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Get access to step-by-step guides to help you apply to a teaching program — from studying for tests to getting excellent letters of recommendation and everything in between.

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  • A Dallas student teacher shows a high school student part of a lesson on a computer

    Guide to Getting Certified

    This step-by-step guide walks you through the steps you'll take to earn your teaching certificate.

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  • A prospective DFW teacher smiles in front of a whiteboard

    Guide to Alternative Certification

    Learn about alternative certification, with step-by-step instructions to get started.

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  • A smiling young woman watches a presentation during her teaching program

    Teaching Program Requirements

    Find out what application materials you'll need, how to request transcripts and more.

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  • A teacher prep candidate sits at her laptop studying for her Texas certification exams. She is wearing a hijab and holding a pencil against her head while she reads.

    Prepare for State Tests

    Find out what exams you'll need to get certified, and explore study materials and tools.

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  • A young woman looks for financial aid options on her computer

    Pay for Your Program

    Understand your financial aid options to pay for your teaching program.

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  • A student's hands on a blue laptop keyboard, writing a personal statement for a teaching program application

    Stellar Essays & Cover Letters

    Learn how to craft your personal statement or cover letter, and download our template.

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  • A young man with glasses works on his resume at his laptop

    Craft a Winning Resume

    Need a fresh resume to apply to a job or a teaching program? We’ve got you covered.

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  • A man with glasses smiles at the computer as he receives his letter of recommendation

    Letters of Recommendation

    Follow these guidelines to ask for a strong letter of recommendation.

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