The Region 10 Teacher Preparation and Certification Program (TPC) provides a way for selected college graduates to become teachers without graduating from a traditional teacher education program. Mid-career candidates and others may have significant teaching and workplace experience and may benefit from a program that presents teaching methodologies.
The Region 10 Teacher Preparation and Certification Program (TPC) provides a way for selected college graduates to become teachers without graduating from a traditional teacher education program. Mid-career candidates and others may have significant teaching and workplace experience and may benefit from a program that presents teaching methodologies. The Region 10 Teacher Preparation and Certification Program offers a combination of face-to-face and online coursework modules. In addition, thorough preparation and review for the required TExES Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities exam are included. Strong support for interns and clinical teachers as they complete a teaching practicum is a high priority.
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (6-12) Arabic (Pre-K-12) Art (Pre-K-12) Bilingual Education / Spanish Supplemental Business & Finance (6-12) Chemistry (7-12) Computer Science (8-12) Core Subjects (4-8) Core Subjects (Pre-K-6) Dance (6-12) English Language Arts and Reading (4-8) English Language Arts and Reading (7-12) English Language Arts and Reading / Social Studies (4-8) English as a Second Language Supplemental Family & Consumer Sciences (6-12) French (Pre-K-12) German (Pre-K-12) Health (Pre-K-12) Health / Science (6-12) History (7-12)
Hospitality, Nutrition and Food Sciences (8-12) Human Development and Family Studies (8-12) Japanese (Pre-K-12) Latin (Pre-K-12) Life Science (7-12) Mandarin Chinese (Pre-K-12) Marketing (6-12) Mathematics (4-8) Mathematics (7-12) Mathematics / Science (4-8) Mathematics, Physics & Science (6-12) Music (Pre-K-12) Physical Education (Pre-K-12) Physics / Mathematics (7-12) Physics / Science (6-12) Science (4-8) Science (7-12) Social Studies (4-8) Social Studies (7-12) Special Education (Pre-K-12) Special Education Supplemental Speech (7-12) Technology Education (6-12) Technology Education (Pre-K-12) Theatre (Pre-K-12) Trade & Industrial Education (6-12)
Applicant Info
The Region 10 Teacher Preparation and Certification Program is a state-accredited alternative certification program that provides an opportunity for highly-qualified individuals to gain Texas alternative teacher certification. Region 10 prepares participants to be successful educators through a combination of rigorous coursework and field-based experience. Region 10 TPC itself does not offer grants and loans, but its finance department will work with various entities that provide financial assistance to participants. Financial assistance opportunities include the College Access Loan (CAL), the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), Education Related Deferment Request of existing school loans (once an internship has been secured), and student loan forgiveness. Candidates are paid a salary during their internship year. Candidates hired by a participating school district receive the same salary as other first-year teachers, minus the program fee (which is paid monthly by the intern). Once certification is earned, the internship is credited as the first year of teaching service.
Program Hallmarks
Since 1992, Region 10 alternative certification program has provided effective teachers to school districts, charters and accredited private schools. Region 10 has certified 10,000+ teachers, many of whom are now master teachers and school administrators. All teacher candidates must complete 30 hours of field-based experience and are encouraged to complete these hours within the Dynamics of the TPC Program online orientation course.
All Region 10 consultants, who help candidates in their process, hold graduate degrees and are experienced, certified educators. Region 10’s mission is to produce effective, dedicated teachers who positively shape the futures of all Texas students. Region 10 is dedicated to supporting and encouraging you on your journey to becoming a certified teacher in Texas.
Region 10 is committed to providing an ongoing support system to interns and clinical teachers. Their consultants and field supervisors, who support interns and clinical teachers, are all certified teachers with graduate degrees. Region 10 works with campus administrators and mentors to prepare interns and clinical teachers to positively shape the academic futures of Texas students.
The Region 10 TPC Program is committed to using best practice principles and research-based curricula throughout the coursework for each certification. Region 10 provides a blend of face-to-face and online coursework to participants to accommodate the needs of working professionals and individuals with busy schedules. Presenters, who are master teachers and/or specialist in their fields, model effective teaching strategies and provide hands-on activities.
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Gender
Male
Female
39%
61%
Ethnicity
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic/Latino
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
White
Two or more races
0%
4%
9%
5%
0%
80%
2%
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