Region 4 ESC - Inspire Texas

During training, you will take four required classes: 

• Curriculum and Instruction
• English Language Arts and Reading
• Foundations of English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Foundations of Teaching

If you’re training to be a bilingual or special education teacher, you will take a Foundations of Bilingual/Special Education Course. You will also complete additional coursework that includes state-mandated field-based experiences and content area exam(s).

After you have successfully completed the preservice training, you may choose to pursue one of the following: 

• A paid, full-year internship at a campus/district of your choosing or 
• A 14-week, unpaid clinical teaching assignment with a district chosen in partnership with Region 4-Inspire Texas. 

During the practicum, you will be supported, observed and evaluated based on guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency. 

Application Fee: $100

Preservice Training:  $1,300 

• Preservice Fee is payable in 5 installments 
• $100 discount applied to fee if paid in full at registration 

Once you begin your teaching assignment as a salaried intern or clinical teacher, the following fees go into effect: 

• Internship Fee: $4,180
  • Payments begin once candidates start their full time teaching assignment 

• Clinical Teaching Fee: $2,300
  • Clinical Teaching Fee is payable in monthly installments over the duration of the teaching assignment
  • Application Fee: $100 
  • $100 Application Fee is applied toward the clinical teaching fee unless the candidate cancels the placement

Region 4 Inspire Texas provides you with opportunities to work closely with students, teachers and schools prior to receiving your teaching certification. 

• You must successfully complete 50 hours of field-based state-mandated experience for multiple grade levels and subjects prior to beginning your practicum. 
• You are expected to work with students from differing backgrounds and abilities, including those who may be economically disadvantaged.

Region 4 Inspire Texas is committed to preparing teachers who can support a wide range of students. Applicants come from all different backgrounds, offering future students valuable role models. The required coursework includes subjects such as:

• Bilingual education
• English as a Second Language (ESL) 
• Special education
• Gifted and talented

The Region 4 Inspire Texas program is committed to mentoring and coaching. 

• Region 4 Inspire Texas employs Teacher Development Coaches across the Houston area to coach and guide new interns and clinical teachers. 
• Teacher Development Coaches are vetted for excellence in transforming organizations and supporting new teachers. 
• With a low supervisor-to-student ratio, coaches can ensure that you receive the attention that you expect and deserve.

Region 4 Inspire Texas strives to exceed stakeholder expectations.

• Feedback is gathered through course surveys, webinars and student participation.
• New teachers are surveyed annually for input from school-level stakeholders.
• Twice a year, Region 4 Inspire Texas meets with districts, business leaders and local colleges to discuss the program and gather feedback on admissions, training and instruction.