• Pre-Service Requirements

    Candidates will complete:

    • 50 hours of field-based experience.

    • 100 hours of coursework.

    • A passing score on ALL the required TExES exams.

      • In order to be approved to test, the Candidate must complete all required study courses.

      • Re-Testers must pass the HISD ACP practice test before the next attempt.

     

    Internship Requirements

    Interns will:

    • Be the teacher of Record on a Houston Independent School District campus.

    • Complete 150 additional hours of coursework. (300 total hours)

    • Receive five formal observations with feedback throughout the year. 

    • Receive six informal observations with feedback throughout the year.

    • Produce effective classroom performance throughout the year.

    • Pass the TExES PPR Exam.

     

    Certification Requirements

    To earn a Standard Certificate, the Intern must satisfactorily complete the following:

    • 300 Coursework hours

    • Pass all the required TExES exams.

    • Produce effective performance ratings in the classroom.