“I never stopped wanting to teach—I just kept putting it off.”
For years, life came first. Work, responsibilities, timing… it never felt right.
But after eight years, Sierra made the choice to go back to school—while working as a paraprofessional. She kept showing up, kept learning, and just one year after graduating, she became a certified teacher in Texas.
Now she’s teaching in her hometown, in the district that once taught her. It’s never too late to go after your dream.
Terry Don Lewis
16 years of Teaching Experience
Program Advisor
With 240 Certification, you don’t go it alone. You get dedicated support at each stage of your journey.
After you enroll, your personal Program Advisor makes sure you start strong and stay on track throughout your journey—with answers, reminders, and check-ins when you need them.
Our self-paced, teacher-designed coursework prepares you for exams and the classroom. You’ll also receive detailed feedback from 240 Cert instructors to ensure you’re mastering what matters most.
Whether you’re completing an internship or clinical teaching, your Field Supervisor will provide feedback after classroom observations—plus regular check-ins whenever you need to talk through anything.
Our Certification Team tracks your progress and ensures you meet every requirement—so you’re ready to apply for your standard certificate without delays or worrying you missed something.
To be eligible for 240 Certification, you must:
Yes! If you’re in your final semester of earning your bachelor’s degree, you can apply now. If accepted, you’ll receive contingency admission and can begin the program. You’ll just need to submit your final, official transcript once your degree is conferred before you can start teaching.
Yes! You do not need a degree in education to become a certified teacher through 240 Certification.
As long as you have a bachelor’s degree (or are in your final semester of earning one), you may qualify for admission. We’ll evaluate your transcripts to determine which certification areas you’re eligible for based on your coursework and GPA.
You’ll have a dedicated Program Advisor—a certified Texas educator who will guide you through every step, from enrollment to certification. You’ll also get:
You bring the passion. We’ll bring the plan and walk with you every step of the way.
240 is so helpful and kind in this journey for me to become a teacher. I feel prepared and inspired to be the best 4th grade math teacher that I can be. Y’all are the best and I just wanted to say thank you!