District Referral Application Process (2010-2011)

Application Session Now CLOSED

*Note: Application to this program is available by district referral only. See application requirements below.

We are pleased that you are interested in the District Referral Program.  If you hold a bachelors degree and have been hired as a teacher, and are not certified, you may be the ideal candidate for the District Referral Program. The District Referral Program cohort holds all the same requirements as our other certification program areas, however, there are some requirements unique to the program.

Deadline for the 2010-2011 Program year: July 26, 2010.

Please review all information before you begin.


Application Process

The application process is comprised of 5 parts:

  1. Completion of the District Referral Form by hiring principal or HR department submitted to the Certification Department. Download the Form:

    word icon Program Instructions to Districts and Applicants

    word icon District Referral Form to be completed by district

  2.  Complete the Online Application (and pay the $75.00 non-refundable fee)
  3. Have THREE (3) Professional References submit a Professional Recommendation form to the Certification Department office on your behalf. Download the Form:

  4. word icon Professional Recommendation Form

  5. Submit Official College Transcripts from ALL colleges to the Certification Department.
    Official transcripts must be received in an unopened envelope sealed by the college or university.

    Please send ALL documents to:

    Mary Retzloff, Registrar
    Certification Department
    Region 13 Education Service Center
    5701 Springdale Road
    Austin, TX 78723

    mary.retzloff@esc13.txed.net

  6. If Selected, submit the Registration Fee (by due date). Final acceptance into the Region XIII District Referral Program requires ECP Staff approval of teaching assignment and application.


Apply

To begin the online application, you will need the following information. Please Do Not begin the application if you do not have this information at this time:

  • A valid email address.
  • Social Security Number or Resident Alien number (this will serve as your application reference number).
  • Education history including institutions attended, dates, and grade point average.
  • Employment history including supervisor's name and contact information and dates of employment.
  • Visa, Master Card, or check routing information for $75 application fee.

Note: You MUST have a password to apply for the District Referral Program. You will be provided with a password to access this application once the completed District Referral form is received.

If you are ready to begin, click on the button below to create an account and start the online application.

District Referral Program Application Session is now CLOSED.
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