Certification Questions
The certification area that I qualify for is not the one needed for the job that I have. How can I get the certification area that fits my current job?
We would first recommend reviewing this resource provided by TEA (TEA Teacher Assignment Chart). It is very specific on what certification categories would be required for a teaching assignment. Districts do have some flexibility in how they hire ...
If I am in another program but use 240 Tutoring, can I apply for a certificate through 240?
240 Tutoring and 240 Certification, although they work closely together, are two separate businesses. 240 Tutoring offers certification exam testing preparation resources and 240 Certification is an educator preparation program, fully accredited by ...
When can I add additional certification areas to my certificate?
Once a candidate has completed a program and all requirements for the Standard certificate, the teacher can add additional certification by examination. This route would not require program approval.
What type of certification do I apply for?
In TEAL, there are several options presented when applying for a certificate: *Intern–This is when the content area has been passed, the candidate has been offered a teaching position that will match the certification category, and you have been ...
What is the process of being recommended for a Standard certificate?
The Standard certificate is the final step after the program is fully completed and all certification exams (content and PPR) are passed. At 240 Certification, the following must be completed before 240 is able to make the recommendation: All ...
What happens if I need to change my teaching assignment, tied to the intern certificate, over the summer?
It is very important that the teaching assignments are consistent over the course of the internship year. It becomes quite complex when a change must occur, including the Field Supervisor’s travel, possibly changing the Field Supervisor, changing ...
Will I be able to use my current teaching assignment in my internship? What if my current position does not match my certification area(s)?
In order for the internship to count, the teaching assignment MUST match the current certification category in both the grade and subject assignments. For example, someone teaching 4th grade reading could either have Core Subjects with STR EC-6 or ...