Grant for Candidates Seeking Alternative Teacher Certification
Discount LogoIrving ISD and Grand Prairie ISD have entered into a grant partnership with Quality ACT Alternative Certification Program. If a recommended candidate for a position in Irving ISD or Grand Prairie ISD is enrolled in the Quality ACT program for certification, they may qualify for a $1,300 grant to offset the cost of their certification program. The teachers must be seeking certification in selected fields.

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NEEDED:  High School Content Area Applicants!
Scholarships available

If you are wanting to teach High School Math 8-12, Science 8-12, History 8-12, Social Studies 8-12, Chemistry 8-12, ELAR 8-12 (English) we are the program for you.  WE provide Face-to-Face instruction!

Call today and ask about Highly Qualified status…
Send in your application..
Don’t delay-start today!

How do you become certified in Texas?  We can guide you through the process:

  1. Apply to Quality ACT

  2. Pass the content exam for your certification area (we will provide recommendations as to which test to take and tutorials if needed for an additional fee)

  3. Provide information and training on how to secure teaching positions

 What is the deadline for applying? 

Our application process is ongoing.  Once an application packet is received, the best and quickest route to certification is then determined. 

To attend Summer Institute 2010, you will need to have passed your content test, have your “Official” Acceptance Letter into the Quality ACT program, as well as 30 hours of observations completed by June 15, 2010.  You may attend Summer Institute 2010 IF you have the above referenced items completed OR a JOB with a district by June 15th, 2010 and all of the above.

When and where are your classes held? 

All classes are held in the evenings and on Saturdays in a centrally located area in the metroplex and are scheduled on an as-needed basis.  Specific dates and times of the Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Summer Institute will be posted on the Quality ACT website. 

Why choose Quality ACT?

 •  You are given individual, face-to-face support through the entire teacher preparation process

 •  Our Support Specialists are master teachers that are CURRENT in the field and know research-based instruction

 •  The Summer Institute provides an intensive four week workshop along with online course work with the Flexibility to keep your day job and support your family

 •  We are a program built by educators, staffed by educators, with ONE GOAL: To prepare individuals to be outstanding teachers for Texas classrooms; won’t you join us?

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Teaching is a rewarding profession.
Let us provide you with one-on-one instruction
and give you the quality start that you deserve.