TEXAS Alternative Certification Program

Program Cost (have not increased since 2002 )                  

Application Fee……………………..………$50.00

(Includes Transcript Evaluation and Administrative Fees)

Pre-Service Training Academy Fee …...$350.00

*Internship Program Fee…….….….….$3,600.00

 

If the candidate secures a teaching job, the Internship Program Fee may be deducted through payroll deduction on a monthly basis during the internship year over a ten month period at the school district’s discretion.  Interns working in school districts where payroll deduction is not available may:

· pay the entire internship fee up front, or

· must make their monthly internship payments by the 1st of each month beginning on September 1st for ten consecutive months by way of post-dated checks or a bank draft. 

A $2,000.00 fee will be charged for each subsequent year for interns that need an additional year of support.  The extension  is granted at the employing district’s request.

A “Continuing Program Support Fee” of $250 per semester will be assessed to those individuals who began their PSTA over a year ago and who are not interns.  This fee will allow the individual to continue receiving all the services of the TEXAS ACP. 

Upon obtaining employment, interns will submit a money order payable to SBEC for their probationary certificate.  Interns will pay for their fingerprinting fees and certification exams.  The Intern will pay SBEC for their standard certificate, once the intern has met all program and state requirements.  Interns are responsible for applying for their certificate(s) in a timely manner.

ALL FEES ARE  NON-REFUNDABLE.  We do not accept personal checks.  Please pay your application and training fees with a cashier’s check or money order. 

Acceptance into the program does not in any way constitute a guarantee of employment or certification.

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Please be advised that all fees must be kept current in order to remain in good standing with the program.  Interns requiring extensions must pay their fees before a certificate renewal is processed.  Failure to do so will require us to inform the employing district and the State Board.  A reminder: individuals are not allowed to teach in the State of Texas without a certificate.

 

Since some ISD’s do not provide for payroll deduction, interns hired in these districts are required to make their monthly internship payment by the 1st of each month beginning on September 1st for ten consecutive months by way of post-dated checks or a bank draft.  This also pertains to any intern who is in a private school that does not make provisions for payroll deduction.  A $35 NSF check fee will be assessed as applicable.  Failure to meet your financial obligations will place your certificate, and consequently your employment, at risk!  

 

Unlike other institution, we do not receive state or federal funds.  We also do not require the entire program cost or a substantial part of that cost up front.   We strongly advise you to be responsible in meeting your financial obligations.   Please be advised that the TEXAS ACP reserves the right to pursue any avenue, legal or other, to obtain payment for participation in this program.

 Our goal is to provide quality service at a reasonable cost in order to accommodate the needs of the community, school districts, and program participants. 

WHY CHOOSE TEXAS ACP?

Over the last several years, we have been working hard to improve and enhance the quality of our services.  As such, we provide and/or will be putting the following services in place: 

No need to quit your current job; Content Area Review Sessions; Training Facility in our Office or through our Virtual Classroom; Transcript Evaluation; Advising;  Test Taking and Study Skills Seminars;  PPR Review Seminars; Initial Test Approval for Candidates; Benchmark Testing; Job Fairs; Pre-Service Training Academy aligned to the State Standards; Experienced and Qualified Program Supervisors; Helpdesk support for interns; affordability with an Internship Payment Plan; Computer Lab with Developmental Software; Experienced and Qualified Presenters Supervisors, and Staff; Learning Resource Lab; Flexibility of being hired at anytime during the school year, analysis of test results, individualized tutoring as needed...

 New Procedure for Candidates Wanting to Take Content Area Tests

Effective February 1, 2007 all candidates who took their content area test for the first time and DID NOT PASS will be required to go through specific new requirements in order to be approved to take their content area test for a second or consequent time.  REPEAT TESTERS WILL NOT BE AUTOMATICALLY APPROVED.  New requirements will be in place in order to help the individual obtain a passing score.   Please contact the office for more information on requirements and applicable fees.