Educator Certification and Academic Services Resources:EPP Performance and Supply and Demand
For the 2025-2026 school year, the United States Department of Education has approved the following teacher shortage areas submitted by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
- 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 approved shortage areas help administrators support the recruitment and retention of qualified teachers.
Additional Resources
The National Center for Education Statistics provides an up-to-date snapshot about the current and projected state of education through its Projection of Education Statistics resource.
East Texas A&M University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and our Educator Certification Programs are accredited by the Texas Education Agency. You can view our performance data over the last five years.