The Region 14 ESC Principal Alternative Certification Program (PACP) is a one year preparation program for aspiring principals. It provides and opportunity for individuals who have Masters Degree to participate in an intensive, comprehensive program leading to principal certification. The program is designed only for highly committed candidates who are able to excel in a fast-paced training environment.

Candidates acquire knowledge and skills in a practical, real-world learning environment. Networking opportunities promote development of collegial relationships among candidates, their mentors and other practicing administrators.

Training includes seminars delivered by practitioners in the field of administration, mentoring by an experienced principal and field-based experiences. Initial training takes place during the months of June and July and continues with monthly one day sessions during the school year. Training is directed toward successful passage of the TExES principal's test.

PACP consultants conduct and monitor the program and maintain close contact with the candidates and mentors. Program consultants oversee the internship and formally observe the candidate a minimum of three (3) times during the school year.

Region 14 makes a recommendation to the state for a standard principal certificate at the end of the program. This recommendation is contingent upon successful completion of all program requirements, a passing score on the TExES test and recommendation from the intern's mentoring principal and the PACP program staf

Master's Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning

At least two (2) years teaching experience

Completed application with official transcripts from all colleges and universities

Copy of Teacher Service Record

Payment of a non-refundable $60.00 application fee

Program Application Fee - A $60 non-refundable application fee is required when an application is submitted.

Program Fee - A $5,000 fee will be paid to Region 14 ESC to cover program costs. A non-refundable down payment of $1,000 is due on the first day of the program in June. The balance of $4,000 may be prorated over 10 months and payable to Region 14. ***

TExES Examination Fee - An $82 fee will be paid to Education Testing Service (ETS) at the time the candidate is ready to take the principal TExES test.

Application Fee for Probationary Principal Certificate - If the principal candidate is serving in a principal position prior to completion of the program, a $52 fee will be paid to the State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC) when application is made for probationary principal certification.

Application Fee for Principal Certification - A $77 fee will be paid to SBEC upon successful completion of the TExES test and recommendations for certification from mentor and PACP program staff.

Books and Materials Costs - Approximately $500.

*** An additional fee of $1,000 is charged for candidates who work outside the Region 14 service area.

The following criteria must be met in order to be recommended for certification:

Complete all training hours

Satisfactorily complete all assignments and projects

Pass TExES Principal Exam

Receive recommendations from both the mentoring principal and the Region 14 PACP Consultant

Payment of all certification fees, TExES fees and SBEC fingerprinting fee

March 17-28, 2008
Applications Accepted

April 21-25, 2008
Interviews

May 2, 2008
Notification of Acceptance

June 16 - July 23, 2008
ESC On-going Training

September 2008 - May 2009
Monthly Saturday Training
at Region 14

February, 2009
TExES Exam

PACP Schedule is subject to change.

Karen Kidd
325 675-7005
kkidd@esc14.net

Billie McKeever
325 674-7014
bmckeever@esc14.net

John Stevens
Program Coordinator
325 675-8630

Janice Hill
Program Secretary
325 675-8605