Teachers play a significant role in motivating and inspiring students to dream big and work hard to achieve their goals. If you want to make a difference in students’ lives and are wondering how to become a teacher, Region 4 Inspire Texas is the solution.
Whether you are a recent college graduate, changing career paths, a paraprofessional, a substitute, or new or re-entering the workforce, we offer various instructional models in our teacher certification program. Our staff will help you choose a model that best meets your needs and support you throughout your journey.
For more information, email r4EPSinfo@esc4.net.
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The Region 4 Inspire Texas Summer Fast Track Program offers a streamlined, 8-week training path that prepares you to step into the classroom as a confident, paid teaching intern.
The Region 4 Inspire Texas Summer Fast Track Program offers a streamlined, 8-week training path that prepares you to step into the classroom as a confident, paid teaching intern.
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Your journey to completing an alternative certification program begins! In as little as one year, you can become a Texas-certified state teacher. The Region 4 Inspire Texas Teacher Certification Program offers a comprehensive approach toward preparing you for Region 4 classrooms with the flexibility to suit your budget and your schedule. Along the way to becoming a state teacher, you can choose which type of training works best for you: online instruction or blended instruction (a combination of online and in-person classes).
As your training to become a state teacher continues, you will work as either a paid full-time teaching intern for one year or as an unpaid clinical teacher alongside an experienced teacher for 14 weeks. Either way, we have you covered throughout the entire process. Our state teacher candidates have unparalleled access to experienced state teachers for mentoring and networking. If you’ve been asking yourself how to become a Region 4 teacher in Houston, TX, you’ve found the perfect solution for your next major career move with our alternative certification program!