TPC Routes to Teacher Certification


The Region 10 Teacher Preparation and Certification Program offers two routes to certification. Individuals can fulfill the program requirements through a successful, full-time teaching internship or a fifteen-week Clinical Teaching Experience (CTE). Successful completion of either teaching option will lead to a Texas Standard Teaching Certificate. To choose the route that is best for you, an explanation of the Internship and the Clinical Teaching Experience is detailed below.



Internship

 

Interns complete a one-year teaching assignment as the Teacher-of-Record in the certification area for which accepted. They receive the salary and benefits of a first year teacher and have all the responsibilities of a classroom teacher. A mentor teacher, campus administrator, and Region 10 TPC Staff member provide assistance and support during the internship.

The first step to seeking an internship is to complete the online job application using the Teacher Job Network. Only apply for jobs in the certification area for which you were accepted and classified "highly qualified."

 

All Texas public and charter schools qualify for internships. Before interviewing with private schools, verify membership accreditation by logging on to www.Tepsac.org. There you will find the accrediting associations that recognize the private schools. Confirm with your Region 10 consultant the school's accreditation status before accepting a teaching position for an internship.

 

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  • Application

    Completed online application
    College transcripts
    Three references
    Affidavit for Acquisition and/or Release of Criminal
    History, Personal or Professional Data
    PACT scores, if required

  • Candidacy

    Attend TPC candidate orientation
    Complete required program coursework
    Passing scores on PPR test (preferred during this
    phase) and/or other required tests

  • Internship

    Demonstrate effective teaching practices
    Complete and submit all required documentation
    Complete online course, Internship: Professional Practices
    Attend two Saturday seminars

Clinical Teaching Experience (CTE)

 

This option is an accelerated opportunity for qualified candidates to become certified. The Clinical Teaching Experience consists of an unpaid fifteen-week practicum in the specific certification area of the candidate. A cooperating/mentor teacher, campus administrator, and Region 10 TPC staff member provide assistance and support.

 

 

CTE Guidelines, Procedures, Timelines

 

  • Application

    Completed online application
    College transcripts
    Three references
    Affidavit for Acquisition and/or Release of Criminal History, Personal or Professional Data
    PACT scores, if required

  • Candidacy

    Attend TPC candidate orientation
    Complete required program coursework
    Passing scores on PPR test (preferred during this phase) and/or other required tests

  • Screening Process for a CTE

    Complete a writing sample
    Complete a face-to-face interview

  • Clinical Teaching Experience

    Attend a CTE Orientation
    Demonstrate effective teaching practices
    Complete and submit all required documentation
    Complete online course, Internship: Professional Practices

    Attend two Saturday seminars

    Complete requirements of an Individual Certification Plan


Please note: Due to overwhelming responses we are only accepting CTE requests for the following High Needs areas:

EC-12 Special Education

EC-6 Bilingual

8-12 Science

8-12 Math