TExES and Certification Office
Initial Teacher Prep
- Lamar Proficiency Exam
- TExES State Exams Eligibility and Remediation Reviews
- Register for TExES State Exams
- Apply for Initial Certification
- Alternative Certification
Graduate/Advanced Prep
(Principal, School Counselor, Educational Diagnostician and Superintendent)TEA Deadlines, Dates and Changes
- TEA Important Deadlines, Dates and Changes: EC-6/4-8 Core Subjects, 4-8 ELAR
- TEA Important Deadlines, Dates and Changes: EC-12 Physical Education, EC-12 Health and 7-12 English, Language and Reading
- Transitioning from Principal 068 to 268 and PASL (Performance Assessment for School Leaders.)
- Transitioning from School Counselor 152 to 252
- Transitioning from Educational Diagnostician 153 to 253
- 2021-2022 Educator Preparation Annual Report for Initial Certification
Certification Information
Â鶹ÊÓƵ and the faculty in the College of Education and Human Development are committed to ensuring student success in meeting all requirements for receiving teaching certification in the State of Texas.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ reserves the right to modify degree requirements and teaching certificate requirements in keeping with legislative acts and rules established by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and State Board for Educator Certification or Â鶹ÊÓƵ that may mandate additional requirements for students, even though certification plans or deficiency plans may need updating periodically to comply with new requirements.
Adherence to all policies and procedures is the responsibility of the student.
Visit Our Office
Director, Certification and Testing
Phone: (409) 880-2320
Fax: (409) 880-1804
Office 201-B
The TExES and Certification Office is located on the second floor of the Education building inside the Office of Professional Services suite.