ExCET - Examination for the Certification of Educators in Texas

Important Updates

ETS Computer-Administered Testing (CAT) System Maintenance
System maintenance is being performed on the ETS Computer-Administered Testing (CAT) System from approximately 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. (Central time) on Sunday, October 4, 2009. During this time, you will NOT be able to register, reschedule, or cancel any CAT exams administered at test centers with an APCN or APCU prefix (e.g., APCN 7711). All functions will continue to be available for test centers with an STN prefix (e.g., STN13089). Registrations for paper-based testing will not be affected.

Updated Cell Phone Policy
Cell phones, smartphones (e.g., BlackBerry® devices, iPhones), PDAs and other electronic or photographic devices are not allowed in the test center. If you bring these items into the test center, you will be dismissed, your test fees will be forfeited and your scores will be canceled. Test administrators are no longer permitted to collect and hold cell phones. If you have to leave to store your phone in your vehicle, you must be back before the doors to the test center are closed. Once the doors are closed, you will not be admitted, even if you have already been in the test center and left to store your phone. If you are dropped off, you must not have your phone in your possession. If you do, you will not be admitted to test.

Registration Closed for October LOTE - French, German and Spanish Testing Window
Registration for the October LOTE - French, German and Spanish testing window (Monday, October 19 through Thursday, October 22 and Monday, October 26 through Friday, October 30) closed on September 18. Educators who will be taking the LOTE tests are encouraged to practice using the appropriate Alternate Character Toolbar prior to test day by accessing the tutorial. The next testing window is January 9-16, 2010. Registration for this window will close on December 11, 2010.

Registration Closed for October Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test (BTLPT)
Registration for the October BTLPT - Spanish testing window (Monday, October 19 through Thursday, October 22 and Monday, October 26 through Friday, October 30) closed on September 18. Educators who will be taking the BTLPT are encouraged to practice using the Alternate Character Toolbar prior to test day by accessing the tutorial. The next testing window is January 9-16, 2010. Registration for this window will close on December 11, 2010.

Registration for 2009-10 Paper-Based Testing and Annual Updates
Registration for 2009-10 paper-based testing is now open. The content on this website reflects information, policies and procedures for the 2009-10 testing year. The 2009-10 Registration Bulletins are also available for download.

TExES Languages Other Than English (LOTE) French, German and Spanish Test Preparation Manuals
The test preparation manuals for TExES Languages Other Than English (LOTE) French (610), German (611) and Spanish (613) are now available for download from the Preparation Materials section of this website.

Next Administration Window for the Master Technology Teacher (MTT) Test
The next MTT testing window is Monday, November 2 through Friday, November 6, 2009. To secure registrations for their preferred test dates and test centers, candidates wishing to take the MTT test are encouraged to register well in advance.

Pre-Admission Content Tests (PACT)
Significant changes to Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §227.10 (a)(3)(C) were approved by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) on October 10, 2008. The new rule allows degreed individuals who have never been admitted to an SBEC-approved Educator Preparation Program (EPP) to take Pre-Admission Content Tests (PACT) to demonstrate content proficiency for possible admission into an EPP. See more information about PACT.

Retaking a CAT Test
Test takers who want to retake a CAT test must wait 60 days before they can retake the same test via computer. If they reregister before 60 days, the registration system will only display test dates 60 days or more after the previous CAT test date.

ETS Computer-Administered Testing (CAT) System Maintenance
>> System maintenance is being performed on the ETS Computer-Administered Testing (CAT) System on the following dates: 01/02/10 - 01/08/10. During this time, CAT exams will not be delivered. However, this will NOT affect your ability to register for paper-based and CAT exams.

>> System maintenance is performed on the ETS Computer-Administered Testing (CAT) System each Sunday from approximately 10:00 a.m. until approximately 2:00 p.m. (Central time). During this time, you will NOT be able to register, reschedule or cancel any CAT exams. If you encounter any problems, please try again later.

SBEC/TEA Online Maintenance
System maintenance is performed on the SBEC/TEA online system each Sunday from 8:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m. central time. The SBEC/TEA system may be temporarily unavailable during this time. This may affect your ability to register for a test and/or view your profile. If you encounter any problems, please try again later.

Important Message About Creating Your ETS Testing Account
The information you provide when creating your ETS testing account MUST match the information in your SBEC Educator Profile. Your TEA ID number (or Testing ID number), first name, last name, and date of birth must match what is in your SBEC Educator Profile. If it does not, you will receive an error message. If you receive an error message when you create your ETS testing account, please recheck your entries or check the information in your SBEC Educator Profile.