Program History

The Region 7 EPP was established in the early 2000s to allow professionals from various careers to become teachers through a TEA-accredited alternative route to certification. Over the last 20 years, the Region 7 EPP has transitioned from fully face-to-face courses, to hybrid (both face-to-face and virtual training), to our current virtual program, which provides flexibility and convenience while preserving the high standards of quality we have always upheld.

Teacher candidates will learn how to contribute to public schools using a cohort module. You will collaborate and network with specialists and other candidates attending courses at similar times. Each candidate will also work one-on-one with a trained and experienced field supervisor to provide coaching, support, and resources through open and honest communication. Lastly, we offer training for your on-campus mentor assigned to support you throughout your internship.

Graphic with a Mission Statement and Vision Statements for Region 7 EPP. The mission states that the organization’s greatest impact is ensuring a certified teacher in every classroom within Region 7 who is ready and equipped to support each student’s learning, growth, and success. The vision states that Region 7 EPP prepares teacher candidates to be high‑quality, fully certified educators who improve student achievement; ethical and responsible leaders; growth‑minded lifelong learners; collaborative professionals who work with colleagues and parents; and providers of physically and emotionally safe learning environments.

Location

Located at 1909 North Longview Street, Kilgore, TX 75662, the Region 7 EPP serves 95 school districts, 7 charter schools, and 13,305 square miles in 17 East Texas counties. The school districts and charter schools being served by the Region 7 ESC EPP can be found at the Region 7 Area School List website.