Texas Superintendents' Certification Institute

To be considered for our program, all applicants must have:

• Master’s degree or higher with an overall 3.0 minimum grade point average
• Texas Principal or Mid-Management Certification
• Minimum of three years campus or district-level experience
• Professional recommendations
• Written accomplishment record of identified leadership skills
• Access to a computer and printer, with Microsoft Office Suite software installed
• Ability to search the internet, download Word documents and other files, manipulate Excel spreadsheets, and create PowerPoint presentations.

Application to the TSCI program is a three-step process. Note that there are limited opportunities for enrollment after the application deadline based on number of seats.

Step 1 - Online Application

Complete the Online Application, including payment of the required, non-refundable fee. You will be able to save your application over time until you are ready to submit it for review.

Step 2 - Submit Admission Documents

1. Master's Degree and any other relevant higher education degree transcripts showing overall minimum 3.0 GPA
2. Three (3) recommendation forms mailed/e-mailed directly from recommender
3. Service record showing credential years of managerial experience in a public school district
4. Principal or mid-level management certificate
5. Recent employment performance evaluation

Please send documents to:

Jeannette Hanon
Texas Superintendents' Certification Institute
Region 13 Education Service Center
5701 Springdale Road, Austin, TX 78723

or

leadership@esc13.txed.net

Step 3 - Interview

If you qualify, participate in a structured interview via live Zoom that will focus on the presence of leadership attributes.

Our comprehensive program is offered at a fixed price to include application, registration, and program fees.

Participants may pay the $6,000 program costs in full, up front, or pay in eight equal monthly payments of $750.00, beginning the month following the first module start day.

Texts, materials, TExES exam fee, and certification fees are paid separately prior to completion of the program.

The coursework is completed online and includes interactions with other participants and the course facilitator.

You can start your journey at the start of any scheduled module, and if you apply now, you can start pursuing your superintendent certification within the next 6-8 weeks!

Below is the TSCI rolling admission schedule for the 2020-2021 school year.

Is there financial assistance available?

A+ Federal Credit Union offers a Higher Education Loan for a financing option. Call 512-302-6800 ext. 6831 to apply or for further details, Monday-Friday 8am-7PM and Saturday 10am-1PM. Their website is: https://aplusfcu.org/educators/.

Can a participant take more than one module at a time?

No, only one module is offered per session.

If needed, could the participant take a break during the program?

Yes, but only until the next module begins.

If the participant takes a break and misses a module, how long will it be before the module is offered again?

Approximately 12 months later.

Will university credit be given for any of the modules?

No, not at this time.

If someone already has university credit toward certification, can course credit take the place of any of the modules?

No, the model of preparation is unique and, therefore, requires completion of all TSCI content modules.

What is the maximum group size for each of the modules?

The maximum is approximately 25 persons.

What is needed for completion of a standard superintendent certificate?

Successful completion of all program requirements, including attending all face-to-face sessions, completing all assignments, paying all program fees, receiving a favorable recommendation from your school district, and passing the TExES Exam.

What skills are needed to be a School Administrator?

Review the Necessary Personal Skills of an Administrator document.

What if I have a concern about the program?

The Region 13 Educator Preparation Programs encourage stakeholders to discuss their concerns with appropriate program personnel who have the authority to address the concerns. Concerns should be expressed as soon as possible to allow early resolution at the lowest possible level. Informal resolution shall be encouraged. If this does not resolve your issue, please follow our formal complaint process. EPP Complaint Process and EPP Complaint Form

Can I find out more about Region 13’s TSCI program and how well it has been doing to prepare candidates for the superintendency?

Yes, we encourage interested parties to review information regarding our program progress. This information can be found on TEA’s website on the Consumer Information about Educator Preparation Programs.