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• Can I begin my one-year teaching internship without passing my content test?
  No. The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) prevents school districts from making you the teacher of record until you have passed your content exam. ...
• Can I take the Computer-Administered Test (CAT) at home on my personal computer?
  No. You must take the CAT in a computer lab at a university or community college. ...
• Can I apply and begin your alternative certification program if I am still completing my Bachelor’s Degree?
  Graduating seniors that are in their final semester of coursework can begin the alternative certification program on a provisional basis. You will be eligible to ...
• Can I substitute teach or be classified as a paraprofessional during my one-teaching internship?
  No. To obtain a Standard Teaching Certificate in the state of Texas you have to be a teacher of record for one school year. This ...
• Can I complete the one-year teaching internship in a school outside of Texas?
  No. The one-year teaching internship must be completed at a school district, accredited private school or charter school in the state of Texas. ...
• Can I begin the alternative certification program if I live out of the State of Texas?
  Yes. You can begin the alternative certification program while living outside of Texas. Keep in mind you must complete your 12 month teaching internship at ...
• Can I use substitute or instructional aide assignment experience to supplement my 30 clock hour observations?
  Yes. You can supplement a maximum of 15 substitute hours and 30 instructional aide assignment hours to satisfy the 30 clock hour observation requirement. ...
• Can I start my field experience (internship or clinical teaching assignment) without completing the 30 clock hour observation requirement?
  No. WCACP must have documentation showing a teaching candidate has met the 30 clock hour requirement before you will be able to start your field ...
• Can I count substitute teaching or aide assignment days from more than five years ago?
  No. To receive credit towards the 30 hour observation requirement, substitute and aide assignment days must be within the last five years. ...