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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.
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.
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) requires all applicants to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check. This includes applicants for a: • Standard certificate • Probationary certificate • Educational aide certificate • One-year certificate
Enter your user name and password to log in to your Texas educator account.
Getting Started. If you are applying for bilingual teacher certification and your bachelor’s degree or equivalent comes from a non-English-speaking university outside the United States, the following is required: Application Requirements.
Online resources for teacher certification candidates and educator preparation program instructors (fee required). Certify Teacher Interactive test preparation (fee required)