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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there an application fee?
No.
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What is Pre-Service?
Pre-Service is the coursework provided for all candidates before entering the classroom that includes:
- TExES Exam Preparation in respective content area(s)
- 100 hours of Educator Preparation Coursework
- 50 hours of Field-Based Observations of effective classroom instruction
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What are the certification pathways?
View the Certification Pathways page for this information.
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Is the coursework in-person?
Yes.
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What are the entrance requirements?
Review the Application Requirements page for this information.
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How can someone be exited from ACP?
An intern may be exited before the internship ends if he/she consistently fails to meet performance expectations. Before this happens, HISD ACP will do everything possible to counsel the intern to improve. Support may be enlisted from the campus administration team before an exit occurs. An intern will be exited in “bad standing” if the exit is the result of termination and/or failure to meet performance expectations.
An intern who is exited may be eligible to transfer to another program, and a training transcript will not be released until all program fees are paid in full. Note that HISD ACP is not responsible for executing or terminating a teaching contract.
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Can I get certified in more than one teaching field?
No, during the first year of teaching in ACP, you will only be certified in one core content area.
After you receive your Standard Certificate and exit the program, you may test for additional certifications.
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Can I transfer into HISD ACP from another program?
Transferring to Houston ISD ACP:
- You may transfer to the HISD ACP from another program.
- HISD ACP does not accept transfer coursework from other programs.
- This may not be applicable to military-affiliated candidates and/or their family members.
- If you are a military-affiliated candidate or dependent, please contact us regarding your specific situation.
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How do I transfer out of the HISD ACP?
There is a $25 fee to complete the TEA Candidate Transfer form
An intern who is exited may be eligible to transfer to another program, and a training transcript will not be released until all program fees are paid in full. Note that HISD ACP is not responsible for executing or terminating a teaching contract.
For more information about transfers or for assistance with a transfer form, please contact HISDACP@houstonisd.org.
