Email Educator Certification

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Name Change

To submit a change or correction of name or date of birth, please submit your request using the secure Name Change link above. Your request must include:

Current state drivers license or state ID (must be uploaded)
- Out-of-Country educators who do not hold a state-issued drivers license may submit a copy of a current passport.
Last four digits of social security number and/or TEA ID number, if known.
Previous name
A current email address and valid daytime phone number

Current processing time is 10 business days, once all required documents are received. If you do not receive a notification from our office after 10 business days, please resend the documents with the following subject: “Second Request – name change.” We appreciate your patience as we process requests during our division’s peak season.

Fingerprinting

Fingerprint questions are answered by the Office of Fingerprinting.

Fees & Refunds

Payments you have made for certification fees or services
Refund of certification fees you are expecting
Notice of returned check you have received from TEA

General Certification and Test Questions

General certification and permit rules and requirements
Application for certification procedures
Technical assistance for Educator Certification Online System (ECOS)
Certification status
Certificate renewal
Assignment requirements
Certification by exam

Continuing Professional Education

Educators may submit questions to CPE@tea.texas.gov about continuing professional education (CPE) requirements.

Test Registration Questions

For answers to the following topics you will be directed to our test contractor's website, Pearson, (800)- 877-4599 or (413)-256-2898.

Policies related to the testing programs
Information on your score report
Test registration
Test administration dates and registration deadlines
Testing fees
Unofficial scores
Internet registration
Test day instructions
Preparation manuals/study guide
Computer Administered Tests (CAT)
Emergency registration
Special accommodations for testing