Core Subjects EC-6

Bilingual Core Subjects EC-6

ESL Core Subjects EC-6

Special Education EC-12

 
English Language Arts & Reading 4-8

Mathematics 4-8

Science 4-8

 
English Language Arts & Reading  7-12

Mathematics 7-12

Science 7-12

Life Science 7-12

Minimum Prerequisites
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution
If degree is from another country
TOEFL Internet Based Test (minimum scores of 24 in speaking; 22 in listening and reading; and 21 in writing)
Candidates who complete an additional bachelor's degree or higher in U.S. are exempt from TOEFL requirement
An overall GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, or 2.75 GPA in the last 60 hours of coursework, and core content GPA of 2.75
a special consideration may be granted to overall/last 60 hours GPA in the 2.50 to 2.74 range with the director's approval
Coursework requirements:
Core Subjects EC-6/Bilingual Core Subjects EC-6/ESL Core Subjects EC-6/Special Ed. EC-12 – 24 hours of college credit in the core content subjects of math, English, science, and social studies (psychology and sociology do not count)
Secondary single subject – 24 hours of college credit in the content certification area being sought
Science 7-12 composite – 36 hours of college credit in specific categories of Life Science, Physical Science, Chemistry, and Earth/Space
TSI – applicants with a conferred Bachelor’s degree meet the TSI (Texas Success Initiative) exemption; applicants in their last semester of graduating with a Bachelor’s degree or with a degree from another country will need to show evidence of mastery of basic skills
Clear criminal background check
Proof of English Language Proficiency shown by:
Earned college degree in the U.S., or
Successfully complete interview in English

Step 1: Application Phase
$100 Non-refundable Transcript Review Fee
Application for Enrollment
Transcripts – Submission of all official (sealed) college transcripts
If degree from another country – must be reviewed by TEA-approved Foreign Credential Evaluation Services provider
Two (2) letters of recommendation from professional sources, i.e., employers, supervisors, teachers, professors, or school administrators
Resume
PACT Scores (if applicable) - Beginning January 27, 2020, applicants will be able to take a new series of Pre-Admission Content Testing (PACT) exams. Learn more about these new PACT exams.
Effective January 27, 2020 the following program admission policy is in effect:
Elementary certificate (EC-6) applicants with admission GPA of 2.75 or higher are required to pass a single-attempt, program-selected local assessment to determine content mastery. Those who do not pass this assessment will need to take and pass a new PACT exam
Elementary certificate (EC-6) applicants with admission GPA below 2.75 are required take and pass a new PACT exam
Secondary certificates (4-8 or 7-12) applicants with admission GPA of 2.75 or higher are required to pass a single-attempt, program-selected local assessment to determine content mastery. Those who do not pass this assessment will need to take and pass a new PACT exam
Secondary certificates (4-8 or 7-12) applicants with admission GPA below 2.75 are required take and pass a new PACT exam

List of PACT exams effective January 27, 2020

NOTE: Above PACT requirements DO NOT apply to applicants who already passed an appropriate TExES content exam prior to January 27, 2020

Step 2: Interview Phase - virtual format during COVID-19
Interview in English
Bilingual certification applicants will also be interviewed in Spanish
Teach a 10 minute interactive lesson
Complete writing sample
Complete Criminal Background Check form

Step 3: Issuance of Admissions Letter or DNQ Letter
Letter of Admission will be issued electronically to applicants who meet all the admissions criteria in Step 1 and Step 2.
DNQ (Does Not Qualify) Letter will be issued electronically to applicants who do not qualify due to deficiencies in either Step 1 and/or Step 2.

Name: EFs4ELs (Educators and Families for English Learners) Grant in partnership with the Ohio State University. 

Funder: U.S. Department of Education, Transition to Teaching Program
 

Years: 2018-2021

Purpose: Provide pre-service and in-service teachers in high needs school districts with professional learning to improve instruction for English learners. 

Recruitment: 

Cohort 1: 20 pre-service teachers (recruited in spring 2018)
Cohort 2: 20 pre-service teachers (recruited in spring 2019)
Cohort 3: 20 pre-service teachers (recruited in spring 2020)
Cohort 4: 20 pre-service teachers (recruited in spring 2021)

Eligibility: Be accepted into the HCDE Teacher Certification Program
Seeking a bilingual or English as a second language (ESL) certification – either as an initial certification or an additional certification

Benefits: $1,000 credit towards ACP program fee, Additional professional development for working with English language learners, Preparation for TExES ESL Supplemental or Bilingual Supplemental exams

Commitments: 
• Remain in good standing in HCDE’s Teacher Alternative Certification Program;
• Complete additional professional development courses for working with English Language learners through HCDE and The Ohio State University;
• Complete either ESL test preparation classes, or Bilingual Supplemental and BTLPT test preparation classes;
• Pass either the English as a Second Language exam, or Bilingual Supplemental and BTLPT exams;
• Complete one year of teaching as a teacher-of-record in an accredited school approved by HCDE Teacher Alternative Certification Program to fulfill state internship requirement; and
• Successfully complete HCDE Teacher Alternative Certification program and be recommended for Standard Certificate by program director.

Note: Details related to the EFs4ELs Grant are fully described in the contract agreement; all participants are required to sign upon admission to the grant.  
 

2020-2021 Teacher Program Costs

Other External Costs Associated with the Teacher Certification Process*

*Costs subject to change

Program payments can be made by check, money order or credit card via our Online Secure Payment System.