Texas teacher certification, made clear
Tell us where you are starting. We’ll show you the steps that apply to you—and where ECAP helps along the way.
Start with what you already have
Select your situation to see how ECAP would begin building your certification plan.
ECAP will review your degree, GPA and subject-area coursework, then help you identify a certification field that fits your background and goals.
A path built for real classrooms
ECAP helps career changers, industry professionals and school employees turn what they already know into the preparation needed to lead a Texas classroom.
See how the process worksA clear plan, one stage at a time
At every stage, you’ll know what happens, what ECAP does, what you do and what moves you forward.
Apply to ECAP — It’s freeStart with ECAP’s free application, online interview and official transcript review.
Your major does not determine what you can teach—the courses on your transcript do. Testing may open additional options.
Complete the initial training, classroom observations and exam preparation required before entering the classroom.
With ECAP's help - begin pursuing teaching positions that match your certification area.
Work as the paid teacher of record while completing the remaining requirements for Texas teacher certification.
You've completed all 300 hours of training, passed all required tests, and taught successfully for one year. This is the final step.
Start with ECAP’s free application, online interview and review of your work experience.
Your documented job responsibilities—not simply your job title—determine which trade or industry field you may be eligible to teach.
Complete the initial training and classroom observations required before entering the classroom.
With ECAP’s help, begin pursuing teaching positions that match your approved trade or industry certification area.
Work as the paid teacher of record while finishing training and passing the PPR exam for the state of Texas.
You've completed all 300 hours of training, passed all required tests, and taught successfully for one year. This is the final step.
Start with ECAP’s free application, online interview and official transcript review.
Your major does not determine what you can teach—the courses on your transcript or your content knowledge does.
Complete the initial training, classroom observations and exam preparation. Your prior classroom experience can fulfill up to 100 hours of training.
With ECAP's help - begin pursuing teaching positions that match your certification area.
Work as the paid teacher of record while completing the remaining requirements for Texas teacher certification.
You've completed all 300 hours of training, passed all required tests, and taught successfully for one year. This is the final step.
Straight answers before you commit
You should understand the process, expectations and costs before you enroll.
You need a degree in any major from an accredited institution of higher education, as required by the Texas Education Agency and Texas Administrative Code. If you are unsure whether your institution is accredited, contact ECAP for verification.
That is expected. Your bachelor’s degree can be in any major if it is from an accredited institution and you meet the applicable requirements.
Your official transcript must show at least a 2.6 overall GPA, and you need at least a 2.5 GPA in coursework associated with the certification area for which you apply. ECAP can review complicated academic histories with you.
Yes, contingency admission may be available. You will need your final-semester schedule, a letter confirming graduation eligibility, official transcripts through the prior semester and a passing content test.
Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a recognized transcript-evaluation service, and applicants must demonstrate oral English proficiency by passing all four sections of the TOEFL.
It costs $0 to apply. After acceptance and enrollment, the training fee is six monthly payments of $165. The internship program fee is ten monthly payments of $350 and does not begin until you are hired in an eligible teaching position. State certification, background-check and exam fees are separate. See the complete pricing breakdown.
ECAP helps every candidate look for potential teaching positions by sharing job fairs, sending lists of qualified candidates to school districts and offering practical job-search guidance. The internship fee does not begin until you are hired.
Yes. ECAP consultants guide your application and certification plan. Once hired, an experienced teacher advisor supports you through classroom visits and practical feedback.
Experienced people, not just an online portal
ECAP works to understand where you are starting and what stands between you and an eligible classroom position.
ECAP consultants hold Texas teaching certificates and advanced education degrees. Senior leaders bring decades of certification experience.
Experienced educators and former school leaders observe your teaching, identify what is working and offer practical improvements. This kind of in-class advisor support is a defining part of the ECAP experience.
“I have always felt supported, not judged.”
What a real plan can look like
Jordan has a business degree, no education courses and wants to become a teacher.
ECAP evaluates the person—not just the form.
Help me build my planWhat support looks like in practice
From the get go, everyone has been helpful. They answered all my questions and have always been there to walk me through each and every step.
Dacia BackECAP candidateI have always felt supported, not judged. I am thankful to have had a mentor who shared his knowledge and helped build my confidence.
ECAP internOn advisor Ernie ValamidesECAP is the real deal—real people, real-life training for the classroom and real classroom support for interns.
Rhonda ClarkFormer Secondary Personnel Director, Arlington ISDYour next step is simple
Tell ECAP where you are starting. We’ll review your information and help you understand what comes next.
