Teaching Certification Program
Accepting Applications for Spring 2008 Cycle
WACO, TEXAS —The Region 12 Teacher
Preparation and Certification Program (TPCP) is currently
accepting applications for its fall cycle through
Tuesday, October 9.
The alternative certification program
provides an opportunity to individuals with a bachelor’s
degree to obtain a Texas teaching certificate, even
if they do not have a degree in education. In addition,
individuals who have a degree in education, but do
not have teaching certification in Texas may obtain
a valid Texas certification through the program.
The program will be offered in Nolanville and Waco.
Applications are due Tuesday, October
9. Classes begin January 8 in Waco and Nolanville.
Participants will attend two evening classes during
the week and a full day of class on Saturdays. After
receiving several months of instruction, participants
will intern with local school districts for the following
school year.
The program offers certification training
in elementary education (early childhood through
grade four), intermediate education (grades four
through eight), generic special education, secondary
composite science, secondary composite social studies,
secondary content areas, elementary and intermediate
bilingual education, and English as a Second Language
(ESL) education.
A $40 nonrefundable application fee
is required to establish eligibility for entering
the program. Qualifications for each specialization
area vary, but all participants must have a bachelor’s
degree from an accredited college or university with
a grade-point average of 2.5 or higher and score
a minimum of 230 in math, 250 in reading, and 220
in the writing sections of the Texas Higher Education
Assessment (THEA). Graduate Record Exam scores can
be submitted in lieu of THEA scores. Applications
may be submitted at the Nolanville or Waco office.
After applications are submitted, participants
must pass a scored interview and writing sample,
and be recommended by the screening committee. Upon
completion of pre-assignment training and a commitment
to ongoing training during the school year, TPCP
participants will be eligible to begin teaching as
the teacher of record fall 2008. During the internship
year, participants are paid a starting teacher’s
salary by the local school district they are serving.
For more information or directions
to Region 12 offices, call (254) 297-1191 in Waco or (254) 698-2243 in Nolanville or visit www.esc12.net/teacherprep.
About Region 12 TPCP
The purpose of the Region 12 TPCP
is to help individuals make the most of their education
and share it with others through the fulfilling field
of education. The program offers certification in
many areas and is fully accredited by the Texas State
Board for Educator Certification. Classes are taught
by master practitioners and training is offered in
two Central Texas locations.
About ESC Region 12
One of 20 centers throughout Texas,
the Education Service Center (ESC) Region 12 provides
professional training and technical assistance for
the purpose of improving student performance for
all students. Based in Waco, with offices in, Corsicana,
Goldthwaite, Hillsboro, Nolanville and Teague, the
ESC Region 12’s service area includes Bell,
Bosque, Coryell, Falls, Freestone, Hamilton, Hill,
Lampasas, Limestone, Mills, McLennan and Navarro
counties.
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