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Principal Preparation and Certification Program (PPCP)

The PPCP is a state-approved and accredited educator preparation program that has enabled individuals to earn the principal certificate since 2006. A hybrid of face-to-face and online training, candidates receive the knowledge and build the skills to be effective campus leaders.

Program Overview

The PPCP is a 12-month program beginning each June. Face-to-face training is held over three weeks during the summer and just seven Saturdays during the school year. Each candidate completes an extensive practicum which may require taking 4-6 personal days, depending on district policy. Successful completion of the PPCP and all related requirements will result in the issuance of the Texas standard certificate Principal as Instructional Leader.

    • Hold a Master’s degree from an accredited institution with a 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or 2.75 on the most recent 60 hours)
    • Hold a valid Texas teaching certificate
    • Secure employment in a public or approved private school (employment as an administrator is not required)
    • Submit a teacher service record verifying a minimum of two years teaching experience

  • All fees are non-refundable.

    • Application Fee: $100
    • Admission Fee: $750
    • Program Fee: $4,900
    • State testing and certification fees paid directly to their representative entities

    • Program information sessions (virtual): Spring 2025- See flyer below for additional information.
    • Application deadline: May16th
    • Interviews: May/June
    • Orientation: June 7th
    • Summer training (2-3 weeks): June - July
    • Begin practicum: August
    • Ongoing training and test-prep: 1 Saturday in January and 1 Saturday in April
    • Recommendation for full certification: June if all program requirements are completed successfully

  • Jada Mullins, jmullins@esc6.net, 936.435.8360

    Colleen McMillian, cmcmillian@esc6.net, 936.435.8294

    Brandi Green, bgreen@esc6.net, 936.435.8301

PPCP Information Flyer (2025-2026)

 

Application Requirements:

  1. This completed application packet including the Principal Statement of Support, Race/Ethnicity Survey, and Criminal History Record authorization
  2. One official transcript (required) from each college/university attended can be mailed to Region 6 Education Service Center at the address above . Foreign transcripts must include an official translation and course-by-course evaluation from an approved credential evaluation service. Copies of transcripts can be uploaded on page 2.
  3. A copy of your teacher service record
  4. Nonrefundable Application Fee ($100). Applications will not be processed without payment.

 

2025-2026 PPCP Application