Program Overview

  • Pathway to help Beaumont ISD employees earn a bachelor’s degree and teaching certification at no cost to them. Beaumont ISD fills positions with structured support, ongoing training and learning, and a commitment to remain with Beaumont ISD for two years upon certification. 

    Support:

    Through our amazing partnerships with Beaumont ISD and other educational entities, you can will gain valuable classroom teaching experience and receive structured support.

     

     

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Ideal Candidate Profile:

    • Self-motivated
    • Resilient
    • Experience working in schools
    • Some college experience

    Target Candidates:

    • Paraprofessionals
    • Long-term substitutes
    • Full-time district employees

Review the Handbook

  • Click on the button below to download the Beaumont ISD BRACE: Equip Handbook. 

Submit Your Application

  • Click on the button below to submit your BRACE: Equip application.

Follow These Steps to Become Equip

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    • STEP 1:  Apply for the BRACE Program
      • Must work for Beaumont ISD for one full-year 
      • 60+ college credits preferred

     

    • STEP 2: Begin Teachworthy Courses
      • Must complete all coursework before being eligible for BISD courses.

     

    • STEP 3: Begin BISD Courses
      • Must complete all coursework before being eligible for BRACE teacher positions and IWU courses.

     

    • STEP 4: Apply for BRACE
      • Teacher Position

     

    • STEP 5: Begin Teaching and IWU Coursework
      • Continue until all coursework is complete

     

    • STEP 6: Graduate!  Complete Teachworthy Internship
      • Work as a certified teacher on intern certification