Address:
5th Floor, Hammond Hall, 701 Planetarium Place
Box 19227, Arlington, TX 76019-0227
Email: education@uta.edu
Phone: 817-272-2591
Fax: 817-272-2530
Once an Educator obtains their Initial Certification, they have the opportunity to gain additional certification by exam. Additional Certifications by Exam
Certifications are valid for 5 years. To renew, Educators must complete 150 clock hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE). For more information and a list of providers, please visit the appropriate link on the TEA website:
Educators from another state or country must apply for a review of their credentials through TEA.
If an Educator plans to move to another state, it is most efficient and beneficial for them to complete the certification process in Texas then apply for a teaching license in the new state. Contact the state education office information on their review and application process. They may request that a Verification Form be completed by the Educator Preparation Program (EPP) the Educator completed. Please send those requests to the Certification Officer.
As required by Texas HB1508, applicants need to be aware of the following.
For more information on Preliminary Criminal History Evaluation:
https://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Investigations/Preliminary_Criminal_History_Evaluation-FAQs/
Address:
5th Floor, Hammond Hall, 701 Planetarium Place
Box 19227, Arlington, TX 76019-0227
Email: education@uta.edu
Phone: 817-272-2591
Fax: 817-272-2530
Address:
Carlisle Hall 501
Box 19026, Arlington, TX 76019
Email: coedadvising@uta.edu
Phone: 817-272-2956