Alternative Certification Program (ACP) Reimbursement

The purpose of this program is to encourage holders of bachelor’s degrees in fields other than education to join the teaching profession. The benefit to the district is to increase the overall number of qualified teachers in the district. 

REIMBURSEMENT

Personnel eligible for Alternative Certification Program (ACP) Reimbursement

Employees eligible to participate in this program are those who hold a bachelor’s degree in a field other than education and are actively enrolled in a Teacher Alternative Certification Program (ACP). Recipients agree to work for the district for three full school years from the date they start as teacher of record.

PROGRAM PROCESS 

1. Complete an application (see Administrative Procedure VI-UUU, Exhibit A) for the Alternative Certification Reimbursement Program. The application includes the submission of proof of program enrollment, receipt for program payment, and the ACP reimbursement application. The applicant will be required to sign and acknowledge all requirements as part of the application process. 
2. The number of applications approved will be based on need as identified by the Superintendent.
3. To be eligible, current staff members must successfully complete all components of a Texas Education Agency approved ACP and be working as a full-time teacher of record with the district.
4. An invoice can be reimbursed directly to the individual upon presentation of proof of successful completion of the ACP. The district will reimburse the enrolled program fee not to exceed $5,000.
5. The reimbursement will be processed in the month the teacher submits the application and all required documentation.
6. If an employee resigns before the three-year commitment is complete, the employee must reimburse the district the full amount of ACP fee reimbursed (exceptions will be considered by the Chief Financial Officer). The fees reimbursement will be deducted from the employee’s last paycheck, with any remaining balance owed being billed to the employee.

Once you’ve obtained your certification, submit a request for a reimbursement review by completing the form below and emailing it to compensationquestionshr@killeenisd.org.

VI-UUU