How best might I get certified to teach in Texas?
I did TFA in Houston, and it was a great way to become a teacher. It is definitely a more extensive program than ACP or other emergency certifications, but worth looking into. You go to Summer Institute (teacher bootcamp) and have a cohort of peers and staff members support. It’s definitely more than job training. There’s a huge social component. After two years, you get $9,450 for pay back student loans or put toward further educatin. You go through ACP, with some variations, and are certified along with everyone else. The application process is competive and long and must be started a year in advance, and there’s no guarantee that you’ll be placed in Houston (but if you make a pretty good case, you shouldn’t have a problem). ACP through HISD is a good option, as is Region Four (which allows you to teach in HISD and in the surronding districts). I’ve known people who’ve gone through both. Another option would be to look at the better charte
