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ATTENTION FUTURE EDUCATORS:
Due to COVID-19, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) has provided guidance for educator certification and preparation. The links below provide timely and important information about Governor Abbot’s recent actions regarding educator certification.
The flexibility provided by Governor Abbott’s suspension creates the possibility for candidates who are admitted to an Educator Preparation Program (EPP) but who have not completed testing requirements to receive a one-year intern certificate.
FAQ and Guidance
- Intern and Emergency Certification Waiver FAQ (PDF) June 9, 2020
FAQ and Guidance
- Educator Certification and Preparation Guidance FAQ (PDF) June 9, 2020
- Educator Preparation Webinar PPT (PDF) March 26, 2020
Tools, Templates and Resources
- Certification Town Hall Presentation (PDF) June 9, 2020
- EPP Instructions to Issue a Probationary Certificate Authorized by Emergency Waivers (PDF) May 12, 2020
- Candidate Instructions for Applying for Probationary Certification (PDF) April 23, 2020
Certification - How to Become a Teacher
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Texas Education Agency (TEA)
- How to Become a Teacher in Texas
- Texas Certification for Out of State Educators
- Texas Certification for Out of Country Educators
- Educator Certification Testing
- Texas Education Agency - Becoming a Certified Texas Educator Through an Alternative Certification Program (ACP)
Texas Education Agency (TEA) Phone Number: (512) 463-9734Website: http://tea.texas.gov/
