GoLead11 Principal Program is a blend of live sessions and online coursework. The live components take place in the summer and a few Saturdays throughout the school year. The live sessions are currently offered virtually or in-person. 

GoLead11 hosts two cohorts each year. One begins in January and one in June. The deadline for completed applications is the first Friday of the month prior to the start month. (For example: The deadline for the June application is the first Friday in May, and the deadline for the January cohort is the first Friday in December.)

An application is only complete when all required documents have been submitted, including the district agreement and the mentor agreement, along with other documents. 

• 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.

Click HERE to be taken to the Application Portal. You will have the opportunity to download all of the required documents from this application system. 

• $75 non-refundable Application Fee (due when submitting application)
• $35 State Technology Fee
• $5,500 Program Fee
  • $495 due with registration
  • $455 paid monthly for remaining 11 months. 
• Exam Fees (paid directly to testing company when registering for the exams) 
  • PASL - approx $375
  • TExES 268 - approx $200
• $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! 

Candy Walker, Certification Assistant - 817-740-7534 or cwalker@esc11.net

Dr. Cynthia McFarland, GoLead11 Specialist - 817-740-3636 or cmcfarland@esc11.net

Becky Wilder, GoLead11 Specialist - 817-740-3618 or bwilder@esc11.net

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

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