2012–13 REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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What is the Texas Educator Certification
Program?
Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §230.5(b)
requires every person seeking educator
certification in Texas to perform satisfactorily
on comprehensive examinations. The purpose of
the examinations is to ensure that each educator
has the prerequisite content and professional
knowledge necessary for an entry-level position
in Texas public schools. The following programs
were developed for this purpose.
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Texas Examinations of Educator Standards™
(TExES™)
Texas Examinations for Master Teachers™
(TExMaT™)
Texas Assessment of Sign Communication™
(TASC™)
Texas Assessment of Sign Communication—
American Sign Language™ (TASC–ASL™)
Further information about these programs and
the examinations that are offered is available
in each program’s Registration Bulletin and on
the ETS TExES website at www.texes.ets.org.
Registration Bulletins can be downloaded free
of charge from the website.
How do I register for a test?
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The quickest and easiest way to register is
through the ETS online registration system at
www.texes.ets.org/registration.
Information and details about the registration
process are in the Registration Bulletin for the
test you are planning to take.
The 2012–13 testing schedule is on the back
of this brochure.
Copyright © 2012 by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
All rights reserved. The Texas Education Agency logo and TEA are
registered trademarks of the Texas Education Agency. Texas Examinations
of Educator Standards, TExES, Texas Examinations for Master Teachers,
TExMaT, Texas Assessment of Sign Communication, TASC, Texas
Assessment of Sign Communication–American Sign Language, TASC–ASL
and the TExES logo are trademarks of Texas Education Agency.
Can I take the test by computer?
What if I need to reschedule my test?
Many tests are administered via computer at
specially equipped test centers. Most are offered
on a continuous basis while others are offered
during limited administration windows. Test dates
and registration deadlines are on the back of this
brochure. Registrations are accepted on a firstcome, first-served basis.
Requests to change your test, test date,
test center or test session can be made
through the ETS online registration system
at www.texes.ets.org/registration.
How much does it cost to take the test?
$120
$ 35
$ 75
$ 50
Test fee (per test)
Late registration fee (PBT tests)
Emergency registration fee (PBT tests)
International site fee
Can alternate testing arrangements be
made if I need them?
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Monday PBT testing can be arranged if your
religious convictions prevent you from testing
on Saturday or you are a member of the
armed forces and have duties that prevent
you from testing on Saturday.
Testing accommodations can be arranged
if you have a disability or health-related
need that requires accommodations. The
Bulletin Supplement for Test Takers with
Disabilities or Health-Related Needs contains
contact information, registration procedures
and forms.
Further information and the Supplement
are available in the “Alternative Testing
Arrangements” section of the ETS TExES
website at www.texes.ets.org.
What should I know about ID
requirements?
Valid and acceptable identification with your
name, signature and photograph is required
for admission to a test. ID requirements are
strictly enforced. Further information and a list
of acceptable ID documents are available on the
ETS TExES website at www.texes.ets.org.
What security measures are taken at
test centers?
You may be photographed and fingerprinted as
confirmation of your identity. At some CAT testing
centers, the use of electronic detection scanning
devices (e.g., hand-held detectors/wands) has
also been implemented. Failure to comply with
these security measures will result in dismissal
from the test and forfeiture of your test fees.
Where can I find test preparation
materials?
A wide variety of free preparation materials is
available on the ETS TExES website. You can
download Preparation Manuals for TExES, TExMaT
and TASC/TASC-ASL tests as well as other
publications such as Tests at a Glance, Reducing
Test Anxiety and Study Tips: Preparing for the
Texas Educator Certification Tests. Videos and
interactive demonstrations of computeradministered tests are also available to familiarize
you with what happens on test day and help you
get ready for testing.
When will my scores be available?
See the testing schedule on the back of this
brochure.
How do I apply for certification?
Application for certification does not proceed
automatically based upon receipt of your scores
by Texas Education Agency (TEA). To apply for
certification, you must go to the TEA website at
www.tea.state.tx.us and follow the application
for certification instructions.
Contact Customer Service
Phone: 1-800-205-2626 (M-F 8–5 CST)
Fax:
1-973-735-0156 or 1-866-484-5860
Email: texes-excet_inquiries@ets.org
texmat_inquiries@ets.org
tasc-asl_inquiries@ets.org
2012–13 Texas Educator Certification Program Testing Schedule
TExES and TExMaT PBT Testing
Late Registration
Deadline
Emergency
Registration
Deadline
Score Reporting
Date for TExES
Multiple-Choice
Tests Only
Score Reporting
Date for TExES
Braille and
TExMaT PBT Tests
10/5/12
10/12/12
10/26/12
11/19/12
12/3/12
5/10/13
5/17/13
5/31/13
6/24/13
7/8/13
Test Date
Regular
Registration
Deadline
11/3/12
6/8/13
NOTE: Monday PBT testing is on the Monday following the regular PBT administration.
TExES Continuous CAT Testing
Test Dates
Registration Period
Scores Available
Available in registration system
up to 2 days before the test date
within 7 days of the test date
TExES Limited-Administration (Multiple-Choice Only) CAT Testing
Test Dates
Registration Period
Scores Available
10/17/12 – 10/20/12
6/25/12 – 10/15/12
by 10/26/12
1/2/13 – 1/5/13
9/10/12 – 12/31/12
by 1/11/13
3/6/13 – 3/9/13
11/12/12 – 3/4/13
by 3/15/13
4/10/13 – 4/13/13
12/17/12 – 4/8/13
by 4/19/13
5/8/13 – 5/11/13
1/14/13 – 5/6/13
by 5/17/13
6/19/13 – 6/22/13
2/25/13 – 6/17/13
by 6/28/13
8/21/13 – 8/24/13
4/29/13 – 8/19/13
by 8/30/13
TExES Limited-Administration (with Constructed Response) CAT Testing
English Language Arts and Reading (ELAR) 8-12
Test Dates
Registration Period
Scores Available
11/7/12 – 11/10/12
7/16/12 – 10/26/12
on 12/3/12
1/23/13 – 1/26/13
10/1/12 – 1/11/13
on 2/18/13
4/3/13 – 4/6/13
12/10/12 – 3/22/13
on 4/29/13
6/12/13 – 6/15/13
2/19/13 – 5/31/13
on 7/8/13
BTLPT Spanish and LOTE EC-12 (French, German, Latin and Spanish)
Test Dates
Registration Period
Scores Available
6/4/12 – 8/31/12
on 10/15/12
12/1/12 – 12/8/12 (BTLPT and all LOTE)
8/13/12 – 11/16/12
on 12/31/12
2/9/13 – 2/16/13 (BTLPT and LOTE French
and Spanish only)
10/22/12 – 1/25/13
on 3/11/13
4/27/13 – 5/4/13 (BTLPT and all LOTE)
1/7/13 – 4/12/13
on 5/28/13
7/6/13 – 7/13/13 (BTLPT and all LOTE)
3/18/13 – 6/21/13
on 8/5/13
9/15/12 – 9/22/12 (BTLPT and LOTE
French and Spanish only)
TExMaT Limited-Administration (with Constructed Response) CAT Testing
Master Technology Teacher (MTT)
Test Dates
Registration Period
Scores Available
11/7/12 – 11/10/12
7/16/12 – 10/26/12
by 11/26/12
1/23/13 – 1/26/13
10/1/12 – 1/11/13
by 2/8/13
4/3/13 – 4/6/13
12/10/12 – 3/22/13
by 4/19/13
6/12/13 – 6/15/13
2/19/13 – 5/31/13
by 6/28/13
TASC and TASC-ASL Testing
Test Date
Registration Deadline
Score Reporting Date
11/17/12
10/19/12
12/14/12
4/20/13
3/22/13
5/17/13
NOTE: Monday testing is on the Monday following the regular administration.