Certification Information
Texas is always looking for excellent teachers. The state faces a continuing shortage of qualified educators. This section contains information on the following:
Information on becoming a Texas classroom teacher.
Standard certificate renewal requirements
Adding additional classroom areas to your Standard Classroom Teaching certificate
Assignment information for educators serving in Texas schools
How to access to the virtual certificates
Obtaining certification through a Texas Approved Educator Preparation program
Becoming a School Counselor, School Librarian, Educational Diagnostician, Reading Specialist or Master Teacher in Texas
Application instructions for becoming an Educational Aide
Information on obtaining a Temporary Teacher Certificate
Related Sites
Texas Regional Education Service Centers
National Association of State Director of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) [outside source]
U.S. Department of Education (outside source)
U.S. Department of Education - State Education Agencies (outside source)
Texas Register (outside source)