PROFESSIONAL_SERVICESAPPROVED

State Board for Educator Certification Agenda Packet April 2025

SBEC Approves New Educator Preparation Program in Houston

$6,500 per participantTexas Education Agency | State Board for Educator CertificationEDUCATE HEARTS TEACHING CORPSApril 25, 2025

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Description

The State Board for Educator Certification approved Educate Hearts Teaching Corps to operate as a new educator preparation program in Texas. The program will prepare candidates for teacher certification through an alternative route, with each participant paying $6,500 and enrollments starting September 8, 2025.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

$6,500 per participant

Vendor

EDUCATE HEARTS TEACHING CORPS

Agency

Texas Education Agency | State Board for Educator Certification, TX

Contract Type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Document Date

April 25, 2025

Contract Term

September 8, 2025 – estimated completion after 9 months

Renewal Date

2026-06-08

Renewal Info

Program approval is ongoing, subject to compliance and continued accreditation. Future renewal or continued approval is contingent upon meeting state standards and program evaluation metrics.