Educator Certification and Academic Services Guide: Updates and Notices

OFFICIAL NOTICE: Certification with TExES 161 & 163

The last day to be standard certified as a classroom teacher using either the TExES 161 or TExES 163 exam for special education is August 31, 2026. Individuals who have not fully completed their program, applied for certification and been recommended by the university must take and pass the new TExES 186: Special Education Specialist EC-12 exam. Candidates in the undergraduate program may contact [email protected] in the Certification Office with questions. Candidates in graduate level teacher certification programs may reach out to [email protected] in the Certification Office for more information.