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View official certification records for Texas educators using the link below. First and last names must be entered to locate an educator's certificate. The name must match what is in the TEA database.
- Help Desk
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- School District Hiring Information
Authorized school district personnel with access to ECOS for...
- Educational Aide Certification
You must first be employed by a school district before being...
- Certificate Look Up
View official certification records for Texas educators...
- Ecos for Educators
Verify your name on the certificate lookup if you have ever...
- State Board for Educator Certification
For educator certification (any questions related to...
- Out-of-State Certification
This is a "place-holder" for material for Out-of-State...
- Student Assessment
The Texas Education Agency oversees several testing...
- Help Desk
state board for educator certification Official Record of Educator Certificates Educator Search Criteria
What is my certificate number? TEA does not issue numbers for educator certificates. Your records are in the Educator Certification Online System (ECOS) based on your TEA ID number and your social security number, if you have one.
Are you able to log into your TEAL account? ***Enter information below for the user needing assistance.*** User's Name (First & Last) User's Email Address. * To help us locate records, please provide the following: TEA ID or Last 4 Digits of Social Security Number. Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)
An expired credential is no longer valid because it was issued for a specific term and the ending date has passed. Inactive: An inactive certificate does not currently entitle the certificate holder to work as a professional educator in Texas public schools. A certificate is placed on inactive status when one of the following conditions exist ...
For educator certification (any questions related to educator certificates and renewals, TEAL account access, name changes, address updates), educator testing, educator preparation programs or fingerprinting questions please call (512) 936-8400.
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