Teacher Certification
State Board for Educator Certification
Although SBEC has approved many colleges, universities, and other entities to prepare students for certification, teaching certificates are issued by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC). To qualify for certification, a student must obtain a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, pass a content exam, a pedagogy and professional responsibilities exam and a background check.
Individuals planning to teach in accredited Texas schools must obtain Texas teaching certificates. The University of Houston-Victoria and School of Education and Human Development offer bachelor's degree programs which meet the Texas SBEC certification requirements. Upon completion of the requirements for certain degrees in teacher education, the individual may be eligible to apply for certification. Students that hold bachelor's degrees may be eligible to complete post baccalaureate or graduate teacher certification programs.
Since May 1, 1986, in order to be approved for teacher certification or any graduate level certification, applicants, including those holding valid out-of-state certificates, have been required to achieve a satisfactory level of performance on an examination prescribed by the State Board of Education. The current test is the Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES).
Teacher Certification Application
Application for graduation and application for certification are different processes. They must be applied for separately.
Once all requirements are met, the student will apply directly to the State Board for Educator Certification. Instructions and the application are on the site.
New TEA/SBEC test registration policy requires an ID number assigned to you by TEA/SBEC. To find this number, you must log on to the SBEC website by your Social Security number. Please use the TEA/SBEC ID number when you register for TExES exams.
A fee, payable to the State Board of Educator Certification, is required for each application.
After the student applies and pays the fee, the University will then recommend the student to the state for the appropriate certification.
If an out-of-state or out-of-country teaching certificate is held, one should call the State Board for Educator Certification support center for information at 1-888-863-5880 or apply to the State Board for Educator Certification at the following address:
State Board for Educator CertificationCapitol Station
P.O. Box 12728
Austin TX 78711-2728
Victoria