Relay is an accredited national nonprofit institution of higher education serving 2,000 teachers and 400 school leaders across the United States. Our offerings include master’s degrees and certification programs for teachers and teaching residents, fellowships for principals and school leaders, unique opportunities for college students to explore teaching and online courses for members of the public. Our mission is to teach teachers and school leaders to develop in all students the academic skills and strength of character needed to succeed in college and life.

The Relay Graduate School of Education Texas Alternative Certification Program was approved by the State Board for Educator Certification on August 4, 2014 and was granted a status of “Accredited - Approved” for the 2015-16 reporting year. Additional information can be found on the TEA Consumer Information about Educator Preparation Programs webpage.

The Relay Teaching Residency is a 36 credit hour program. Relay’s academic calendar and program structure are designed to accommodate the demanding schedules of graduate students who hold full-time positions in schools. We deliver about 40% of the content online and 60% in person so that graduate students have flexibility to complete large portions of the coursework when it is most convenient for their schedules.