Bilingual/ESL Certification

Grand Prairie ISD is committed to building the capacity of ESL and BL and certified teachers serving English Learners in the classroom. Please find below resources to assist with the certification process.

Test Registration

• TExES Test Registration Home Page

Study Materials

Grand Prairie:

• Test Prep Sessions: in-person, in-district prep sessions; register in Edugence or email tamara.sanchez@gpisd.org
• 240 Learning: email tamara.sanchez@gpisd.org for access

TEA:

• TEA Courses on English Learner Portal: includes free resources and training
  • ESL: www.txel.org/eslcertification (154)
  • Bilingual: www.txel.org/bilingualcertification (164 and 190)

Register for the Exam

• Registration Home Page

Requesting a substitute

Yes! The department pays for substitutes for the teacher to take the certification tests.  It is school business (not personal day).

1. Ask your principal for approval to request a school business absence.
2. Once approved, follow campus procedure for entering a school business absence and sub request.
3. Ask the campus secretary to contact Ana.Loera@gpisd.org, x14015 for the process for the line code to pay for the sub. 

Reimbursement of Test Fees

The Bilingual/ESL department will reimburse the teacher’s test fees whether s/he passes or fails.  Additionally, the TAMU Eco-Synergistic Connections Program will reimburse your test fees if you pass.

Reimbursement for Certification Tests (Bilingual/ESL) 

1. GPISD will reimburse your test fee, pass or fail. Email ana.loera@gpisd.org and tamara.sanchez@gpisd.org a copy of your:

• test results, 
• receipt, and 
• proof of adding it to your SBEC

2. TAMU grant will reimburse your test fee if you pass and participate in a sponsored in-person session. Email myreyna@tamu.edu a copy of your: 

• test results, 
• receipt, and 
• proof of adding it to your SBEC 

Click here to see examples of what documents to submit for test score and receipt. 

Add Certification to SBEC

Once the test is passed, it must be added to your teacher certificate.

How do I add the endorsement to my teacher certificate?

Add the ESL Supplemental Certification to your SBEC through your TEAL account.

• log into your TEAL Portal: https://tealprod.tea.state.tx.us/
• access your Educator Certification Online System (ECOS) account via the "View My Educator Certification Account" link,
• select Applications from the main menu,
• and choose the appropriate application option for an additional certification,
• and complete the online forms and pay any required fees.
• Notify HR (Debbie Cheatham and Wendy Cebrian) and your campus LPAC Admin of your newly added certification!