Center for School Operations
Educator Certification
Region 14 ESC has the capability to process emergency permits online with the State Board for Educator Certification. Permission must be granted to Region 14 ESC to perform this service. There is no cost to the district for this service. For information, contact Ray Simmons at 325-675-8655 or e-mail rsmmns@esc14.net

Information related to certification requirements for the proper assignment of personnel is available to school administrators, teachers, and other interested persons. In addition, information related to venues to achieve certification is available for degreed, non-certified persons who wish to become teachers. For information, contact Ray Simmons at 325-675-8655 or e-mail rsmmns@esc14.net

Teachers wanting to add certification by examination may do so by registering online. An e-mail address and valid credit card are necessary. To register online, logon to www.texes.ets.org

You may download ExCET/TExES study guides for appropriate tests. Logon to www.texes.ets.org

Information regarding alternative certification for administrators, counselors, special education, math, and science teachers, contact John Stevens, Associate Director, Alternative Certificaiton Program - 325-675-8630. A Master's degree in education is also available in conjunction with Sul Ross University with counselor and principal certification.
John Stevens
jwstevens@esc14.net


ATTENTION ALL MILITARY RETIREES!!!
The Troops to Teachers eligibility criteria have been broadened to include all military retirees regardless of when you retired or if you have already been certified and are now teaching. There may still be some $$$$$ available for YOU!
For more information:
Ray Simmons, Educator Certification Consultant
325-675-8655
rsmmns@esc14.net

Susan Graham, Educator Certification Consultant
325-675-8612
sgraham@esc14.net

OR

Call toll free the State Board for Educator Certification Information and Support Center at 1-888-863-5880
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