Intern Certificate & Fingerprinting
Intern Certificate
Once you have secured a teaching position for your teaching internship, you must apply online for an intern certificate, valid for one calendar year to meet state certification rules for you and the school. You must create an online account through the TEAL website, apply, pay fees, meet the requirements for a criminal background check and get fingerprinted (you will also be required to complete a different set of FBI fingerprints for AmeriCorps which is unrelated to certification) . Project P.a.C.E. must recommend you online for the appropriate certificate.
Fingerprinting
Using the same TEAL system that you used to apply for your Intern Certificate you will register to get fingerprinted. You must be fingerprinted in the state of Texas so for corps members who do not already reside in Texas, we will have time scheduled in our summer training for you to get fingerprinted. Those dates and times will be communicated as we get closer to our summer training. Cost for fingerprinting $39 plus a $10 charge at the location.
Troubleshooting
You can check out this help video online for detailed step by step instructions or you can access the TEA help desk where questions are answered within 4 business hours.
Once you have secured a teaching position for your teaching internship, you must apply online for an intern certificate, valid for one calendar year to meet state certification rules for you and the school. You must create an online account through the TEAL website, apply, pay fees, meet the requirements for a criminal background check and get fingerprinted (you will also be required to complete a different set of FBI fingerprints for AmeriCorps which is unrelated to certification) . Project P.a.C.E. must recommend you online for the appropriate certificate.
- Follow these step by step instructions for how to set up a TEAL account
- Login to your TEAL account and begin the instructions on page 3 for applying to your INTERN certificate with REGION 1 EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER as your recommending entity. Cost for your intern certificate is $78.
Fingerprinting
Using the same TEAL system that you used to apply for your Intern Certificate you will register to get fingerprinted. You must be fingerprinted in the state of Texas so for corps members who do not already reside in Texas, we will have time scheduled in our summer training for you to get fingerprinted. Those dates and times will be communicated as we get closer to our summer training. Cost for fingerprinting $39 plus a $10 charge at the location.
- Pick up with the instructions on page 4 of the instructions and request fingerprints and schedule an appointment.
- If scheduling fingerprints during induction, schedule for any time on 5/29 or first thing in the morning on 5/31, 6/1, or 6/2. You should look to schedule your fingerprints in or near McAllen, TX.
- Make sure to bring a valid photo ID and $10 to your appointment.
Troubleshooting
You can check out this help video online for detailed step by step instructions or you can access the TEA help desk where questions are answered within 4 business hours.