New TEA Rules for Teacher Certification

ATTENTION HISD ACP APPLICANTS: The Texas Education Agency has implemented new rules to admission criteria for candidates applying to Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs). The last day to register to take the current TExES exams for PACT is Monday, January 20, 2020. These exams will no longer be administered to you after this date. If you do not register for the current PACT exam, you will have to take and pass 2 exams per the new TEA rules for teacher certification. More information will be provided after January 21, 2020. If you are scheduled to take a TExES PACT exam after January 26, 2020, and do not reschedule your appointment to an earlier date, your registration will be automatically withdrawn on January 26th, and you will receive a refund from Pearson of your exam fees, minus $25. It is in your best interest to take your exam by Monday, January 20th to avoid additional costs. Register to take the test by January 20th to avoid extra fees!

Our Mission

The HISD Alternative Certification Program is dedicated to recruiting individuals from diverse educational and career backgrounds, who are passionate about students, teaching, and learning.

WHY CHOOSE HISD-Alternative Certification Program

•Blended learning approach •The only ACP with Classroom Management and Culture Specialist •Interview support Competitive fee structure •Reduced induction fees

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From recent college graduates to ‘Beginner Teacher of the Year’ recipients, learn more on why first-year teachers are choosing HISD Alternative Certification Program to launch their career.