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Region 4 ESC - Inspire Texas

About

Region 4 Inspire Texas is an alternative certification program based in Houston, Texas, and approved by the Texas Education Agency. It has successfully certified high-quality teachers, counselors, principals and superintendents throughout the state of Texas for over thirty years.

  • College or University
  • Houston, TX

Institution Links

  • Admissions
  • Financial Aid Office
  • Online Application
Stephanie Acker

“There is a very personable side to the program that is amazing. This isn't something you do on your own and they just mail you a certificate. They walk you through, they make you feel comfortable, they encourage you, they invite questions and it makes all the difference.”

Stephanie Acker

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Certification-only

Region 4-Inspire Texas Post-Graduate Certification Program

  • 12 months

    Program Duration

  • Online

    Program Format

  • Pre-Test Required

    No

Relevant Links

Program Info

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 to or re-entering the workforce, Region 4 Inspire Texas offers various instructional models in its teacher certification program. The program’s staff will help you choose the model that best meets your needs and support you throughout your journey. Visit the Teacher Certification Training Calendar to see upcoming enrollment deadlines.

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Ways to Lower Your Costs

Students at Region 4 ESC - Inspire Texas have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with Region 4 ESC - Inspire Texas to see if you can, too!

Amount
Description

Varies

Grants, Stipends, Scholarships

If you choose to pursue bilingual education, secondary math or secondary science, there is a 44 percent reduction in preservice training fees.

Military OneSource offers free support to the military community, providing information on available grants, loans and tuition assistance. For more details, visit Military OneSource or call 800-342-9647.

Workforce Solutions scholarships support training for some of the region's high-skill, high-growth occupations. The award is up to $6,000. Please visit this link for more details: Workforce Solutions Scholarships.

Varies

Student Loans

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's College Access Loan Program plays a vital role in assisting Texas students who face challenges in covering the full cost of their education. For detailed information on eligibility, repayment options and more, please visit the College Access Loan Guidelines.

For more information visit:Financial Aid Office

Certifications

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (Pre-K-12)
Arabic (Pre-K-12)
Art (Pre-K-12)
Chemistry (7-12)
Chinese (Mandarin) (Pre-K-12)
Core Subjects (4-8)
Core Subjects (Pre-K-6)
Core Subjects / Bilingual Education Supplemental (4-8)
Core Subjects / Bilingual Education Supplemental (Pre-K-6)
Core Subjects / Special Education (4-8)
Core Subjects / Special Education (Pre-K-6)
Core Subjects, Bilingual Education & Special Education (4-8)
Core Subjects, Bilingual Education & Special Education (Pre-K-6)
English Language Arts and Reading (4-8)
English Language Arts and Reading (7-12)
English Language Arts and Reading / Social Studies (4-8)
Family & Consumer Sciences (6-12)
German (Pre-K-12)
Health (Pre-K-12)
Hindi (Pre-K-12)

Stats

Gender
  • Male

  • Female


    22%

    78%

Ethnicity
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native

  • Asian

  • Black

  • Hispanic/Latino

  • Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander

  • White

  • Two or more races


    1%

    2%

    21%

    25%

    0%

    48%

    3%

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