How do I begin the admission process?

Acquire an application:

• Print application from this site (Application - PDF) or (Application - MS Word)
• Pick up an application at ESC Region 12 in Waco or ESC Region 12 South in Nolanville
• Request an application to be mailed by contacting Nancy Wallace at nwallace@esc12.net or calling (254) 297-1191

Submit application and fee to the appropriate Region 12 TPCP office:

• Waco participants: ESC Region 12, Attn: TPCP, PO Box 23409, Waco, TX 76702
• Nolanville participants: ESC Region 12 South Center, Attn: TPCP, 101 N. 5th Street, Nolanville TX 76559

Is there an application deadline?

Applications are accepted continually.

When and how will I know if I have been accepted?

Letters will be mailed to all applicants upon successful completion of all applicant requirements.

Who provides the training?

Training in a variety of relevant educational topics is provided by ESC Region 12 staff, other consultants, and practicing classroom teachers.

Will the program require much of a time commitment?

Accredited and recognized throughout Texas, the ESC Region 12 TPCP is a rigorous, quality program. In addition to pre-service training and local district training requirements, interns will be required to complete training sessions during the school year. Observations of specified school personnel are required, and paperwork is to be submitted on a monthly basis. The program is designed only for highly committed and organized candidates who wish to join the teaching profession and make a difference in the lives of children.

When and where will the training take place?

Training will consist of night and weekend classes with additional hours required for Field-Based Experience. Most training sessions will be held at the ESC Region 12 sites. Calendars with locations and training sessions will be distributed at orientation.

Do I have to attend all the training sessions?

Yes, attendance is very closely monitored. Non-compliance with the attendance policy may result in probation or dismissal from the program.

Does ESC Region 12 place interns in teaching jobs with school districts?

No. After being accepted, each applicant is responsible for securing his/her own employment with a Texas public school district. ESC Region 12 assists by providing districts with lists of candidates and by inviting applicants to attend the Region 12 Job Fair in late April.

Am I paid a salary during my internship year?

There are two types of internship: paid internship and student teaching.

• Paid Internship is when you are the teacher of record and you are paid a salary based on the employing school districts salary scale.
• Student teaching is when the intern will complete a 12 week-full time teaching practicum, in which the student teacher will assume the role of a teacher, practicing with an experienced certified teacher of record. The student teaching experience is upaid.
  

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