Program Overview
About Us
The Teacher Orientation and Preparation Program (TOPP) is a State Board of Educator Certification approved alternative route to teacher certification coordinated by Education Service Center, Region 20. TOPP began providing services in 1986 and maintains a trustworthy and enduring reputation with our educational partners.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with admission start dates occurring monthly.
Information Sessions:
Monthly Payment Program Fees |
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Total Program Fees |
$5,595 Certifications NOT Requiring the Science of Teaching Reading Certification |
$6,145 Certifications Requiring the Science of Teaching Reading Certification |
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Fees Paid On Date of Orientation |
$100 |
$100 |
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Remaining Program Fees |
*$5,495* *Utilized To Determine Below Monthly Payment Fees |
*$6,045* *Utilized To Determine Below Monthly Payment Fees |
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*12 Month Payment Plan |
*18 Month Payment Plan |
*12 Month w/STR Payment Plan |
*18 Month w/STR Payment Plan |
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$457.92 | $305.28 | $503.75 |
$335.83
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Teacher Orientation and Preparation Program Steps |
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TOPP Program |
TExES Content Certification Preparation Classroom Foundations OR Classroom Foundations with STR*, fee $550 Certifications:
*Science of Teaching Reading (STR) applies to the certifications listed above. Both the STR and TExES content exams must be passed to meet certification and employment requirements. Meeting Student Needs Paid Teaching Internship |
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*Science of Teaching Reading (STR) applies to those seeking certification in elementary/middle school core subjects, ELAR 4-8 certification, and 4-8 ELAR/Social Studies. |
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Payment Assistance
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Certification Areas
Early Childhood through Grade 6
- Core Subjects EC-6
Grades 4-8
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Grades 6-12
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Grades 7-12
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Grades EC-12
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Exams for Bilingual Certification (TOPP Training)
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Supplemental Exams
- English as a Second Language Supplemental