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 Information
Certification information for Texas teachers and those seeking Texas certification:
- Becoming a Texas teacher
- Military Community & First Responders
- Out-of-State/Country Certified Educators
- Renewing a standard certificate
- Additional certification by examination
- Additional certification by examination that requires work experience
- Principal and Superintendent certification
- Student Services certification
- Educational Aides
- Revalidating a lifetime certificate
- Name change for certification
- Test information
- Virtual certificate information
- Science of Teaching Reading (STR) Exam
- Visiting International Teachers
Assignment Information
Assignment information for Texas teachers and school districts:
- School district hiring information
- 鶹AV (SBEC) rules
- Teacher Assignment Chart
- Special Education Personnel Assignment Guidance
Additional Information and Related Sites
Helpful links and information related to Texas certification:
