HQPK Teacher Qualifications
This high-quality component aims to elevate the prekindergarten teaching profession in Texas by ensuring that teachers have the qualifications needed to effectively support the developmental growth and achievement of Texas’ youngest learners. This component focuses on appropriately certified teachers who have an additional qualification that is early-childhood specific.
If you need additional support, please use the Early Childhood Education Support Portal.
Webinars
High-Quality Prekindergarten Components: Prekindergarten Teacher Qualifications
The Texas Early Childhood Professional Development System (TECPDS)
TECPDS is a statewide program designed to meet the professional development needs of those working in the early childhood field. For more information on TECPDS, please reference the following resources.
- Getting started with TECPDS: Welcome: Getting Started – TECPDS
- Creating and utilizing a TECPDS account: TECPDS Quick Start Guide (cliengage.org)
- TECPDS webinars and presentations: Webinars & Presentations – TECPDS