Overview
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Alternative Teacher Certification Program (ATCP) is no longer under the Continuing Education (CE) Department. ATCP is officially under the Academic Affairs division at Lone Star College.
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Prospective students should contact ATCP@LoneStar.edu Applications for the program are paused until further notice. Information will be posted here to update prospective students when the process will be reopened.
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Current students should contact ATCP@LoneStar.edu or call 281.312.1716 for additional information. Email and voicemail messages will be returned withing 24-48 hours.
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Consequences of Criminal Conviction, Notice of Potential Ineligibility for License - Two background checks are required throughout the program
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Licensure - Employment in this field requires Texas licensure from the Texas Education Agency.
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Summer Operating Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8am-5pm. LSC is closed on Fridays.
Request Information
Have questions that can't wait?
Contact ATCP@LoneStar.edu or call 281.312.1716
Program Pathway
Alternative Teacher Certification Program (ATCP) is no longer under the Continuing Education (CE) Department. ATCP is officially under the Academic Affairs division at Lone Star College. Contact ATCP@LoneStar.edu or call 281.312.1716.
Texas Teacher Certification - Clinical Teaching Track
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Program Details
Please Note: Program applications are currently paused for this program.
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Elementary Middle School All Certification Supplemental Certification |
Teachers' Supply and Demand in Houston
A report from Teach for Houston states that the average teacher salary is around $60,000, and most teachers' salaries are rising. From 2019 to 2020, Houston's average teacher salaries rose by 5.0%. For more information on the supply and demand of teacher in Houston, please visit the following links:
Kindergartner Teachers Demand
Elementary School Teachers Demand
Secondary School Teachers Demand
19 TAC §227.1(c) Notifications: EPP and Program Information
Lone Star College Alternative Teacher Certification program accreditation for the AY 2017-2018 was ACCREDITED. - 19 TAC §227.1 (c)(3)(B)
Lone Star College Alternative Teacher Certification program accreditation status for the AY 2018-2019 is ACCREDITED - PROBATION YEAR 1. 19 TAC §227.1 (c)(3)(B)
Lone Star College Alternative Teacher Certification program accreditation for the AY 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 was NOT RATED - DECLARED STATE OF DISASTER.
Lone Star College Alternative Teacher Certification program accreditation for the AY 2021-2022 was ACCREDITED - PROBATION YEAR 1. 19 TAC §227.1 (c)(3)(B). The TEA performed a 5-year site visit in May 2023. Current performance status will be updated once TEA compliance revisions are submitted.
Program Downloads
- TEA Title II Report (pdf)
Licensure
Employment in this field requires Texas licensure from the Texas Education Agency. If you are seeking initial teacher certification in Texas, you can contact an approved educator preparation program.
If you are seeking initial educational aide certification, you must obtain a recommendation from a Texas school district.
REQUIRED BACKGROUND CHECK
To obtain a teacher certification in the state of Texas, candidates must undergo a criminal history background check prior to being employed as an educator or prior to clinical teaching (TEC §22.083 and TEC §22.0835).
According to H.B. 1498 (TEC21.917), Texas school districts will run a Criminal background Check (CBC) to obtain criminal history information on every employee, candidate for employment, and observer at schools. The State Board for Educator Certification will also run a fingerprint check when you request probationary, intern, or standard certification. A criminal history may disqualify your participation in a school district regardless of your acceptance into the Teacher Certification Program.
If you have concerns about your ability to work as a Teacher in Texas due to this requirement, you can request a preliminary criminal history background check through the Texas Education Agency prior to enrolling in the program.
For more information, please visit https://tea.texas.gov/texas-educators/investigations/national-criminal-history-checks-faqs
Public Notice, as of 04/26/2024 LSC is under SBEC Board Order
Lone Star College's educator preparation program has entered into a settlement with the State Board for Educator Certification to address areas of noncompliance with state requirements for educator preparation programs. Lone Star College is working in collaboration with the Texas Education Agency to bring improvements to its program and is committed to serving the needs of our aspiring teachers through continuous improvements.
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