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  • Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: Bilingual Core Subjects/STR EC-6
    REQUIRED COURSEWORK and TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE ORIENTATION MODULE 1: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 1: INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING AND DELIVERY MODULE 2: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 2: KNOWLEDGE OF STUDENTS AND STUDENT LEARNING MODULE 3: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 3: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE MODULE 4: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 4: LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS MODULE 5: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 5: DATA-DRIVEN PRACTICE MODULE 6: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 6: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MODULE 7: TEACHING STUDENTS WITH DIVERSE CULTURAL, LINGUISTIC, AND EXCEPTIONAL LEARNING NEEDS MODULE 8: TExES EXAMS PREPARATION AND STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY (SOE) MODULE 9: PRE-TEACHING FIELD OBSERVATIONS MODULE 10: PRE-INTERNSHIP PREPARATION MODULE 11: PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP FOR ONE FULL SCHOOL YEAR MODULE 12: CERTIFICATION DEFENSE AND REVIEW REQUIRED TExES EXAMS 1. Core Subjects EC-6 #391 2. STR #293 3. BTLPT #190 4. Bilingual Supplemental #164 5. PPR EC-12 #160 Passing scores on the Core Subjects EC-6, STR, Bilingual Supplemental, and BTLPT qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the Core Subjects EC-6, STR, Bilingual Supplemental, BTLPT, and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching. **Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exam.** To change your Certification Plan, please submit this form: Certification Change or Additional Certification Request.
  • Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: Core Subjects/STR EC-6
    REQUIRED COURSEWORK and TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE ORIENTATION MODULE 1: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 1: INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING AND DELIVERY MODULE 2: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 2: KNOWLEDGE OF STUDENTS AND STUDENT LEARNING MODULE 3: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 3: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE MODULE 4: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 4: LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS MODULE 5: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 5: DATA-DRIVEN PRACTICE MODULE 6: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 6: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MODULE 7: TEACHING STUDENTS WITH DIVERSE CULTURAL, LINGUISTIC, AND EXCEPTIONAL LEARNING NEEDS MODULE 8: TExES EXAMS PREPARATION AND STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY (SOE) MODULE 9: PRE-TEACHING FIELD OBSERVATIONS MODULE 10: PRE-INTERNSHIP PREPARATION MODULE 11: PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP FOR ONE FULL SCHOOL YEAR MODULE 12: CERTIFICATION DEFENSE AND REVIEW REQUIRED TExES EXAMS 1. Core Subjects EC-6 #391 2. STR #293 3. PPR EC-12 #160 Passing scores on the Core Subjects EC-6 and STR qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the Core Subjects EC-6, STR, and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching. **Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.** To change your Certification Plan, please submit this form: Certification Change or Additional Certification Request.
  • Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: Core Subjects/STR 4-8
    REQUIRED COURSEWORK and TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE ORIENTATION MODULE 1: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 1: INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING AND DELIVERY MODULE 2: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 2: KNOWLEDGE OF STUDENTS AND STUDENT LEARNING MODULE 3: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 3: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE MODULE 4: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 4: LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS MODULE 5: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 5: DATA-DRIVEN PRACTICE MODULE 6: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 6: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MODULE 7: TEACHING STUDENTS WITH DIVERSE CULTURAL, LINGUISTIC, AND EXCEPTIONAL LEARNING NEEDS MODULE 8: TExES EXAMS PREPARATION AND STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY (SOE) MODULE 9: PRE-TEACHING FIELD OBSERVATIONS MODULE 10: PRE-INTERNSHIP PREPARATION MODULE 11: PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP FOR ONE FULL SCHOOL YEAR MODULE 12: CERTIFICATION DEFENSE AND REVIEW REQUIRED TExES EXAMS 1. Core Subjects 4-8 #211 2. STR #293 3. PPR EC-12 #160 Passing scores on the Core Subjects 4-8 and STR qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the Core Subjects 4-8, STR, and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching. **Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.** To change your Certification Plan, please submit this form: Certification Change or Additional Certification Request.
  • Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: ELAR/STR 4-8
    REQUIRED COURSEWORK and TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE ORIENTATION MODULE 1: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 1: INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING AND DELIVERY MODULE 2: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 2: KNOWLEDGE OF STUDENTS AND STUDENT LEARNING MODULE 3: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 3: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE MODULE 4: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 4: LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS MODULE 5: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 5: DATA-DRIVEN PRACTICE MODULE 6: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 6: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MODULE 7: TEACHING STUDENTS WITH DIVERSE CULTURAL, LINGUISTIC, AND EXCEPTIONAL LEARNING NEEDS MODULE 8: TExES EXAMS PREPARATION AND STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY (SOE) MODULE 9: PRE-TEACHING FIELD OBSERVATIONS MODULE 10: PRE-INTERNSHIP PREPARATION MODULE 11: PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP FOR ONE FULL SCHOOL YEAR MODULE 12: CERTIFICATION DEFENSE AND REVIEW REQUIRED TExES EXAMS 1. ELAR #217 2. STR #293 3. PPR EC-12 #160 Passing scores on the ELAR #217 and STR qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the ELAR #217, STR, and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching. **Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.** To change your Certification Plan, please submit this form: Certification Change or Additional Certification Request.
  • Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: ELAR 7-12
    REQUIRED COURSEWORK and TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE ORIENTATION MODULE 1: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 1: INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING AND DELIVERY MODULE 2: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 2: KNOWLEDGE OF STUDENTS AND STUDENT LEARNING MODULE 3: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 3: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE MODULE 4: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 4: LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS MODULE 5: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 5: DATA-DRIVEN PRACTICE MODULE 6: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 6: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MODULE 7: TEACHING STUDENTS WITH DIVERSE CULTURAL, LINGUISTIC, AND EXCEPTIONAL LEARNING NEEDS MODULE 8: TExES EXAMS PREPARATION AND STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY (SOE) MODULE 9: PRE-TEACHING FIELD OBSERVATIONS MODULE 10: PRE-INTERNSHIP PREPARATION MODULE 11: PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP FOR ONE FULL SCHOOL YEAR MODULE 12: CERTIFICATION DEFENSE AND REVIEW REQUIRED TExES EXAMS 1. ELAR #231* 2. PPR EC-12 #160 A passing score on the ELAR #231 qualifies the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the ELAR #231 and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching. **Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.** To change your Certification Plan, please submit this form: Certification Change or Additional Certification Request. *This notification is regarding changes to the following certificate area: English Language Arts & Reading (ELAR) 7-12. The ELAR 7-12 exam 231 is expiring and will be replaced by the new exam, 331. The relevant dates and deadlines for this transition are: *The last date that a candidate can attempt the expiring exam is 9/1/2024. The new exam launches 9/2/2024. *The last date a candidate can be recommended for certification using passing scores on the expiring exam is 9/1/2025. Starting 9/2/2025, issuance of the ELAR 7-12 certificate will require a passing score on the new exam, 331.
  • Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: ELAR/STR/SS 4-8
    REQUIRED COURSEWORK and TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE ORIENTATION MODULE 1: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 1: INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING AND DELIVERY MODULE 2: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 2: KNOWLEDGE OF STUDENTS AND STUDENT LEARNING MODULE 3: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 3: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE MODULE 4: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 4: LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS MODULE 5: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 5: DATA-DRIVEN PRACTICE MODULE 6: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 6: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MODULE 7: TEACHING STUDENTS WITH DIVERSE CULTURAL, LINGUISTIC, AND EXCEPTIONAL LEARNING NEEDS MODULE 8: TExES EXAMS PREPARATION AND STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY (SOE) MODULE 9: PRE-TEACHING FIELD OBSERVATIONS MODULE 10: PRE-INTERNSHIP PREPARATION MODULE 11: PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP FOR ONE FULL SCHOOL YEAR MODULE 12: CERTIFICATION DEFENSE AND REVIEW REQUIRED TExES EXAMS 1. ELAR #113 2. STR #293 3. PPR EC-12 #160 Passing scores on the ELAR #113 and STR qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the ELAR #113, STR, and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching. **Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.** To change your Certification Plan, please submit this form: Certification Change or Additional Certification Request.
  • Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: JROTC 6-12
    REQUIRED COURSEWORK and TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE ORIENTATION MODULE 1: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 1: INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING AND DELIVERY MODULE 2: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 2: KNOWLEDGE OF STUDENTS AND STUDENT LEARNING MODULE 3: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 3: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE MODULE 4: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 4: LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS MODULE 5: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 5: DATA-DRIVEN PRACTICE MODULE 6: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 6: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MODULE 7: TEACHING STUDENTS WITH DIVERSE CULTURAL, LINGUISTIC, AND EXCEPTIONAL LEARNING NEEDS MODULE 8: TExES EXAMS PREPARATION AND STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY (SOE) MODULE 9: PRE-TEACHING FIELD OBSERVATIONS MODULE 10: PRE-INTERNSHIP PREPARATION MODULE 11: PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP FOR ONE FULL SCHOOL YEAR MODULE 12: CERTIFICATION DEFENSE AND REVIEW REQUIRED TExES EXAMS 1. PPR EC-12 #160 A passing score on the PPR EC-12 qualifies the JROTC Instructor for the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate. JROTC does not have a TExES content exam. TEA regulations exempt JROTC Instructors from the practicum requirement. **Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.** To change your Certification Plan, please submit this form: Certification Change or Additional Certification Request.
  • Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: Math 4-8
    REQUIRED COURSEWORK and TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE ORIENTATION MODULE 1: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 1: INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING AND DELIVERY MODULE 2: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 2: KNOWLEDGE OF STUDENTS AND STUDENT LEARNING MODULE 3: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 3: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE MODULE 4: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 4: LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS MODULE 5: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 5: DATA-DRIVEN PRACTICE MODULE 6: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 6: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MODULE 7: TEACHING STUDENTS WITH DIVERSE CULTURAL, LINGUISTIC, AND EXCEPTIONAL LEARNING NEEDS MODULE 8: TExES EXAMS PREPARATION AND STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY (SOE) MODULE 9: PRE-TEACHING FIELD OBSERVATIONS MODULE 10: PRE-INTERNSHIP PREPARATION MODULE 11: PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP FOR ONE FULL SCHOOL YEAR MODULE 12: CERTIFICATION DEFENSE AND REVIEW REQUIRED TExES EXAMS 1. MATH #115 2. PPR EC-12 #160 A passing score on the Math #115 qualifies the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the Math #115 and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching. **Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.** To change your Certification Plan, please submit this form: Certification Change or Additional Certification Request.
  • Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: Math/Science 4-8
    REQUIRED COURSEWORK and TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE ORIENTATION MODULE 1: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 1: INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING AND DELIVERY MODULE 2: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 2: KNOWLEDGE OF STUDENTS AND STUDENT LEARNING MODULE 3: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 3: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE MODULE 4: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 4: LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS MODULE 5: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 5: DATA-DRIVEN PRACTICE MODULE 6: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 6: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MODULE 7: TEACHING STUDENTS WITH DIVERSE CULTURAL, LINGUISTIC, AND EXCEPTIONAL LEARNING NEEDS MODULE 8: TExES EXAMS PREPARATION AND STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY (SOE) MODULE 9: PRE-TEACHING FIELD OBSERVATIONS MODULE 10: PRE-INTERNSHIP PREPARATION MODULE 11: PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP FOR ONE FULL SCHOOL YEAR MODULE 12: CERTIFICATION DEFENSE AND REVIEW REQUIRED TExES EXAMS 1. MATH #115 2. PPR EC-12 #160 A passing score on the Math #114 qualifies the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the Math #114 and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching. **Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.**
  • Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: Math 7-12
    REQUIRED COURSEWORK and TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE ORIENTATION MODULE 1: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 1: INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING AND DELIVERY MODULE 2: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 2: KNOWLEDGE OF STUDENTS AND STUDENT LEARNING MODULE 3: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 3: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE MODULE 4: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 4: LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS MODULE 5: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 5: DATA-DRIVEN PRACTICE MODULE 6: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 6: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MODULE 7: TEACHING STUDENTS WITH DIVERSE CULTURAL, LINGUISTIC, AND EXCEPTIONAL LEARNING NEEDS MODULE 8: TExES EXAMS PREPARATION AND STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY (SOE) MODULE 9: PRE-TEACHING FIELD OBSERVATIONS MODULE 10: PRE-INTERNSHIP PREPARATION MODULE 11: PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP FOR ONE FULL SCHOOL YEAR MODULE 12: CERTIFICATION DEFENSE AND REVIEW REQUIRED TExES EXAMS 1. MATH #235 2. PPR EC-12 #160 A passing score on the Math #235 qualifies the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the Math #235 and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching. **Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.** To change your Certification Plan, please submit this form: Certification Change or Additional Certification Request.
  • Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: Science 4-8
    REQUIRED COURSEWORK and TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE ORIENTATION MODULE 1: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 1: INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING AND DELIVERY MODULE 2: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 2: KNOWLEDGE OF STUDENTS AND STUDENT LEARNING MODULE 3: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 3: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE MODULE 4: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 4: LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS MODULE 5: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 5: DATA-DRIVEN PRACTICE MODULE 6: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 6: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MODULE 7: TEACHING STUDENTS WITH DIVERSE CULTURAL, LINGUISTIC, AND EXCEPTIONAL LEARNING NEEDS MODULE 8: TExES EXAMS PREPARATION AND STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY (SOE) MODULE 9: PRE-TEACHING FIELD OBSERVATIONS MODULE 10: PRE-INTERNSHIP PREPARATION MODULE 11: PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP FOR ONE FULL SCHOOL YEAR MODULE 12: CERTIFICATION DEFENSE AND REVIEW REQUIRED TExES EXAMS 1. Science #116 2. PPR EC-12 #160 A passing score on the Science #116 qualifies the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the Science #116 and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching. **Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.** To change your Certification Plan, please submit this form: Certification Change or Additional Certification Request.
  • Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: Science 7-12
    REQUIRED COURSEWORK and TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE ORIENTATION MODULE 1: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 1: INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING AND DELIVERY MODULE 2: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 2: KNOWLEDGE OF STUDENTS AND STUDENT LEARNING MODULE 3: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 3: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE MODULE 4: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 4: LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS MODULE 5: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 5: DATA-DRIVEN PRACTICE MODULE 6: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 6: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MODULE 7: TEACHING STUDENTS WITH DIVERSE CULTURAL, LINGUISTIC, AND EXCEPTIONAL LEARNING NEEDS MODULE 8: TExES EXAMS PREPARATION AND STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY (SOE) MODULE 9: PRE-TEACHING FIELD OBSERVATIONS MODULE 10: PRE-INTERNSHIP PREPARATION MODULE 11: PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP FOR ONE FULL SCHOOL YEAR MODULE 12: CERTIFICATION DEFENSE AND REVIEW REQUIRED TExES EXAMS 1. Science #236 2. PPR EC-12 #160 A passing score on the Science #236 qualifies the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the Science #236 and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching. **Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.** To change your Certification Plan, please submit this form: Certification Change or Additional Certification Request.
  • Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: Social Studies 4-8
    REQUIRED COURSEWORK and TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE ORIENTATION MODULE 1: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 1: INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING AND DELIVERY MODULE 2: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 2: KNOWLEDGE OF STUDENTS AND STUDENT LEARNING MODULE 3: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 3: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE MODULE 4: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 4: LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS MODULE 5: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 5: DATA-DRIVEN PRACTICE MODULE 6: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 6: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MODULE 7: TEACHING STUDENTS WITH DIVERSE CULTURAL, LINGUISTIC, AND EXCEPTIONAL LEARNING NEEDS MODULE 8: TExES EXAMS PREPARATION AND STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY (SOE) MODULE 9: PRE-TEACHING FIELD OBSERVATIONS MODULE 10: PRE-INTERNSHIP PREPARATION MODULE 11: PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP FOR ONE FULL SCHOOL YEAR MODULE 12: CERTIFICATION DEFENSE AND REVIEW REQUIRED TExES EXAMS 1. Social Studies #118 2. PPR EC-12 #160 A passing score on the Social Studies #118 qualifies the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the Social Studies #118 and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching. **Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.** To change your Certification Plan, please submit this form: Certification Change or Additional Certification Request.
  • Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: Special Education EC-12
    REQUIRED COURSEWORK and TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE ORIENTATION MODULE 1: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 1: INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING AND DELIVERY MODULE 2: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 2: KNOWLEDGE OF STUDENTS AND STUDENT LEARNING MODULE 3: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 3: CONTENT KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE MODULE 4: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 4: LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS MODULE 5: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 5: DATA-DRIVEN PRACTICE MODULE 6: TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 6: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MODULE 7: TEACHING STUDENTS WITH DIVERSE CULTURAL, LINGUISTIC, AND EXCEPTIONAL LEARNING NEEDS MODULE 8: TExES EXAMS PREPARATION AND STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY (SOE) MODULE 9: PRE-TEACHING FIELD OBSERVATIONS MODULE 10: PRE-INTERNSHIP PREPARATION MODULE 11: PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP FOR ONE FULL SCHOOL YEAR MODULE 12: CERTIFICATION DEFENSE AND REVIEW REQUIRED TExES EXAMS 1. Special Education EC-12 #161 2. PPR EC-12 #160 A passing score on the Special Education #161 qualifies the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the Special Education #161 and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching. **Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 exam.** To change your Certification Plan, please submit this form: Certification Change or Additional Certification Request.

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