Below are explanations and resources to help applicants navigate the Texas certification process. Smithville ISD is committed to maintaining a highly qualified teaching staff and highly qualified paraeducators.

ACC TEACHER RESIDENT PARTNERSHIP

Aspiring teachers can now join the SISD team through the ACC Teacher Residency Program to obtain their teaching certification through ACC while working under a mentor teach at SISD.   

SERVICES FOR TEACHER CERTIFICATION

• Adding Additional Areas to your Standard Teaching Certificate

• Renewal of a Standard Certificate

• Certification by Exam

TEACHER CERTIFICATION PATHWAYS

• University-Based Programs

• Alternative Certification Programs (ACP) - see below for a full list of approved programs

• Out-of-State

• *NEW-Teachworthy ELEVATE Program - Check out the FAQ HERE

For more information about teacher certification, please contact:
Denise Behrens
(512) 237-2487
dbehrens@smithvilleisd.org

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• National Teacher Certification

• Education Service Center Region 13

• Texas Education Agency

• Austin Community College Teacher Certification Program

• iTeach Alternative Certification Program - https://www.iteach.net/texas-alternative-teacher-certification/