Certifications
Online Substitute Training
Contact:
Paul Guardiola
(254) 297-1151
Are you interested in becoming a teacher, but aren't sure which steps to take next? We have your solution. Complete your training at your convenience and save valuable time and money. Previously offered onsite at ESC Region 12, this training is now being offered online for half the cost.
School Bus Driver Certification & Re-Certification
Contact:
Pam McCurdy
(254) 716-3885
We provide a 20-hour certification course required for new school bus drivers, and an eight hour re-certification course that is required every three years for current school bus drivers. These classes meet the requirements of the Texas Department of Public Safety for all school bus drivers in Texas.
Superintendent Certification
Contact:
Patrick Murphy
(254) 297-2914
ESC Region 12, in partnership with ESC Region 6, offers a 12-month Superintendent Preparation & Certification Program (SPCP) for current campus and district-level administrators. The focus of the program is to prepare candidates who have proven leadership abilities and a strong desire to serve as superintendent of schools for a Texas public school district. Coursework is divided between face-to-face sessions and online discussions.
Teacher Preparation & Certification
Contact:
Shirley Strong
(254) 297-1140
ESC Region 12 recommends three quality Teacher Preparation and Certification programs for customers to ready to pursue a teaching certificate. Using our webpage, you can shop for the certificate program designed to meet your scheduling needs with online and/or face-to-face training options. Each program offers support for classroom preparation and certification testing.
Paraprofessional Academy
Contact:
Shirley Strong
(254) 297-1140
Paraprofessionals are critical partners with educators in the classroom. The ESC Region 12 Paraprofessional Academy prepares the individual to meet the highly qualified requirement in accordance with the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. Participants must demonstrate proficiency in the ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and mathematics in the context of effective teaching practices and classroom management. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Certificate of Accomplishment deeming them highly qualified.
Principal Preparation & Certification
Contact:
Sharon Davis
(254) 297-1161
The Principal Preparation and Certification Program (PPCP) provides an alternative to the traditional certification path for ESC Region 12 customers. Educators who enter this program must possess a Master’s degree and have completed at least two years of creditable teaching experience. Candidates are prepared to be campus-level administrators by participating in classroom presentations conducted by local experts in various areas of education, working with a veteran mentor and by being exposed to a wide variety of field-based experiences in campus administration.