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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
This is a "place-holder" for material for Out-of-State...
- Visiting International Teachers
Visiting Teacher Requirements Requirements verified by the...
- Science of Teaching Reading
Overview of the STR Exam Requirement House Bill 3, passed...
- HOUSSE Forms
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- School District Hiring Information
If you do not find a course listed in the teacher assignment...
- State Board for Educator Certification
The board oversees all aspects of the preparation,...
- Certificate Look Up
View official certification records for Texas educators...
- Educational Aide Certification
You must first be employed by a school district before being...
- Out-of-State Certifications
There are five requirements to become a certified teacher. Obtain a Bachelor’s Degree - You must earn a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. The Texas Administrative Code requires that candidates completing a Texas program must have a degree from a university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by ...
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.
According to the Texas Education Agency, there are specific requirements to becoming a classroom teacher. One of these requirements is an application for issuance of a standard teaching certificate. This certificate makes you eligible to teach in the state of Texas.
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.
The board oversees all aspects of the preparation, certification, and standards of conduct of public school educators. The 15 SBEC members include 11 voting members appointed by the governor to six-year terms: four classroom teachers, one counselor, two administrators, and four citizens.
SBEC rules are codified under Title 19, Part VII, of the TAC. Title 19 is Education, and Part VII is the State Board for Educator Certification. The SBEC may adopt new rules or amendments to or repeals of existing rules.