Certification
Stay current by reviewing certification announcements and updates.
Educator account setup instructions, including step-by-step instructions and guides, can be found by using the ECOS for Educator tab at the top of the page. If you have trouble setting up your account, you may contact your ESC representative.
Certification
ÌýCertification information for Texas teachers and those seeking Texas certification:
- Becoming a Texas teacher
- Military Community
- Out-of-State/CountryÌýCertified Educators
- Renewing a standard certificate
- Additional certification by examination
- Additional certification by examination that requires work experience
- Principal and Superintendent certification
- Student Services certificationÌý
- Educational Aides
- Revalidating a lifetime certificate
- Name change for certification
- Test informationÌý
- Virtual certificate information
- Science of Teaching Reading (STR) Exam
- Visiting International Teachers
Assignment Information
AssignmentÌýinformation for Texas teachers and school districts:
- School district hiring information
- State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) rules
- Teacher Assignment Chart
- HOUSSE Forms
Additional Information and Sites Related to Certification
HelpfulÌýlinks and information related to Texas certification:
(512) 936-8400
Phone Options:
Option 2-Educator Certification
Option 3-Fingerprinting
Option 5-Educator Preparation Programs
Option 6-Investigations
Testing questions: (512) 463-9039
Please use the ÈËÆÞÓÕ»óÌý to submit your questions. Allow several business days for staff to respond to your ticket.
