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COVID UPDATE FOR THOSE SEEKING CERTIFICATION who completed their student teaching in fall 2019 or spring 2020 or have completed all requirements of their ACP but have not been able to test due to testing site closures. Governor Abbott has issued waivers to allow certain candidates to qualify for a one-year probationary certificate so that they may be certified for the 2020/21 school year without meeting testing requirements. Tentative window for application for this waiver is May 15th through July 1st. After July 1st, candidates must meet all requirements for standard certification, including testing requirements.
For more information: Guidance on Educator Certification and Preparation (opens in a new window) (PDF)
For candidate instructions for applying for Probationary Certification: Candidate Instructions for Applying for Probationary Certification (opens in a new window) (PDF)
Under the public health crisis’s social distancing requirements, educator certification testing centers have been closed for extended periods or operating at significantly reduced capacity, limiting the ability of educators and educator candidates to complete certification exam requirements necessary to receive certification. Additionally, preparation programs may be unable to complete requirements for in-person clinical experiences and observations for the upcoming school year. To manage the impact of the public health crisis on educator certification and preparation programs, Governor Abbott has suspended certain requirements to provide flexibility for candidates, districts, and educator preparation programs for the 2020-21 school year.
For candidate instructions for applying for Intern Certification: Intern and Emergency Permit Waiver (opens in a new window)(PDF)