Alternative Certification
The Alternative Certification Program
(ACP) is a program designed for college graduates who meet certain
minimum criteria to obtain teacher certification through plans approved
by the state of Texas. This certification is considered an “alternative
certification” route because it accomplishes certification outside of
the traditional university program setting. One of the many ACP programs
in the Houston area is provided through Region 4.
How to Apply
Please visit http://www.region4acp.net for detailed information, deadlines, application procedures and the necessary forms required for admission to this program.
Admission Criteria
- $50.00 application fee
- Submit Online application
- Bachelor’s
degree from a regionally accredited university; degree must include a
passing grade in at least one English and one math course-a passing
score on the corresponding section of the THEA may be used; other
exemptions may apply.
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended.
- Transcripts
from a foreign university must be equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s
degree and be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. The
evaluation must be a course by course evaluation and show equivalent
credit hours and grades.
- See the Region 4 website for more information regarding acceptance into the Region 4 Certification Program.
For more information, please call Region 4 at (713) 744-6323. The fax number is (713) 744-8118.