Teacher Certification
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What is Teacher Certification?
Harris County Department of Education provides the highest quality instruction and support for educators enrolled in our teacher alternative certification program.
Coursework sessions are conducted in classroom and blended settings with instructors who are content and pedagogy experts. Teacher candidates also spend time observing practicing classroom teachers in partnership schools before their paid internship begins.
Throughout the program, candidates are actively involved with the subject matter content and are provided a mentor at their campus. During the critical one-year internship period, candidates are supported by experienced field supervisors who assist them in content knowledge and instructional skills, leading to increased student achievement.
CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR 2020-2021 ACADEMIC YEAR - SCROLL DOWN FOR DETAILS
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To apply for the HCDE Teacher Alternative Certification program, please see our admission criteria.
Fall 2020 Cohort
Regular Deadline to Apply: September 18, 2020
Program Start Date: September 29, 2020
Spring 2021 Cohort
Regular Deadline to Apply: January 22, 2021
Program Start Date: February 9, 2021
Contact Us:
Email: HCDEACP@hcde-texas.org
On Twitter @HCDETeachNow
Facebook /HCDEECA
2019-2020 Academic Year Calendar of Activities
Why HCDE?
Track Record
TExES PPR EC-12 exam average pass rate of 99% for the past 7 years
Savings
Grant opportunities and veteran's discount
Cost
Competitive pricing with installment payments
Convenience
Coursework in evenings, weekends, face-to-face and online
Reputation
At HCDE we are dedicated to serving educators since 1889
Instruction and Support
Personal attention, small group instruction from education content experts, and ongoing mentorship before, during and after certification
Job Placement
Assistance in securing teaching assignment
Areas of Certification
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
About Our Grants
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) |
Eligibility | Be accepted into the HCDE Teacher Certification Program |
Benefits | • $1,000 credit towards ACP program fee |
Commitments | • Remain in good standing in HCDE’s Teacher Alternative Certification Program; |
| 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. |