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. 

Beginning January 2020

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

GoLead11 (Principal) Program January 2020 Cohort Calendar

GoLead11 (Principal) Program June 2020 Cohort Calendar

*The calendars are subject to change. 

We will be accepting applications for our January 2020 cohort through December 13, 2019. This cohort will run January 2020 to December 2020. Register now to become a part of this cohort! (Once your application is accepted, you will have access to the online coursework that you can begin immediately.) 

We also have a summer cohort, which runs June 2020 to May 2021. 

• 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. 

Effective with any applications completed AFTER November 15. 

• $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.
  • $550 due with registration
  • $450 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 - $375
  • TExES 268 - $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.