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We give you a flexible, personalized partnership built around your district so your teachers stay on track, and certification becomes one less thing for you to manage.

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Taylor Ann Therwhanger

7 years teaching experience

Texas Districts Success Manager

Trusted by top districts and programs across Texas!

Built for Districts Like Yours

We help Texas districts confidently guide uncertified hires through alternative certification—so you’re never doing it alone.

We Support Texas:

K-12 District

Districts of Innovation

Grow Your Own Programs

Teacher Support Organizations

Certification Support That Lightens Your Load

Alternative certification isn’t one-size-fits-all—so we will build our partnership to fit your timelines, your challenges, your team.

Real-time tracking with your own admin portal
Real-time tracking with your own admin portal

Stay updated on candidate progress, milestones, and certification status at the click of a button.

Direct support from your district’s personal advisor
Direct support from your district’s personal advisor

Work with your own, personal district advisor for updates, support, and quick answers.

Stronger pipeline in high-need areas
Stronger pipeline in high-need areas

Get help filling core subject vacancies with candidates prepared to stay and succeed.

Proactive candidate check-ins and accountability
Proactive candidate check-ins and accountability

Our Program Advisors check in with your teachers—so you don’t have to. We keep them moving and on track.

Flexible partnerships built around your district’s needs
Flexible partnerships built around your district’s needs

From timelines to support options, we customize everything to work for your district.

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Beyond Certification: Helping You Do More for Your District

Partnering with 240 Cert means more than just certification. With access to 240 Tutoring and 240 Jobs, your teachers are better prepared to pass—and your district gains access to more qualified candidates ready to fill open roles.

TUTORING

Free access to 240 Tutoring for Cert candidates
100% Test-aligned study guides for TExES exams
Helps teachers pass faster and on the first try

Certification

Personalized partnership for your district
Program discount for your teacher candidates.
Higher pass rates and stronger classroom readiness.

Jobs

Helps fill high-need areas faster
Access to a network of qualified job-seeking teachers
Free access for districts with 10+ candidates enrolled with 240 Cert!

What Districts Are Saying About 240 Partnerships

You are dedicated to one mission: developing highly qualified teachers that stay in the classroom. At 240, we share that same commitment! Together, we can make an even bigger impact.
Learn how partnering with 240 has driven success for other school districts.

“Partnering with 240 Certification has been a game changer for Leander ISD—especially for our Grow Your Own program. Their robust training, ongoing candidate support, and regular progress updates have helped us better prepare and retain future teachers. It’s truly raised the bar for how we approach recruitment and development.”

Jennifer Dunn

Elementary Campus Recruiter

Leander ISD

"I’ve had the pleasure of working with 240 Certification for several years, and they continue to be one of the most reliable and knowledgeable programs I’ve worked with. Their responsiveness, depth of expertise, and commitment to delivering comprehensive educator preparation consistently stand out. They are solution-oriented, easy to collaborate with, and truly invested in supporting aspiring educators."

Kristal Booker

HR Consultant, Talent Acquisition

Fort Bend ISD

“240 Certification has been an outstanding partner in Denton ISD’s mission to support and empower future Texas educators. Their personal, high-touch approach, combined with rigorous preparation and responsive support, has led to strong candidate success and impressive certification pass rates. We deeply value this partnership and the shared commitment to developing great teachers for our classrooms.”

Jason Liewehr

Executive Director, Division of Human Resources

Denton ISD

“Our teachers using 240 Certification consistently say how easy and supportive the process is. The team is responsive, and our district feels confident knowing our candidates are getting the guidance and information they need to succeed.”

Adrienne Murrary

Human Resource Specialist

Lake Travis ISD

“Our partnership with 240 Certification is a key part of our strategy to improve teacher retention and readiness. By giving our first-year teachers the preparation and support they need from the start, we’re building a stronger, more confident workforce for the future.”

Brooke Bingham, M. Ed.

Assistant Director, HR - Certification

Cy-Fair ISD

“Partnering with 240 Certification has been a game changer for Leander ISD—especially for our Grow Your Own program. Their robust training, ongoing candidate support, and regular progress updates have helped us better prepare and retain future teachers. It’s truly raised the bar for how we approach recruitment and development.”

Jennifer Dunn

Elementary Campus Recruiter

Leander ISD

"I’ve had the pleasure of working with 240 Certification for several years, and they continue to be one of the most reliable and knowledgeable programs I’ve worked with. Their responsiveness, depth of expertise, and commitment to delivering comprehensive educator preparation consistently stand out. They are solution-oriented, easy to collaborate with, and truly invested in supporting aspiring educators."

Kristal Booker

HR Consultant, Talent Acquisition

Fort Bend ISD

“240 Certification has been an outstanding partner in Denton ISD’s mission to support and empower future Texas educators. Their personal, high-touch approach, combined with rigorous preparation and responsive support, has led to strong candidate success and impressive certification pass rates. We deeply value this partnership and the shared commitment to developing great teachers for our classrooms.”

Jason Liewehr

Executive Director, Division of Human Resources

Denton ISD

“Our teachers using 240 Certification consistently say how easy and supportive the process is. The team is responsive, and our district feels confident knowing our candidates are getting the guidance and information they need to succeed.”

Adrienne Murrary

Human Resource Specialist

Lake Travis ISD

“Our partnership with 240 Certification is a key part of our strategy to improve teacher retention and readiness. By giving our first-year teachers the preparation and support they need from the start, we’re building a stronger, more confident workforce for the future.”

Brooke Bingham, M. Ed.

Assistant Director, HR - Certification

Cy-Fair ISD

Common District Partner FAQs

What is the cost to become a 240 Certification partner?

There is no cost to become a 240 Certification partner—partnership is completely free.

As a partner, your teacher candidates can receive exclusive tuition discounts.

While most partners join at no cost, some choose to invest further by covering tuition or other fees on behalf of their candidates. These paid partnership options are entirely optional and customizable based on your organization’s goals.

What candidate data do I have access to from the Cert Portal?

As a district partner, the Cert Portal gives you real-time access to detailed certification progress for each teacher enrolled in 240 Certification. You can view:

  • The current stage of each candidate (Application, SOE Ready, PPR Ready, Program Completion)
  • Milestone progress, including coursework completion, testing status, and certification readiness
  • Exam history, including which certification exams have been taken and whether they were passed
  • Course progress tied to each milestone (e.g., which courses are complete or in progress)
  • Candidate contact information and direct links to their Program Advisor
  • Access to status letters and other resources (deficiency plans coming soon)

 

Cert Portal provides one centralized, always-updated dashboard to help you monitor progress and make informed staffing decisions—no more relying on self-reports or outdated static reports

Can 240 Certification offer support for “Grow Your Own” programs?

Yes! 240 Certification proudly supports “Grow Your Own” programs by partnering with districts to help paraprofessionals, long-term subs, and other non-certified staff become certified teachers.

Interested in building or expanding your “Grow Your Own” pipeline?

Reach out to partnerships@240tutoring.com to explore how we can support your district.

What certification areas are offered through 240 Certification?

240 Certification offers certification in high-demand core subject areas approved by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). These include:

  • Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading (STR) EC–6
  • Core Subjects with STR 4–8
  • English Language Arts & Reading 4–8
  • Mathematics 4–8
  • Science 4–8
  • Social Studies 4–8
  • English Language Arts & Reading 7–12
  • Mathematics 7–12
  • Science 7–12
  • History 7–12
  • Social Studies 7–12
  • Special Education EC–12

 

Supplemental Certifications:

  • English as a Second Language (ESL) Supplemental
  • Bilingual Supplemental
What is the average timeline for a candidate to obtain their SOE (Statement of Eligibility)?

On average, candidates can earn their Statement of Eligibility (SOE) in as little as 4–6 weeks after enrollment. However, the exact timeline depends on how quickly they complete the following:

  1. Block 1 of online coursework
  2. Pass their content exam
  3. Complete 50 hours of field-based observation

 

Some candidates may move faster or slower based on personal schedules and test availability, but most are eligible to begin teaching within a few months of starting the program.

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