Certifications and Strategic Partnerships

CERTIFICATIONS AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

Our goal is to discover and connect talented individuals to growth opportunities by strategically building partnerships in order to provide students an exceptional educational experience.

Become a Certified Teacher in ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD

 

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TeachÁùºÏ±¦µä

TeachÁùºÏ±¦µä is a dynamic pathway to teaching designed specifically for ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD employees aspiring to earn their teaching certification. TeachÁùºÏ±¦µä currently offers certification in the following areas:

  • EC-6 Core
  • Math 7-12
  • Science 7-12
  • Bilingual Supplemental

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TA 2 SPED Teacher

The TA to SPED Teacher Pipeline is a partnership between ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD and Region 13 for teaching assistants to obtain their EC-6 Core & Special Education teaching certification. Program costs (excluding certification fees) are covered by the district.  

 

Region 13 ÁùºÏ±¦µä Teacher Academy

The Region 13 ATA Program is an innovative and unique partnership between the ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD and the Region 13 Educator Certification Program. This program is designed to develop ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD teachers in critical needs areas of Special Education and CTE areas.

Participants will earn a standard Texas teacher certification upon completing any of these programs. To be admitted to either program, applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree with at least a 2.5 GPA. The Pre-Admission (PACT) is required for applicants who still need to meet this requirement. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree from a foreign institution will have their degree evaluated. TOEFL may be required. All programs are 18-months in length and require a 2-year commitment to the district upon successful completion.

 

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Other Certification Resources

 

ÁùºÏ±¦µä Multilingual Education Team (MET) offers a variety of training and support for those seeking supplemental certification in bilingual or ESL.

  • Use this to help determine your next steps based on your permit type.
  • If you're currently teaching under a District of Innovation Permit, join (based on certification interest) one of the Alternative Certification Program listed above! Applications close December 5, 2024.

All teachers employed with ÁùºÏ±¦µä must be certified in Texas and have a copy on file with the ÁùºÏ±¦µä Office of Talent Strategy. The certificate must be valid for employment in Texas public schools.

 

University Partnerships - Employee Pathways to Advancement

 

ÁùºÏ±¦µä ISD is committed to hiring qualified employees and finding opportunities for all staff to obtain higher education degrees. The Office of Recruitment and Strategic Partnerships supports employee pathways to advancement by building strong partnerships with higher education institutions. Learn more about our partners!

  • - community colleges are a great place to start if you are just beginning your bachelor’s degree journey.  ACC offers the same high value coursework and flexibility in class offerings at an affordable price.  In addition, if you’re interested in becoming a teacher, learn about - an amazing partnership with ACC and Texas Tech University.
  • - is a private university offering undergraduate, graduate, and online degrees as well as an adult degree program for part-time and returning students.
  • 250+ online bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.  Great option for asynchronous courses and provides a tuition discount for online cohorts.  
  • - ÁùºÏ±¦µä’s only historically black university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as an adult degree program for part-time and returning students. 
  • - Earn an accredited self-paced associate’s or bachelor’s degree through their educational partner Southern New Hampshire University.  Program offers 1:1 coaching support.
  • - offers a variety of bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees.  With a campus both in San Marcos and Round Rock, see why TXST has grown to be one of the largest universities in the country.  
  • - is a flagship institution of the University of Texas System and is consistently ranked for high quality and one of the nation’s best values in education. 
  • - earn a career-focused college degree from a university, at an accelerated pace, for an affordable price. All online. 

Interested in Leadership Development opportunities with University Partners? See university partnerships within Talent Development.  


Contact Us

If you have questions or need any additional information, please contact the ÁùºÏ±¦µä Office of Talent Strategy through email certifications@austinisd.org or .