Application & Interview Process

The minimum requirements to apply to Texas Teaching Fellows include:

• Bachelor’s degree conferred by June 2008.  Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning (college/university) or be on track for a bachelor’s degree to be conferred no later than June 1, 2008 in order to apply.
• Minimum GPA of 2.75. Candidates with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.75 with demonstrated exceptional achievements in other areas are encouraged to apply. We consider each application individually, and the application includes a section that provides applicants an opportunity to explain any unforeseen circumstances that may have caused their GPA to be lower than the 2.75 requirement.
• Eligible to work in the United States. To be eligible for TTF, you must be a U. S. citizen or a permanent resident with valid documents. TTF is unable to sponsor work Visas.
• Coursework requirements for the subject area. TTF is looking for candidates with strong background knowledge in one of the following high need areas: math, science, bilingual education, and special education. In order to be eligible for alternative certification through TTF, Fellows must meet the coursework requirements for a specific content area.  
• Not already a certified teacher. The TTF curriculum is specifically designed for individuals with no previous education experience and raising student achievement in the critical shortage content areas. Certified teachers are encouraged to visit the State Board for Educator Certification website to learn more about teaching opportunities and certification in Texas.
  

TTF has a three-step process:

1. Apply

• Go to My TTF and click to open the applicant portal
• Create a web-based account
• Choose the TTF city that you wish to apply to
• Complete online application
• Upload current professional resume
• Upload responses to application questions

Texas Teaching Fellows is no longer accepting applications for the 2008 Cohort.

We will begin accepting applications for the 2009 Cohort in November 2008. If you would like to learn more about TTF or be notified when we begin accepting applications, please Join our Mailing List.

Receive response within two weeks; outstanding candidates invited to interview

2. Interview

• Candidates participate in the process with a group of their peers; interviews conducted by district administrators and teachers
• Includes Teaching Sample (5 min), Discussion Group on current education topic,
• Writing Sample, and Personal Interview

Notified of program status within two weeks

3.Enroll

• Register for TExES content test
• Complete online Enrollment process
• Pay Enrollment Fee
• Plan for financial transition & study for exam