Welcome to the Texas Education Agency's (TEA) home page for educator preparation. Educators must meet high standards and be well-prepared to teach in the classrooms of this state. Providing a quality education for all Texas children requires partnerships among TEA, educator preparation program providers, public and private schools, institutions of higher education and the community. The Texas Education Agency is committed to ensuring quality educator preparation programs that recruit and prepare qualified educators who meet the needs of all learners in today's and tomorrow's Texas 'classrooms.
Information for Educator Preparation Programs
Approved Educator Preparation Programs
How to Become a Classroom Teacher in Texas
Becoming an Educational Aide in Texas
Becoming a Principal or Superintendent in Texas
Current teachers, renew your certificate or add certifications
Master teacher information
Counselor information
Librarian information
Educational diagnostician information
Continuing Profressional Education Provider Application