Certification Process

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

1. Pass the content exam (PACT) for your certification area (we will provide recommendations as to which test to take).  Tutorials are available if needed for an additional fee.

• To register for a content area test visit: 
       www.texes-ets.org/custom/public/pp_ev_pac.php

2. Apply to Quality ACT by submitting completed application and official transcripts.

3. You will be notified upon acceptance to the program and will immediately begin an online foundations course.

4. You will be guided through the required observations, instruction, and job search.

5. After obtaining a teaching position, you will be supported by an exemplary master teacher serving as your Field Supervisor.

•  For additional information on teaching in Texas, visit:
       www.sbec.state.tx.us.

• Study material and a practice test for your content area is on:
       www.texes.ets.org/prepMaterials

• The following eBooks are now available for $19.95 each, and are immediately ready for download and use ... no waiting until they arrive in the mail.  To purchase Practice Question eBooks, visit the ETS TExES Online Store today.

 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 2012, 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, 2012.  You may attend Summer Institute 2012 IF you have the above referenced items completed OR a JOB with a district by June 15th, 2012 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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