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If you’re considering pursuing a new career in education, one of the first questions you’ll likely have is: How long does it take to get a t…

August 3, 2022 · Micah Fikes

Becoming A Teacher

Aside from being successful, Abraham Lincoln, Isaac Newton, Walt Disney and Bill Gates have something else in common; they all had learning …

July 13, 2022 · Micah Fikes

ECAP Blog

If you hold a standard Texas teacher certification, you must renew it every five years.

June 2, 2022 · Micah Fikes

Becoming A Teacher

If you’re considering becoming a teacher so that you can spend the remainder of your career in the classroom, you’ve likely come across the …

May 18, 2022 · Micah Fikes

ECAP Blog

Whether you’re beginning or about to finish your training, your end goal is to land a job as a special education teacher.

May 16, 2022 · Micah Fikes

Certification Tests

If you’re considering switching to a career in education, there is no better time than now.

May 4, 2022 · Micah Fikes

Teaching Jobs

Nearly 1 in 10 Texas students receive specialized services from special education teachers within their school district.

April 19, 2022 · Micah Fikes

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