If you were previously charged with a crime, you may have questions about your eligibility for a Texas educator certificate. A Preliminary Criminal History Evaluation is an evaluation of eligibility for a Texas educator certificate based on your self-reported criminal history. As a service to prospective candidates, TEA staff may perform an evaluation for a non-refundable fee of $50. The evaluation is voluntary and non-binding. Additional information can be found on the TEA website.
Principal Certification
Are You Ready to Enhance Your Career in Education?
Region 10's Certification Principal Program is for you if you have:
A Master's Degree from an accredited college with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA
If degreed out of country, you will need to submit the following in addition to the required documents for application.
Course by Course Evaluation from the List of Reviewed Foreign Credential Evaluator Providers posted on the TEA website
TOEFL iBT score report - verification of a minimum scaled score that falls within the High-Intermediate level in each section on the Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-Based Test (TOEFLiBT)
The countries in which English is the official language as approved by SBEC Figure 19 TAC §230.11(b)(5)(C) are exempt from the Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT).
3 years of teaching experience as a certified teacher
Valid teaching certificate (Texas or comparable).
Principal cohort numbers are limited and based on program acceptance criteria.
Applications Instructions:
Applicants complete an online application and submit the required documents. Please review the Application Instructions for details. If you have additional questions, please contact the program coordinator or administrative assistant.
*Please use a personal e-mail address for your application account.
*Please be professional when creating a password for your application.
Submit the following:
District/Site Supervisor Agreement Form from campus principal or district representative
Service Records documenting at least 3 years teaching experience
Official master’s transcripts (minimum of 3.0 GPA on master's degree)
Must have official transcripts (e-scripts are acceptable - must be e-mailed directly to julie.ramos@region10.org. Copies of transcripts are not acceptable.
If degreed out of the country, review the Foreign Degree/Transcript - TEA requirements.
Transcripts and service records will be used to determine eligibility for program.
Copy of your valid teaching certificate (Texas or comparable).
Submit documents to:
Planning Considerations:
Prepare for your leadership journey by planning ahead for the upcoming cohort—review the information and links provided to access essential resources and get started!
Summer Institute Schedule - this is an intensive daily summer schedule for five (5) weeks held in June and July.
Capstone Sessions - typically the first Saturday of each month (August - May). Adjustments are made for holidays. A detailed schedule is provided during the Summer Institute once dates are confirmed.
Practicum - 160 required hours of leadership activities under the supervision of a site supervisor and field supervisor. These are completed during the school year.
**Please note: All program fees are subject to change and are non-refundable.
The Region 10 Certification Program for Principal Certification is Texas Education Agency (TEA) Accredited