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Texas Teacher Certification Programs 

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To earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate, simply...

​1. Pass the Pre-Teaching Program 

2. Pass the Professional Internship Program 

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coursework

Pre-Teaching Program (Courses 1-10)

Required for All Certification Areas​

TEXAS TEACHER STANDARD 1: INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING AND DELIVERY

Course Description:

Course 1 provides a comprehensive guide to effective instructional planning and delivery aligned to professional standards and best practices in education. Central to the module is Texas Teacher Standard 1, which emphasizes the importance of designing clear, sequential lessons that build on students' prior knowledge. It explores the role of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to ensure inclusive, accessible education and addresses the integration of faith-based principles in public education.  Additionally, this course introduces AI tools that help classroom teachers create effective and inclusive learning experiences. Teacher candidates will gain hands-on experience with AI tools by learning to generate ideas, refine work, and maintain academic integrity so that they are fully equipped to incorporate AI into teaching practices. â€‹

Professional Internship Program

One Full School Year

(Courses 1-2)

Required for All Certification Areas​​​​

PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP FOR ONE FULL SCHOOL YEAR 

Course Description:

Congratulations on your employment as an Intern/Probationary Teacher of Record! This course guides you through the final steps of securing your teaching certification and beginning your professional journey. You will learn to apply pedagogical content knowledge, support holistic student growth, and promote high-quality instructional services within K12 classrooms. Emphasizing the importance of designing empathetic learning environments and appraising data-driven assessment practices, this course also underscores professional and ethical standards. You'll evaluate the impact of your first-year teaching experience on your instructional skills and teaching dispositions, ensuring a strong start to your career. By the end of this course, you will proficiently design and implement standards-aligned lessons, manage classroom environments, and demonstrate high levels of professionalism, preparing you for a successful and impactful teaching career.​

Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: Bilingual Core Subjects/STR EC-6

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REQUIRED TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE​​​​​​

1. Core Subjects EC-6 #391

2. STR #293

3. BTLPT #190

4. Bilingual Supplemental #164

5. PPR EC-12 #160

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Passing scores on the Core Subjects EC-6, STR, Bilingual Supplemental, and BTLPT qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the Core Subjects EC-6, STR, Bilingual Supplemental, BTLPT, and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching.

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**Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exam.**

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Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: Core Subjects/STR EC-6

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REQUIRED TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE​​​​​

1. Core Subjects EC-6 #391

2. STR #293

3. PPR EC-12 #160

Passing scores on the Core Subjects EC-6 and STR qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the Core Subjects EC-6, STR, and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching.


**Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.**

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Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: Core Subjects/STR 4-8

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REQUIRED TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE​​​

1. Core Subjects 4-8 #211

2. STR #293

3. PPR EC-12 #160

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Passing scores on the Core Subjects 4-8 and STR qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the Core Subjects 4-8, STR, and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching.

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**Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.**​

Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: ELAR/STR 4-8

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REQUIRED TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE​​​

1. ELAR #217

2. STR #293

3. PPR EC-12 #160

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Passing scores on the ELAR #217 and STR qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the ELAR #217, STR, and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching.

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**Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.**
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Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: ELAR 7-12

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REQUIRED TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE​​​​

1. ELAR #231*

2. PPR EC-12 #160

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A passing score on the ELAR #231 qualifies the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the ELAR #231 and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching.

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**Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.**

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*This notification is regarding changes to the following certificate area: English Language Arts & Reading (ELAR) 7-12. The ELAR 7-12 exam 231 is expiring and will be replaced by the new exam, 331.

 

The relevant dates and deadlines for this transition are:

*The last date that a candidate can attempt the expiring exam is 9/1/2024. The new exam launches 9/2/2024.

*The last date a candidate can be recommended for certification using passing scores on the expiring exam is 9/1/2025. Starting 9/2/2025, issuance of the ELAR 7-12 certificate will require a passing score on the new exam, 331.

Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: ELAR/STR/SS 4-8

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REQUIRED TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE​​​

1. ELAR #113

2. STR #293

3. PPR EC-12 #160

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Passing scores on the ELAR #113 and STR qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the ELAR #113, STR, and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching.

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**Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.**
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Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: JROTC 6-12

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REQUIRED TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE​​​​

1. PPR EC-12 #160​

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A passing score on the PPR EC-12 qualifies the JROTC Instructor for the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate. JROTC does not have a TExES content exam. TEA regulations exempt JROTC Instructors from the practicum requirement.

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**Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.**

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Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: Math 4-8

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REQUIRED TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE​​​

1. MATH #115

2. PPR EC-12 #160

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A passing score on the Math #115 qualifies the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the Math #115 and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching.

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**Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.**

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Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: Math/Science 4-8

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REQUIRED TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE​​

1. MATH #114

2. PPR EC-12 #160

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A passing score on the Math #114 qualifies the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the Math #114 and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching.

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**Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.**

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Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: Math 7-12

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REQUIRED TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE​​

1. MATH #235

2. PPR EC-12 #160

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A passing score on the Math #235 qualifies the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the Math #235 and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching.

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**Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.**

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Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: Science 4-8

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REQUIRED TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE​​​

1. Science #116

2. PPR EC-12 #160

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A passing score on the Science #116 qualifies the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the Science #116 and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching.

​

**Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.**

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Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: Science 7-12

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REQUIRED TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE​​​

1. Science #236

2. PPR EC-12 #160

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A passing score on the Science #236 qualifies the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the Science #236 and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching.

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**Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.**

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Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: Social Studies 4-8

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REQUIRED TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE​​​

1. Social Studies #118

2. PPR EC-12 #160

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A passing score on the Social Studies #118 qualifies the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the Social Studies #118 and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching.

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**Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.**

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Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: Special Education EC-12

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REQUIRED TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE​​​

1. Special Education EC-12 #161

2. PPR EC-12 #160

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A passing score on the Special Education #161 qualifies the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the Special Education #161 and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching.

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**Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 exam.**

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