CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
The Texas State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC) will issue a Texas One-Year Certificate to those teachers who hold a valid teaching certificate from another state. Application for an evaluation of credentials and issuance of a Texas One-Year Certificate should be made through the Texas State Board of Educator Certification. The toll free number is 1-888-863-5880 and the web page address is http://www.sbec.state.tx.us.
Alternative
Certification Programs
Conroe ISD will only consider alternative
certification candidates who have taken and passed the TExES
test in their content area. Alternative
Certification Programs (ACP) are designed for persons
who have a degree but do not have a teaching certificate. Conroe ISD will work with any ACP that has
SBEC approval. A listing of approved ACPs can be found on the SBEC web site – http://www.sbec.state.tx.us – Click on
“How to Become a Teacher in
Please check with the program of your choice
for information regarding certifications offered and application to the
program. Most programs offer information
sessions for program requirements, eligibility and costs.
Emergency
Teaching Permit
Due to No Child Left Behind
requirements, the District is unable to consider candidates under an emergency
teaching permit.
No
Degree
Those who do not have a Bachelor's degree
should go to the university of their choice with a
teacher education program and have a degree plan done. There are many
universities in our area that offer teaching certification programs. Teacher
certification can be obtained in Vocational Trades and Industries without a
degree (example: Small Engine Repair, Cosmetology).