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Erica Villarreal, Ph.D., MPA
Director
Educator Preparation and Accountability
Edinburg: EEDUC 2.510, Brownsville: BMAIN 2.200M
Email: oepa@utrgv.edu
Phone: Edinburg: (956) 665-7952, Brownsville: (956) 882-4139

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TExES Test Approval Process Teacher Education Program Admissions Clinical Teaching TExES Support

Office of Educator Preparation and Accountability

Educator Preparation Program

UTRGV offers a rigorous university-based teacher certification curriculum developed to produce exemplary teacher leaders for the Rio Grande Valley, the nation and beyond.

In coordination with undergraduate academic programs, field experiences and clinical teaching leading to teacher certification are planned and delivered through the Office of Educator Preparation and Accountability.  The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) have approved the content and procedures of these curricula. Students pursuing degrees with teacher certification are encouraged to initiate and maintain contact with the Office of Educator Preparation and Accountability in order to stay informed of certification changes, updates and requirements.

Teacher Certification Roadmap

STEP 1

• Complete TExES Exam Approval Process

(exam preparation cycle)

• Recommended exam preparation sequence

1. Content/Core Subjects

2. PPR

3. Science of Teaching Reading (STR)

(For Elementary and ELAR 4-8 only)

4. Supplemental

STEP 2

• Submit TExES Testing Request

Application in Tk20

(https://utrgv.tk20.com/)

• Attach copies of preparation

material and/or study plan assigned

by TExES lab

• Student will be notified of

approval to test via UTRGV email

• Schedule Exam

(http://www.tx.nesinc.com)

STEP 4

• Finalize certification process

(after finishing clinical teaching)

1. Submit UG Standard Certification

Application in Tk20

(https://utrgv.tk20.com)

2. Apply and pay for certificate with TEA

https://tealprod.tea.state.tx.us/

STEP 3

• Take exam

• Apply for clinical teaching (if applicable)

current clinical teaching requirements

• Upon successfully passing exam, begin

preparation cycle for additional exam(s)

(if applicable)

TExES Representative Exam Dates

Review the Spring 2022 schedule to register for a TExES Representative Exam session.

February 2022



February 2022 TExES Representative Exam Schedule

Date of Representative Exam

Registration Opens

Registration Closes

Link to Register

Friday
February 4, 2022

Monday
January 24, 2022
at 8:30 AM

Tuesday
February 1, 2022
at 12:00 PM

Click Here
to Register for
February 4, 2022

Friday
February 11, 2022

Monday
January 31, 2022
at 8:30 AM

Tuesday
February 8, 2022
at 12:00 PM

Click Here
to Register for
February 11, 2022

Friday
February 18, 2022

Monday
February 7, 2021
8:30 AM

Tuesday
February 15, 2022
at 12:00 PM

Click Here
to Register for
February 18, 2022

Friday
February 25, 2022

Monday
February 14, 2022
8:30 AM

Tuesday
February 22, 2022
at 12:00 PM

Click Here
to Register for
February 25, 2022

March 2022



March 2022 TExES Representative Exam Schedule

Date of Representative Exam

Registration Opens

Registration Closes

Link to Register

Friday
March 4, 2022

Monday
February 21, 2022
at 8:30 AM

Tuesday
March 1, 2022
at 12:00 PM

Click Here
to Register for
March 4, 2022

Friday
March 11, 2022

Monday
February 28, 2022
at 8:30 AM

Tuesday
March 8, 2022
at 12:00 PM

Click Here
to Register for
March 11, 2022

Saturday
March 12, 2022

Monday
February 28, 2022
at 8:30 AM

Wednesday
March 9, 2022
at 12:00 PM

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to Register for
March 12, 2022

Friday
March 18, 2022

Monday
March 7, 2022
at 8:30 AM

Tuesday
March 15, 2022
at 12:00 PM

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to Register for
March 18, 2022

Friday
March 25, 2022

Monday
March 14, 2022
at 8:30 AM

Tuesday
March 22, 2022
at 12:00 PM

Click Here
to Register for
March 25, 2022

April 2022



April 2022 TExES Representative Exam Schedule

Date of Representative Exam

Registration Opens

Registration Closes

Link to Register

Friday
April 1, 2022

Monday
March 21, 2022
at 8:30 AM

Tuesday
March 29, 2022
at 12:00 PM

Click Here
to Register for
April 1, 2022

Friday
April 8, 2022

Monday
March 28, 2022
at 8:30 AM

Tuesday
April 5, 2022
at 12:00 PM

Click Here
to Register for
April 8, 2022

Saturday
April 9, 2022
at 8:30 AM

Monday
March 28, 2022
at 8:30 AM

Wednesday
April 6, 2022
at 12:00 PM

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to Register for
April 9, 2022

Friday
April 22, 2022

Monday
April 11, 2022
at 8:30 AM

Tuesday
April 19, 2022
at 12:00 PM

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to Register for
April 22, 2022

Friday
April 29, 2022

Monday
April 18, 2022
at 8:30 AM

Tuesday
April 26, 2022
at 12:00 PM

Click Here
to Register for
April 29, 2022

May 2022



May 2022 TExES Representative Exam Schedule

Date of Representative Exam

Registration Opens

Registration Closes

Link to Register

Friday
May 6, 2022

Monday
April 25, 2022
at 8:30 AM

Tuesday
May 3, 2022
at 12:00 PM

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to Register for
May 6, 2022

Friday
May 13, 2022

Monday
May 2, 2022
at 8:30 AM

Tuesday
May 10, 2022
at 12:00 PM

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to Register for
May 13, 2022

Friday
May 20, 2022

Monday
May 9, 2022
at 8:30 AM

Tuesday
May 17, 2022
at 12:00 PM

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to Register for
May 20, 2022

June 2022



June 2022 TExES Representative Exam Schedule

Date of Representative Exam

Registration Opens

Registration Closes

Link to Register

Friday
June 3, 2022

Monday
May 23, 2022
at 8:30 AM

Tuesday
May 31, 2022
at 12:00 PM

Click Here
to Register for
June 3, 2022

Friday
June 10, 2022

Monday
May 30, 2022
at 8:30 AM

Tuesday
June 7, 2022
at 12:00 PM

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to Register for
June 10, 2022

Friday
June 17, 2022

Monday
June 6, 2022
at 8:30 AM

Tuesday
June 14, 2022
at 12:00 PM

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to Register for
June 17, 2022

Saturday
June 18, 2022

Monday
June 6, 2022
8:30 AM

Wednesday
June 15, 2022
at 12:00 PM

Click Here
to Register for
June 18, 2022



STR Constructed Response Workshop Dates

Review the available STR Constructed Response Workshop schedule presented by Dr. Jaime Lopez. You do not need to register in advance for a workshop. Just use the Zoom link to join the workshop.

March 2022



March 2022 STR Constructed Response Workshop Schedule

Date of STR Constructed Response Workshop

Workshop
Start Time

Workshop 
End Time

Zoom Link

Wednesday
March 23, 2022

5:00 PM

7:00 PM

Meeting ID: 5590501084

April 2022



April 2022 STR Constructed Response Workshop Schedule

Date of STR Constructed Response Workshop

Workshop
Start Time

Workshop 
End Time

Zoom Link

Saturday
April 16, 2022

10:00 AM

12:00 PM

Meeting ID: 5590501084

May 2022



May 2022 STR Constructed Response Workshop Schedule

Date of STR Constructed Response Workshop

Workshop
Start Time

Workshop 
End Time

Zoom Link

Wednesday
May 18, 2022

5:00 PM

7:00 PM

Meeting ID: 5590501084

June 2022



June 2022 STR Constructed Response Workshop Schedule

Date of STR Constructed Response Workshop

Workshop
Start Time

Workshop 
End Time

Zoom Link

Saturday
June 11, 2022

10:00 AM

12:00 PM

Meeting ID: 5590501084



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