Getting Started
Start Your Teacher Certification with our easy step by step guide!
Becoming a teacher in the state of Texas by completing an alternative teacher certificate is affordable, flexible and fully credited to help launch your dream job educating children and changing lives! ATC – East Houston offers certifications in 9 different programs including Supplemental certification and specializing in Elementary and Middle School Certifications.
ATC – East Houston is a Texas State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) approved educator preparation program that offer Non-traditional scheduling, A minimum of one year time-line, Evening classes and more.
To get started take a minute to view our step by step guide to helping you choose the teaching field you wish to complete and how to setup your interview with us:
Step One: What type of Certificate are you looking for?
Certifications Offered:
> Generalist EC-6
> Generalist 4-8
> Mathematics 4-8
> Science 4-8
> Mathematics/Science 4-8
> Special Education EC-12
Supplemental Certifications Offered:
> Bilingual Education Supplemental
> English as a Second Language (ESL) Supplemental
> Special Education Supplemental
Step Two: Do you pass the Admission Requirements?
> A completed Application
> Application fee – $75.00 (non-refundable)
> Official transcripts for all colleges and universities attended
> Proof of Bachelor’s Degree
> Three (3) confidential professional references (forms provided by ATC-East Houston)
> Written composition – “Why I Want to Become a Teacher”
> Resume
Evidence of required competency in Reading, Writing and Mathematics in at least one (1) of the following areas or a combination:
> Masters Degree or Higher or
> Graduate Record Exam (GRE) of 500 or higher in both Verbal and Quantitative or
> ACT composite score of 23 with a minimum of 20 in both reading and math or
> THEA (Texas Higher Education Assessment) with minimum scores
> Reading – 240 (Generalist 4-8 = 260)
> Writing – 220
> Mathematics – 240 (Generalist 4-8 = 250) and
> Two parts of Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking Test with a minimum score of 42 on Subsets 2 -5 (to be administered by ATC-East Houston) and
> Candidates graduating from a university with a language of instruction other than English must also have passing scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Step Three: Have you reviewed associated fees & costs?
+ $75 Application Fee
+ 1,000 Content Course *
+ 1,000 Pedagogy & Professional Development Course *
+ 3,000 Internship – 2 Semesters **
= $5,075 Total
TExES exam, finger printing, and certificate cost are
the responsibility of the candidate.
Additional Certifications
$25 Application Fee
$500 Content Course & Test Prep
$250 Test Prep Only
* Fees for Content and PPR courses are due at registration
(Payment plans are available)
** Internship fees may be payroll deducted through ISD
We accept checks, cash or 3 installment payment plan with fee of $12.00 per installment.
Step Four: Do you know what class schedule best suites you?
CLASS SCHEDULE: Monday & Thursday | 5:45 – 9:00 pm
Class Dates: Open
Step Five: Are you ready to setup your appointment?
Contact Jackie Smith at 713-299-7579 to schedule your interview appointment or fill out the submission form.
PO Box 24008
Houston, TX 77229
Galena Park High School
1000 Keene
Galena Park, Texas 77547
Arthur C. Lilly
Education Center
Office 1703.6
(off of Keene & 11th Street)
Class Map
713-299-7579
Fax Number:
713-451-0376
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