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Frequently Asked Questions
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Can GoTeach11 provide me with a 1098 for tax purposes?
GoTeach11 is not an institute of higher education and, as such, we cannot provide 1098 documents for tax purposes.
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How much does the program cost?
All candidates pay a $35 state technology fee due at the time of acceptance and a $250 enrollment fee due with Orientation registration.
Program fee = $4,500
We offer two payment options:
Payment upfront (within the first month) = 5% discount
15-month plan - program fees divided equally among 15 months
Program fee = $4,500
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Can I get certified in Special Education?
Our program requires a main content area for certification, but you have the option to add the Special Education EC-12 certificate while in our program.
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I am transferring from another state; how can I obtain my Texas teacher certification?
You will need to submit an application to the Texas Education Agency for your Texas teacher certification.
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I have an undergraduate or a graduate degree from a university out-of-the-country; how can I obtain my Texas teacher certification?
First, you will need to get your transcripts evaluated with an approved state agency.
Second, depending on what country, you may be required to take the TOEFL-iBT exam to prove English proficiency.
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When can I start?
We have an open enrollment process. Once you are admitted into the program, you will have access to Orientation and other online coursework.
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When will I be able to teach?
You must complete Phase 1 of our program, which includes the state-required training and observation hours needed before you begin in the classroom.
You are not eligible for a certificate until you've passed the TExES content exam. Candidates seeking EC-6 Core Subjects, 4-8 Core Subjects, 4-8 ELAR, or 4-8 ELAR/Social Studies certificates must also pass the TExES Science of Teaching Reading exam before employment.
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How does your program work?
We have two phases to our program:
- Phase 1 – In this phase, you will complete all state-required training hours and observation hours needed to be eligible for a probationary or intern certificate.
- Phase 2 – During this phase, you will complete your internship requirement. There are two options to choose from.
- Option 1 – You are hired by a district in the content area you wish to be certified in. It is a yearlong internship. You will be paid by the school district.
- Option 2 – We place you in a district with a cooperation teacher in your content area. It is a 14-16-week internship. You are not paid.
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Is your program all online?
GoTeach11 is currently offered online/virtually (through Zoom). We do have some live sessions that require live attendance on Zoom. All other coursework is completed in Canvas.
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Do I have to buy books?
Yes, there is a list of required books used for our program that you will need to purchase. The cost to purchase the books (new) is around $100, but most of the books are available second-hand for much less.
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Is the cost to take TExES in my content area covered in the program fees?
No, you will need to register for the exam and pay the fee directly with the state testing agency. You will also pay to take the Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (PPR) TExES.
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Is the cost to apply for my certification covered in the program fees?
No, you will need to apply for all certifications and pay the fee directly with the state.
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Do I need to take the PACT before I apply to the program?
As of October 1, 2019, we no longer require the PACT (Pre-Admission Content Test) for acceptance into the GoTeach11 program.
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How do I apply to your program?
Applications are submitted online through our certification portal.
You will create an account here. After you've verified the email address, you may complete the application.
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Do you need my college/university transcript?
Yes, we will need official transcripts sent directly to us from each university/college you attended to obtain your degree(s). We prefer those to come to us electronically from the college/university, but we do accept them through mail as well.
Electronic: goteach11@esc11.net
By mail: 1451 South Cherry Lane, White Settlement, TX 76108
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What kind of references do you need?
Our program requires two professional references to be submitted as part of the application process.
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How many references should I have?
Our program requires two professional reference. Completed reference forms can be returned to goteach11@esc11.net.
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What time do you hold classes?
The live session times vary. You will receive a Certification Plan at each Orientation, which will detail the times for the sessions.
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Where do you hold classes?
Currently, all live sessions are hosted on Zoom.
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What are my options for area of certification through your program?
For a complete list of certifications we offer, please click on the following link. Certification Areas
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What are the most desired certifications from school districts?
The teacher shortage areas for the 2022-2023 school year have been approved by the US Department of Education. The approved shortage areas for 2022-2023 are as follows:
- Bilingual/English as a Second Language
- Career and Technical Education (Secondary only)
- Computer Science / Technology Applications
- English Language Arts and Reading
- Mathematics (Secondary only)
- Science (Secondary only)
- Special Education
Teachers with certain types of student loans may qualify for partial loan forgiveness, deferment, or cancellation benefits. Eligibility for these benefits depends on the type of loan the teacher has, the date of their first loan, and whether the teacher serves in a designated low-income school or subject matter teacher shortage area. TEA does not determine an educator’s eligibility for teacher loan forgiveness.
More information is available on the Student Loan Forgiveness for Teachers page.