About the TExES Exams
To get certified to teach in Texas, you must pass the TExES exams required for your degree plan — usually two, but sometimes more. ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ's coursework is built to prepare you for these exams, so staying on top of your classes is the best exam prep there is.
The exams you'll take:
- PPR EC-12 (160): Required for everyone. Tests your knowledge of effective teaching practices. Exception: If you are a resident in the Pioneer Teacher Residency or PREP GYO program, PPR is not required.
- Content Exam: Matches your certification area (e.g., EC-6 Core Subjects, 7-12 Math, 4-8 Social Studies). Your content courses prepare you for this.
- Supplemental Exam(s): Only if your degree plan requires it. Example: EC-6 Core Subjects + Special Education certification also requires the Special Education Supplemental (163). ESL (154) is another common one.
Before you can register:
You need ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ EPP approval first, you can't just sign up. We track your readiness through coursework, benchmarks, and practice exams, then clear you once you're ready.
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