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Welcome to our Texas FAQ page, your go-to resource for all the answers you need as you embark on your journey into the world of teaching! Whether you're a seasoned educator or a newcomer to the field, we understand that questions may arise along the way. That's why we've compiled a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions to provide you with clarity and guidance. From certification requirements to logging into your first class, we've got you covered. Dive in and discover the solutions to the most common queries posed by aspiring educators like yourself.

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How do I gather finger print documentation?

Anyone who is pursuing a Standard Teaching Certificate is required to go through the process of being fingerprinted and background-checked through TEA before moving forward with the Certificate program. This requirement will need to be completed by the end of Course 1.

I am logged into TEAL/ECOS account and followed the instructions, but once I click on Applications, I don't see the appropriate application link to select for fingerprint request?

You will select the Internship OR Standard Application, select Teach Us, Texas and answer a few questions required by TEA. When you continue to the next page, you will see payments for both the Internship/Standard document and Fingerprints. DO NOT submit payment for the internship/standard document as you are not yet eligible for this document, you are only paying for the fingerprint document.

I have my fingerprints completed.....do I need to re-do them again?

The fingerprints need to be linked to your TEAL account in ECOS. If they are not linked, you will need to submit a help desk ticket with TEA and request for your fingerprints to be linked. If you did not go through IdentoGO, you will need to have your fingerprints completed again.

What steps should I take if I have earned my bachelor's degree outside the U.S.?

If you graduated with a bachelor’s degree (or higher) outside of the U.S., you must complete the following steps before we can review your education background:
Transcript Evaluation and Translation: Obtain an evaluation of your foreign transcripts from an approved evaluation service. This evaluation must include the following details:

Course-by-course evaluation: A breakdown of each course you completed, including its title, content, and credit hours.
Equivalency to a US Bachelor’sdegree (or higher): The evaluation should clearly state that your foreign degree is equivalent to a bachelor’s degree or higher in the United States.
GPA (Grade Point Average): Your GPA should be calculated based on the evaluation of your grades in each course.
Units for each course: The evaluation should specify the units or credit hours assigned to each course.
Conferred graduation date: The date when you officially completed your degree program and were conferred the degree.
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You must ensure that the evaluation service you choose is recognized by TEA (list of approved service providers).
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Once you have obtained the required evaluation and translated transcripts, you may proceed with submitting your application for review.
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If your degree is from a Country on the list of Exempt Countries who Primary Language is English, you will not be required to take the TOEFL iBT exam (see list below). If you have received a degree outside of the of the U.S. and the Country is not listed on the exempt list, you will be required to take the TOEFL iBT exam.
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Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT)

Below are the minimum score requirements needed for entry into the certification program.

Speaking 24
Listening 22
Reading 22
Writing 21

To access a list of the countries that have been approved by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) to satisfy the English language proficiency requirement visit: https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/laws-and-rules/sbec-rules-tac/sbec-tac-currently-in-effect/19-230-0011-1.pdf

What transcripts should I submit and where do I send them to?

The following document will explain how to submit an official transcript, where to submit the transcripts, and how to add them to the application when you apply.

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