GoLead11 (Principal) Program is a blend of face-to-face and online coursework. The face-to-face components take place in the summer and one Saturday per month throughout the school year. 

The GoLead11 (Principal) Program is currently undergoing some changes. It will continue to be a blended program, with a nice balance of face-to-face sessions and online sessions. 

January 2020 Cohort Calendar

June 2020 Cohort Calendar

*The calendars are subject to change. 

The next GoLead11(Principal) Program Cohort will begin in June 2020. Applications will be accepted for this cohort until May 29, 2020. 

• Be employed as a teacher or administrator at a TEA accredited school
• Have two years of creditable teaching experience (as shown on service record)
  • The second year may be in progress at the time of the application – must be completed before the end of the cohort.  
• Hold a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Hold, at a minimum, a valid Texas Standard Teaching Certificate
• Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on Master's Degree
• Receive your District's recommendation
• Perform acceptably on a writing sample (part of the application process)

Individuals in ISDs, Charter schools, and Private schools are eligible for entry into the GoLead11 (Principal) Program. The ISD, Charter school, or Private school does not have to be within ESC Region 11.

1. Click HERE to be taken to the Application Portal.
2. Create an Account.(Very important step! Be sure to check your email after creating your account.)
3. Verify your email address.
4. Complete the application.

*Your application will not be evaluated until you have accepted the "Terms" (in the pink box) and paid the application fee. 

• $75 non-refundable Application Fee (due when submitting application)
• $35 State Technology Fee
• $5,500 Program Fee - includes books that are required for the program.
  • $495 due with registration
  • $455 paid monthly for remaining 11 months. Price includes books that are required for the program. 
• Exam Fees (paid directly to testing company when registering for the exams) 
  • PASL - approx $375
  • TExES 268 - approx $116
• $78 Standard Certificate Fee (paid directly to TEA upon successful completion of the program)

• You will receive individualized attention from the GoLead11 staff, who are available to answer your questions and guide you through the program every step of the way.
• You will earn your T-TESS and AEL certificates are part of the program (no additional fees apply).

We look forward to answering any questions you may have! You can call Candy Walker, the program assistant for GoLead11, at 817-740-7534 or Cynthia McFarland, the GoLead11 Program Specialist, at 817-740-3636.

The Principal as an Instructional Leader certificate is issued by the state upon recommendation from the program. 

GoLead11 does not offer an advisory opinion on one’s criminal history; however, under recent legislation (HB963-Guillen) SBEC is required to issue, upon request, a criminal history evaluation letter to persons contemplating entering a profession requiring a license. This will help individuals to determine if they would likely be denied a license/certification because of the criminal histories.

For additional information please contact SBEC Customer Service
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm CST
(512) 936-8400 local;
(888) 863-5880 toll free