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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
Our mission is to support foreign educators coming to Texas...
- Science of Teaching Reading
Overview of the STR Exam Requirement House Bill 3, passed...
- HOUSSE Forms
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- School District Hiring Information
School district personnel are responsible for ensuring that...
- Certificate Look Up
View official certification records for Texas educators...
- Educational Aide Certification
You must first be employed by a school district before being...
- Educator Testing
This page provides testing information related to obtaining...
- Out-of-State Certifications
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.
If you are fulfilling the requirements in an EPP approved by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC), you must receive approval from your EPP to take a certification exam. There are several types of teacher training programs: University Initial — a program usually delivered as part of a baccalaureate program that includes clinical ...
Anyone holding a valid Texas public school educator certificate can view his/her certificate through the secure Certificate Lookup. The virtual certificate is the official record of an educator’s certification status, eliminating the need for school districts and individuals to keep paper copies on file.
The Educator Certification Online System (ECOS) is the online site for educators to access their certification account to verify or apply for certification. The Texas Education Agency Login (TEAL) is a secure gateway where access must be set up before an educator can access their certification account.
Natural Disaster Support. Please visit gov.texas.gov/hurricane for the latest updates from the State of Texas or get more Weather and Disaster Information. Texas Education Agency. 1701 N. Congress Avenue. Austin, Texas, 78701.
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.
