To acquire teacher certification in Texas, candidates must perform satisfactorily on comprehensive examinations. The ensure teacher certification in Texas, the following programs were developed.
TExES and ExCET
The Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES) and the Examination for the Certification of Educators in Texas (ExCET) are criterion-referenced examinations designed to measure a candidate's knowledge in relation to an established criterion rather than to the performance of other candidates. The TExES Educator Standards, based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), form the foundation for the TExES tests.
TExMAT
Texas Examinations for Master Teachers consists of four categories of Master Teacher Certificates: 1) Master Reading Teacher (MRT); 2) Master Mathematics Teachers (MMT); 3) Master Science Teacher (MST); and 4) Master Technology Teacher (MTT).
Other TExES teacher certification programs are: Texas Oral Proficiency (TOPT), Texas Assessment of Sign Communication (TASC) and Texas Assessment of Sign Communication – American Sign Language (TASC-ASL).
For more information about TExES tests and the other programs, click here.
XAMonline publishes 26 titles for TExES tests in accordance with all Texas state standards and
guidelines. For a complete listing of all TExES tests titles please visit
http://xamonline.com/browse/Texas or click on links below.
TExES tests titles include:
· ExCET Art Sample Test 005, 006
· ExCET French Sample Test 048
· TExES Pedagogy & Professional Responsibilities 4-8, 110
· TExES Pedagogy & Professional Responsibilities EC-4, 101
· TExES Mathematics-Science 4-8, 114
· TExES Mathematics-Physics 8-12, 143
· TExES Mathematics 4-8, 114-115
· TExES English Language, Arts & Reading 4-8, 117
· TExES English Language, Arts & Reading 8-12, 131
· TExES Social Studies 4-8, 118
· TExES Social Studies 8-12,132
· TExES Life Science 8-12, 138
· TExES Reading Specialist 151
· TExES Physical Education EC-12, 158
· TExES Special Education EC-12, 161
· THEA Texas Higher Education Assessment
Please click here for TExES tests dates.
How do I register for the TExES teacher certification test?
The quickest way is to register online. Click here to register.
Click here for paper-based TExES tests dates.
Can I take TExES tests for teacher certification by computer?
Yes. This provides greater access to teacher certification tests in Texas and quicker score reporting. Note: computer-administered TExES tests are on a continuous basis. There are 24 TExES tests for teacher certification offered via computer with three more to come in early 2010. Scores for these TExES tests for teacher certification are reported within seven days of taking the teacher certification tests.
How much does it cost to take the TExES tests for teacher certification?
$120 test fee (per test)
$240 superintendent test
$35 late registration fee
$75 emergency registration fee
For more information about TExES tests and other teacher certification in Texas, please click here.
