Blended Training
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.
PROGRAM START DATE
January 31, 2023
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 |
June 6, 2023
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 |
September 12, 2023
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 |
Online Training
Online training is conducted entirely on your computer or mobile device. This format maximizes convenience and allows you to work at your own pace within the training time frame.
PROGRAM START DATES
February 1, 2023
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 |
March 1, 2023
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 |
April 5, 2023
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 |
May 3, 2023
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 |
June 7, 2023
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 |
July 19, 2023
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 |
August 16, 2023
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 |
September 13, 2023
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 |
October 4, 2023
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 |
November 1, 2023
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 |
December 6, 2023
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 Timelines
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
- Application deadline: October 7, 2022
- Requirements deadline: December 2, 2022
- Clinical Orientation: January 5, 2023
- Start date: January 9, 2023
- End date: May 5, 2023
Fall 2023
- Application deadline: April 7, 2023
- Requirements deadline: July 31, 2023
- Clinical orientation: August 9, 2023
- Start date: August 21, 2023
- End date: December 15, 2023
Spring 2024
- Application deadline: October 6, 2023
- Requirements deadline: December 8, 2023
- Clinical orientation: January 4, 2024
- Start date: January 8, 2024
- End date: May 10, 2024
Free Teacher Information Meetings
Any questions? Many questions? Seek answers about the certification process by attending a free information meeting. Learn about our programs, admissions, costs, alumni experiences, and more. We know it’s a significant step, and we want you to be in the best position to make a well-informed decision.

Certification Area: STR-SPED
Week |
Canvas Orientation |
WEEK 1 |
Module 1 |
Canvas Orientation (26 hours) |
WEEKS
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Science of Teaching Reading
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WEEK 2
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Modules 1 and 2
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WEEK 3
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Modules 3 and 4
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WEEK 4
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Module 5
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WEEK 5*
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Modules 6 and 7 (Week 1)
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WEEK 6
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Module 7 (Week 2)
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WEEK 7
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Modules 8 and 9
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WEEK 8
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Modules 10 and 11
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WEEK 9
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Modules 12 and 13
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STR (223.25hrs.)
*150 hours of preservice completed here within the 90 days late hire rule §228.35.d
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WEEKS
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Curriculum and Instruction
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How to Teach Special Education Subject Matter
|
WEEK 10**
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Module 1
|
Module 1
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WEEK 11
|
Module 2
|
Module 2
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WEEK12
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Module 3
|
Module 3
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WEEK 13
|
Module 4
|
Module 4
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WEEK 14
|
Module 5
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Module 5
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CUIN (58hrs.) HTT/SPED (54.5hrs.)
**Field Experience is completed and submitted to EPP before this week within the 90 days late hire rule §228.35.d
Required Textbooks:
Curriculum and Instruction Course (CUIN): Effective Teaching Methods, How to Differentiate in Academically Diverse Classrooms
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WEEKS
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English Language Arts and Reading
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Foundations of English as a Second Language
|
WEEK 15
|
Module 1
|
Module 1
|
WEEK 16
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Module 2
|
Module 2
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WEEK 17
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Module 3
|
Module 3
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WEEK 18
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Module 4
|
Module 4
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WEEK 19
|
Module 5
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Module 5
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ELAR (66.5hrs.) FOESL (49.25hrs.)
Required Textbooks:
English Language Arts and Reading Course (ELAR): Creating Literacy Instruction for All Students
|
WEEKS
|
Foundations of Teaching and Classroom Management
|
Foundations of Special Education
|
WEEK 20
|
Module 1
|
Module 1
|
WEEK 21
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Module 2
|
Module 2
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WEEK 22
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Module 3
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Module 3
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WEEK 23
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Module 4
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Module 4
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WEEK 24
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Module 5
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Module 5
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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: 24
Certification Area: STR
WEEK
|
Canvas Orientation
|
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 *
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Modules 6 and 7 (Week 1)
|
WEEK 6
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Module 7 (Week 2)
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WEEK 7
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Modules 8 and 9
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WEEK 8
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Modules 10 and 11
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WEEK 9
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Modules 12 and 13
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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 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
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Module 4
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Module 4
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WEEK 14
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Module 5
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Module 5
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CUIN (58hrs.) HTT/EC-6 or 4-8 (78hrs.)
**Field Experience is completed and submitted to EPP before this week within the 90 days late hire rule §228.35.d
Required Textbooks:
Curriculum and Instruction Course (CUIN): Effective Teaching Methods, How to Differentiate in Academically Diverse Classrooms
|
WEEKS |
English Language Arts and Reading
|
Foundations of English as a Second Language
|
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:
English Language Arts and Reading Course (ELAR): Creating Literacy Instruction for All Students
|
WEEKS
|
Foundations of Teaching and Classroom Management
|
WEEK 20
|
Module 1
|
WEEK 21
|
Module 2
|
WEEK 22
|
Module 3
|
WEEK 23
|
Module 4
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WEEK 24
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Module 5
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FOT (79hrs.)
Required Textbooks:
Foundations of Teaching and Classroom Management Course (FOT): Effective Teaching Methods, Teach Like a Champion 2.0
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Total training weeks: 24
Certification Area: Single/Dual
WEEK
|
Canvas Orientation
|
WEEK 1
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Module 1
|
Canvas Orientation (21.25hrs.) |
WEEKS
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Curriculum and Instruction
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How to Teach Subject Matter (6-12, 7-12 or ESL)
|
WEEK 2
|
Module 1
|
Module 1
|
WEEK 3
|
Module 2
|
Module 2
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WEEK 4
|
Module 3
|
Module 3
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WEEK 5
|
Module 4
|
Module 4
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WEEK 6
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Module 5
|
Module 5
|
CUIN (58hrs.) HTT/ESL (54hrs.) = 133.25 hrs.
Required Textbooks:
Curriculum and Instruction Course (CUIN): Effective Teaching Methods, How to Differentiate in Academically Diverse Classrooms
|
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.)
*150 hours of preservice completed here within the 90 days late hire rule §228.35.d
Required Textbooks:
English Language Arts and Reading Course (ELAR): Creating Literacy Instruction for All Students
|
WEEKS
|
Foundations of Teaching and Classroom Management
|
WEEK 12**
|
Module 1
|
WEEK 13
|
Module 2
|
WEEK 14
|
Module 3
|
WEEK 15
|
Module 4
|
WEEK 16
|
Module 5
|
FOT (79hrs.)
**Field Experience is completed and submitted to EPP before this week within the 90 days late hire rule §228.35.d
Required Textbooks:
Foundations of Teaching and Classroom Management Course (FOT): Effective Teaching Methods, Teach Like a Champion 2.0
|
Total training weeks: 16
Certification Area: SPED‐SECONDARY
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.
Required Textbooks:
Curriculum and Instruction Course (CUIN): Effective Teaching Methods, How to Differentiate in Academically Diverse Classrooms
|
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.)
*150 hours of preservice completed here within the 90 days late hire rule §228.35.d
Required Textbooks:
English Language Arts and Reading Course (ELAR): Creating Literacy Instruction for All Students
|
WEEKS
|
Foundations of Teaching and Classroom Management
|
Foundations of Special Education
|
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.)
**Field Experience is completed and submitted to EPP before this week within the 90 days late hire rule §228.35.d
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
|
Total training weeks: 16