January 26th, 2011 
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Getting Your Texas Teacher Certification Just A Few Exams Away
Author: Darren Ferguson
If you are looking into getting your Texas teacher certification you came to the right place, here you can find all of the information you need in order to get your Texas teacher certification. It is important to note that the certification requirements change from state to state so if you are planning on moving from Texas or not staying there for long you may want to look into the different levels of certification you may need to teach in other states as well. These certification levels not only are different depending what state you are in, but it also depends what subject you are looking to teach as well as the age group you are teaching. For instance you will need a different level of certification to teach 11th grade history than 2nd grade math.
One of the huge benefits of getting your Texas teacher certification is the amount of vacation time you get every year, this is one of the reasons so many people are drawn to teaching. The vacation time is more than 15 weeks a year, which is much more than most professionals get every year. There are two primary tests that you have to take in order to become a certified teacher in Texas. One of the tests that you have to take is the THEA which stands for Texas Higher Education Assessment and the other one is ExCET which is the Exam for the Certification of Educators in Texas. Both of these exams are essential to you successfully getting your Texas teacher certification, not only will these exams test your knowledge but they will also help you see the areas in which you have to work on in order to be a better teacher.
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Darren Ferguson is an expert on teacher certification and qualifications. He provides useful information about to become a teacher in your state. If you want to know more about Teacher certification, Texas teacher certification and New York teacher certification then visit http://certificationmap.com
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Has anyone used Texas Teachers Alternative Certification in Bedford to obtain their Certificate?
If so, tell me what you liked and disliked about the program?
No – but I went through the program given by the region 11 service center. I highly recommend it.
Liked – really covered just about everything you need to know, really prepares you
Disliked – not upfront with all the requirements, seemed once you completed one hugh part of the program, low and behold another is assigned; I would have prefered to have been told about all of the requirements at one time so I could have planned better
has anyone done the texas teachers alternative certification program? easy to find a job?? prepares you? tnx!!
Excuse you, sir. But I had a limit on the number of characters I could work with. Don’t you feel like a moron.
God forbid someone who can’t write complete sentences becomes a teacher…
… and no, I don’t feel like a moron. Because I’m not. But I have a hunch that you are.
But it’s okay, because Jesus still loves you.
Is Texas Teachers.org a legitimate alternative certification to become a teacher?
it seems now a days that alot of websites that offer this kind of certification or any other service are scams…has anyone used this one with success or is it a scam….please help
It is SBEC approved (State Board of Education Certification). If you have additional questions contact the Texas Education Agency at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/ or William B. Travis Building, 1701 N. Congress Ave., Austin, Texas 78701, during Business Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at Main Switchboard: (512) 463-9734 or Main Fax Number: (512) 463-9838 or at Key Email Addresses: Contact teainfo@tea.state.tx.us for general education information or to express concerns.
The SBEC site is http://www.sbec.state.tx.us/SBECOnline/default.asp.
Hope this satisfies your curiosity …
Texas Alternative Teacher Certification (What Should I do?)?
If there is anyone who knows anything about the state of Texas, or alternative certification in general, I would greatly appreciate your input.
I currently live in Illinois, have a BS in Business, and attend night school for Elementary Education to be certified to teach in Illinois. I’ve been subbing for about 8 months now. The program will cost $20,000, and will take me two years. I just started. I began to wonder…is there an easier way to become a teacher?
I looked on http://www.teach-now.org and noticed that Texas has an Alt. Cert program in which I can attend one week of class this summer (at a private school called Texas Teachers), take the 4-8 Generalist exam (which they told me was a shortage area), find a 1 year internship, and after the internship is up, I can get a 5-year teaching certificate in the state of Texas. Sounded good to me, but I’m a bit skeptical.
First, from talking to the college, they seemed VERY eager to “get my money” as I call it…they almost seemed to eager. Second, I may have trouble finding an internship.
I asked the representative from Texas Teachers on the phone several questions:
1) Q: How many of your students find internships? What %?
A: She said 90%, after I pushed her.
2) Q: How many interns get reccomended for a license by their principal after the internship is up?
A: She said “I’ve never worked with anyone who didn’t.
My question is, can I believe this? Is it really going to be a piece of cake for me like she says? Is it as simple as just going down to Texas, passing the test, finding an internship, and getting certified? Or is it going to be hard to impossible to get an internship and hard to get hired and stay hired as a teacher? It sounds like a great opportunity.
By looking at newsgroups on the internet, at least several people who have done this and say that there is NO shortage of teachers in the state (an oversupply and teachers out of work, actually), that going to job fairs got them nothing, that all the Alt. Cert. programs want is people’s money, that schools would rather hire someone more qualified that someone who completed an Alt. Cert program, etc.
So my dilemma is this: should I continue the program in IL that would get me teaching in 2 years and cost $20,000, OR should I go down to TX, pass the 4-8 generalist exam, take the 1 wk class, start my paid internship immediately (if I can get hired), and get certified in only a year.
I save time and money going to Texas (if it works out). Anyone have any advice?
Thanks
I am one of those graduates with a BS in Interdisciplinary Studies and got accepted into Texas Teachers Alt.Cert. Program. I have been subbing for two years, and trying to get in the door (EC-4) for the past year. Where has this gotten me? No where yet, I have been subbing at the same 2 schools and have taken a few long-term positions but anytime there’s a position…I am not at the top of the list because of qualifications! There is no Teacher Shortage here in Texas! So, with that said…when they do look…they have so many applicants applying they are able to be very picky and of course they want the most qualified applicant period. I would continue the program in IL. if I were you, because I started having regrets over a year ago. Good Luck to you!
Texas Teachers Alternative Certification Program???
Would anyone recommend the Texas Teachers Alternative Certification Program in Houston, TX located at 2603 Augusta Dr.? Here is a link to their website: http://www.texasteachers.org/why_choose.php
Do they really only charge 10% to start? I will be graduating with my BA degree soon, and I’m trying to choose a good, yet affordable program.
Maybe you could check with the Better Business Bureau and with Texas Department of Education to see if they accept this method.