Texas Examinations: TExES; TOPT; PPR!

Before entering a Texas classroom, the State of Texas requires an individual challenge and pass the TExES content area examination  with a scaled score of 240 (usually translates to a score of 70%). Before an individual can apply for a standard certificate, s/he must challenge and pass with a scaled score of 240 (usually translates to a score of 70%), the pedagogy and professional responsibilities examination, TExES PPR.

EC-4 Generalist Examination: All TEACH candidates seeking a BIED, ESL, & SPED certificate, grade levels EC-4,  are required to challenge the EC-4 Generalist examination in addition to the specific certificate content area and PPR examinations.  Bilingual education certificate candidates are also required to challenge and pass the oral proficiency test  (TOPT).  TEACH suggests that candidates challenge the PPR  toward the end of the paid or non-paid internship. 

TEACH candidates seeking a middle or high school certificate are not required to challenge the EC-4 Generalist examination in addition to the specific certificate content area and PPR examinations.

Certification Test(s)

Barcodes: Candidates should request test approval approximately three-weeks prior to the test registration deadline. Tutoring is required!

TExES/ExCET

TOPT

TEACH offers individual tutoring on and practice exams for TExES exam preparation.

If the score report mailing for a test is on or after the regular deadline for the next test date, there is a provision for examinees who plan to retake the next consecutive date.  If you do not pass a test, you will be able to register for the next test during the late registration period, your status as a consecutive test taker guarantees that ETS will your late fee will be waived.

If you register to take the same test on consecutive test dates before receiving your score for the first administration, you assume full responsibility for all applicable test and service fees for registrations, even if you subsequently learn that you passed the test on the previous attempt. 

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What Components Should an Alternative Certification Program Include?

●Component 1: Preparing teacher candidates to successfully pass the TExES exams. Preparation should include at least 60 hours of tutoring & provide practice exams. ●Component 2: Ongoing Supervisor Support which includes a Supervisor who observes teacher teaching at least 4 times per semester. ●Component 3: Ongoing Pedagogical Training throughout Internship including courses &/or workshops.  ●Component 4: Selecting process which identifies quality teachers for the Texas classroom.

TEACH Delivers All Four Components Plus Four Additional Components!

●Component 5: Teaching tools necessary to produce high-performing students. Students who perform on or above average on the district/state assessment tools. ●Component 6: Teaching tools which support high-level thinking in Texas Classrooms. ●Component 7: Supporting courses which enrich teacher's pedagogical knowledge & skills. ●Component 8: Testing pedagogical skills through a laboratory setting--a virtual classroom.

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