Apply today, get accepted, and be teaching in the classroom earning full teacher salary within 6 weeks!
Start the online curriculum, free study material, and practice exams. Pass your content test, complete required coursework, become eligible to teach.
Obtain employment, complete one-year internship, finish final program requirements, GET CERTIFIED!
WCACP has been online helping thousands of men and women become certified school teachers in the great state of Texas since 2005! Our directors and teaching staff have over 100 years of combined experience teaching in Texas schools.
WCACP has been online helping thousands of men and women become certified school teachers in the great state of Texas since 2005! Our directors and teaching staff have over 100 years of combined experience teaching in Texas schools.
WCACP has been online helping thousands of men and women become certified school teachers in the great state of Texas since 2005! Our directors and teaching staff have over 100 years of combined experience teaching in Texas schools.
Affordable
Only $149 to start and no payments due until you are teaching in the classroom earning full teacher salary. The total cost of the program is $3,899 if you decide to defer payment. Then once teaching, the balance is spread over 12 months at 0% interest. You can also save over $650 and pay only $3,350 before you start teaching. The latter option makes WCACP the most affordable alternative certification program to date.
Only $149 to start and no payments due until you are teaching in the classroom earning full teacher salary. The total cost of the program is $3,899 if you decide to defer payment. Then once teaching, the balance is spread over 12 months at 0% interest. You can also save over $650 and pay only $3,350 before you start teaching. The latter option makes WCACP the most affordable alternative certification program to date.
Only $149 to start and no payments due until you are teaching in the classroom earning full teacher salary. The total cost of the program is $3,899 if you decide to defer payment. Then once teaching, the balance is spread over 12 months at 0% interest. You can also save over $650 and pay only $3,350 before you start teaching. The latter option makes WCACP the most affordable alternative certification program to date.
Only $149 to start and no payments due until you are teaching in the classroom earning full teacher salary. The total cost of the program is $3,899 if you decide to defer payment. Then once teaching, the balance is spread over 12 months at 0% interest. You can also save over $650 and pay only $3,350 before you start teaching. The latter option makes WCACP the most affordable alternative certification program to date.
Only $149 to start and no payments due until you are teaching in the classroom earning full teacher salary. The total cost of the program is $3,899 if you decide to defer payment. Then once teaching, the balance is spread over 12 months at 0% interest. You can also save over $650 and pay only $3,350 before you start teaching. The latter option makes WCACP the most affordable alternative certification program to date.
Support
WCACP is an award winning program and that's because we pay attention to detail! We are here to help you every step of the way. From the acceptance process all the way to support in the classroom! We are here to make sure you accomplish your goals of obtaining your teacher certification and to make sure the process is as easy and efficient as possible without all the headaches. We are just a phone call or email away.
WCACP is an award winning program and that's because we pay attention to detail! We are here to help you every step of the way. From the acceptance process all the way to support in the classroom! We are here to make sure you accomplish your goals of obtaining your teacher certification and to make sure the process is as easy and efficient as possible without all the headaches. We are just a phone call or email away.
WCACP is an award winning program and that's because we pay attention to detail! We are here to help you every step of the way. From the acceptance process all the way to support in the classroom! We are here to help you accomplish your goals of obtaining your teacher certification, and to make sure the process is as easy and efficient as possible without all the headaches. Any time you need help, we are just a phone call or email away.
Texas Teacher Certification
Free Application Process
Free Study Material
Personalized Online Portal
Assigned Program Specialist
Assigned Field Supervisor
14-Week Certification - OR
One-Year Paid Internship
No Payments Due Until You Are Teaching!
Hefty Discounts for Non-Certified Teachers Wanting to Get Certified!
QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2.5 GPA, or a graduating senior finishing your undergraduate degree.
WCACP was launched in 2005 and is accredited by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Our primary goal is to help individuals obtain their Texas teacher certification and make the entire experience something to be proud of!
We take pride in our customer support and offer a more personal interactive platform compared to other larger programs that have failed miserably in that area. We strive to make the entire process an enjoyable experience from start to finish and we look forward to helping you become a successful certified classroom teacher in the great state of Texas.
An internship is a full-time one year (two semesters) assignment you will complete at a school. You will receive salary and benefits commensurate with the salary and benefits of a first year teacher during your one-year teaching internship, which must be in your certification area.
An internship is a full-time one year (two semesters) assignment you will complete at a school. You will receive salary and benefits commensurate with the salary and benefits of a first year teacher during your one-year teaching internship, which must be in your certification area.
We handle this fast route to certification and the entire process of obtaining your clinical teaching placement. We will strive to get you placed at the school of your choice in your desired certification area and grade level based on the exam you have passed. This route to certification is a 14-week (70 instructional days) unpaid assignment in the classroom with a certified teacher.
We handle this fast route to certification and the entire process of obtaining your clinical teaching placement. We will strive to get you placed at the school of your choice in your desired certification area and grade level based on the exam you have passed. This route to certification is a 14-week (70 instructional days) unpaid assignment in the classroom with a certified teacher.
When you know what you're doing, getting your Texas teacher certification is pretty straightforward. With Web-Centric, not only will you learn how to become a Texas certified teacher, but we will help you obtain your Texas teacher certification.
You must complete a few basic steps to qualify as a teacher in Texas
1. A college degree from an accredited institution.
2. Enroll in an educator preparation program like Web-Centric ACP.
3. Pass the content test for the subject area you want to teach.
You would then apply for teaching positions in the school districts you’d want to work for. If you choose us as your ACP, then you could be in a classroom teaching within 6 weeks of starting the program.
Why? Because thousands of school districts throughout Texas has access to our database of eligible teachers for hire. Once you complete a few requirements in the program, you would be added to that database. This in turn would increase the odds of you gaining employment as a teacher for the subject area you want to teach.
Once hired with a Texas school district, you’d complete a one-year teaching internship in the classroom while earning full teacher salary.
Once you complete all program requirements and complete your one-year teaching internship, you would then be eligible for your teacher certification which is issued by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
Web-Centric ACP also offers a fast route to certification that allows you to get certified in as little as 14-weeks. If you choose this route, you teach in the classroom under the supervision of another certified teacher. The only downside is you don’t get paid during the clinical teaching assignment. However, this faster route to certification is perfect for those who want to get certified and become more marketable when applying for teaching jobs. It’s easier to get a teaching job if you are already certified vs not being certified.
Now let’s talk about how to get certified in more detail and then we will discuss how to apply for teaching jobs. If you're nearly done with your degree, but it's not in education, save your money! Finish your degree, graduate, and then go through an alternative certification program like Web-Centric ACP to obtain your Texas teacher certification.
As a quick recap, you must graduate from an accredited university. You can either graduate with a degree in education (and then use a university program to become certified) or you can take your degree—any degree—and enroll in an alternative certification program.
To enroll in an alternative certification program, you must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, either overall or in your last 60 hours of college.
Next, you should take a content test for the subject area you want to teach. The content test can be taken when you get permission from your certification program. WCACP can definitely help you in this area because we offer free study material and practice tests to help you pass the exam first time around.
The content test can also be taken as soon as possible if you have graduated from college and want to teach, but have not enrolled in a certification program.
The Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) may be required before enrolling in some certification programs. Web-Centric ACP does not require you to take the PACT before admission, but it can work to your advantage if you choose to take the PACT before admission so that you can get in the classroom teaching faster.
So, to clarify, you can take the PACT test before enrolling in a certification program, or "pre-admission". In a PACT test, you are still taking the exact same exam as everyone else, but you are taking it as a Pre-Admission Content Test Taker, which means that you are taking it before you are enrolled in a certification program like Web-Centric even though we don’t require it.
Keep in mind, once you enroll in a certification program, you need permission to take the test at that point.
Testimonials
Brenda K. - Houston, Tx
Web-Centric helped me every step of the way. From day one they were there whenever I had questions. Since getting certified in 2014 I have referred at least 10 friends to the program.
David K. - Dallas, Tx
It's been an amazing journey with WCACP! I can't thank the staff enough and no words can express how thankful I am for all their help in my new career as a Dallas ISD Math teacher. Thank you!
Scott R. - Katy, Tx
Hats off to WCACP! I was able to get certified the fast route in a little over 14 weeks! The journey has been fun and exciting thanks to all your support and encouragement! Thank you!
Sandra K. - El Paso, Tx
Thank you to all the staff at Web-Centric ACP for helping me on my journey as a new teacher in El Paso, Texas. It has been challenging, but very rewarding thus far!
Melvin J. - Houston, Tx
Web-Centric helped me obtain my teacher certification in 2022 when it was a challenging time due to the COVID pandemic! While the ride was a little rough starting out, I cannot express enough gratitude for all their support!
Exams
Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES) refers to a series of content tests given by the state of Texas to teachers or individuals wanting to become teachers.
Currently, all tests in the TExES program contain multiple-choice questions. Some tests also have other types of questions (e.g., open-ended written or oral responses).
In Texas, a “Content Test” is required to teach a specific subject. Each teacher must pass a test demonstrating their understanding of the content he or she will teach in the classroom. TExES is just the umbrella term that refers to all the individual content tests in the state.
There are two ways to become a certified teacher. The first is the "traditional" route. You go to college, you earn your degree in education, and then you complete a student teaching and content test. That route to certification is very expensive when compared to the alternate route of going through a program like Web-Centic ACP. However, each route has its pros and cons and you must choose the program that is right for you.
A traditional college education is a good choice if you intend to become a teacher after you finish your college education.
It is probably best to take the alternative route if you have already graduated college and wish to become a teacher (perhaps as a second career).
There are a few key factors to consider before choosing an alternative certification program. Do you know if the program is approved by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and in good standing?
It is very important to make sure the program is in good standing with TEA and is fully accredited. There are larger programs that push their weight around and hide behind a national accreditation, but they have problems with their accreditation when it comes to Texas and TEA. A national accreditation is useless if the program is not in good standing with TEA.
Web-Centric ACP has been online since 2005 and we are fully accredited by TEA, and our accreditation is in good standing.
Does the program take place online, in person, or both? Currently Web-Centric ACP is a 100% online certification program, which means everything you do will be done completely over the internet when it comes to program curriculum. Of course, your one-year teaching internship will be done in a classroom setting.
How much does the program cost? Web-Centric ACP is the most affordable program in the state of Texas. Others claim to be, but we dare them to match us. Most programs are over $4,000 and require monthly fees to be paid while enrolled. However, with WCACP, you have the option of not paying program fees until you are in the classroom teaching and earning a full teacher salary.
You also have the option to pay your program fees in full and save over $650 in the process. At just $3,350 you can become a fully certified teacher! That’s right! $3,350 and no other program comes close! Not only that, but we offer everything other programs offer and more, and what makes us stand out is our customer service. We take pride in our customer service and that is why most of our business comes from referrals!
You can find a list of approved certification programs in Texas, as well as their approval status with the state, on this website.
Approved Certification Programs in Texas
What is the process for getting hired as a teacher?
There is more to this question than meets the eye. Truthfully, any school can hire anyone they want at any time. When schools do not hire properly qualified teachers, they can get into big trouble if the teacher performs poorly.
Before hiring a teacher, schools typically require two things:
The appropriate content test must be passed, and they have enrolled in an alternative certification program like Web-Centric ACP.
If you meet those two criteria, then you have a good chance of being hired.
How do I become a teacher?
Pass your content test and enroll in a certification program before you're hired to teach. However, the more work you can complete in your certification program, the better. A certification program can help you prepare for some of the challenges you will face during your first year as a teacher.
What is the date of my certification exam?
You should take your content test as soon as possible once enrolled in an ACP so that you can get your statement of eligibility and start looking for teaching jobs so that you can begin your one-year teaching internship.
Can you tell me what certification exam I need to take?
Check out the teacher certifications that we offer. Choose one that best fits you, take the exam, and then get hired. Apply for free today and let our team of experts guide you on what subject area you are qualified to teach based on your college transcripts. There is absolutely no obligation and we are happy to help you in any way we can.
The certification process has introduced me to a lot of new words - what do they mean?
Take a look at this glossary - it contains the majority of terms you need to know as a new teacher.
A glossary of important terms
What is an ACP or EPP: An alternative certification program is an approved educator preparation program for those with a baccalaureate degree.
Intern: Students who are enrolled in an ACP and are teaching in the classroom earning credit towards their standard teaching certificate while completing a one-year teaching internship.
Internship: A one-year teaching internship at a school district, accredited private school or charter school may lead to a standard certificate recommendation considering all program requirements have also been met.
Teacher of Record: Typically, an intern who teaches the majority of their instructional day in their content area is employed by a school district, private school, or charter school. The teacher of record must be responsible for evaluating student achievement and assigning grades.
Program Transfer Form: It is used by SBEC to transfer a teaching candidate from one program to another. It must be completed by the new program, the old program, and the teaching candidate.
Content Test: Testing the knowledge of a teacher candidate regarding a specific subject area is called a content test. The content exam is intended to ensure that each educator has the prerequisite content and professional knowledge necessary for an entry-level teaching position in Texas.
Contingency Admission: If the applicant is currently completing their final semester of coursework towards a Bachelor's degree, they are eligible for contingency admission. It is not possible to extend the contingency admission beyond the semester it was granted.
Statement of Eligibility: This form verifies that the teacher is enrolled in Web-Centric ACP and lists the high levels of certification for the content exam/s they have passed. Once the statement of eligibility has been completed by a campus administrator, it will be returned to you.
Field Supervisor: A field supervisor is a certified educator hired by an alternative certification program to observe interns, monitor their performance, and provide constructive feedback while the intern is teaching in the classroom.
Cooperating Teacher: In the classroom where you are assigned, the cooperating teacher provides feedback and support to the clinical teacher. As part of their clinical teaching assignment, the cooperating teacher and clinical teacher must play a supportive / formative role. A clinical teaching assignment is one that takes an average of 14-weeks to become certified, and as previously outlined in this article, the teaching position is non-paid.
Observation Hours: In order to prepare teaching candidates for the classroom, observation hours cover a wide variety of experiences. Substitute teaching, tutoring, aide experience, or observation of a certified teacher in the classroom are examples of this. SBEC/TEA encourages interaction with neighboring teachers and administrators in the building.
Service Record: An educator's service record documents their activities and accomplishments while serving as educators. It is usually requested from the human resources department.
English as a Foreign Language Test (TOEFL): This test measures your ability to communicate in English through reading, listening, and writing.
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