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Erica Villarreal, 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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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)


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October 5, 2021

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