Principal Leadership Certification Program (PLCP) 
The Principal Leadership Certification Program is provided through Region 5 ESC in collaboration with the regional school districts and participating charter schools. The program is designed to assist our schools in filling administrative positions with highly trained, exceptional administrators who understand the commitment and dedication required and who have the skills necessary to promote continuous school improvement. The program is also designed to assist high-need LEAs in providing additional professional development, mentoring, and coaching for beginning administrators. The PLCP is state accredited and meets SBEC requirements. The PLCP is a 12-month program composed of pre-service training, field-based experiences and internship supervised by a mentoring administrator. Our program offers flexible training opportunities to accommodate working educators through face-to-face trainings on Saturdays, and during part of the summer.
 
Major Program Emphasis

• Instructional Leadership
• Emergency Response Training for School Leaders
• Performance Evaluation
• Technology training
• Communication
• Research-based curriculum and instruction management
• Fiscal Management
• Supervision
• Real-world, field-based performance activities
• Practicum

SUPPLY AND DEMAND FORCES ON THE EDUCATOR WORKFORCE  

The following chart outlines the current employment and projected workforce on educator positions in the Region 5 ESC regional areas.  

For more information, visit the Texas Labor Analysis webpage: TopStatistics - Texas Labor Analysis

Consumer Information

For additional information on the performance of the Region 5 Educator Certification

Program over time, visit the TEA website:

Consumer Information About Educator Preparation Programs | Texas Education Agency

 Exit/Dismissal Policy 

As stated in the PLCP Handbook, the following are reasons for dismissal: 

• insubordination to program and/or district personnel 

• termination from a position under a district board policy

• unacceptable behavior identified in the Texas Educator's Code of Ethics 

• failure to comply with school district's rule or policy which leads to concerns by the school administrator (this applies to actions outside the classroom as well as in the classroom) 

• classroom incompetence based on appraisal results and evaluations by the building principal, and PLCP  consultant 

• failure to pay fees on time

• failure to show consistent and timely progress in coursework

• falsification of information or documentation (including sign in/out sheets, observation reports, and other required documentation)

• failure to comply with instructional requirements 

• documentation of concern 

• failure to comply with PLCP Policies (signed at orientation) 

I understand that failure to abide by the standards stated in the PLCP Handbook will result in sanctions up to  and including dismissal from the program.  

I understand that the program is designed to be completed within two years and that inactive candidates will be dismissed from the program after one year of inactivity. Inactive candidates are those who are no longer completing coursework, training, and testing requirements.