Become an Educator in Texas 
TEA Education Certification Website or Phone: 512.936.8400

Alternative Certification Program (ACP)- Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher and wish to become an educator in Texas? 
ACPs offer a nontraditional certification route that may allow you to serve as a teacher while completing the requirements. Visit the TEA Alternative Certification page to learn more.

Paraprofessionals in the Classroom

1. Must obtain an educational aide certification (applied for upon employment)
2. Must meet one of the following requirements to be considered Highly Qualified:
   1. Two years of study at an institution of higher education [48 semester hours (or equivalent trimester hours)]; or
   2. Associate’s (or higher) degree; or
   3. Met a rigorous standard of quality through a formal state/local assessment

Certification Links

• Additional Certification by Exam
• Certificate Lookup
• Certification Renewal
• Certified in Another State
• Obtain a Copy of Your Certification

Texas Education Agency (TEA) Educator Certification

Need help fast, enter a TEA Help Desk Ticket
Phone hours: 8:00 am-4:30 pm (CST)
Phone: (512) 936-8400 (Option #2)
Testing questions: (512) 463-9039