A combination of in-person sessions with experienced INSPIRE TEXAS instructors and online coursework, blended training provides thorough preparation for you to lead a classroom. You have the opportunity to ask questions and receive immediate feedback on your progress.
Location: |
Zoom
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Application Deadline: | January 18, 2023 |
Registration Deadline: | Janauary 29, 2023 |
End Date: | Program duration will vary from 12-27 weeks depending on area of certification |
Location: |
Zoom
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Application Deadline: | May 24, 2023 |
Registration Deadline: | June 4, 2023 |
End Date: | Program duration will vary from 12-27 weeks depending on area of certification |
Location: |
Zoom
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Application Deadline: | August 30, 2023 |
Registration Deadline: | September 10, 2023 |
End Date: | Program duration will vary from 12-27 weeks depending on area of certification |
Application Deadline: | January 18, 2023 |
Registration Deadline: | January 29, 2023 |
End Date: | Program duration will vary from 16-31 weeks depending on area of certification |
Application Deadline: | February 15, 2023 |
Registration Deadline: | February 26, 2023 |
End Date: | Program duration will vary from 16-31 weeks depending on area of certification |
Application Deadline: | March 22, 2023 |
Registration Deadline: | April 2, 2023 |
End Date: | Program duration will vary from 16-31 weeks depending on area of certification |
Application Deadline: | April 19, 2023 |
Registration Deadline: | April 30, 2023 |
End Date: | Program duration will vary from 16-31 weeks depending on area of certification |
Application Deadline: | May 24, 2023 |
Registration Deadline: | June 4, 2023 |
End Date: | Program duration will vary from 16-31 weeks depending on area of certification |
Application Deadline: | July 5, 2023 |
Registration Deadline: | July 16, 2023 |
End Date: | Program duration will vary from 16-31 weeks depending on area of certification |
Application Deadline: | August 2, 2023 |
Registration Deadline: | August 13, 2023 |
End Date: | Program duration will vary from 16-31 weeks depending on area of certification |
Application Deadline: | August 30, 2023 |
Registration Deadline: | September 10, 2023 |
End Date: | Program duration will vary from 16-31 weeks depending on area of certification |
Application Deadline: | September 20, 2023 |
Registration Deadline: | October 1, 2023 |
End Date: | Program duration will vary from 16-31 weeks depending on area of certification |
Application Deadline: | October 18, 2023 |
Registration Deadline: | October 29, 2023 |
End Date: | Program duration will vary from 16-31 weeks depending on area of certification |
Application Deadline: | November 22, 2023 |
Registration Deadline: | December 3, 2023 |
End Date: | Program duration will vary from 16-31 weeks depending on area of certification |
Clinical teaching allows you to practice before you teach on your own. It is an unpaid, 14-week assignment in which you will teach alongside an experienced, certified teacher. Clinical teaching is a shorter route to certification than the teaching internship, which lasts one year.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
Spring 2023
Fall 2023
Spring 2024
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Week | Canvas Orientation |
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WEEK 1 | Module 1 |
Canvas Orientation (26 hours) |
WEEKS |
Science of Teaching Reading |
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WEEK 2 |
Modules 1 and 2 |
WEEK 3 |
Modules 3 and 4 |
WEEK 4 |
Module 5 |
WEEK 5* |
Modules 6 and 7 (Week 1) |
WEEK 6 |
Module 7 (Week 2) |
WEEK 7 |
Modules 8 and 9 |
WEEK 8 |
Modules 10 and 11 |
WEEK 9 |
Modules 12 and 13 |
STR (223.25hrs.) *150 hours of preservice completed here within the 90 days late hire rule §228.35.d |
WEEKS |
Curriculum and Instruction |
How to Teach Special Education Subject Matter |
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WEEK 10** |
Module 1 |
Module 1 |
WEEK 11 |
Module 2 |
Module 2 |
WEEK12 |
Module 3 |
Module 3 |
WEEK 13 |
Module 4 |
Module 4 |
WEEK 14 |
Module 5 |
Module 5 |
CUIN (58hrs.) HTT/SPED (54.5hrs.)
Required Textbooks: |
WEEKS |
English Language Arts and Reading |
Foundations of English as a Second Language |
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WEEK 15 |
Module 1 |
Module 1 |
WEEK 16 |
Module 2 |
Module 2 |
WEEK 17 |
Module 3 |
Module 3 |
WEEK 18 |
Module 4 |
Module 4 |
WEEK 19 |
Module 5 |
Module 5 |
ELAR (66.5hrs.) FOESL (49.25hrs.)
Required Textbooks: |
WEEKS |
Foundations of Teaching and Classroom Management |
Foundations of Special Education |
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WEEK 20 |
Module 1 |
Module 1 |
WEEK 21 |
Module 2 |
Module 2 |
WEEK 22 |
Module 3 |
Module 3 |
WEEK 23 |
Module 4 |
Module 4 |
WEEK 24 |
Module 5 |
Module 5 |
FOT (79hrs.) FOSPED (85.25hrs.) Required Textbooks: |
Total training weeks: 24
WEEK |
Canvas Orientation |
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WEEK 1 |
Module 1 |
Canvas Orientation (26hrs.) |
WEEKS |
Science of Teaching Reading |
---|---|
WEEK 2 |
Modules 1 and 2 |
WEEK 3 |
Modules 3 and 4 |
WEEK 4 |
Module 5 |
WEEK 5 * |
Modules 6 and 7 (Week 1) |
WEEK 6 |
Module 7 (Week 2) |
WEEK 7 |
Modules 8 and 9 |
WEEK 8 |
Modules 10 and 11 |
WEEK 9 |
Modules 12 and 13 |
STR (223.25hrs.)
|
WEEKS |
Curriculum and Instruction |
How to Teach Subject Matter (EC-6 or 4-8) |
---|---|---|
WEEK 10** |
Module 1 |
Module 1 |
WEEK 11 |
Module 2 |
Module 2 |
WEEK12 |
Module 3 |
Module 3 |
WEEK 13 |
Module 4 |
Module 4 |
WEEK 14 |
Module 5 |
Module 5 |
CUIN (58hrs.) HTT/EC-6 or 4-8 (78hrs.)
Required Textbooks: Curriculum and Instruction Course (CUIN): Effective Teaching Methods, How to Differentiate in Academically Diverse Classrooms
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WEEKS |
English Language Arts and Reading |
Foundations of English as a Second Language |
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WEEK 15 |
Module 1 |
Module 1 |
WEEK 16 |
Module 2 |
Module 2 |
WEEK 17 |
Module 3 |
Module 3 |
WEEK 18 |
Module 4 |
Module 4 |
WEEK 19 |
Module 5 |
Module 5 |
ELAR (66.5hrs.) FOESL (49.25hrs.)
Required Textbooks: |
WEEKS |
Foundations of Teaching and Classroom Management |
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WEEK 20 |
Module 1 |
WEEK 21 |
Module 2 |
WEEK 22 |
Module 3 |
WEEK 23 |
Module 4 |
WEEK 24 |
Module 5 |
FOT (79hrs.)
Required Textbooks: |
Total training weeks: 24
WEEK |
Canvas Orientation |
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WEEK 1 |
Module 1 |
Canvas Orientation (21.25hrs.) |
WEEKS |
Curriculum and Instruction |
How to Teach Subject Matter (6-12, 7-12 or ESL) |
---|---|---|
WEEK 2 |
Module 1 |
Module 1 |
WEEK 3 |
Module 2 |
Module 2 |
WEEK 4 |
Module 3 |
Module 3 |
WEEK 5 |
Module 4 |
Module 4 |
WEEK 6 |
Module 5 |
Module 5 |
CUIN (58hrs.) HTT/ESL (54hrs.) = 133.25 hrs.
|
WEEKS |
English Language Arts and Reading |
Foundations of English as a Second Language |
---|---|---|
WEEK 7 * |
Module 1 |
Module 1 |
WEEK 8 |
Module 2 |
Module 2 |
WEEK 9 |
Module 3 |
Module 3 |
WEEK 10 |
Module 4 |
Module 4 |
WEEK 11 |
Module 5 |
Module 5 |
ELAR (66.5hrs.) FOESL (49.25hrs.)
|
WEEKS |
Foundations of Teaching and Classroom Management |
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WEEK 12** |
Module 1 |
WEEK 13 |
Module 2 |
WEEK 14 |
Module 3 |
WEEK 15 |
Module 4 |
WEEK 16 |
Module 5 |
FOT (79hrs.)
Required Textbooks: |
Total training weeks: 16
WEEKS |
Canvas Orientation |
---|---|
WEEK 1 |
Module 1 |
Canvas Orientation (21.25hrs.) |
WEEKS |
Curriculum and Instruction |
How to Teach Special Education Subject Matter |
---|---|---|
WEEK 2 |
Module 1 |
Module 1 |
WEEK 3 |
Module 2 |
Module 2 |
WEEK 4 |
Module 3 |
Module 3 |
WEEK 5 |
Module 4 |
Module 4 |
WEEK 6 |
Module 5 |
Module 5 |
CUIN (58hrs.) HTT/SPED (54.5hrs.) = 133.75 hrs.
|
WEEKS |
English Language Arts and Reading |
Foundations of English as a Second Language |
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WEEK 7 * |
Module 1 |
Module 1 |
WEEK 8 |
Module 2 |
Module 2 |
WEEK 9 |
Module 3 |
Module 3 |
WEEK 10 |
Module 4 |
Module 4 |
WEEK 11 |
Module 5 |
Module 5 |
ELAR (66.5hrs.) FOESL (49.25hrs.)
|
WEEKS |
Foundations of Teaching and Classroom Management |
Foundations of Special Education |
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WEEK 12** |
Module 1 |
Module 1 |
WEEK 13 |
Module 2 |
Module 2 |
WEEK 14 |
Module 3 |
Module 3 |
WEEK 15 |
Module 4 |
Module 4 |
WEEK 16 |
Module 5 |
Module 5 |
FOT (79hrs.) FOSPED (85.25hrs.)
Required Textbooks: Foundations of Teaching and Classroom Management Course (FOT): Effective Teaching Methods, Teach Like a Champion 2.0 Foundations of Special Education (FOSE): Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education
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Total training weeks: 16