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Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I become certified in Texas? We can help you do the
following:
1) Get
acceptance into Quality ACT
alternative certification program. Acceptance
is based on transcript
review & approval.
2) Take and pass the TExES
content exam with Quality
ACT tutoring.
3)
Secure a teaching
position approved by
Quality ACT and teach
successfully for one year under a probationary
certificate (internship
year).
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While teaching
attend the Quality Act
Summer Institute and ongoing
professional development.
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Take the Pedagogy and
Professional
Responsibilities Exam during
your internship year.
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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.
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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.
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What does Quality ACT provide?
• Face-to-face
professional support through
the entire process.
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We provide preparation by
master teachers for TExES
exams as well as extensive
mentoring during your
internship year and beyond,
if necessary.
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Our Summer Institute
provides an intensive five
week workshop in pedagogy
and professional
responsibilities
to prepare you for your
exams.
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Does Quality ACT guarantee a teaching position for its interns?
While we receive information
on job openings in districts
throughout the metroplex and
make that information
available to our interns, it
is the interns’
responsibility to secure
their own teaching
positions.
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How will I know when my application has been received:
Applicant will be notified
of receipt of application by
email.
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How are applications
processed?
Applications are processed
as they are received. Early
receipt of application will
expedite entry into the
program. Please allow two
weeks for processing of
applications.
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How will I know the status
of my application?
After evaluation of
credentials, applicant will
be notified by email
regarding any deficiencies.
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What happens after all
credential requirements for
the program are complete?
An interview will be
scheduled upon evaluation
and approval of application
and credentials.
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Is additional
professional development
required after the Summer
Institute?
Yes, a minimum of two
Saturdays will be scheduled
in addition to required
attendance at a full day PPR
review session.
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Can I be
excused from the PPR
reviews?
Attendance is mandatory at
PPR review unless the PPR
exam has been passed or the
intern attends a review by
another entity.
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Call now
and speak to our friendly office staff to answer your
questions.
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Hours: |
Monday-Thursday |
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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Friday |
8:30
a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Metro
972-739-6062 |