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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.
- Out-of-State Certifications
Out-of-State Certified Educators Certification based on...
- Visiting International Teachers
J-1 Visa Exchange Programs seeking a no objection letter for...
- Science of Teaching Reading
The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)-approved...
- HOUSSE Forms
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- School District Hiring Information
Authorized school district personnel with access to ECOS for...
- State Board for Educator Certification
The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) was...
- Certificate Look Up
View official certification records for Texas educators...
- Educational Aide Certification
The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)-issued...
- Out-of-State Certifications
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.
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?
The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) creates standards for beginning educators. These standards are focused upon the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), the required statewide public school curriculum.
The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) was created by the Texas Legislature in 1995 to recognize public school educators as professionals and grant educators the authority to govern the standards of their profession.
These preparation manuals are designed to help you prepare for the Texas Educator Certification Examination Program exam in the field in which you are seeking certification. Their purpose is to familiarize you with the competencies to be tested, exam question formats, and pertinent study resources.
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