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TeachAustin

TeachAustin is a dynamic pathway to teaching designed specifically for ¼öƬapp employees aspiring to earn their teaching certification. TeachAustin currently offers certification in the following areas:

• EC-6 Core
• Math 7-12
• Science 7-12
• Bilingual Supplemental

TA 2 SPED Teacher

The TA to SPED Teacher Pipeline is a partnership between ¼öƬapp and Region 13 for teaching assistants to obtain their EC-6 Core & Special Education teaching certification. Program costs (excluding certification fees) are covered by the district.  

 

Region 13 Austin Teacher Academy

The Region 13 ATA Program is an innovative and unique partnership between the ¼öƬapp and the Region 13 Educator Certification Program. This program is designed to develop ¼öƬapp teachers in critical needs areas of Special Education and CTE areas.

Participants will earn a standard Texas teacher certification upon completing any of these programs. To be admitted to either program, applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree with at least a 2.5 GPA. The Pre-Admission (PACT) is required for applicants who still need to meet this requirement. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree from a foreign institution will have their degree evaluated. TOEFL may be required. All programs are 18-months in length and require a 2-year commitment to the district upon successful completion.

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All teachers employed with AISD must be certified in Texas and have a copy on file with the AISD Office of Talent Strategy. The certificate must be valid for employment in Texas public schools.

¼öƬapp is committed to hiring qualified employees and finding opportunities for all staff to obtain higher education degrees. The Office of Recruitment and Strategic Partnerships supports employee pathways to advancement by building strong partnerships with higher education institutions. Learn more about our partners!

• - community colleges are a great place to start if you are just beginning your bachelor’s degree journey.  ACC offers the same high value coursework and flexibility in class offerings at an affordable price.  In addition, if you’re interested in becoming a teacher, learn about - an amazing partnership with ACC and Texas Tech University.
• - is a private university offering undergraduate, graduate, and online degrees as well as an adult degree program for part-time and returning students.
• 250+ online bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.  Great option for asynchronous courses and provides a tuition discount for online cohorts.  
• - Austin’s only historically black university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as an adult degree program for part-time and returning students. 
• - Earn an accredited self-paced associate’s or bachelor’s degree through their educational partner Southern New Hampshire University.  Program offers 1:1 coaching support.
• - offers a variety of bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees.  With a campus both in San Marcos and Round Rock, see why TXST has grown to be one of the largest universities in the country.  
• - is a flagship institution of the University of Texas System and is consistently ranked for high quality and one of the nation’s best values in education. 
• - earn a career-focused college degree from a university, at an accelerated pace, for an affordable price. All online. 

Interested in Leadership Development opportunities with University Partners? See university partnerships within Talent Development.  

Contact Us

If you have questions or need any additional information, please contact the AISD Office of Talent Strategy through email certifications@austinisd.org or .