Alternative certification is designed to be a one year process after becoming highly qualified and obtaining a full-time teaching position.
Facts at a glance:
- ECAP accepts applications year-round, though the time of year you start will determine your path to certification.
- You can begin teaching full time earning a teachers salary while you complete your program requirements.
- Your program fee of $3300 is spread-out over 10 months and deducted from your school paycheck at $330/mo
- Your training takes place over a full year. If an Intern does not meet all requirements within 1 year and if the Principal and ECAP field advisor recommends for certification, NO additional fees will be charged while you complete the remaining requirements.
Steps to becoming certified:
- Apply! - Download Application
- Become Highly Qualified.
- Take your TExES content exam
or
- Meet transcript requirements for your certification area.
- Take the Online Interview
OR
Obtain a full-time teaching position for areas which are not considered "High-Need"
- Eligible for Summer Academy and can now be placed on a Probationary Teaching Certificate.