CoLA Admission and Application Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s* degree from an accredited institution of higher education.  
• Official sealed transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.  Minimum 3.0 GPA on 4.0 scale on either all, or the last 60 hours of coursework.  
• Valid classroom teaching certificate.
• Official service record confirming at least two (2) years of credible teaching experience.
• Accomplished educator as evidenced by most recent T-TESS appraisal report or equivalent.  Minimum 3.25 average score on Domains 2 and 3 combined, and no dimension scores below proficient.  
• Professional resume reflecting evidence of at least two (2) years of credible teaching experience.  
• Passing score on two program screening instruments (written and face to face interview) 
• Letter of Recommendation/Commitment Form** 
• Three (3) professional references
• Attend CoLA Information Session for current cohort
• Application fee $50 (non-refundable) 

*A Master’s degree must be conferred prior to being recommended for a Texas Standard Principal as Instructional Leader Certificate.

**This form will be provided upon the start of an online application and must be completed by the applicant's current campus principal.