Planning & Instruction
- TEKS alignment & exemplar tasks
- Unit/lesson planning, checks for understanding
- Accommodations & differentiation
Program & Curriculum
A practical pathway from pre‑service training to a paid internship with full support.
Overview
Teachers for the 21st Century ACP (T21CACP) provides a structured route to Texas educator certification: focused pre‑service training, a paid internship under an Intern/Probationary certificate, targeted coaching, and assistance through testing and certification.
- Aligned to TEKS & STAAR expectations.
- Emphasis on classroom management, planning, and assessment.
- Mentoring and performance feedback throughout the internship.
Pre‑Service Training (21 Weeks)
Pre‑service blends foundational pedagogy with hands‑on practice. Candidates complete seminars, lesson design labs, and field‑based observations to build classroom‑ready skills.
- Texas Code of Ethics & professional responsibilities
- Lesson planning & unit design (backward design)
- Classroom management routines & positive culture
- Differentiation for emergent bilinguals & students with disabilities
- Assessment, data use, & progress monitoring
- Reading/Language Arts & content‑specific strategies
Milestones
- Enrollment & admission
- Pre‑service coursework (21 weeks)
- Content exam & PPR preparation
- Placement assistance & hiring
Paid Internship
During the paid internship, you serve as the teacher of record with structured support. You’ll implement standards‑aligned instruction, gather evidence of impact, and receive targeted feedback.
Observed lessons & coaching cycles
Campus & program mentors
Professional growth goals
Certification test support
Curriculum Areas
Classroom Culture
- Routines, procedures, & positive behavior supports
- Restorative practices & family partnership
- Legal & ethical responsibilities
Assessment & Data
- Formative/benchmark design
- Data analysis & re‑teach planning
- Progress monitoring
Literacy & Content Methods
- Reading & writing across the content areas
- Math, Science, and Social Studies strategies
- English Learners & SPED supports
Coaching & Support
Every candidate receives observation cycles and actionable feedback. We partner with districts and mentor teachers to ensure classroom success and steady progress toward certification.
- Ongoing mentor support
- Observation feedback and goal‑setting
- Test prep resources for Content & PPR