GoLead11 Program does not accept training or coursework from any other educator preparation program and does not substitute prior experience in education for any of the program requirements. The GoLead11 program must be completed in its entirety.

GoLead11 Principal Program is a blend of live virtual sessions and online coursework. The live virtual components take place in the summer and on a few Saturdays throughout the school year. All live sessions occur on Zoom. 

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
  • plus $500 enrollment fee
  • $500 paid monthly for 11 months. 
  • The exams (*as of 1/1/2023 - Registration for one attempt on the TExES 268 and PASL are included in the program fees.)
• $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

GoLead11 Exit Policy

GoLead11 is not an institute of higher education, and as such, we cannot provide 1098 documents for tax purposes.

You can find the requirements for completing the program in the GoLead11 Principal Program Handbook (FOUND HERE).

For information about the performance of the program, visit this site:

SBEC Completer Report by EPP

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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For information regarding issues or complaints against this educator preparation program, you may visit the TEA website (FOUND HERE).

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Teacher Shortage Areas and Student Loan Forgiveness Information:

The 2021-2022 teacher shortage areas for Texas are:

• Bilingual/English as a Second Language - Elementary and Secondary Levels
• Special Education - Elementary and Secondary Levels
• Career and Technical Education - Secondary Levels
• Technology Applications and Computer Science - Elementary and Secondary Levels
• Mathematics - Secondary Levels

U.S. Department of Education - Teacher Shortage Areas Nationwide 1990-present. 

The 2022-2023 teacher shortage areas have been approved by the US Department of Education. The approved shortage areas for 2022-2023 are as follows:

• Bilingual/English as a Second Language – Elementary and Secondary Levels
• Special Education – Elementary and Secondary Levels
• Career and Technical Education - Secondary Level
• Technology Applications and Computer Science – Elementary and Secondary Levels
• English Language Arts and Reading – Elementary and Secondary Levels
• Mathematics - Secondary Level
• Science – Secondary Level

Student Loan Forgiveness information

 

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Credit for Military Service Member or Military Veteran 

Candidates in the Texas Alternative Certification Program or the Texas Post-Baccalaureate Program who are current military service members or military veteran candidates may receive credit towards the required training or education hours for Educator Preparation Program (EPP) completion provided that the military service, training, or education is directly related to the certificate being sought.

To request a review for transfer of military service, training, or education hours, please submit a formal request to certservices@esc11.net. Your request should include your certification class (Teacher, Principal, or Superintendent) and documentation of the service, training, or education that you would like considered. Some examples of acceptable documentation include course descriptions, certificates of completion, etc. Your request will be reviewed by the program coordinator. A decision will be provided to you in writing.