Phase 66: Dallas ISD Alternative Certification ...

The Dallas ISD Alternative Certification Program is seeking to attract new educators to the teaching profession. The program prepares candidates to participate in state examination testing through a candidate - focused, interactive, and rigorous approach.

GUARANTEED employment for the following content areas:

  • Core Subjects EC-6 with Science of Teaching Reading/Bilingual
  • Core Subjects EC-6 with Science of Teaching Reading/ESL Supplemental
  • English Language Arts and Reading 7-12/ESL Supplemental
  • Math 7-12
  • Special Education Specialist EC-12

Dallas ISD Alternative Certification Program Fees: One Time Payments

* Phase 66 - Application Fee: $0

  • Phase I: Content Examination Preparation & Field Based Classroom Observations: $100.00
  • Phase II: Teacher Candidate Preparation Pre-Service Training: $100.00
  • Phase III: Classroom Internship: $800.00 *(payable over 5 months via Dallas ISD payroll deduction during internship)

Phase I: Content Examination Preparation & Virtual Video-Based Classroom Observations

* September 2, 2026 - November 4, 2026

* Face to Face test prep sessions - mandatory attendance

* Upon official offer of admission and acceptance, candidates shall participate in all program orientations

* Participate in all standards-based, candidate-focused, performance-based, interactive, rigorous, assessed activities

* Adhere to all requirements outlined in the Dallas ISD Alternative Certification Candidate Guidebook

* Complete all performance benchmarks outlined in the video-based classroom observations syllabus

* Pass state examinations aligned to certification pathways

* Submit for review and approval of in-person and virtual-based video observations reflections for the potential award of 50 observation hours

* Adhere to requirements outlined in the program offer letter, guidebook, and syllabus

* Adhere to the Educator's Code of Ethics

Phase II: Pre-Service Training

* November 12, 2026 - December 10, 2026 (4 weeks)

* Face to Face preparation - mandatory attendance

* Participate in all standards-based, candidate-focused, performance-based, interactive, rigorous, assessed activities

* Completion of all performance benchmarks outlined in training

* Adhere to the Educator's Code of Ethics

* TExES Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (PPR) EC-12 test preparation

* Pass the state Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (PPR) EC-12 examination prior to internship

* Training focuses on innovative approaches to teaching (in-person & virtual instruction)

* Interview preparation and guidance

* Adhere to all requirements outlined in the pre-service training syllabus

* Adhere to requirements outlined in the program's candidate guidebook

* Completion of the Dallas ISD fingerprinting and background check requirements

* Secure a teacher assignment in Dallas ISD for the one-year internship once released by the program

Phase III: Classroom Internship

* January 2027 - January 2028

* Participate in all candidate in-service training aligned to standards-based, candidate-focused, performance-based, interactive, rigorous, assessed activities

* Adhere to requirements outlined in the program's candidate guidebook

* Adhere to all District and campus policies and requirements

* Interact regularly and positively with assigned field experiences facilitator and program manager

* Participate in all coaching and feedback sessions aligned with the Dallas ISD Teacher Excellence Initiative (TEI) rubric

* Receive a favorable recommendation by the campus principal and program for state standard certification

* Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required

* Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles

* Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, Board of Trustee policies, and administrative regulations

* Establish efficient classroom management procedures

* Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior

* Establish a system of student evaluation within the guidelines prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district

* Continually evaluate and record various aspects of students' progress and report to parents as needed and required

* Teach within the course of study for the subject area at the grade level as prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district

* Understand and plan lessons leading to subject area objectives and assume the responsibility for written lesson plans for substitutes

* Provide a variety of planned learning experien

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