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  Alternative Principal Certification Checklist

  Interested in seeing what it takes to earn your principal certification? Download our Alternative Principal Certification Checklist—a quick, printable resource outlining everything you need to start y…

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  What are Alternative Certification Programs?

  Are you passionate about education but lack a traditional teaching or administrative certificate? Alternative certification programs offer a viable pathway for individuals to pursue careers in teachin…

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  Alternative Teacher Certification Checklist

  Are you interested in becoming a teacher, download our free checklist! This checklist will guide you before, during, and even after the certification process. To learn more about ESC Region 13’s Educa…

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  What to Expect from an Alternative Superintendent Certification Program

  If you’re an aspiring educational leader, considering a superintendent certification program is a significant step toward advancing your career. A superintendent plays a crucial role in shaping …

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  A Step-by-Step Guide to Alternative Teacher Certification in Texas

  Are you considering a career change and want to become a teacher in Texas? Alternative certification is an excellent option for those who want to transition into teaching without returning to school f…

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  Who Should Consider Principal Certification?

  If you’ve ever found yourself thinking beyond your own classroom, about campus systems, student outcomes, or how to better support teachers, you may already be stepping into a leadership mindset. Prin…

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  Teacher Certification

  Shape the Future—Start Your Teaching Journey Start your journey toward becoming a certified teacher in Texas through our nationally recognized Region 13 Educator Certification Program (ECP). Whe…

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  Teacher Certification is Key to Student Achievement

  Teaching is one of the most impactful professions, shaping the minds and futures of millions of students every year. However, as the data shows, many newly hired teachers across Texas enter classrooms…

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  Leading Through Change: Stories from TSCI Graduates

  Superintendents in Texas face numerous challenges. The Texas Superintendents’ Certification Institute (TSCI) at Education Service Center Region 13 provides essential support to aspiring superintendent…

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  Celebrating ESC Region 13 ECP Educators: From Certification to Classroom Impact

  At Education Service Center Region 13, certification is not the finish line—it’s the launch point. Every year, candidates enter our Educator Certification Preparation (ECP) and Paraprofessional …

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  Educator Certification Information Sessions

  Anyone interested in learning more about becoming a certified teacher through our program is invited to join us for a live info session or watch a pre-recorded info session. Learn more about our progr…

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  The Certification Journey: How Cohorts Make the Difference

  Becoming a certified teacher is a challenge—it takes commitment, persistence, and heart. The ESC Region 13 Educator Certification Program (ECP) offers multiple pathways to certification, each designed…

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  Five Habits of Highly Effective Superintendents

  Being a superintendent has never been a simple job. Today’s district leaders are navigating legislative changes, staffing shortages, academic accountability, community expectations, and the daily resp…

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  8 Key Skills Developed Through Superintendent Certification Programs

  Superintendent certification programs equip educational leaders with the advanced knowledge and skills to lead school districts effectively. These programs go beyond foundational administrative traini…

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  How to Teach in Texas While Getting Certified

  So, you’ve decided to pursue a career in teaching but haven’t earned your certification yet? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Many aspiring educators begin their journey before they’re officially certif…

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  How to Teach in Texas With a Foreign Degree

  If you are wondering how to earn a Texas teacher certificate with a foreign degree, you’re in the right place! At the ESC Region 13 Educator Certification Program (ECP), we work with candidates …

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  Your Path To The Classroom: ECP Applications Open

  The Education Service Center Region 13 Educator Certification Program (ECP) is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to start your…

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  Tips and Advice from New Superintendents

  Stepping into the role of superintendent is a transformative experience filled with opportunities to lead, learn, and make a difference. Three newly appointed superintendents—Dr. Elmer Avellaneda of G…

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  Why Certification Alignment Matters

  When exploring a career in education, it’s natural to focus on finding a position as quickly as possible. One of the key steps in the certification process is to spend time figuring out where yo…

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  How Administrators Can Support Uncertified Teachers Under HB 2

  With the passage of House Bill 2 (HB 2), the timeline for uncertified teachers is changing quickly. For school administration, this means now is the time to review uncertified staff. This article prov…

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  From Industry to Classroom: How Texas CTE Teachers Bring Real-World Skills to Students

  Career and Technical Education (CTE) classrooms across Texas are shaped by more than textbooks and standards—they are strengthened by real-world industry experience. CTE educators bring professional k…

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  Texas Principal Certification Network

  ESC Region 13’s Principal Certification Network (PCN) Region 13's statewide principal certification program prepares you on your path toward principalship through non-traditional means as we sho…

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  3 Tips for First-year Secondary RLA Teachers

  Welcome to your first year as a Secondary Reading Language Arts teacher! Whether you just graduated from college with an education degree or you chose an alternative certification path – congrat…

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  Texas Superintendents' Certification Institute (TSCI)

  Empowering Future Educational Leaders The Education Service Center Region 13 Texas Superintendents’ Certification Institute (TSCI) prepares future school leaders to meet modern challenges through inn…

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  Master of Education in Instruction and Learning

  Developing Master Educators for Texas Classrooms To upskill current educators, Education Service Center (ESC) Region 13 and Abilene Christian University (ACU) have partnered to create pathways dedica…

• Events

  Para World: A SPED Paraeducator Conference 2026 (Austin)

  Welcome to Para World 2026 Para World is a one-of-a-kind professional learning experience created exclusively for paraeducators. This conference is designed to recognize, support, and celebrate the v…

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  Para World: A SPED Paraeducator Conference 2026 (La Grange)

  Welcome to Para World 2026 Para World is a one-of-a-kind professional learning experience created exclusively for paraeducators. This conference is designed to recognize, support, and celebrate the v…

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  Para World: A SPED Paraeducator Conference 2026 (Marble Falls)

  Welcome to Para World 2026 Para World is a one-of-a-kind professional learning experience created exclusively for paraeducators. This conference is designed to recognize, support, and celebrate the v…