Certification / NCLB Compliance
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Basic Requirements for a Teacher in Texas:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
- Complete Teacher Training through an approved program
- Successfully complete the appropriate TExES/ExCET exams
- Be NCLB Highly Qualified for the teaching assignment
Teachers who are certified Out-of-State or Country:
- You can transfer acceptable credentials in order to become certified in Texas. For more information, click here.
- Be NCLB Highly Qualified for the teaching assignment
Degree from another country without teacher certification:
- Must go through a certification program and have transcripts evaluated. For more information on transcript evaluators, click here.
Routes to Certification in Texas:
- There are numerous University Based Programs and Alternative Certification Programs, for a list of programs, click here.
PLEASE REFER TO THE STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION REGARDING FURTHER INFORMATION ON TEACHER CERTIFICATION www.sbec.state.tx.us
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