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Program Chair: Dr. Sandra Musanti

EC-6 Bilingual Education - TExES Test Approval Process
EC-6 Bilingual Education - TExES Test Approval Process
Exam	1 ^st Attempt	2 ^nd Attempt	3 ^rd Attempt	4 ^th Attempt	5 ^th Attempt
EC-6 Core Subjects (391)	1st Semester (Cluster 1) Prerequisite: Currently enrolled in EDCI 3331 1. Take the Core Subjects (391) Representative Exam by the Last February date (Spring) / Last September date (Fall). The link to register can be found on the OEPA homepage > Calendar. Representative exam scores are not valid after a year. 2. Create an Eligibility Request Form application on SL&L 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. Schedule an appointment with your Program Specialist if required. Complete the study prescription by the date specified on your application’s feedback. Tutoring sessions are mandatory as indicated in your study prescription. 4. Email passing score report and transcript from 240 Tutoring to the Certification Exam Support Hub by your deadline. Upon approval, the Certification Exam Support Hub issues a signed Eligibility Form through email. 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 within 30 days of receiving test approval. 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 SL&L within 48 hours of receiving your official Pearson score report and upload it to the application. 2. The Certification Exam Support Hub will issue an individualized study prescription. Schedule an appointment with your Program Specialist if required. Complete the study plan within the time frame given in your prescription. Tutoring sessions are mandatory as indicated in your study prescription. Study prescription may require retaking representative exams and demonstrate readiness for EC-6 Core Subjects (391), PK-3 Early Childhood (292), STR (293), and /or PPR (160). 3. Email completed study plan and score report/transcript (ex. 240 Tutoring) to the Certification Exam Support Hub. The practice test assigned must show a score of 90% or higher in all domains. A review for eligibility will be conducted based on successful individual performance as demonstrated on study plan, tutoring and assessment scores. Upon approval, the Certification Exam Support Hub will issue a signed Eligibility Form through email. 4. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap. Submit a TExES Testing Request Application on SL&L within 48 hours of receiving your signed Eligibility Form. 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. Include the following in your email: Official Pearson score report (most recent) Full name Student ID Current semester in our program (Block I, Block II, applying for clinical teaching, etc.) 2. The department chair or program coordinator will issue an individualized study prescription for you to document your studying progress. Complete the study plan (with higher expectations) and educational activities within the time frame given in your prescription. Tutoring sessions are mandatory as indicated in your study prescription. Study prescription may require retaking representative exams for EC-6 Core Subjects (391), PK-3 Early Childhood (292), STR (293), and /or PPR (160). 3. Email completed study plan and score report/transcript (ex. 240 Tutoring) to the department chair or program coordinator for review. The practice test assigned must show a score of 90% or higher in all domains. A review for eligibility will be conducted based on successful individual performance as demonstrated on study plan, tutoring and assessment scores. Upon approval, your program coordinator will issue a signed Eligibility form through email. 4. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap. Submit a TExES Testing Request Application on SL&L within 48 hours of receiving your signed Eligibility Form.
Science of Teaching Reading (293)	2nd Semester (Cluster 2) Prerequisite: Currently enrolled or have taken READ 3324 1st attempt of the EC-6 Core Subjects (391) tested 1. Take the STR (293) Representative Exam by the 3rd Friday of March (Spring) / 2nd Friday of November (Fall). The link to register can be found at the bottom of the OEPA homepage. Representative exam scores are not valid after a year. 2. Create an Eligibility Request Form application 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. Complete the study prescription by the date specified on your application’s feedback. For Domain 013, attend a workshop to obtain clearance. Tutoring sessions are mandatory as indicated in your study prescription. 4. Email completed study plan and score report/transcript (ex. 240 Tutoring) to the Certification Exam Support Hub by your deadline. Upon approval, the Certification Exam Support Hub will issue a signed Eligibility Form through email. 5. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap and create the TExES Testing Request Application on SL&L to submit your signed Eligibility Form within 48 hours of receiving it. 6. Take your official certification exam within 30 days of receiving test approval. If you did not pass, please refer to 2nd attempt process within 48 hours of receiving your official score report.
EC-12 PPR (160)	3rd Semester (Cluster 3) Prerequisite: Currently enrolled or have taken EDCI 3335 EC-6 Core Subjects (391) passed and have tested the STR (293) exam 1st attempt 1. Complete the 240 Tutoring module for the PPR to unlock the Practice Test and achieve a score of 80% or higher in all domains by the 1st Friday of March (Spring) / 2nd Friday of October (Fall). 2. When 80% or higher is achieved, proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap by creating a TExES Testing Request Application on SL&L with your 240 Tutoring Practice Test report uploaded. 3. Take your official certification exam within 30 days of receiving test approval. If you did not pass, please refer to 2nd attempt process within 48 hours of receiving your official score report.
Bilingual Education Supplemental (164)	EDBE 3324 Prerequisite: Have passed at least 2 primary certification exams (ex. Core Subjects, STR, or PPR) 1. Email department chair or program coordinator with request for eligibility. Include the following in your email: Full name Student ID Current semester in our program (Block I, Block II, applying for clinical teaching, etc.) Contact OEPA or your Program Specialist for your program coordinator contact information. 2. Complete educational activities as assigned in the time/deadline allotted. Upon approval, your program coordinator will issue a signed Eligibility form through email. 3. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap. Submit TExES Testing Request Application on SL&L within 48 hours of receiving your signed Eligibility Form. 4. Take your official Certification exam within 30 days of receiving test approval.	1. Email department chair or program coordinator to request eligibility within 48 hours of receiving your official Pearson score report. Include the following in your email: Official Pearson score report (most recent) Full name Student ID Current semester in our program (Block I, Block II, applying for clinical teaching, etc.) 2. Complete educational activities as assigned in the time/deadline allotted. Upon approval, your program coordinator issues a signed Eligibility form through email. 3. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap. Submit TExES Testing Request Application on SL&L within 48 hours of receiving your signed Eligibility Form.
Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test (BTLPT) Spanish (190)	EDBE 4306 Prerequisite: Have passed at least 2 primary certification exams (ex. Core Subjects, STR, or PPR) 1. Email department chair or program coordinator with request for eligibility. Include the following in your email: Full name Student ID Current semester in our program (Block I, Block II, applying for clinical teaching, etc.) 2. Complete educational activities as assigned in the time/deadline allotted. Upon approval, your program coordinator will issue a signed Eligibility form through email. 3. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap. Submit TExES Testing Request Application on SL&L within 48 hours of receiving your signed Eligibility Form. 4. Take your official Certification exam within 30 days of receiving test approval.

Revised 7/24/2025.

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

EC-6 ESL Education - TExES Test Approval Process
EC-6 ESL Education - TExES Test Approval Process
Exam	1 ^st Attempt	2 ^nd Attempt	3 ^rd Attempt	4 ^th Attempt	5 ^th Attempt
EC-6 Core Subjects (391)	1st Semester (Cluster 1) Prerequisite: Currently enrolled in EDCI 3331 1. Take the Core Subjects (391) Representative Exam by the Last February date (Spring) / Last September date (Fall). The link to register can be found on the OEPA homepage > Calendar. Representative exam scores are not valid after a year. 2. Create an Eligibility Request Form application on SL&L 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. Schedule an appointment with your Program Specialist if required. Complete the study prescription by the date specified on your application’s feedback. Tutoring sessions are mandatory as indicated in your study prescription. 4. Email passing score report and transcript from 240 Tutoring to the Certification Exam Support Hub by your deadline. Upon approval, the Certification Exam Support Hub will issue a signed Eligibility Form through email. 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 within 30 days of receiving test approval. 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 SL&L within 48 hours of receiving your official Pearson score report and upload it to the application. 2. The Certification Exam Support Hub will issue an individualized study prescription. Schedule an appointment with your Program Specialist if required. Complete the study plan within the time frame given in your prescription. Tutoring sessions are mandatory as indicated in your study prescription. Study prescription may require retaking representative exams and demonstrate readiness for EC-6 Core Subjects (391), PK-3 Early Childhood (292), STR (293), and /or PPR (160). 3. Email completed study plan and score report/transcript (ex. 240 Tutoring) to the Certification Exam Support Hub. The practice test assigned must show a score of 90% or higher in all domains. A review for eligibility will be conducted based on successful individual performance as demonstrated on study plan, tutoring and assessment scores. Upon approval, the Certification Exam Support Hub will issue a signed Eligibility Form through email. 4. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap. Submit a TExES Testing Request Application on SL&L 48 hours of receiving your signed Eligibility Form. 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. Include the following in your email: Official Pearson score report (most recent) Full name Student ID Current semester in our program (Block I, Block II, applying for clinical teaching, etc.) 2. The department chair or program coordinator will issue an individualized study prescription for you to document your studying progress. Complete the study plan (with higher expectations) and educational activities within the time frame given in your prescription. Tutoring sessions are mandatory as indicated in your study prescription. Study prescription may require retaking representative exams for EC-6 Core Subjects (391), PK-3 Early Childhood (292), STR (293), and /or PPR (160). 3. Email completed study plan and score report/transcript (ex. 240 Tutoring) to the department chair or program coordinator for review. The practice test assigned must show a score of 90% or higher in all domains. A review for eligibility will be conducted based on successful individual performance as demonstrated on study plan, tutoring and assessment scores. Upon approval, your program coordinator will issue a signed Eligibility form through email. 4. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap. Submit TExES Testing Request Application on SL&L within 48 hours of receiving your signed Eligibility Form.
Science of Teaching Reading (293)	2nd Semester (Cluster 2) Prerequisite: Currently enrolled or have taken READ 3324 1st attempt of the EC-6 Core Subjects (391) tested 1. Take the STR (293) Representative Exam by the 3rd Friday of March (Spring) / 2nd Friday of November (Fall). The link to register can be found at the bottom of the OEPA homepage. Representative exam scores are not valid after a year. 2. Create an Eligibility Request Form application 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. Complete the study prescription by the date specified on your application’s feedback. For Domain 013, attend a workshop to obtain clearance Tutoring sessions are mandatory as indicated in your study prescription. 4. Email completed study plan and score report/transcript (ex. 240 Tutoring) to the Certification Exam Support Hub by your deadline. Upon approval, the Certification Exam Support Hub will issue a signed Eligibility Form through email. 5. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap and create the TExES Testing Request Application on SL&L to submit your signed Eligibility Form within 48 hours of receiving it. 6. Take your official certification exam within 30 days of receiving test approval. If you did not pass, please refer to 2nd attempt process within 48 hours of receiving your official score report.
EC-12 PPR (160)	3rd Semester (Cluster 3) Prerequisite: Currently enrolled or have taken EDCI 3335 EC-6 Core Subjects (391) passed and have tested the STR (293) exam 1st attempt 1. Complete the 240 tutoring module for the PPR to unlock the Practice Test and achieve a score of 80% or higher in all domains by the 1st Friday of March (Spring) / 2nd Friday of October (Fall). 2. When 80% or higher is achieved, proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap by creating a TExES Testing Request Application on SL&L with your 240 tutoring Practice Test report uploaded. 3. Take your official Certification exam within 30 days of receiving test approval. If you did not pass, please refer to 2nd Attempt process within 48 hours of receiving your official score report.
English as a Second Language Supplemental (154)	EDSL Prerequisite: Have passed at least 2 primary certification exams (ex. Core Subjects, STR, or PPR) 1. Email department chair or program coordinator with request for eligibility. Include the following in your email: Full name Student ID Current semester in our program (Block I, Block II, applying for clinical teaching, etc.) 2. Complete educational activities as assigned in the time/deadline allotted. Upon approval, your program coordinator will issue a signed Eligibility form through email. 3. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap. Submit TExES Testing Request Application on SL&L within 48 hours of receiving your signed Eligibility Form. 4. Take your official Certification exam within 30 days of receiving test approval.	1. Email department chair or program coordinator to request eligibility within 48 hours of receiving your official Pearson score report. Include the following in your email: Official Pearson score report (most recent) Full name Student ID Current semester in our program (Block I, Block II, applying for clinical teaching, etc.) 2. Complete educational activities as assigned in the time/deadline allotted. Upon approval, your program coordinator issues a signed Eligibility form through email. 3. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap. Submit TExES Testing Request Application in SL&L within 48 hours of receiving your signed Eligibility Form.

Revised 7/24/2025.

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: Julie Pecina

EC-6 Special Education - TExES Test Approval Process
EC-6 Special Education - TExES Test Approval Process
Exam	1 ^st Attempt	2 ^nd Attempt	3 ^rd Attempt	4 ^th Attempt	5 ^th Attempt
EC-6 Core Subjects (391)	1st Semester (Cluster 1) Prerequisite: Currently enrolled in EDCI 3331 1. Take the Core Subjects (391) Representative Exam by the Last February date (Spring) / Last September date (Fall). The link to register can be found on OEPA homepage > Calendar. Representative exam scores are not valid after a year. 2. Create an Eligibility Request Form application on SL&L 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. Schedule an appointment with your Program Specialist if required. Complete the study prescription by the date specified on your application’s feedback. Tutoring sessions are mandatory as indicated in your study prescription. 4. Email passing score report and transcript from 240 Tutoring to the Certification Exam Support Hub by your deadline. Upon approval, the Certification Exam Support Hub will issue a signed Eligibility Form through email. 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 within 30 days of receiving test approval. 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 SL&L within 48 hours of receiving your official Pearson score report and upload it to the application. 2. The Certification Exam Support Hub will issue an individualized study prescription. Schedule an appointment with your Program Specialist if required. Complete the study plan within the time frame given in your prescription. Tutoring sessions are mandatory as indicated in your study prescription. Study prescription may require retaking representative exams and demonstrate readiness for EC-6 Core Subjects (391), PK-3 Early Childhood (292), STR (293), and /or PPR (160). 3. Email completed study plan and score report/transcript (ex. 240 Tutoring) to the Certification Exam Support Hub. The practice test assigned must show a score of 90% or higher in all domains. A review for eligibility will be conducted based on successful individual performance as demonstrated on study plan, tutoring and assessment scores. Upon approval, the Certification Exam Support Hub will issue a signed Eligibility Form through email. 4. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap. Submit TExES Testing Request Application on SL&L 48 hours of receiving your signed Eligibility Form. 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. Include the following in your email: Official Pearson score report (most recent) Full name Student ID Current semester in our program (Block I, Block II, applying for clinical teaching, etc.) 2. The department chair or program coordinator will issue an individualized study prescription for you to document your studying progress. Complete the study plan (with higher expectations) and educational activities within the time frame given in your prescription. Tutoring sessions are mandatory as indicated in your study prescription. Study prescription may require retaking representative exams for EC-6 Core Subjects (391), PK-3 Early Childhood (292), STR (293), and /or PPR (160). 3. Email completed study plan and score report/transcript (ex. 240 Tutoring) to the department chair or program coordinator for review. The practice test assigned must show a score of 90% or higher in all domains. A review for eligibility will be conducted based on successful individual performance as demonstrated on study plan, tutoring and assessment scores. Upon approval, your program coordinator will issue a signed Eligibility form through email. 4. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap. Submit a TExES Testing Request Application on SL&L within 48 hours of receiving your signed Eligibility Form.
Science of Teaching Reading (293)	2nd Semester (Cluster 2) Prerequisite: Currently enrolled or have taken READ 3324 1st attempt of the EC-6 Core Subjects (391) tested 1. Take the STR (293) Representative Exam by the 3rd Friday of March (Spring) / 2nd Friday of November (Fall). The link to register can be found at the bottom of the OEPA homepage. Representative exam scores are not valid after a year. 2. Create an Eligibility Request Form application 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. Complete the study prescription by the date specified on your application’s feedback. For Domain 013, attend a workshop to obtain clearance. Tutoring sessions are mandatory as indicated in your study prescription. 4. Email completed study plan and score report/transcript (ex. 240 Tutoring) to the Certification Exam Support Hub by your deadline. Upon approval, the Certification Exam Support Hub will issue a signed Eligibility Form through email. 5. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap and create the TExES Testing Request Application on SL&L to submit your signed Eligibility Form within 48 hours of receiving it. 6. Take your official certification exam within 30 days of receiving test approval. If you did not pass, please refer to 2nd attempt process within 48 hours of receiving your official score report.
EC-12 PPR (160)	3rd Semester (Cluster 3) Prerequisite: Currently enrolled or have taken EDCI 3335 EC-6 Core Subjects (391) passed and have tested the STR (293) exam 1st attempt 1. Complete the 240 tutoring module for the PPR to unlock the Practice Test and achieve a score of 80% or higher in all domains by the 1st Friday of March (Spring) / 2nd Friday of October (Fall). 2. When 80% or higher is achieved, proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap by creating a TExES Testing Request Application on SL&L with your 240 tutoring Practice Test report uploaded. 3. Take your official Certification exam within 30 days of receiving test approval. If you did not pass, please refer to 2nd Attempt process within 48 hours of receiving your official score report.
Special Education Specialist (186)	SPED 1. Email department chair or program coordinator with request for eligibility. Include the following in your email: Full name Student ID Current semester in our program (Block I, Block II, applying for clinical teaching, etc.) 2. Complete educational activities as assigned in the time/deadline allotted. Upon approval, your program coordinator will issue a signed Eligibility form through email. 3. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap. Submit TExES Testing Request Application on SL&L within 48 hours of receiving your signed Eligibility Form. 4. Take your official Certification exam within 30 days of receiving test approval.	1. Email department chair or program coordinator to request eligibility within 48 hours of receiving your official Pearson score report. Include the following in your email: Official Pearson score report (most recent) Full name Student ID Current semester in our program (Block I, Block II, applying for clinical teaching, etc.) 2. Complete educational activities as assigned in the time/deadline allotted. Upon approval, your program coordinator issues a signed Eligibility form through email. 3. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap. Submit TExES Testing Request Application on SL&L within 48 hours of receiving your signed Eligibility Form.

Revised 7/24/2025.

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

EC-3 Early Childhood - TExES Test Approval Process
EC-3 Early Childhood - TExES Test Approval Process
Exam	1 ^st Attempt	2 ^nd Attempt	3 ^rd Attempt	4 ^th Attempt	5 ^th Attempt
PK-3 Early Childhood (292)	EDCI 3333 2nd Semester (Cluster 2) 1. Attend 3 mandatory workshops: Two (2) EC-3 Content. One (1) Constructive response. 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 SL&L with your workshop certificate and Certify Teacher score report. Upon approval the Certification Exam Support Hub will issue a signed Eligibility Form through email. 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). 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 SL&L within 48 hours of receiving your official Pearson score report and upload it to the application. 2. The Certification Exam Support Hub will issue an individualized study prescription. Schedule an appointment with your Program Specialist if required. Complete the study plan within the time frame given in your prescription. Tutoring sessions are mandatory as indicated in your study prescription. Study prescription may require retaking representative exams and demonstrate readiness for (292), STR (293), and /or PPR (160). 3. Email completed study plan and score report/transcript (ex. 240 Tutoring) to the Certification Exam Support Hub. The practice test assigned must show a score of 90% or higher in all domains. A review for eligibility will be conducted based on successful individual performance as demonstrated on study plan, tutoring and assessment scores. Upon approval, the Certification Exam Support Hub will issue a signed Eligibility Form through email. 4. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap. Submit TExES Testing Request Application on SL&L 48 hours of receiving your signed Eligibility Form. 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. Include the following in your email: Official Pearson score report (most recent) Full name Student ID Current semester in our program (Block I, Block II, applying for clinical teaching, etc.) 2. The department chair or program coordinator will issue an individualized study prescription for you to document your studying progress. Complete the study plan (with higher expectations) and educational activities within the time frame given in your prescription. Tutoring sessions are mandatory as indicated in your study prescription. Study prescription may require retaking representative exams for EC-6 Core Subjects (391), PK-3 Early Childhood (292), STR (293), and /or PPR (160). 3. Email completed study plan and score report/transcript (ex. 240 Tutoring) to the department chair or program coordinator for review. The practice test assigned must show a score of 90% or higher in all domains. A review for eligibility will be conducted based on successful individual performance as demonstrated on study plan, tutoring and assessment scores. Upon approval, your program coordinator will issue a signed Eligibility form through email. 4. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap. Submit a TExES Testing Request Application on SL&L within 48 hours of receiving your signed Eligibility Form.
EC-12 PPR (160)	EDCI 3335 3rd Semester (Cluster 3) 1. Complete the preparation assigned in EDCI 3335. Complete the 240 tutoring module for the PPR to unlock the Practice Test and achieve a score of 80% or higher in all four domains by the 1st Friday of March (Spring) / 2nd Friday of October (Fall). 2. This exam must be taken when enrolled in EDUC 3304 and/or EDUC 3306. When 80% or higher is achieved, proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap by submitting a TExES Testing Request Application on SL&L with your 240 Tutoring score report uploaded. 3. Take your official Certification exam by the 3rd Friday of June (Spring) / 3rd Friday of November (Fall). If you did not pass, please refer to 2nd Attempt process within 48 hours of receiving your official score report.
Science of Teaching Reading (293)	READ 3324 3rd Semester (Cluster 3) Prerequisite: Currently enrolled or have taken READ 3324 1. Take the STR (293) Representative Exam by the 3rd Friday of March (Spring) / 2nd Friday of November (Fall). The link to register can be found at the bottom of the OEPA homepage. Representative exam scores are not valid after a year. 2. Create an Eligibility Request Form application 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. Complete the study prescription by the date specified on your application’s feedback. For Domain 013, attend a workshop to obtain clearance. Tutoring sessions are mandatory as indicated in your study prescription. 4. Email completed study plan and score report/transcript (ex. 240 Tutoring) to the Certification Exam Support Hub your deadline. Upon approval, the Certification Exam Support Hub will issue a signed Eligibility Form through email. 5. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap and create the TExES Testing Request Application on SL&L to submit your signed Eligibility Form within 48 hours of receiving it. 6. Take your official certification exam within 30 days of receiving test approval. If you did not pass, please refer to 2nd attempt process within 48 hours of receiving your official score report.

Revised 7/24/2025.

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.

Secondary / All Level - TExES Test Approval Process
Secondary / All Level - TExES Test Approval Process
Exam	1 ^st Attempt	2 ^nd Attempt	3 ^rd Attempt	4 ^th Attempt	5 ^th Attempt
Content Exam	EDUC 3302 1. Email the department chair or program coordinator to request your eligibility form. Include the following in your email: Full name Student ID Current semester in our program (Block I, Block II, applying for clinical teaching, etc.) Contact OEPA or your Program Specialist for your program coordinator contact information. 2. Complete educational activities assigned by program coordinator. Upon approval, your program coordinator will issue a signed Eligibility form through email. 3. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap to submit TExES Testing Request Application on SL&L within 48 hours of receiving your signed Eligibility Form. 4. 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. Email department chair or program coordinator to request eligibility within 48 hours of receiving your official Pearson score report. Include the following in your email: Official Pearson score report (most recent) Full name Student ID Current semester in our program (Block I, Block II, applying for clinical teaching, etc.) 2. Complete educational activities as assigned by program coordinator. Upon approval, your program coordinator will issue a signed Eligibility form through email. 3. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap to submit TExES Testing Request Application on SL&L within 48 hours of receiving your signed Eligibility Form. If you did not pass, please refer to 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. Include the following in your email: Official Pearson score report (most recent) Full name Student ID Current semester in our program (Block I, Block II, applying for clinical teaching, etc.) 2. The department chair or program coordinator will issue an individualized study prescription for you to document your studying progress. Complete the study plan (with higher expectations) and educational activities within the time frame given in your prescription. Study prescription may require retaking representative exams. 3. Email completed study plan and score report/transcript (ex. 240 Tutoring) to the department chair or program coordinator for review. The practice test assigned must show a score of 90% or higher in all domains. A review for eligibility will be conducted based on successful individual performance as demonstrated on study plan, tutoring and assessment scores. Upon approval, your program coordinator will issue a signed Eligibility form through email. 4. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap. Submit TExES Testing Request Application on SL&L within 48 hours of receiving your signed Eligibility Form.
EC-12 PPR (160)	EDUC 3304 / EDUC 3306 1. Complete the preparation assigned in EDUC 3302. Complete the 240 tutoring module for the PPR to unlock the Practice Test and achieve a score of 80% or higher in all four domains by the 1st Friday of March (Spring) / 2nd Friday of October (Fall). 2. This exam must be taken when enrolled in EDUC 3304 and/or EDUC 3306. When 80% or higher is achieved, proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap by submitting a TExES Testing Request Application on SL&L with your 240 Tutoring score report uploaded. 3. Take your official Certification exam by the 3rd Friday of June (Spring) / 3rd Friday of November (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 SL&L within 48 hours of receiving your official Pearson score report and upload it to the application. 2. The Certification Exam Support Hub will issue an individualized study prescription. Schedule an appointment with your Program Specialist if required. Complete the study plan within the time frame given in your prescription. Tutoring sessions are mandatory as indicated in your study prescription. Study prescription may require retaking representative exams and demonstrate readiness for (292), STR (293), and /or PPR (160). 3. Email completed study plan and score report/transcript (ex. 240 Tutoring) to the Certification Exam Support Hub. The practice test assigned must show a score of 90% or higher in all domains. A review for eligibility will be conducted based on successful individual performance as demonstrated on study plan, tutoring and assessment scores. Upon approval, the Certification Exam Support Hub will issue a signed Eligibility Form through email. 4. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap. Submit a TExES Testing Request Application on SL&L 48 hours of receiving your signed Eligibility Form. If you did not pass, please refer to the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Attempt process within 48 hours of receiving your official score report.
Science of Teaching Reading (293)	READ 3324 Prerequisite: Currently enrolled or have taken READ 3324 1. Take the STR (293) Representative Exam by the 3rd Friday of March (Spring) / 2nd Friday of November (Fall). The link to register can be found at the bottom of the OEPA homepage. Representative exam scores are not valid after a year. 2. Create an Eligibility Request Form application 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. Complete the study prescription by the date specified on your application’s feedback. For Domain 013, attend a workshop to obtain clearance. Tutoring sessions are mandatory as indicated in your study prescription. 4. Email completed study plan and score report/transcript (ex. 240 Tutoring) to the Certification Exam Support Hub by your deadline. Upon approval, the Certification Exam Support Hub will issue a signed Eligibility Form through email. 5. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap and create the TExES Testing Request Application on SL&L to submit your signed Eligibility Form within 48 hours of receiving it. 6. Take your official certification exam within 30 days of receiving test approval. If you did not pass, please refer to 2nd attempt process within 48 hours of receiving your official score report.

Revised 7/24/2025.

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.

UTeach - TExES Test Approval Process
UTeach - TExES Test Approval Process
Exam	1 ^st Attempt	2 ^nd Attempt	3 ^rd Attempt	4 ^th Attempt	5 ^th Attempt
Content Exam	UTCH 3301 1. Email the department chair or program coordinator to request your eligibility form. Include the following in your email: Full name Student ID Current semester in our program (Block I, Block II, applying for clinical teaching, etc.) Contact OEPA or your Program Specialist for your program coordinator contact information. 2. Complete educational activities assigned by your program coordinator. Upon approval, your program coordinator will issue a signed Eligibility form through email. 3. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap to submit TExES Testing Request Application on SL&L within 48 hours of receiving your signed Eligibility Form. 4. 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. Email department chair or program coordinator to request eligibility within 48 hours of receiving your official Pearson score report. Include the following in your email: Official Pearson score report (most recent) Full name Student ID Current semester in our program (Block I, Block II, applying for clinical teaching, etc.) 2. Complete educational activities as assigned by program coordinator. Upon approval, your program coordinator will issue a signed Eligibility form through email. 3. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap to submit TExES Testing Request Application on SL&L within 48 hours of receiving your signed Eligibility Form. If you did not pass, please refer to 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. Include the following in your email: Official Pearson score report (most recent) Full name Student ID Current semester in our program (Block I, Block II, applying for clinical teaching, etc.) 2. The department chair or program coordinator will issue an individualized study prescription for you to document your studying progress. Complete the study plan (with higher expectations) and educational activities within the time frame given in your prescription. Study prescription may require retaking representative exams. 3. Email completed study plan and score report/transcript (ex. 240 Tutoring) to the department chair or program coordinator for review. The practice test assigned must show a score of 90% or higher in all domains. A review for eligibility will be conducted based on successful individual performance as demonstrated on study plan, tutoring and assessment scores. Upon approval, your program coordinator will issue a signed Eligibility form through email. 4. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap. Submit a TExES Testing Request Application on SL&L within 48 hours of receiving your signed Eligibility Form.
EC-12 PPR (160)	UTCH 3302 1. Complete the preparation assigned in EDUC 3302. Complete the 240 tutoring module for the PPR to unlock the Practice Test and achieve a score of 80% or higher in all four domains by the 1st Friday of March (Spring) / 2nd Friday of October (Fall). 2. This exam must be taken when enrolled in EDUC 3304 and/or EDUC 3306. When 80% or higher is achieved, proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap by submitting a TExES Testing Request Application on SL&L with your 240 Tutoring score report uploaded. 3. Take your official Certification exam by the 3rd Friday of June (Spring) / 3rd Friday of November (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 SL&L within 48 hours of receiving your official Pearson score report and upload it to the application. 2. The Certification Exam Support Hub will issue an individualized study prescription. Schedule an appointment with your Program Specialist if required. Complete the study plan within the time frame given in your prescription. Tutoring sessions are mandatory as indicated in your study prescription. Study prescription may require retaking representative exams and demonstrate readiness for (292), STR (293), and /or PPR (160). 3. Email completed study plan and score report/transcript (ex. 240 Tutoring) to the Certification Exam Support Hub. The practice test assigned must show a score of 90% or higher in all domains. A review for eligibility will be conducted based on successful individual performance as demonstrated on study plan, tutoring and assessment scores. Upon approval, the Certification Exam Support Hub will issue a signed Eligibility Form through email. 4. Proceed to Step 2 of Teacher Certification Roadmap. Submit a TExES Testing Request Application in SL&L hours of receiving your signed Eligibility Form. If you did not pass, please refer to the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Attempt process within 48 hours of receiving your official score report.

Revised 7/24/2025.

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.

Program Finishers 1 Year or More
Program Finishers 1 Year or More - TExES Test Approval Process
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).
Certification Exams: ALL	1. Fill out the first portion of the Returning Graduates Form. 2. Email the completed form to the Certification Exam Support Hub at certificationexamsupport@utrgv.edu. 3. The Certification Exam Support Hub (CESH) will provide you with next steps or redirect you to the appropriate department. 4. Complete any applicable requirements. 5. Once you receive your signed Eligibility Form, proceed to Step 2 of the Teacher Certification Roadmap to submit the TExES Testing Request Application on SL&L and upload your signed Eligibility Form. For future attempts, continue communicating with the Certification Exam Support Hub for approval.

Program Finishers Within 1 Year of Graduation
Program Finishers Within 1 Year of Graduation - TExES Test Approval Process
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).
Certification Exams: ALL	1. Submit TExES Testing Request Application in SL&L. Attach any test preparation if applicable. For future attempts, continue communicating with the Certification Exam Support Hub for approval.

Revised 7/24/2025.

The information stated in this document is in compliance with the new 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 228.31(e), 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.: 240 tutoring, quizzes or other preparation tools as assigned.

Revised 6/5/2025

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Program Finishers

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.

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