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Region 16 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. 
 

To view specific information about the application process, program requirements, available certification areas, online training dates and deadlines, internship v. clinical teaching and frequently asked questions, please view the list of links at www.region4acp.net.

If you are in need of additional information after viewing the above website please contact Hollis Parker Grimes:

Hollis Parker Grimes
Coordinator, Alternative Certification
806.677.5086
hollis.parker.grimes@esc16.net

Or contact Region 4 directly at 713-744-8109