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Information about your internship, clinical teaching, observations, capstone experiences, and late-hires.
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How long does the program take? (Full length of program vs. how soon can I start teaching)?
From start to finish, the entire certification process usually takes 12-18 months, with the majority of that time being your teaching experience that counts towards our 240 Certification program. Most candidates can become eligible to begin their ...Do I have to take the TOEFL exam? Can I just take the TOEFL Essentials test (an easier version of the exam)?
We require the four part TOEFL-iBT (not the Essentials test) for applicants with completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree at an institution of higher education outside the United States, including territories of the United States, where ...What do I need to do to change my Certification?
We are excited for this new pathway! To request a change to your certification, please fill out the following form. Be sure only to add or remove the necessary items. The first certification change is on us! Please be aware any additional requests to ...How do I get my questions about payments or extension fees answered?
To request information regarding billing or extension fees, please fill out this form, and our payments specialist will contact you as soon as possible.Where do I find my logs for my observation hours?
Logs and reflections for the observation hours can be found in Module 1 of your FB7100 course.
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Where do I find my logs for my observation hours?
Logs and reflections for the observation hours can be found in Module 1 of your FB7100 course.What do I need to have completed to begin my capstone experience?
Completion of block 1 (including coursework, field based experience hours, and relevant content exam(s)) are required to begin the internship. For clinical teaching, blocks 1 and 2 (including coursework, field based experience hours, relevant content ...How is the length of my internship determined?
An internship is one full year. If a candidate starts on the first day of the academic year then they will finish on the last day of the academic year. ANY DAY after the first day will result in the candidate serving a full year (For example, if ...When do I find out who my field supervisor will be?
Your field supervisor will be assigned within the first 1-2 weeks of your capstone experience beginning. If you haven’t heard from a field supervisor by the end of week 2, please reach out to the Director of Field Experiences.What happens if I don’t complete my late-hire requirements in 90 days?
Failure to complete late-hire requirements by the 90 days will result in your intern certificate being deactivated. This is a Texas Administrative Code requirement. Extensions CANNOT be granted.