The Region 4 Teacher Certification Program is an alternative certification program designed for university graduates (Bachelor's degree or higher) who meet certain minimum criteria to obtain teacher certification through plans approved by the state of Texas. Region 4 Teacher Certification is considered an 'alternative' route because it accomplishes certification outside of the traditional university program setting.
The program consists of approximately eighteen weeks 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.
An internship or clinical teaching position may be served in any public school, charter school, or accredited private school in the state of Texas.
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.
Program rules and requirements are subject to change at any time due to State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) requirements.
Region 4 TeacherCertification offers a Scholarship Program. For further details,
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