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Contact Us

Coral De La Cruz
Teacher Certification Evaluator
Educator Preparation and Accountability
Edinburg: EEDUC 2.510, Brownsville: BMAIN 2.200M
Email: oepa@utrgv.edu
Phone: Edinburg: (956) 665-7952, Brownsville: (956) 882-2257

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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 Certification Exam Support Hub

• 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)

Teacher Certification Roadmap

TExES Representative Exam Dates

Review the 2023 Schedule to register for a TExES Representative Exam session.

September 2023



September 2023 TExES Representative Exam Schedule

Date of Representative Exam

Registration Opens

Registration Closes

Link to Register

Friday
September 15, 2023

Tuesday
August 29, 2023
at 8:30 AM

Tuesday
September 5, 2023
at 12:00 PM

Click Here
to Register for
September 15, 2023

Friday
September 22, 2023

Tuesday
September 5, 2023
at 8:30 AM

Tuesday
September 12, 2023
at 12:00 PM

Click Here
to Register for
September 22, 2023

Friday
September 29, 2023

Tuesday
September 12, 2023
at 8:30 AM

Tuesday
September 19, 2023
at 12:00 PM

Click Here
to Register for
September 29, 2023

Saturday
September 30, 2023

Wednesday
September 13, 2023
at 8:30 AM

Wednesday
September 20, 2023
at 12:00 PM

Click Here
to Register for
September 30, 2023

October 2023



October 2023 TExES Representative Exam Schedule

Date of Representative Exam

Registration Opens

Registration Closes

Link to Register

Friday
October 6, 2023

Tuesday
September 19, 2023
at 8:30 AM

Tuesday
September 26, 2023
at 12:00 PM

Click Here
to Register for
October 6, 2023

Friday
October 13, 2023

Tuesday
September 26, 2023
at 8:30 AM

Tuesday
October 3, 2023
at 12:00 PM

Click Here
to Register for
October 13, 2023

Friday
October 20, 2023

Tuesday
October 3, 2023
at 8:30 AM

Tuesday
October 10, 2023
at 12:00 PM

Click Here
to Register for
October 20, 2023

Saturday
October 21, 2023

Wednesday
October 4, 2023
at 8:30 AM

Wednesday
October 11, 2023
at 12:00 PM

Click Here
to Register for
October 21, 2023

November 2023



November 2023 TExES Representative Exam Schedule

Date of Representative Exam

Registration Opens

Registration Closes

Link to Register

Friday
November 3, 2023

Tuesday
October 17, 2023
at 8:30 AM

Tuesday
October 24, 2023
at 12:00 PM

Click Here
to Register for
November 3, 2023

Friday
November 10, 2023

Tuesday
October 24, 2023
at 8:30 AM

Tuesday
October 31, 2023
at 12:00 PM

Click Here
to Register for
November 10, 2023

December 2023



December 2023 TExES Representative Exam Schedule

Date of Representative Exam

Registration Opens

Registration Closes

Link to Register

Friday
December 1, 2023

Tuesday
November 14, 2023
at 8:30 AM

Tuesday
November 21, 2023
at 12:00 PM

Click Here
to Register for
December 1, 2023

Saturday
December 2, 2023

Wednesday
November 15, 2023
at 8:30 AM

Wednesday
November 22, 2023
at 12:00 PM

Click Here
to Register for
December 2, 2023



Teacher Certification Program (TCP) fee

A $45 fee is assessed to all students pursuing a degree leading to initial teacher certification every semester to offset teacher certification costs.

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