Certification Exam Support Hub
Welcome to the Certification Exam Support Hub at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Our goal is to assist students in the Teacher Education Program with the TExES exams. We provide teacher candidates guidance, tutoring, and assistance with the development of a study plan in four content areas or subjects: EC-6 Core Subjects (391), Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (160) 2nd attempt, PK-3 Early Childhood (292) 2nd attempt, and Science of Teaching Reading (293).
Certification Exam Study Resources
Guide: "How do I fill out my Study Plan?"
The study resources above are meant to provide assistance and review over the content material of the official TExES Certification Exams with the purpose of including a diverse and inclusive list of guides to allow for student exploration of various preparation materials to discover which one(s) work best for individual use.
Tutoring sessions are also available and highly encouraged to help you prepare for your certification exam. Sign into your EAB Navigate and schedule an appointment with our wonderful tutors at the Certification Exam Support Hub today!
View the interactive What is your status with the TExES Test Approval Process diagram shown below on Genially.
What is your status with the TExES Test Approval Process?
STEP 1: HAVE YOU TAKEN THE REPRESENTATIVE EXAM?
- Core Subjects (391)
- Science of Teaching Reading (STR)
- Yes: Proceed to the next step
- No: Submit Eligibility Request Form in Tk20
STEP 2: HAVE YOU UPLOADED YOUR ELIGIBILITY REQUEST FORM IN TK20?
- Yes: Use the guidance below to complete your study plan
- No: Proceed to the next step
STEP 3: DO YOU NEED ASSISTANCE COMPLETING YOUR STUDY PLAN?
- Yes: Use the guidance below to complete your study plan
- No: Proceed to the next step
STEP 4: HAVE YOU SUBMITTED YOUR STUDY PLAN TO THE CERTIFICATION EXAM SUPPORT HUB?
- Yes: CONGRATULATIONS! You may now proceed to Step 2 of the Teacher Certification Roadmap
- No: Go back to the start
- Reach out to the Office of Educator Preparation and Accountability if you need assistance
Step 5: PROCEED TO STEP 2 OF THE TEACHER CERTIFICATION ROADMAP
Certification Exam Vouchers
Effective September 1, 2022, certification exam vouchers will be available for teacher candidates approved to take a certification exam.
A voucher is a form of coupon or credit that is issued to an individual to be used to pay for goods or services.
Certification exam vouchers is a form of payment that enables candidates to use an authorization code to take a certification exam at an authorized Pearson testing center.
The following criteria must be met in order to be eligible to receive a certification exam voucher:
- Must be accepted into the educator preparation (teacher education) program
- Must meet all requirements to obtain test approval
Eligible teacher candidates may receive vouchers for up to 2 of the following certification exams:
- 1st attempt for PPR
- 1st attempt for Content exam in declared field
- (e.g. Core Subjects (391) for EC-6 certification, ELAR (217) for ELAR 4-8 Certification, Music (177) for Music (EC-12) certification).
- 1st attempt STR
Need more information? Submit your questions to OEPA at oepa@utrgv.edu.