TExES Test Approval Process
Program Chair: Dr. Sandra Musanti
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EC-6 Bilingual Education - TExES Test Approval Process |
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3 rd Attempt |
4 th Attempt |
5 th Attempt |
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EC-6 Core |
EDCI 3331 & EDCI 3332 1. Take the Core Subjects Representative Exam by the 1st Friday of March (Spring) / 2nd Friday of October (Fall).
2. Create an Eligibility Request Form application on Tk20 with your Item Analysis Sheet (Representative Exam results) uploaded within 48 hours of test-taking.
4. Email completed study plan and score report/transcript (ex. Certify Teacher, 240 Tutoring) to the Certification Exam Support Hub.
5. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap to submit TExES Testing Request Application within 48 hours of receiving your signed Eligibility Form. |
1. Create an Eligibility Request Form on Tk20 within 48 hours of receiving your official Pearson score report and upload it to the application.
3. Email completed study plan and score report/transcript (ex. Certify Teacher, 240 Tutoring) to the Certification Exam Support Hub.
A review for eligibility will be conducted based on successful individual performance as demonstrated on study plan, tutoring and assessment scores.
4. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap.
If you did not pass, please refer to the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Attempt process within 48 hours of receiving your official score report. |
1. Email department chair or program coordinator to request eligibility within 48 hours of receiving your official Pearson score report.
2. The department chair or program coordinator will issue an individualized study prescription for you to document your studying progress.
3. Email completed study plan and score report/transcript (ex. Certify Teacher, 240 Tutoring) to the Certification Exam Support Hub.
A review for eligibility will be conducted based on successful individual performance as demonstrated on study plan, tutoring and assessment scores.
4. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap.
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READ 3324 1. Complete READ 3324 pre-assessment before scheduling your representative exam.
3. Create an Eligibility Request Form application on Tk20 with your Item Analysis Sheet (Representative Exam results) uploaded within 48 hours of test-taking.
5. Email completed study plan and score report/transcript (ex. Certify Teacher, 240 Tutoring) to the Certification Exam Support Hub.
6. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap to submit TExES Testing Request Application within 48 hours of receiving your signed Eligibility Form. |
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EC-12 PPR |
EDCI 3335 1. Complete Certify Teacher for the PPR and achieve a score of 80% or higher in all four domains by the 1st Friday of March (Spring) / 2nd Friday of October (Fall).
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Bilingual Education |
EDBE 3324 1. Email department chair or program coordinator with request for eligibility. Include the following in your email:
Contact OEPA or your Program Specialist for your program coordinator contact information.
3. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap.
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1. Email department chair or program coordinator to request eligibility within 48 hours of receiving your official Pearson score report.
2. Complete educational activities as assigned in the time/deadline allotted.
3. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap.
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Bilingual Target |
EDBE 4306 1. Email department chair or program coordinator with request for eligibility. Include the following in your email:
2. Complete educational activities as assigned in the time/deadline allotted.
3. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap.
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Revised 7/5/2024.
The information stated in this document is in compliance with the new 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 228.31, Requirements for Educator Preparation Programs.
Program Chair: Dr. Sandra Musanti
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EC-6 ESL Education - TExES Test Approval Process |
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Exam |
1 st Attempt |
2 nd Attempt |
3 rd Attempt |
4 th Attempt |
5 th Attempt |
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EC-6 Core |
EDCI 3331 & EDCI 3332 1. Take the Core Subjects Representative Exam by the 1st Friday of March (Spring) / 2nd Friday of October (Fall).
2. Create an Eligibility Request Form application on Tk20 with your Item Analysis Sheet (Representative Exam results) uploaded within 48 hours of test-taking.
4. Email completed study plan and score report/transcript (ex. Certify Teacher, 240 Tutoring) to the Certification Exam Support Hub.
5. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap to submit TExES Testing Request Application within 48 hours of receiving your signed Eligibility Form. |
1. Create an Eligibility Request Form on Tk20 within 48 hours of receiving your official Pearson score report and upload it to the application.
3. Email completed study plan and score report/transcript (ex. Certify Teacher, 240 Tutoring) to the Certification Exam Support Hub.
A review for eligibility will be conducted based on successful individual performance as demonstrated on study plan, tutoring and assessment scores.
4. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap.
If you did not pass, please refer to the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Attempt process within 48 hours of receiving your official score report. |
1. Email department chair or program coordinator to request eligibility within 48 hours of receiving your official Pearson score report.
2. The department chair or program coordinator will issue an individualized study prescription for you to document your studying progress.
3. Email completed study plan and score report/transcript (ex. Certify Teacher, 240 Tutoring) to the Certification Exam Support Hub.
A review for eligibility will be conducted based on successful individual performance as demonstrated on study plan, tutoring and assessment scores.
4. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap.
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Science of |
READ 3324 1. Complete READ 3324 pre-assessment before scheduling your representative exam.
3. Create an E ligibility Request Form application on Tk20 with your Item Analysis Sheet (Representative Exam results) uploaded within 48 hours of test-taking.
5. Email completed study plan and score report/transcript (ex. Certify Teacher, 240 Tutoring) to the Certification Exam Support Hub.
6. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap to submit TExES Testing Request Application within 48 hours of receiving your signed Eligibility Form. |
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EC-12 PPR |
EDCI 3335 1. Complete Certify Teacher for the PPR and achieve a score of 80% or higher in all four domains by the 1st Friday of March (Spring) / 2nd Friday of October (Fall).
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English as a Second |
EDSL 1. Email department chair or program coordinator with request for eligibility. Include the following in your email:
2. Complete educational activities as assigned in the time/deadline allotted.
3. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap.
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1. Email department chair or program coordinator to request eligibility within 48 hours of receiving your official Pearson score report.
2. Complete educational activities as assigned in the time/deadline allotted.
3. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap.
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Revised 7/5/2024.
The information stated in this document is in compliance with the new 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 228.31, Requirements for Educator Preparation Programs.
Program Coordinator: Mrs. Julie Pecina
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EC-6 Special Education - TExES Test Approval Process |
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Exam |
1 st Attempt |
2 nd Attempt |
3 rd Attempt |
4 th Attempt |
5 th Attempt |
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EC-6 Core |
EDCI 3331 & EDCI 3332 1. Take the Core Subjects Representative Exam by the 1st Friday of March (Spring) / 2nd Friday of October (Fall).
2. Create an Eligibility Request Form application on Tk20 with your Item Analysis Sheet (Representative Exam results) uploaded within 48 hours of test-taking. 3. The Certification Exam Support Hub will issue an individualized study prescription on Tk20.
4. Email completed study plan and score report/transcript (ex. Certify Teacher, 240 Tutoring) to the Certification Exam Support Hub.
5. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap to submit TExES Testing Request Application within 48 hours of receiving your signed Eligibility Form. 6. Take your official Certification exam by the 3rd Friday of May (Spring) / 3rd Friday of December (Fall). If you did not pass, please refer to 2nd Attempt process within 48 hours of receiving your official score report. |
1. Create an Eligibility Request Form on Tk20 within 48 hours of receiving your official Pearson score report and upload it to the application.
3. Email completed study plan and score report/transcript (ex. Certify Teacher, 240 Tutoring) to the Certification Exam Support Hub
A review for eligibility will be conducted based on successful individual performance as demonstrated on study plan, tutoring and assessment scores.
4. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap.
If you did not pass, please refer to the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Attempt process within 48 hours of receiving your official score report. |
1. Email department chair or program coordinator to request eligibility within 48 hours of receiving your official Pearson score report.
2. The department chair or program coordinator will issue an individualized study prescription for you to document your studying progress.
3. Email completed study plan and score report/transcript (ex. Certify Teacher, 240 Tutoring) to the Certification Exam Support Hub.
A review for eligibility will be conducted based on successful individual performance as demonstrated on study plan, tutoring and assessment scores.
4. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap.
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Science of |
READ 3324 1. Complete READ 3324 pre-assessment before scheduling your representative exam.
3. Create an Eligibility Request Form application on Tk20 with your Item Analysis Sheet (Representative Exam results) uploaded within 48 hours of test-taking.
5. Email completed study plan and score report/transcript (ex. Certify Teacher, 240 Tutoring) to the Certification Exam Support Hub.
6. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap to submit TExES Testing Request Application within 48 hours of receiving your signed Eligibility Form. |
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EC-12 PPR |
EDCI 3335 1. Complete Certify Teacher for the PPR and achieve a score of 80% or higher in all four domains by the 1st Friday of March (Spring) / 2nd Friday of October (Fall).
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EC-12 Special |
SPED 1. Email department chair or program coordinator with request for eligibility. Include the following in your email:
2. Complete educational activities as assigned in the time/deadline allotted.
3. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap.
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1. Email department chair or program coordinator to request eligibility within 48 hours of receiving your official Pearson score report.
2. Complete educational activities as assigned in the time/deadline allotted.
3. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap.
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Revised 11/15/2024.
The information stated in this document is in compliance with the new 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 228.31, Requirements for Educator Preparation Programs.
Program Coordinator: Dr. Steve Chamberlain
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EC-3 Early Childhood - TExES Test Approval Process |
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Exam |
1 st Attempt |
2 nd Attempt |
3 rd Attempt |
4 th Attempt |
5 th Attempt |
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PK-3 Early |
EDCI 3333 1. Attend 3 mandatory workshops:
2. Complete Certify Teacher for the PK-3 exam and achieve a score of 80% or higher in all competencies & domains. 3. Create an Eligibility Request Form application on Tk20 with your workshop certificate and Certify Teacher score report.
4. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap to submit TExES Testing Request Application within 48 hours of receiving your signed Eligibility Form. 5. Take your official Certification exam by the 3rd Friday of May (Spring) / 3rd Friday of December (Fall). |
1. Create an Eligibility Request Form on Tk20 within 48 hours of receiving your official Pearson score report and upload it to the application.
3. Email completed study plan and score report/transcript (ex. Certify Teacher, 240 Tutoring) to the Certification Exam Support Hub.
A review for eligibility will be conducted based on successful individual performance as demonstrated on study plan, tutoring and assessment scores.
4. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap.
If you did not pass, please refer to the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Attempt process within 48 hours of receiving your official score report. |
1. Email your department chair or program coordinator to request eligibility within 48 hours of receiving your official Pearson score report.
2. The department chair or program coordinator will issue an individualized study prescription for you to document your studying progress.
3. Email completed study plan and score report/transcript (ex. Certify Teacher, 240 Tutoring) to the Certification Exam Support Hub.
A review for eligibility will be conducted based on successful individual performance as demonstrated on study plan, tutoring and assessment scores.
4. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap.
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Science of |
READ 3324 1. Complete READ 3324 pre-assessment before scheduling your representative exam.
3. Create an Eligibility Request Form application on Tk20 with your Item Analysis Sheet (Representative Exam results) uploaded within 48 hours of test-taking.
5. Email completed study plan and score report/transcript (ex. Certify Teacher, 240 Tutoring) to the Certification Exam Support Hub.
6. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap to submit TExES Testing Request Application within 48 hours of receiving your signed Eligibility Form. |
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EC-12 PPR |
EDCI 3335 1. Complete Certify Teacher for the PPR and achieve a score of 80% or higher in all four domains by the 1st Friday of March (Spring) / 2nd Friday of October (Fall). If you did not pass, please refer to 2nd Attempt process within 48 hours of receiving your official score report. |
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Revised 11/22/2024.
The information stated in this document is in compliance with the new 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 228.31, Requirements for Educator Preparation Programs.
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Secondary / All Level - TExES Test Approval Process |
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Exam |
1 st Attempt |
2 nd Attempt |
3 rd Attempt |
4 th Attempt |
5 th Attempt |
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EDUC 3302 1. Email the department chair or program coordinator to request your eligibility form.
Contact OEPA or your Program Specialist for your program coordinator contact information.
3. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap to submit TExES Testing Request Application in Tk20 within 48 hours of receiving your signed Eligibility Form. |
1. Email department chair or program coordinator to request eligibility within 48 hours of receiving your official Pearson score report.
2. Complete educational activities as assigned by program coordinator.
3. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap to submit TExES Testing Request Application in Tk20 within 48 hours of receiving your signed Eligibility Form. |
1. Email department chair or program coordinator to request eligibility within 48 hours of receiving your official Pearson score report.
2. The department chair or program coordinator will issue an individualized study prescription for you to document your studying progress.
3. Email completed study plan and score report/transcript (ex. Certify Teacher, 240 Tutoring) to the Certification Exam Support Hub.
A review for eligibility will be conducted based on successful individual performance as demonstrated on study plan, tutoring and assessment scores.
4. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap.
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EC-12 |
EDUC 3304 / EDUC 3306 1. Complete the preparation assigned in EDUC 3302.
2. This exam must be taken when enrolled in EDUC 3304 and/or EDUC 3306.
3. Take your official Certification exam by the 3rd Friday of June (Spring) / 3rd Friday of November (Fall). |
1. Create an Eligibility Request Form on Tk20 within 48 hours of receiving your official Pearson score report and upload it to the application.
3. Email completed study plan and score report/transcript (ex. Certify Teacher, 240 Tutoring) to the Certification Exam Support Hub. A review for eligibility will be conducted based on successful individual performance as demonstrated on study plan, tutoring and assessment scores.
4. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap.
If you did not pass, please refer to the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Attempt process within 48 hours of receiving your official score report. |
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ELAR |
READ 3324 1. Complete READ 3324 pre-assessment before scheduling your representative exam.
3. Create an Eligibility Request Form application on Tk20 with your Item Analysis Sheet (Representative Exam results) uploaded within 48 hours of test-taking.
5. Email completed study plan and score report/transcript (ex. Certify Teacher, 240 Tutoring) to the Certification Exam Support Hub
6. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap to submit TExES TExES Testing Request Application within 48 hours of receiving your signed Eligibility Form. |
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Revised 11/07/24.
The information stated in this document is in compliance with the new 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 228.31, Requirements for Educator Preparation Programs.
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UTeach - TExES Test Approval Process |
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Exam |
1 st Attempt |
2 nd Attempt |
3 rd Attempt |
4 th Attempt |
5 th Attempt |
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UTCH 3301 1. Email the department chair or program coordinator to request your eligibility form.
Contact OEPA or your Program Specialist for your program coordinator contact information.
3. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap to submit TExES Testing Request Application in Tk20 within 48 hours of receiving your signed Eligibility Form. |
1. Email department chair or program coordinator to request eligibility within 48 hours of receiving your official Pearson score report.
2. Complete educational activities as assigned.
3. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap to submit TExES Testing Request Application in Tk20 within 48 hours of receiving your signed Eligibility Form. |
1. Email your department chair or program coordinator to request eligibility within 48 hours of receiving your official Pearson score report.
2. The department chair or program coordinator will issue an individualized study prescription for you to document your studying progress.
3. Email completed study plan and score report/transcript (ex. Certify Teacher, 240 Tutoring) to the Certification Exam Support Hub.
A review for eligibility will be conducted based on successful individual performance as demonstrated on study plan, tutoring and assessment scores.
4. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap. Submit TExES Testing Request Application in Tk20 within 48 hours of receiving your signed Eligibility Form. |
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EC-12 |
UTCH 3302 1. Complete Certify Teacher for the PPR and achieve a score of 80% or higher in all four domains by the 1st Friday of March (Spring) / 2nd Friday of October (Fall). |
1. Create an Eligibility Request Form on Tk20 within 48 hours of receiving your official Pearson score report and upload it to the application.
3. Email completed study plan and score report/transcript (ex. Certify Teacher, 240 Tutoring) to the Certification Exam Support Hub. A review for eligibility will be conducted based on successful individual performance as demonstrated on study plan, tutoring and assessment scores.
4. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap.
If you did not pass, please refer to the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Attempt process within 48 hours of receiving your official score report. |
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Revised 7/5/2024.
The information stated in this document is in compliance with the new 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 228.31, Requirements for Educator Preparation Programs.
An EPP may make test approval contingent on a candidate completing additional coursework and/or training to show that the candidate is prepared to pass the test if the candidate is seeking test approval from the EPP in an area where the standards and/or test changed since the candidate completed all requirements of the EPP or if the candidate has returned to the EPP for test approval one or more years following the academic year of completion of all program requirements.
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Program Finishers 1 Year or More - TExES Test Approval Process |
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A finisher is a graduate from our Educator Preparation Program who has completed all program requirements including Clinical Teaching, practicum or internship, and is only pending Certification Exams to obtain their Standard Teaching Certificate TAC 228.2(18). |
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Certification Exams: |
1. Fill out the first portion of the Returning Graduates Form. |
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Program Finishers Within 1 Year of Graduation - TExES Test Approval Process |
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A finisher is a graduate from our Educator Preparation Program who has completed all program requirements including Clinical Teaching, practicum or internship, and is only pending Certification Exams to obtain their Standard Teaching Certificate TAC 228.2(18). |
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Certification Exams: |
1. Submit TExES Testing Request Application in Tk20.
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Revised 7/31/2024.
The information stated in this document is in compliance with the new 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 228.31, Requirements for Educator Preparation Programs.
Candidates must follow their respective testing sequence. Examinations taken outside of this sequence will not be approved.
Readiness to test is determined through a holistic review of the student performance, meeting with assigned specialist, obtaining and completing a study plan which includes tutoring.
Determining readiness to test also includes a review of acceptable performance on assigned activities and assessments e.g.: certify teacher, 240 tutoring, quizzes or other preparation tools as assigned.
Revised 6/5/2025
Change in State Standards and Teacher Certification
Subsequent to completion of degree and request for approval to take State Certification exam; the current TEA regulations will be adhered to. Therefore, candidates may be required to fulfill additional requirements not present at the time of initial completion of degree. TAC 228.31 (E).
Transfer Requirements
If a teacher candidate does not complete all required testing requirements to be recommended for certification and opts to pursue a different area of certification/track for teacher certification, the student must complete a Transfer Form . The completion of a Transfer Form indemnifies UTRGV EPP against responsibility for the former student’s teacher certification recommendation and reporting requirements.