{"id":44585,"date":"2023-10-04T01:40:42","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T06:40:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/?p=44585"},"modified":"2023-10-10T14:00:50","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T19:00:50","slug":"renewal-of-texas-teachers-certification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/blog\/insights\/renewal-of-texas-teachers-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"Renewal of Texas Teacher’s Certification in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

To teach in Texas, you must have a <\/span>valid teaching certificate<\/span> and renew it every five years. According to the Texas Education Agency (TEA), your educator license becomes inactive if you fail to renew it before the expiration date.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As the saying goes, \u201cFailing to plan is planning to fail.\u201d You should plan and ensure that you meet the requirements for certificate renewal before the expiration date.<\/span><\/p>\n

Planning ahead helps you avoid last-minute rush and anxiety associated with the renewal process. It also allows you to take advantage of conferences, training, and other professional development opportunities presented during the renewal period.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This article delves into the requirements of renewing your teacher certificate in Texas<\/a>, the costs, and all the relevant information and guidelines to guarantee your certificate renewal before the expiration date.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What Is Texas Teacher Certification?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The Texas Teacher Certification program is state-approved and trusted by teachers and school districts in preparing teachers for an initial teaching certificate. To qualify to enroll for a teacher certification program, you should have a baccalaureate degree and a GPA of at least 2.5.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The path to certification as a teacher in Texas involves the following steps:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Enrolling in a teacher preparation program<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Undergoing a school internship<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Writing your teacher certification examination<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Getting certified and getting a job in teaching\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The teacher certification process in Texas is similar to other states. To get licensed in Texas, you must complete an educator preparation program approved by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), including a teacher certification examination.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    The Texas teachers’ examination evaluates the educators’ pedagogical and content area knowledge on the required tests for their certification.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Texas has two unique sets of examinations:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n