rozell, Director
Mailing Address: PO Box 1626, Denton, TX 76202
Local Phone: 940-383-8100
Toll Free: 877-348-3224
E-mail: admin@iteach.net
Certification Areas: Program is 100% on-line. Certification delivered in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin. Most certification areas in all grade levels.
Texas-specific pricing information: https://www.iteach.net/texas/pricing/
Website: https://www.iteach.net/texas/
Midwestern State University
Contact: Dr. Conna Bral
Mailing Address: 100 Parker Square Rd. Flower Mound, TX 75028
Local Phone: 940-263-0360
E-mail: conna.bral@mwsu.edu
Certification Areas: All-Level (EC-12): Art, Dance, Health, Music, P.E., Special Education, Theater; 4-8: Bilingual Core Subjects, English/Language Arts & Reading, Core Subjects, Math, Science, Social Studies.; 6-12: Business Education; 7-12: Speech; 8-12: Business, Dance, English/Language Arts & Reading, Foreign Languages (French, German, Spanish), History, Journalism, Life Science, Math, Physical Science, Science, Social Studies, Speech, Theater Arts. Online Certification in: Consult with program personnel
Website: https://msutexas.edu/academics/education/alt-cert.php
Region: 9
T.E.A.C.H. (Training VIA E-Learning: An Alternative Certification Hybrid)
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 141473 Austin, TX 78714
Local Phone: 512-928-8423
Local Fax: 512-928-0451
E-mail: dquinta@worldnet.att.net
Certification Areas: *** All pedagogical training is delivered through TEACH Quest University, epathcampus.com All-Level (EC-12): Music, Special Ed., Physical Ed., Spanish, Technology Applications; EC-4: and EC-6; Bilingual Core Subject, ESL Core Subject, Core Subject; 4-8: Core Subject; ESL 4-8 Core Subject; English; Mathematics; History; Social
Studies; Science; Life and Physical Science; 8-12: Core Subject; ESL 4-8 Core Subject; English; Mathematics; History; Social Studies; Science; Life and Physical Science (A T.E.A.C.H. fee discount of up to $1,000 may be available for those who qualify. Teachers may enroll for as little as $300. Balance may be paid over a ten-month period!!! Contact program to find out more.)
Website: http://www.checkteachercert.com/Guest portal located on web site, Suite of Courses
TeacherBuilder.com
Mailing Address: 2616 W. Freddy Gonzalez Dr., Edinburg, TX 78539
Toll Free: 877-822-1144
E-mail: Contact via web form
Certification Areas: Program is 100% on-line. All areas of certification, except CTE (formerly vcational)
Website: http://www.teacherbuilder.com/
Teachworthy
Contact: Cindy Farina
Mailing Address: 6800 Park Ten Blvd Suite 290 West, San Antonio, TX 78213
Local Phone: 210-877-1975
E-mail: cfarina@actsanantonio.com
Certification Areas: All-Level: Special Education; EC-6: Early Childhood Education, Bilingual Education, Middle & Secondary Specialized Content, MS Core Subjects, Physical Education, Pre-K-12.
Website:https://www.teachworthy.org/
Region: 20
Texas ACP
Contact: Ms. Lily Lopez, Director
Address: 1416 Palm Blvd., #105, Brownsville, TX 78520
Local Phone: 956-544-2390
Toll Free: 888-946-8322
Certification Areas: Contact the program directly.
Website: Texas ACP
Texas Teachers
Contact: Ms. Lacey Labruzzo
Local Phone: 956-243-8164
Toll Free: 1-877-888-2640
E-mail: lacey@TexasTeachers.org
Certification Areas: All Certification Areas. ***ROLLING ADMISSIONS YEAR ROUND***
Website: Texas Teachers
The Texas Institute for Teacher Education
Contact: Dr. John Doak,Director of Academic Services
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 560573, The Colony, TX 75056 Training Location: 6136 Frisco Square, Suite 400, Frisco, TX 75034
Local Phone: 469-252-2119
Toll Free: 888-698-9483
Local Fax: 469-287-5503
E-mail: info@txite.org
Certification Areas: Program is NON-PROFIT, 100% on-line. All levels: Special Education; EC-6: Core Subject, Bilingual Core Subject, Core Subject/ESL; 4-8: Core Subject/ESL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR VETERANS!!!
Website:https://www.txite.today/
University of Texas at El Paso Alternative Teacher Certification Program (ATCP)
Contact: Dr. Michele Williams, Director
Mailing Address: College of Education, Room 210, University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West University, El Paso, Texas 79968
Local Phone: 915-747-7605
Local Fax: 915-747-8616
E-mail: mcwilliams2@utep.edu
Certification Areas: Online Certification in:; EC-6: Bilingual Core Subject, Core Subject
Website: UTEP ATCP
Web Centric Alternative Certification Program
Contact: Jennifer Brinkley
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1138, Cypress, TX 77410-1138
Local Phone: 832-220-3451
Toll Free: 1-855-345-3451
Local Fax: 832-220-3485
E-mail: jbrinkley@etools4education.com
Certification Areas: All-Level (EC-12): Art, Health, LOTE-Spanish, Music, P.E., Special Education, Technology Applications; EC-6: Bilingual Core Subjects, ESL Core Subjects, Core Subjects; 4-8: Bilingual Core Subjects, ESL Core Subjects, Core Subjects,; 6-12: Business Education, Physical Science; 7-12: English Language Arts and Reading, History, Life Science, Math, Science, Social Studies, Speech; Suplemental Areas (EC-12): Bilingual, ESL, Gifted & Talented ***Continuous Enrollment***
Western Governors University (WGU) Texas Teachers College
Mailing Address: Western Governors University, 4001 South 700 East, Suite 700, Salt Lake City, UT 84107
Toll Free: 1-877-214-7011, 1-866-225-5948
E-mail: info@wgu.edu
Certification Areas: Program is 100% on-line. EC-4: Core Subject; 4-8: Core Subject, Math, Science, Social Studies; 8-12: Math, Science, Social Studies
Website: https://www.wgu.edu/online-teaching-degrees/elementary-education-teacher-certification-program.html
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