Educator Certification Program (ECP)
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Certification
Secondary Teacher Certification
Become A Certified Secondary Teacher Becoming a secondary teacher means you are preparing to guide students through some of the most critical stages in their development as young adults. In addition to building relationships with students, you are teaching co
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Special Education Teacher Certification
Become A Certified Special Education Teacher Special education is a calling for individuals who are passionate about innovative teaching strategies and serving as advocates for individuals with disabilities and their families. In addition, a special educator
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Career and Technical Education Program
Become A Certified Teacher CTE educators are vital to preparing students for college and career. In the CTE educator certification cohort, we aim to help educators integrate their expertise into the secondary classroom using evidence-based teaching practices.
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Elementary Teacher Certification
Become A Certified Elementary Teacher The ECP Elementary Certification Program trains and supports participants seeking Core Subjects Early Childhood (EC) – Grade 6 certification. This cohort is ideal for applicants in the Austin metro area who are interested
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Educator Certification Test Preparation
Test Preparation The Texas Education Agency requires that each teacher candidate pass a subject-specific certification exam to teach within that subject area. If you need guidance or preparation for a TExES Exam or for a Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT), ECP
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Certification
Special Education Academy
This workshop is to help teachers prepare for the Special Education Supplemental Exam #163.
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Program Support
Facilitated CTE Strategic Planning
Provides districts with expert-guided facilitation to develop a customized CTE strategic plan aligned with Perkins V funding, TEA guidelines, and workforce data to enhance student career readiness.
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Series
In Our New Special Education Teacher Era - Austin
New special education teachers gain practical strategies, foundational knowledge, and ongoing support to confidently navigate their first year, from classroom organization to co-teaching and implementing inclusive practices.
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In Our New Special Education Teacher Era - La Grange
New special education teachers gain practical strategies, foundational knowledge, and ongoing support to confidently navigate their first year, from classroom organization to co-teaching and implementing inclusive practices.
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In Our New Special Education Teacher Era - Marble Falls
New special education teachers gain practical strategies, foundational knowledge, and ongoing support to confidently navigate their first year, from classroom organization to co-teaching and implementing inclusive practices.
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In Our New Special Education Teacher Era - San Marcos
New special education teachers gain practical strategies, foundational knowledge, and ongoing support to confidently navigate their first year, from classroom organization to co-teaching and implementing inclusive practices.
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6th, 7th, and 8th Science TEKS Changes
Do YOU know about the Science TEKS changes? Learn about some of the changes to the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Science TEKS. The new Science TEKS will be implemented in the 2024-2025 school year.
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Let's Be The Judge - Elementary
Let's Be The Judge is a gallery walk of questions with incorrect and correct answers.
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Let's Be The Judge - Secondary
Let's Be The Judge is a gallery walk of questions with incorrect and correct answers.
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Service
Texas Principal Certification Network
We are preparing future leaders to meet the constantly evolving challenges schools face. Apply for our February, July, or October cohorts!
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Texas Superintendents' Certification Institute (TSCI)
A 12 month program to train future superintendents.
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Texas Principal Certification Testing Only
This service is offered to candidates classified as a "finisher" from a previous program because they have completed all program requirements with the exception of passing the TExES (268) and/or PASL (368).
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Workshop
TExES (195) Representative Exam Experience
Prepare for your TExES (195) exam with our ESC Region 13 on-site or remote representative exam experience. Click on the "On Site Experience" or "Remote Experience" tabs for dates and information. ESC Region 13 offers an opportunity to take an almost full-len
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Test Preparation for Principal Certifications
Test prep options to help you succeed on your TExES Principal as Instructional Leader (268) and PASL (368) exams.
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Constructed Response Deep-Dive
Learn strategies to increase your confidence on how to approach the four Constructed Response (CR) items on the Principal as Instructional Leader 268 certification test.
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Principal As Instructional Leader Certification Assessment (268) Test Prep
This online training provides students in approved Texas Preparation Programs an opportunity to prime their test-taking skills for the 268 assessment.
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Video
Performance Assessment for School Leaders (PASL) Mentor Training
If you’re a principal mentor, there are some new changes in the certification process that you need to know about. There are now three performance assessments an aspiring principal must complete, known as the Performance Assessment for School Leaders (PASL). Watch our video to learn more!
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Certification
Advancing Educational Leadership
This 3 day training meets the state requirement for leadership training of educator appraisers
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Certification
Educational Diagnostician Certification
Last year we joined with the Region 10 ESC CERTification Program to make Educational Diagnostician certification available to educators outside of Region 10.
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Certification
ESL Certification
In this training, we build a foundation for understanding language acquisition theory, explore the best practices in ESL instruction, and prepare you for the Texas ESL certification exam.
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Certification
Paraprofessional Certification
This three day certification training instructs you on the role of paraprofessionals, the stages of learning, and scientifically based strategies for paraprofessionals to assist in reading, writing, and math instruction.
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Certification
Bus Driver Certification
We provide training courses for new and experienced school bus drivers covering content prescribed by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
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Make a Difference…Teach!
Start your journey toward becoming a certified teacher in Texas through our nationally recognized Region 13 Educator Certification Program (ECP). Whether you're transitioning into education or starting fresh, our program offers trusted, professional pathways to teacher certification in elementary, secondary, special education, and CTE areas. We’re committed to developing accomplished educators who are student-focused, well-prepared, and ready to make a lasting impact in classrooms across Texas. Join a community of passionate teachers shaping the future—one student at a time.