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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. Current certificates, and any certificate history if applicable, is available by clicking the link at the top of the certificate. Certificate Lookup
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Educator Search Criteria. The information presented on this secure web site is the official record of the educator's certification status and satisfies Section 21.053 (a) of the Texas Education Code,which requires individuals to present their certificate prior to employment by a school district.
Certification information for Texas teachers and those seeking Texas certification: Approved Texas Educator Preparation Programs. Becoming a Texas teacher. Military Community & First Responders. Out-of-State/Country Certified Educators. Renewing a standard certificate. Additional certification by examination.
How do I apply for certification? Log in into your TEAL account to access your educator account, click View My Educator Certification Account to access your ECOS account and complete the appropriate online application and pay the fee. How do I check the status of my certificate?
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) Alternate names (maiden, nickname, middle) that may have been used. * Alternate email addresses that may have been used. ** Attachments.
Select your topic to the right to browse through the Frequently Asked Questions. Use the Submit a Request button to submit your question to TEA.
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: 1) the holder's standard certificate has not been renewed; 2) the certificate holder has not completed ...
