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Resources and Links

TOPP continues to focus on our vision of serving the education community by being the definitive choice in alternative teacher certification.  We look forward to helping you achieve your dream of becoming a Texas certified teacher!
 
To maintain this vision, and ensure students and alternative teacher certification candidates receive the preparation necessary for success, our policy continues to require TOPP candidates to successfully pass a content TExES certification exam prior to receiving an intern certification.

ESC-20 TOPP is rated accredited by TEA.

 

 

Educator Preparation Programs Consumer Information

 

 

Teacher Candidates must undergo a criminal history background check prior to employment as an educator. You may request a Preliminary Criminal History Evaluation from TEA only if:

  • You are enrolled or planning to enroll in an educator preparation program or you are planning to take a certification exam for initial educator certification, and
  • You have reason to believe that you may be ineligible for educator certification due to a conviction or deferred adjudication for a felony or misdemeanor offense.
 

 

Educator Code of Ethics 

 

 

The effect of supply and demand forces on the educator workforce in this state can be located by selecting "teacher" on the Texas Labor Market Projections

 

Information for Candidates for Teacher Certification

 

 

If you have a complaint regarding the Teacher Orientation and Preparation Program, it is suggested you contact your Education Consultant to discuss your concern. If a satisfactory resolution cannot be reached by working with your Education Consultant, it is suggested you contact the Program Coordinator to discuss your concern. If you are unable to resolve your concern with the Program Coordinator, you may request a complaint form from the Program Coordinator to be completed and submitted to TOPP. You may review the formal complaint process in the current Teacher Orientation and Preparation Program Handbook located on the Resources and Links page of this website.

 

 

If you are unable to resolve a complaint with the Teacher Orientation and Preparation Program the Texas Education Agency may be contacted by visiting the TEA Complaints Management page of the Texas Education Agency Website.