Candidates

Upon receipt of your acceptance letter, you are ready to begin the Candidate phase of the TPC Program. Your next step is to pay your acceptance fee/tuition fee which can be made in two payments. Register and attend Orientation where certification area consultants provide a thorough explanation of the program requirements.

Along with coursework, you will be required to complete 30 hours of field-based experience and fill out the form below for each observation. Paraprofessional and substitute hours can be counted as all or part of the field based hours. Service records must be submitted for review to receive credit for substitute hours.

Candidates are responsible for securing a teaching position for their internship. To be eligible for a teaching position, you must have completed 30 hours of field-based observations and at least 80 hours of coursework. Complete the online job application using the Teacher Job Network. Be sure to apply to only those jobs in which you are highly qualified and to schools that are approved for internship.

All public schools and Texas approved charter schools will qualify for internship. Before interviewing with private schools ask if they have a TEA identification number. Confirm with your consultant that the school is approved for internship.

Candidate Checklist

Pay acceptance fee

Attend Candidate Orientation

Review your certification area requirements and register for coursework

Complete 30 hours of field based experience

Complete the Teacher Job Network Application (online)

Research public schools, charter schools; approved private schools for job openings

Tuition fee paid prior to starting your third course