The "Candidate" status is the initial stage of an alternative certification program, signifying that you have been accepted into the program and are ready to begin your journey toward certification. Upon receiving your acceptance letter, you must complete necessary administrative steps, such as paying your acceptance fee and acknowledging the Program Agreement. Following this, you’ll be introduced to the “Welcome to Teacher Certification” course, which helps familiarize you with the program’s requirements, the certification process, and the online systems you’ll use throughout your path.
Candidates & Interns / Clinical Teaching Experience (CTE)
Welcome to Candidacy!
Congratulations on being accepted into the Region 10 Teacher Certification Program! As a candidate, you are now on the path to becoming a certified educator in Texas.
Program Status Designations
We want to provide you with a clear understanding of the program status designations as you progress through the Region 10 Teacher Certification Program. These designations include Candidate, Intern, and Clinical Teaching Experience (CTE).
The journey to teacher certification begins with the Candidate status phase, where you are officially accepted into the program and start building a strong foundation by completing coursework and familiarizing yourself with program requirements.
From there, you will choose one of two routes to earn standard certification: the Intern Route, where you serve as a paid teacher of record for one academic year (15 consecutive months), or the Clinical Teaching Route, a supervised, non-paid classroom experience lasting one semester (490 hours).
The candidacy and both routes to standard certification are designed to equip aspiring teachers with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience necessary to succeed in the classroom and earn their certification. Our program is committed to supporting you every step of the way!
Status Designations at a Glance
FALL 2025 CTE APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
OPEN: March 3, 2025
DUE: March 14, 2025
APPLICATION FORM: email Kelly Vazquez at kelly.vazquez@region10.org or call 972-348-1174
Details for Eligibility:
Coursework - completed or ability to complete prior to CTE placement (contact consultant for specifics).
Content exam(s) - passed
PPR exam - preferred or scheduled
Course Registration and Access
Visit the Calendar of Events and Log in to your Region 10 account.
Search for the course using cert and the first word of the title of the course.
For example, cert foundations returns the registration link for CERT Foundations of Teaching and Instructional Technology course.
Register by clicking the course ID, selecting Register, and then Check Out.
Complete Checkout to finalize registration.
Await Enrollment Confirmation via email after Curriculum Requirements are verified.
Access your course in Online Learning (MyPro)
Note: This is a two-part process—registration followed by enrollment—to ensure you are on track with your coursework.