Candidate Withdrawal Protocol

Candidates seeking to withdraw from the program must submit a formal written request clearly stating their intention to discontinue participation. The withdrawal correspondence should be directed to Bonnie Jordan via email at bjordan@etools4education.com.

In instances where candidates request a transfer to an alternative Alternative Certification Program (ACP), they will receive a completed Texas Education Agency (TEA) candidate transfer form via email. This documentation will comprehensively detail all program and state requirements fulfilled, as well as the candidate's standing status upon release.

Exit Policy

Web-Centric Alternative Certification Program (WCACP) candidates may be released from the program under the following circumstances:

1) Candidate submits a formal written request to withdraw from the program.

2) Candidate demonstrates inactivity within the program for a period of 1 year (failure to complete coursework, training, or testing requirements).

3) Candidate fails to complete the required prerequisite study materials or has not attempted a content examination within a 12-month timeframe.

4) Candidate violates the professional code of ethics or commits any infraction outlined in the WCACP program/field experience handbook.

5) Candidate enrolled under contingency admission status fails to provide an official conferred transcript following graduation.

6) Candidate fails to maintain consistent processing of monthly payments during field experience. Candidate's account becomes more than 60 days delinquent during field experience period.

7) Candidate fails to respond to WCACP communications or maintain contact with the program for a period exceeding 3 months.

8) Candidate is terminated from a field experience assignment (internship or clinical teaching placement).

9) Candidate voluntarily resigns or withdraws from a field experience assignment (internship or clinical teaching placement). Medical and/or military exemptions may be granted upon review.

10) Candidate is not renewed following administrative leave during the academic year.

11) Candidate operating under late enrollment rules fails to complete the prerequisite coursework and required observations within 90 business days from the commencement of assignment.

12) Candidate receives negative performance recommendations from the WCACP Field Supervisor or Principal for two consecutive academic years.

13) Candidates who have not yet secured a teaching internship position are responsible for a monthly access fee of $99 to maintain use of the WCACP portal, curriculum, and support services. A 10-day payment delinquency will result in account suspension, while a 30-day delinquency will render the account inactive.

Candidates meeting any of the aforementioned conditions will be formally removed from the program and issued a termination letter or notification via their registered email address on file with WCACP. The separation from the program will be officially documented with the Texas Education Agency. Candidates who have been removed from the program may be required to submit a new application with updated admission documentation for program reconsideration. Please note that previously remitted program fees cannot be transferred to a new account.