INSPIRE TEXAS is one of the largest public alternative certification programs in the state of Texas. Based out of the Region 4 Education Service Center in Houston, INSPIRE TEXAS provides online and face-to-face certification for teachers, principals, and superintendents throughout every region in Texas. For over 25 years, INSPIRE TEXAS has educated a diverse and dedicated group of individuals with the sole purpose of ensuring that the school children of Texas receive the best instruction and leadership possible. Over 19,000 thousand candidates—from all walks of life—have trusted their certification to the INSPIRE TEXAS program and Region 4.   

Working collaboratively with schools districts, charters and the Texas Education Agency, INSPIRE TEXAS has achieved national recognition as one of the Top Ranked Elementary and Secondary Alternative Certification by the National Council on Teacher Quality. Our rigorous coursework exceeds state standards through Quality Matters© certification. Supervision from highly trained, locally connected, former administrators and leaders provides the foundation for classroom success well beyond the first year of teaching. Throughout the state our program continues to provide students some of the best teachers and leaders in Texas as exhibited by campus and district teacher of the year accolades. Numerous leadership positions are filled with INSPIRE TEXAS certified counselors, principal and superintendents.