The Texas Institute for Teacher Education
Embark on a Transformative Journey
Are you ready to shape the future of education while embracing your faith and passion for a teaching ministry?
Our fully online Educator Preparation Programs are your gateway
to an inspiring and purpose-driven teaching ministry that
seamlessly blends pedagogy with faith.
If you are faith-driven, get ready to take your teaching skills to new heights.
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Why Earn A Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at
The Texas Institute for Teacher Education?
Expanding Horizons: Gain a profound understanding of current educational practices while embracing the values of faith, compassion, and service.
Expertise that Shines: Deepen your skills in communication, collaboration, leadership, advocacy, and innovation - qualities rooted in faith-based values that are essential for today's teachers.
Diverse Opportunities: Learn to thrive and excel in various educational settings such as Texas public and private schools, higher education, nonprofits, community institutions, civic organizations, and corporate businesses.
Embracing Diversity: Cultivate an inclusive classroom that celebrates diversity and nurtures a sense of belonging for all.
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Our goal is to produce teachers who value...
Knowledge
Our Story...
Founded in 2008 by Dr. John Doak, TXITE was built on the vision of creating a flexible, affordable teacher certification program tailored for career-changers passionate about becoming classroom teachers. Dr. Doak’s extensive background in education, which began in 2000 with the Dallas ISD Alternative Certification Program, includes roles as a bilingual educational diagnostician, principal, and special education director in both Texas and Arkansas. His experience as an Assistant Professor of Special Education and program reviewer for NCATE (now CAEP) and the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) further shaped his commitment to high-quality teacher preparation.
Approved in February 2009 by the Texas State Board for Educator Certification, TXITE has since trained thousands of new teachers to create universally-designed learning sanctuaries that inspire K12 students to think critically, act virtuously, and live selflessly.
What is Faith-Based Public Education?
In Faith-Based Public Education: Transforming Classrooms Into Learning Sanctuaries, Dr. Doak invites readers on a transformative journey that explores the seamless integration of public education and personal faith. This book introduces educators, parents, and school stakeholders to the concept of Faith-Based Public Education, an educational model that fuses the biblical principles of knowledge, wisdom, and understanding with modern educational theories to offer a comprehensive approach to transforming public school classrooms into learning sanctuaries. From foundational theories and biblical integrations in education to practical guidelines for designing, shaping, and managing learning environments, the book provides a complete picture of faith-based public education.