Next cohort starts in September 2025.

Application deadline: August 15, 2025

 

Admission into PACA is a two-step process.

Step 1: The first step is a screening and selection process that consists of:

• PACA Application 
• $100 application fee

• Academic Criteria:
  • A Masters Degree in any field
  • 3.0 GPA
  • Texas or out-of-state Teacher Certification
• Leadership Experience
  • Minimum of five years of campus or district-level experience with at least two years as a classroom teacher (exceptions to the classroom experience requirements will be considered by the screening committee).
  • Professional recommendations
  • Written accomplishment record of identified leadership skill level in relation to the principal Texas standards
  • Self-assessment – Applicants will assess their own skill level in relation to the principal standards and prioritize areas of development.
• Other selection criteria:
  • Structured Interview 

Step 2: The second step is a structured interview conducted by the PACA facilitators and an online assessment (Haberman).

The results of the screening and assessment processes will provide a multidimensional picture of the program candidate, emphasizing not only past accomplishments, but also future potential. You will receive a score for each component. Anything above a 30 will be considered a passing score.

Applicants will receive electronic notification of acceptance into the program.

WHERE ARE THE PACA CLASSES HELD AND WHEN DO CLASSES BEGIN?
 

The PACA classes are hybrid (online and in-person); the in-person classes are held at ESC - Region 19 at 6611 Boeing. Classes begin in September/March and run for 12 months. Classes take place on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.