Program Overview






 

 

  

Since 1986, the Dallas ISD ACP program has prepared thousands of teachers for the school district. Many have become school leaders in Dallas ISD and other school districts. Through a continuous-improvement process, the Dallas ISD Alternative Certification Program remains one of the top educator preparation programs in the state. The Dallas ISD-ACP has several advantages over other alternative certification programs:  
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  1. Guaranteed Teaching Position in critical areas
  2. Pre-paid salary during the Internship Program
  3. Intensive Summer Training
  4. ACP Coordinator
  5. Dallas ISD New Teacher Support
  6. The Dallas ISD ACP program fees are significantly lower than other area programs

 Teacher Certification Program 

The Dallas Independent School District Alternative Certification Program is a district-based alternative certification program and offers: 

  • full time staff to assist applicants and interns
  • guaranteed positions in critical areas determined by Dallas ISD Human Development
  • paid training for critical areas

Stellar support from:

  • ACP Program Coordinators
  • Dallas ISD Principals
  • Campus Mentors
  • Instructional Coaches from New Teacher Support and Development
  • Instructional Coaches from Curriculum and Instruction
  • Processional Development and Staff Training
The Dallas ISD Human Development department determines critical areas for each school year. Applicants are encouraged to apply early in the school year to complete the selection process and be ready for summer training. The Selection process includes the following: 
  • Application
  • Transcript Evaluation
  • Language Proficiency (English and/or Spanish)
  • Interview
  • Criminal Records Check
  • Notification

Note: Elementary Generalists (Bilingual & ESL) and Special Education applicants must successfully pass the TExES 101 (EC – 4 Generalist) Exam to be eligible to interview with a principal.  

The Academy 

The Academy supplements the guaranteed program and provides an opportunity for applicants to receive training for teaching positions in other content areas. These include the arts, physical education, business and other elective courses. Academy participants receive training that mirrors the day program. While the Academy does not offer guaranteed employment in the Dallas ISD, 99% of the applicants who complete the program receive a teaching assignment in the Dallas ISD. 

Counselor and Librarian Certification 

The Dallas ISD-ACP also offers professional certification in School Counseling and School Librarian. Candidates must have two years of successful teaching experience and a master’s degree from an accredited university by the time they finish their professional certification. Candidates may be accepted into these two areas without a master’s, but must be currently working on one and able to complete it within 18 months of the beginning of the program.