Alternative Certification
Welcome
Region 9 Education Service Center is providing
a teacher certification program online in partnership with Region 4
Education Service Center. The Region 4 teacher certification
program is approved by the State Board for Educator Certification
(SBEC). Additional information regarding program approval and
teaching credentials in the state of Texas can be found at the SBEC
website at www.sbec.state.tx.us. Program rules and
requirements are subject to change at any time due to SBEC
requirements.
The program is an alternative certification program designed for
college graduates who meet certain minimum criteria to obtain
teacher certification through plans approved by the state of Texas
and is considered an `alternative` route because it accomplishes
certification outside of the traditional university program
setting.
The program consists of approximately one semester of training and
the choice to participate in a one-year teaching internship or
twelve-week clinical teaching. During an internship, the
participant serves as a teacher of record with the role and
responsibilities of any first year teacher, including a first year
teacher`s salary. Clinical teaching consists of a twelve-week,
unpaid program in which the participant teaches in a classroom and
is guided by a certified teacher.
After all program requirements are complete, including all training
and the one-year internship or twelve-week clinical teaching, the
intern will be recommended to the state for a standard teaching
certificate.
For
information about the Online Alternative Teacher Certification
Program or to apply online click here: http://www.region4acp.net
For additional information please
contact:
Debbie Cummings
940.322.6928
debbie.cummings@esc9.net
301 Loop 11
Wichita Falls, TX 76306
Or contact Region 4 directly at
713-744-8109
