The ILP³, an accelerated alternative certification program is designed to recruit, prepare, mentor, and certify aspiring instructional leaders.

OPTION 1: Hold a Master's Degree Minimum Requirements

	A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university;
	A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale;
	A valid Texas teacher certificate;
	A minimum of 2 years of teaching experience in PK-12 setting;
	A minimum of 2 years of school leadership experience;
	Two (2) letters of recommendation.

 OPTION 2: Earn a Master's Degree Minimum Requirements

	A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university;
	A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale;
	A valid Texas teacher certificate;
	A minimum of 1 years of teaching experience in PK-12 setting;
	A minimum of 1 years of school leadership experience;
	Acceptance into Walden University Master's program;
	Two (2) letters of recommendation.

Pursuant to the Texas Education Code (TEC), §22.083, candidates must undergo a criminal history background check prior to employment as an educator; and pursuant to the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §227.1(d), an applicant or a candidate who has been convicted of an offense may result in ineligibility for issuance of a certificate on the completion of the program.  An applicant or a candidate may exercise the right to request a criminal history evaluation letter.  For more information about a preliminary criminal history evaluation, access TEA link at https://tea.texas.gov/texas-educators/investigations/preliminary-criminal-history-evaluation-faqs.