Educator Certification and Academic Services Guide: EPP Performance and Supply and Demand
The United States Department of Education has approved the 2025-2026 teacher shortage areas submitted by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
The approved state-level shortage areas for the 2025-2026 school year are:
- Bilingual/English as a Second Language
- Career and Technical Education (secondary level only)
- Computer Science/Technology Applications
- English Language Arts and Reading (secondary level only)
- Special Education
The following are critical shortage areas TEA has posted allowing individuals to apply for TEACH Grants and/or Public Service Loan Forgiveness:
- Bilingual/English as a Second Language
- Career and Technical Education (secondary level only)
- Computer Science/Technology Applications
- Special Education
The approved shortage areas help administrators support the recruitment and retention of qualified teachers.
Supply and Demand: The Educator Workforce in Texas
East Texas A&M University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and their Educator Certification Programs are accredited by the Texas Education Agency. You can view our performance data over the last five years.