Web Links
Links for various content areas
The
TCTCT, a state education organization, offers great links to content areas, such as Bilingual and ESL (English as a Second Language). We encourage you to review their web links.
Highly Qualified - NCLB
An explanation of highly qualified teachers as required under No Child Left Behind
State Board for Educator Certification - SBEC
The teacher certification process in Texas is governed by the State Board for Educator Certification.
Subjects that a Certified Teacher May Teach
This chapter of the
Texas Administrative Code provides the classroom subjects that a specific certification may teach.
Assignment of Public School Personnel
Texas Administrative Code - Assignment of Public School Personnel
Educational Testing Service - ETS
Study guides and registration bulletin for the TExES and ExCET are available here.
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
Texas has identified grade specific Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for each course taught in the Texas public schools. This will help you familiarize yourself with the curriculum to be covered in specific courses and help you as you prepare for your content TExES certification tests.
A Teaching Moment
This video clip provides great insight into the importance of being a teacher.
Texas School Directory
This directory includes the names of TEA-approved non-public schools.
Available Job Openings through Education America
This site provides a listing of job openings throughout the state of Texas.
Teacher Job Network
This is a free job database service to applicants for all professional educator positions that member districts may post.