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Alternative Certification Program

The Education Service Center - Region 19 Alternative Certification Program is proud to offer certifications through a non-traditional route for those interested in becoming Texas State Certified Teachers, Principals, School Counselors, and School Librarians. Applicants must have already completed a degree in any field (Bachelor's degree for teacher applicants, Master's degree for administrative applicants) before they can be accepted.

Now Accepting Applications for All Programs

TExES Content Training

Interested in obtaining additional certification?

Registration is now open for Special Education EC-12 and ESL EC-12 supplement training! Training will begin May 30, 2013. Please register on Click & Learn to save your spot in these special trainings. The Special Education training is event #14021, and the ESL training is event #14022.

Region 19 also periodically offers TExES content training for Generalist EC-6 and 4-8, Science 8-12, Math 8-12, Bilingual, and PPR EC-12. For more information, please call (915) 780-5065.

NEW! If you would like to have the opportunity to study from TEA-approved practice tests before taking your TExES exam, please log on to Click & Learn to register for up to six hours of study time at Region 19. Six credit hours will be awarded at the completion of your study session. Please see our TExES Practice Exam flyer for more information and registration instructions.

Culture, Caring & the Classroom

The 5th Annual Culture, Caring & the Classroom Education Conference will be held Thursday, July 18, 2013 at the Plaza Theatre. The event is free, but registration is required to attend. Please register for event #13895 on Click & Learn to save your seat at this event! More information.

Teacher

Teacher

Teacher Preparation and Certification Program (TPCP)
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Principal

Principal

Principal Alternative Certification Academy (PACA)
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Counselor

Counselor

Counselor Alternative Program (CAP)
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Librarian

Librarian

Librarian Alternative Certification (LACe)
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Education Service Center - Region 19 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other bases prohibited by law. Inquiries concerning the application of Title VI, IX, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 may be referred to the Human Resources Manager, 6611 Boeing Drive, El Paso, Texas 79925.