IMPACT SETX provides an opportunity for college graduates to become certified teachers through an educational internship program.
Upon acceptance into the program, interns complete initial coursework to prepare them for classroom teaching in their chosen field(s). As ‘teachers of record,’ interns are salaried and receive benefits as first year teachers. The year of internship counts as a year of experience. Continued admission in IMPACT SETX is contingent upon successful completion of program requirements.
The intern teacher has the support of the IMPACT SETX team and will be assigned a mentor teacher by the school district. The State Board of Education requires that school districts provide time for the mentor teacher and the intern to observe one another and to confer on a regular basis.
Intern teachers are evaluated by the district’s appraisal system. After successful completion of all program requirements, the intern is recommended for certification to the State Board of Educator Certification.
IMPACT SETX may be amended at any time to meet the needs of the program or as necessary to comply with state or federal laws.
We start a new cohort in January, April, July, and September. Below are the deadlines for each cohort.
Please note that transcripts will be shredded six months after we receive them.
NOTE: Some certification areas require you to take and pass a PACT test before joining our program. The “TCP Certifications Offered” document below will list the certification areas that require a test before joining. Please read before submitting your application.
We will contact you via email once your official transcript has been received.
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SUPPLY AND DEMAND FORCES ON THE EDUCATOR WORKFORCE
The following chart outlines the current employment and projected workforce on educator positions in the Region 5 ESC regional areas.
For more information, visit the Texas Labor Analysis webpage: TopStatistics - Texas Labor Analysis
| Current Employment | Job Postings | Projections (2032) |
|---|---|---|---|
Elementary School Teachers | 1,610 | 73 | 1,808 |
Secondary School Teachers | 1,410 | 263 | 1,425 |
Middle School Teachers | 930 | 23 | 896 |
Education Administrators | 490 | 59 | 462 |
Consumer Information
For additional information on the performance of the Region 5 Educator Certification
Program over time, visit the TEA website:
Consumer Information About Educator Preparation Programs | Texas Education Agency
IMPACT SETX Calendar of Events
Contacts
Ramona Johnson
Administrative Facilitator
Email Ramona Johnson
(409) 951-1826
Cindy Moss
Director
Educator Certification Program
Email Cindy Moss
(409) 951-1854
Program information from Region 5, checked September 7, 2026. View the official source page.