Candidate-centered training
Structured support from admission through internship, certification milestones, and classroom readiness.
Texas Teacher Preparation Program
Prepare. Teach. Lead.
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Texas classroom alignment
Preparation tied to TEKS, STAAR, educator ethics, field practice, and real instructional expectations.
Modern educator tools
Technology, planning, assessment, and professional practice resources for today’s teaching environment.
Foundation
The Every Student Succeeds Act
ESSA emphasizes accountability, student achievement, and support for all learners. T21 connects this expectation to practical teacher preparation and classroom execution.
Excellence
Built for effective classroom practice
Teacher candidates develop the instructional habits needed to educate all children, support individual differences, and build independent learners.
- Strategic readers, writers, and problem solvers
- Lesson planning, classroom routines, and assessment
- Mentoring, feedback, and professional growth
Curriculum
A clear route from training to certification
The program organizes coursework, field-based preparation, exam support, and internship guidance into a coherent certification pathway.
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Certification areas
Review sample certification options and confirm the best route based on your academic background and goals.
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EC–64–8ELARMathScienceSocial StudiesSpecial EducationBilingual