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TPCP Application

A nonrefundable fee of $100 is required with this application. Make check or money order payable to Region 7 ESC. All applications will remain active for one year from application date. After one year, a new application will need to be submitted with a new application fee.*

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Pay online at the Region 7 ESC Store

Application Process

Applicants are screened for minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree earned and conferred by an accredited higher education institution with a 2.5 overall grade point average OR 2.75 for the most recent 60 semester hours.
Core Course Requirements: Passing score on a TX PACT (Pre-Admission Content Test) in the area of a teaching certification that Region 7 is approved to certify. For test information, click here and register for the TX PACT Test.

NOTE: TX PACT is required. However, if you have a criminal history and you are not sure if it will prevent you from becoming a teacher, visit this link for more information.

All applicants who are interviewed will be notified of their acceptance or non-acceptance. The selection decision of the TPCP is final and is not subject to appeal

Program requirements are subject to change at any time based upon new statutes, regulations, and guidance from the Texas Education Agency: Educator Certification.

Candidates with a degree from a foreign institution:

Have transcripts evaluated by a foreign credentials evaluation services recognized by TEA showing degree earned and grade equivalencies Foreign Credentials Services
Take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scoring a minimum of 22 in listening / 24 speaking / 21 in writing

To be exempted from the Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) testing requirement specified in 19 TAC §230.11(b)(5)(B), a certification candidate must have earned an undergraduate or graduate degree from an institution of higher education on the SBEC-approved list of countries.

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Information to Include with Application

Please check the appropriate boxes below to indicate which items you are including with your application.

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Completed application packet (including Criminal History authorization.)

Official transcripts from every college/university you have attended. Photocopies and faxes are not accepted. Foreign transcripts must include an official translation and course-by-course evaluation from an approved credential evaluation service. (PLEASE NOTE: When applying to a school district, you maybe required to provide the district with official transcripts as well.)

Official passing PACT TExES score report(s).

Nonrefundable application fee of $100 made payable to Region 7 ESC. Applications will not be processed without payment.

Official Transcript

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PACT TExES Score Report

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I hereby affirm that all information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also understand that information contained in this application that later proves to be false or incomplete, shall result in sufficient cause for immediate dismissal from the Region 7 Education Service Center Teacher Preparation & Certification Program. I give permission for Region 7 to view my examinations and related information on the TEA/ECOS website. I understand that Region 7 will verify my conferred degree with the university. I understand that acceptance into the TPCP does not guarantee employment by a school district. I hereby authorize Region 7 TPCP to release application information for employment purposes to local school districts. NOTE: The contents of this application are not intended to create any contractual or other legal rights and are designed solely as a guide for applicants to the Teacher Preparation and Certification Program.*

Please type your full name if you agree with this statement.

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Today's Date*

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Personal Data

First Name

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Last Name

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Street Address

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City

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State

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Zip/Postal

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Primary Phone Number

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Secondary Phone Number

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Email Address

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Are you a citizen of the U.S.?*

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Yes

If no, what is your Visa status?

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Please select which certification(s) you are seeking from this program:*

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Art EC-12

Chemistry 7-12

Dance 6-12

ELAR with STR

ELAR 7-12

ELAR / Social Studies with STR

ESL Supplemental (Grade N/A)

Health EC-12

History 7-12

LOTE Spanish EC-12

Life Science 7-12

Math 4-8

Math 7-12

Math / Science 4-8

Music EC-12

Physical Education EC-12

Physical Science 6-12

Physics / Math 7-12

ROTC 6-12

Science 4-8

Science 7-12

Social Studies 4-8

Social Studies 7-12

Special Education EC-12

Speech 7-12

Theater Arts EC-12

EC-6 Core with STR

4-8 Core with STR

Teaching Experience

Have you previously applied to a teacher preparation program?*

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Yes

If yes, when?

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If yes, where?

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Are you a certified teacher?*

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Yes

If yes, please visit TEA's website for more information.

Have you ever taught in a Texas public school?*

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Yes

If yes, where?

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If yes, when?

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Educational Background

PACT TExES Information

Complete the information below concerning your PACT TExES test. You must attach a copy of the scores.

TEA ID #:

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Content Area / Date of Test / Score

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Content Area / Date of Test / Score

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Attachment of Scores

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College / University Information

Please list and include an official transcript from EVERY college/university you have attended. If additional room is needed for universities, please type into Microsoft Word and attach below.

College / City / State / From - To / Major / Degree Earned*

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College / City / State / From - To / Major / Degree Earned

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College / City / State / From - To / Major / Degree Earned

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Transcripts

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Additional Colleges / Universities

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Employment History

Please list your employment history. If additional room is needed, please type information into a Microsoft Word and attach below.

Firm / School District*

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Position*

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Street Address*

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City*

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State*

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Zip/Postal*

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Immediate Supervisor*

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Work Phone*

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Dates Employed*

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Additional Employment History

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Three (3) professional references are required (see form here.) Please fill in the top box with your printed name and signature. Then, distribute the forms and pre-addressed stamped envelopes to three people who will be able to evaluate your work experience. References familiar with your work in relation to young people are especially helpful.

References must be returned by the application deadline. Please follow-up with your references to be sure they are mailed well in advance of the application deadline.

General Skills & Attitudes

Please respond to the following items as completely as possible.

What special skills will you bring to the teaching profession that will enhance your ability in the classroom?*

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Describe experiences you have had working with students in either a paid of volunteer position.*

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As a classroom teacher, what contributions would you make to students in Region 7?*

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How would you want your students to view you?*

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How would you help students experience success?*

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When students say they want their teachers to be fair, what do you think they mean?*

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As a classroom teacher, what are your goals and aspirations?*

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Why do you want to be a teacher?*

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Consent to Perform Criminal History / Background Check

Revised Texas Education Code §22.083 authorizes the Region 7 Education Service Center to obtain criminal history information on every TPCP applicant. Anonymous gender and ethnicity demographics are required for state and federal program accountability reports.

I am an applicant for participation in the ESC Region 7 Teacher Preparation & Certification Program and have been advised that as part of the application process, the ESC conducts a criminal history background check. I do hereby authorize the Region 7 Education Service Center Teacher Preparation and Certification Program to obtain, use, and evaluate my criminal history record for consideration of employment as outlined in Texas Education Code §22.083. I understand that Region 7 ESC has the right to refuse admittance to the program based on information provided by the Texas Department of Public Safety on the criminal history check. In addition, I have been informed that I will have a reasonable opportunity to clear up any mistaken information reported within a reasonable time frame established within the sole discretion of the ESC.

I agree with this statement.*

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Yes

By typing your full name here, you consent to a background check.*

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Today's Date:*

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First Name*

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Middle Name*

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Last Name*

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Maiden or other name(s) used in any and all other records or birth or records of residence.

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Date of Birth (to be used for criminal history checks and demographic reporting only and not part of the application approval process):*

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Gender*

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Male

Female

Have you ever been convicted or pled guilty before a court for any federal, state, or municipal criminal offense? (Include all felony or misdemeanor offenses. Exclude any minor traffic misdemeanors.)*

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Yes

If yes, provide a written detail of the occurrence(s). Include date of offense, county, and state of offense and details of conviction.

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Have you ever received deferred adjudication or similar disposition for any federal, state or municipal offense?*

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Yes

If yes, provide a written detail of the occurrence(s). Include date of offense, county, and state of offense and details of conviction.

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Have you ever received probation or community supervision for any federal, state, or municipal offense?*

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Yes

If yes, provide a written detail of the occurrence(s). Include date of offense, county, and state of offense and details of conviction.

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Have you ever been convicted of any criminal offense outside the jurisdiction of the United States?*

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Yes

If yes, provide a written detail of the occurrence(s). Include date of offense, county, and state of offense and details of conviction.

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As of the date of this consent form, do you have any pending charges against you?*

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Yes

If yes, provide a written detail of the occurrence(s). Include date of offense, county, and state of offense and details of conviction.

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DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH Verification)

I have been notified that a computerized criminal history (CCH) verification check will be performed by the agency below accessing the Texas Department of Public Safety Secure Website and will be based on the name and DOB information I supply.

Because the name-based information is not an exact search and only fingerprint record searches represent true identification to criminal history, the organization (as listed below) conducting the criminal history check is not allowed to discuss any information obtained using this method, therefore the agency may offer the opportunity to have a fingerprint search performed to clear any misidentification based on the name search if the search provides a criminal report I know could not be mine.

For the fingerprinting process, I will be required to submit a full and complete set of my fingerprints for analysis through the Texas Department of Public Safety AFIS (automated fingerprint identification system). I have been made aware that in order to complete this process I must have the correct fingerprinting (FAST) form from this agency, make an online appointment, submit a full and complete set of my fingerprints, and pay a fee of $49.00 to the fingerprinting services company. All this will be completed through my Texas Education Agency account. Once this process is completed and the agency receives the data from DPS, the information on my fingerprint criminal history record may be discussed with me.

I agree with this statement.*

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Yes

By typing your full name here, you consent to a criminal history verification check.*

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Today's Date:*

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(To Be Completed By The Service Center)

Agency Name: Region 7 Education Service Center

Agency Representative Name: __________________________________

Signature of Representative: ____________________________________

Date of Signature: ________________________________________________

The U.S. Department of Education requires that ethnicity and race be collected separately using a specific two-part question, presented in a specific order. Respondents may select only one category for ethnicity but may select multiple designations for race. Both parts of the question must be answered.

Please self-identify your own ethnicity and race. If you decline to provide this information, the TPCP will employ observer identification as a last resort to gather the information.

Thank you for your assistance with this data collection.

TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY

Texas Public School Student/Staff Ethnicity and Race Data Questionnaire

The United States Department of Education (USDE) requires all state and local education institutions to collect data on ethnicity and race for students and staff. This information is used for state and federal accountability reporting as well as for reporting to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

School district staff and parents or guardians of students enrolling in school are requested to provide this information. If you decline to provide this information, please be aware that the USDE requires school districts to use observer identification as a last resort for collecting the data for federal reporting.

Please answer both parts of the following questions on the student’s or staff member’s ethnicity and race. United States Federal Register (71 FR 44866)

Part 1. Ethnicity: Is the person Hispanic/Latino? (Choose only one)*

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Hispanic/Latino - A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race.

Not Hispanic/Latino

Part 2. Race: What is the person's race? (Choose one or more)*

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American Indian or Alaskan Native - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America (including Central America)

Asian - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Black or African American - A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa.

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands.

White - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa.

First Name*

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Last Name*

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Identification Number (Last Four Digits of Social Security Number)*

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By typing your full name here, you consent to sharing your ethnicity / race information.*

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Today's Date:*

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Teacher Preparation and Certification Program

Public Information Act - Personal Information Disclosure

The Public Information Act requires an applicant’s name, home address, date of birth, phone number, and email address be released to the public upon written request unless the applicant has provided written notice to Region 7 ESC that such information is to be kept private.

First Name*

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Last Name*

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Street Address*

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City*

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State*

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Zip/Postal*

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Phone Number*

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Date of Birth:*

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Please read carefully and mark your selection.*

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Yes, please RESTRICT the release of the above information.

No, please do NOT RESTRICT the release of the above information.

Typing your full name here acts a digital signature for this section of the application.*

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Today's Date:*

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