Program Cost

The total cost for the Katy ISD TEA⁺CH Alternative Certification Program will be $4,000.  The first installment of $2,000 must be paid via credit card or bank withdrawal upon enrollment. The second installment of $2,000 will be made via payroll deduction during the intern year of teaching.  

When successful completion of the program/internship has been achieved and a signed contract agreeing to teach with Katy ISD for an additional two years has been received, candidates will be refunded the amount of $1,000.

Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for the following fees:

Individual Content Test

• • Core Subjects EC-6 - $116
  • Core Subjects 4-8 - $116
  • Science of Teaching Reading - $136

PPR Test - $116

Fingerprinting - $49

Intern Certificate - $78

Standard Certificate - $78

         TEA Technology Fee - $35

If candidates are not successful in taking the Texas certification exams, the candidates will be responsible for paying for the remediation designated by the program, as well as paying to re-test.

What We Offer

Receive world-class, research-based training with ongoing support and coaching throughout your coursework and internship. Secure a teaching position at a premier Katy ISD campus, including our competitive salary and benefits package for first-year teachers.