Alternative Teacher Certification Program (ATCP) is no longer under the Continuing Education (CE) Department. ATCP is officially under the Academic Affairs division at Lone Star College. Contact ATCP@LoneStar.edu or call 281.312.1716.
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Please Note: Applications for the program are currently paused.
Elementary
Core Subjects (EC-6)*
Middle School
Core Subjects (4-8)*
All Certification
Special Education (EC-12)
Supplemental Certification
ESL Supplemental
Teachers' Supply and Demand in Houston
A report from Teach for Houston states that the average teacher salary is around $60,000, and most teachers' salaries are rising. From 2019 to 2020, Houston's average teacher salaries rose by 5.0%. For more information on the supply and demand of teacher in Houston, please visit the following links:
19 TAC §227.1(c) Notifications: EPP and Program Information
Lone Star College Alternative Teacher Certification program accreditation for the AY 2017-2018 was ACCREDITED. - 19 TAC §227.1 (c)(3)(B)
Lone Star College Alternative Teacher Certification program accreditation status for the AY 2018-2019 is ACCREDITED - PROBATION YEAR 1. 19 TAC §227.1 (c)(3)(B)
Lone Star College Alternative Teacher Certification program accreditation for the AY 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 was NOT RATED - DECLARED STATE OF DISASTER.
Lone Star College Alternative Teacher Certification program accreditation for the AY 2021-2022 was ACCREDITED - PROBATION YEAR 1. 19 TAC §227.1 (c)(3)(B). The TEA performed a 5-year site visit in May 2023. Current performance status will be updated once TEA compliance revisions are submitted.
Program Downloads
Licensure
Employment in this field requires Texas licensure from the Texas Education Agency. If you are seeking initial teacher certification in Texas, you can contact an approved educator preparation program.
If you are seeking initial educational aide certification, you must obtain a recommendation from a Texas school district.
REQUIRED BACKGROUND CHECK
To obtain a teacher certification in the state of Texas, candidates must undergo a criminal history background check prior to being employed as an educator or prior to clinical teaching (TEC §22.083 and TEC §22.0835).
According to H.B. 1498 (TEC21.917), Texas school districts will run a Criminal background Check (CBC) to obtain criminal history information on every employee, candidate for employment, and observer at schools. The State Board for Educator Certification will also run a fingerprint check when you request probationary, intern, or standard certification. A criminal history may disqualify your participation in a school district regardless of your acceptance into the Teacher Certification Program.
If you have concerns about your ability to work as a Teacher in Texas due to this requirement, you can request a preliminary criminal history background check through the Texas Education Agency prior to enrolling in the program.
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