Filing For Educator Certification

The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) has established a totally paperless, online process for filing for educator certification in Texas.  Please click on the program/category that fits the certification route that you completed. 

If you have questions or difficulty with regard to the SBEC web page, you may phone 1-888-863-5880.  If you have any questions of A&M-Commerce, you may contact Kathy Black (Certification Advisor), (e-mail) Kathy_Black@tamuc.edu, (phone) 903-886-5182, (fax) 903-886-5156, or (mail) TAMUC Teacher Certification Office; PO Box 3011; Commerce, TX  75429-3011.

Educator Certificate Application Procedures for the Field-Based Program

PLEASE READ ALL "REQUIREMENTS" AND "PROCEDURES" (BELOW) PRIOR TO ACCESSING THE SBEC ONLINE WEB PAGE.

After completion of ALL degree and certification requirements, students must apply for the teaching certificate on-line at the SBEC web page https://secure.sbec.state.tx.us/SBECOnline/login.asp

Requirements that must be met prior to filing for certification:

  1. Continued admission and retention in the Teacher Education Program.

  2. Successful completion of all requirements listed on the degree or deficiency plan, including required GPA's and appropriate tests (i.e., ExCET/TExES and TOPT). 

Note: Degree must be conferred by the university.    

 

Application Procedures:  

  1. Go to SBEC website at https://secure.sbec.state.tx.us/SBECOnline/login.asp (Click on "New User? Create New Account" if you are a first-time user.)

  2. Follow directions on web page to apply for certificate.  You are applying for your "Standard" teaching certificate.  You have completed a "University-Based" program. 

  3. Send appropriate fees to SBEC.

  4. Complete all requirements of the National criminal history background check.

  • You will receive an email confirmation from SBEC after the university has completed its recommendation.  Please DO NOT call to check status. This can be checked on-line.  Once all activities have successfully been performed, SBEC will process the issuing of the certificate. The certificate will be issued and placed on the SBEC website under the "Official Record for Educator Certificates," and a paper certificate will be printed and mailed to the student at the address provided.

Note:  Records that are not fully processed within 60 days will be deleted.  If deleted, you will be required to file again through SBEC Online.

Educator Certificate Application Procedures for the Alternative Certification Program

PLEASE READ ALL "REQUIREMENTS" AND "PROCEDURES" (BELOW) PRIOR TO ACCESSING THE SBEC ONLINE WEB PAGE.

After completion of ALL certification plan requirements, students must apply for the teaching certificate on-line at the SBEC Online web page at https://secure.sbec.state.tx.us/SBECOnline/login.asp

Requirements that must be met prior to filing for certification:  

  1. Continued admission and retention in the Alternative Certification Program.

  2. Successful completion of all program requirements, including all phases (pre-internship, internship, and post-internship), required GPAs, and appropriate tests (i.e., ExCET/TExES and TOPT).  Information concerning the tests required for your certification field can be found at the following link:  http://www.tamuc.edu/teacher/Misc/certs_texes.asp

  3. Service Record (Fax to Kathy Black at 903-886-5156)

  4. Letter of recommendation from school district where teacher taught during the internship phase.  The letter must include grade level and subject taught, how long you have taught at this school and a statement recommending you for certification.  (Fax to Kathy Black at 903-886-5156).  Letter must be submitted by the principal on campus, unless the principal designates another individual (i.e., Dean of Instruction) to submit the letter.  Failure to receive a letter will result in dismissal from the Alternative Certification Program.  Individuals who successfully complete student teaching will NOT be required to submit a letter of recommendation.

NOTE: Beginning with Spring 2005 Interns, a recommendation form is required instead of items in steps 3 and 4 above. Your university supervisor will facilitate this process and obtain required information and signatures. This process should be completed during the last visit of your internship. Recommendation from your principal is required for certification.


Application Procedures:  

  1. Go to SBEC website at https://secure.sbec.state.tx.us/SBECOnline/login.asp (Click on "New User? Create New Account" if you are a first-time user.)

  2. Follow directions on web page to apply for certificate.  You are applying for your "Standard" teaching certificate.  You have completed an "Alternative Certification" program, unless otherwise directed by Donna Tavener.. 

  3. Send appropriate fees to SBEC.

  4. Complete all requirements of the National criminal history background check (if applicable).

  • You will receive an email confirmation from SBEC after the university has completed its recommendation.  Please DO NOT call to check status. This can be checked on-line.  Once all activities have successfully been performed, SBEC will process the issuing of the certificate. The certificate will be issued and placed on the SBEC website under the "Official Record for Educator Certificates," and a paper certificate will be printed and mailed to the student at the address provided.

Note:  Records that are not fully processed within 60 days will be deleted.  If deleted, you will be required to file again through SBEC Online.

Educator Certificate Application Procedures for the Professional Certificate Programs

PLEASE READ ALL "REQUIREMENTS" AND "PROCEDURES" (BELOW) PRIOR TO ACCESSING THE SBEC ONLINE WEB PAGE.

After completion of ALL certification plan requirements, students must apply for the STANDARD certificate on-line at the SBEC web page https://secure.sbec.state.tx.us/SBECOnline/login.asp

Requirements that must be met prior to filing for certification:

  1. Continued admission and retention in the Teacher Education Program.

  2. Successful completion of all requirements listed on the deficiency plan or in pursuit of the certification being sought, including required GPA's and appropriate tests (i.e., ExCET/TExES). 

  3. Service record must be faxed (Attn: Kathy Black to 903-886-5156) or mailed (TAMUC Teacher Certification; Attn: Kathy Black; PO Box 3011; Commerce, TX  75429-3011).  

Note:  For those required to complete a master’s degree in pursuit of professional certification, the masters degree must be conferred by the university prior to filing for your professional STANDARD certificate.

 

Application Procedures:  

  1. Go to SBEC website at https://secure.sbec.state.tx.us/SBECOnline/login.asp (Click on "New User? Create New Account" if you are a first-time user.)

  2. Follow directions on web page to apply for your STANDARD certificate. 

  3. Send appropriate fees to SBEC.

  4. Complete all requirements of the National criminal history background check (if applicable).

  • You will receive an email confirmation from SBEC after the university has completed its recommendation.  Please DO NOT call to check status. This can be checked on-line.  Once all activities have successfully been performed, SBEC will process the issuing of the certificate. The certificate will be issued and placed on the SBEC website under the "Official Record for Educator Certificates," and a paper certificate will be printed and mailed to the student at the address provided.

Note:  Records that are not fully processed within 60 days will be deleted.  If deleted, you will be required to file again through SBEC Online.

Educator Certificate Application Procedures for Supplemental/Endorsements or Additional Areas

PLEASE READ ALL "REQUIREMENTS" AND "PROCEDURES" (BELOW) PRIOR TO ACCESSING THE SBEC ONLINE WEB PAGE.

After completion of ALL certification plan requirements, students must apply for the certificate on-line at the SBEC web page https://secure.sbec.state.tx.us/SBECOnline/login.asp

Requirements that must be met prior to filing for certification:

  1. Continued admission and retention in the Teacher Education Program.

  2. Successful completion of all requirements listed on the deficiency plan or in pursuit of the certification being sought, including required GPA's and appropriate tests (i.e., ExCET/TExES). 

Application Procedures:  

  1. Go to SBEC website at https://secure.sbec.state.tx.us/SBECOnline/login.asp (Click on "New User? Create New Account" if you are a first-time user.)

  2. Follow directions on web page to apply for certificate.

  3. Send appropriate fees to SBEC.

  4. Complete all requirements of the National criminal history background check.

  • You will receive an email confirmation from SBEC after the university has completed its recommendation.  Please DO NOT call to check status. This can be checked on-line.  Once all activities have successfully been performed, SBEC will process the issuing of the certificate. The certificate will be issued and placed on the SBEC website under the "Official Record for Educator Certificates," and a paper certificate will be printed and mailed to the student at the address provided.

Note:  Records that are not fully processed within 60 days will be deleted.  If deleted, you will be required to file again through SBEC Online.