Certification Exams
Visit the TEA website for more information about state of Texas certification exams here.
Contact texesprep@tamiu.edu for more information.
Upcoming Exam Dates (Spring 2023):
January 27, 2023
February 24, 2023
March 31, 2023
April 28, 2023
TExES Exams for Certification:
Testing Timeline for Fall and Spring:
- Week 3: Baseline Test using CertifyTeacher.
- Weeks 4-8: Complete preparation manuals and use CertifyTeacher. During this time, it will be in study mode.
- Week 9: Representative Exam Attempt 1
- Weeks 10-13: Two options;
- Register and prepare for TExES exam (for those who passed Represenative Exam attempt 1)
- OR prepare for Representative exam attempt 2
- Week 13: Representative Exam Attempt 2 (as needed).
- Week 15: Send proof of passing TExES exam to Rene Rodriguez.
Test Prep Materials Available:
Manual
CertifyTeacher (Minimum Score 240)
Representative Exam (Minimum Score 80%)
Test Prep Materials Available:
Manual
CertifyTeacher
Representative Exam (Minimum Score 80%)
Test Prep Materials Available:
Manual
CertifyTeacher (Minimum Score 240)
Representative Exam (Minimum Score 80%)
Test Prep Materials Available:
Art EC-12
Manual
Representative Exam (Minimum Score 80%)
LOTE: Spanish EC-12
Manual
CertifyTeacher
Representative Exam (Minimum Score 80%)
Music EC-12
Manual
CertifyTeacher (Minimum Score 240)
Representative Exam (Minimum Score 80%)
Physical Education EC-12 (KINE MAJORS)
Manual
CertifyTeacher (Minimum Score 240)
Representative Exam (Minimum Score 80%)
Frequently Asked Questions
TExES Content Exam Preparation Process for Teacher Certification
- Presentation of Certification Process during (Block I) or when necessary. Students are to complete assigned assignments to demonstrate test readiness prior to practice exam.
- Assignments to complete are based on testing content area of student:
- Practice Manual for content or testing area chosen (https://www.tx.nesinc.com/)
- Go to your content preparation materials on the website and download preparation manual for your content area.
- Complete practice test (towards the end of manual) and submit answer document (provided in content area in blackboard) once you assess yourself with a number grade.
- Certify Teacher ( https://www.certifyteacher.com/) - 240 minimum score on all exams.
- Student will go to office (PLG 302) to obtain a Certify Teacher application for access after payment to business office. Subscription is good for three years.
- Submit scores only showing name of teacher candidate and scores
- Once assignments are complete and uploaded to Blackboard under TExES Test Prep student becomes eligible to take Representative (Rep) exam based on scheduled test dates. Complete Rep Exam Request (found in content area) form once all assignments are complete. Deadline to submit Rep Exam Request form is one week from scheduled test date for processing. You will complete this form for every attempt of the Representative exam once you are eligible by doing preparation assignments and intervention plans as assigned if you have previous failed attempts. Student must obtain an 80% minimum passing score on all domains for the Rep exam.
- Exceptions: Principal Exam (73% minimum passing score) and Ed. diagnosticians’ exams must obtain a 75% minimum passing score.
- Practice Manual for content or testing area chosen (https://www.tx.nesinc.com/)
- Assignments to complete are based on testing content area of student:
- When student attains minimum passing score then student becomes eligible to take state exam.
- If student is not successful, student is to complete remediation plan (found in content area) prior to conferencing with TExES Coordinator. Plan to be implemented will be based on data to include:
- State exam report (if applicable)
- Rep exam report/s
- Items reviewed and addressed are Domains and Competencies along with review of study material and study process. Timeline established for quick checks (to see your progress).
- Student will retake Certify Teacher when applicable with minimum passing scores as stated in step 1. Student will also retake Rep exam and obtain minimum passing score. Intervention plan and timeline used to check progress.
- If student is not successful, student is to complete remediation plan (found in content area) prior to conferencing with TExES Coordinator. Plan to be implemented will be based on data to include:
- When student passes appropriate state exam, student will continue with educational process and pursue other applicable exams if needed up to applying for certification upon graduation.
Representative Exam Dates (TBD)
Candidates must receive approval from the Testing Coordinator in order to test.
TExES BTLPT Test Dates
Candidates must receive approval from from the Testing Coordinator in order to test.
Register through Pearson.
TExES LOTE: Spanish Test Dates
Candidates must receive approval from the Testing Coordinator in order to test.
Register through Pearson.
TExES ELAR 7-12 Test Dates
Candidates must receive approval from the Testing Coordinator in order to test.
Register through Pearson.
We are happy to provide a promo code for Texas A&M International University College of Education students and access to the program is granted until you receive a passing grade from the state.
The promo code will only work if students create an account with Certify Teacher and have received approval to use CertifyTeacher. The promo code will not work for any teacher candidate who has not gotten approval from the Testing Coordinator. You can contact the Testing Coordinator here.
How do I access the materials?
- Visit the Certify Teacher site.
- Select the online version of study guide you wish to purchase using the provide promo code and select "Buy Now". Be sure to note the Operating system and browser requirements for the program.
- On the My Shopping Cart page, under the Apply Promo Code option, select "Login".
- Login to certifyteacher.com to process your purchase using the promo code.
- If you do not already have an account through certifyteacher.com, please create an account under the "I don't have an account yet" option, and follow the prompts provide .
- Enter your promo code TAMIU when prompted. The price will drop to the discounted price after entering the promo code.
- Select "Accept" in the Six Clock-Hours Requirement window for your promo code to be validated.
- Complete the purchase transaction by providing your credit card information. The online readiness review solution will be available seconds after the purchase transaction is complete.
How much does CertifyTeacher cost?
C&I Courses: $55 without Promo Code/TAMIU approval
C&I with Promo code and TAMIU approval: $35 per course
Promo Code: TAMIU
Beginning September 1, 2015, candidates will be limited to four (4) retakes for any certification examination.
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