EPP Resources

Texas Educator Certification Program Tests

See the paper-based testing (PBT) schedule for the 2012-13 testing year and the 2012-13 schedule for limited-administration CAT testing. Also see the new 2013-14 Limited-Administration CAT Testing Schedule (PDF) and the 2013-14 PBT Testing Schedule (PDF).

See a list of all 2012-13 Texas Educator Certification Program tests (PDF) (updated 8/28/12). This list shows each test name, test code, test format, test dates and any important notes regarding the administration. Note: This list is updated periodically, as necessary. If you have printed and posted copies of this list, check the "Updated" date on your copy and the one on this website to make sure you have the most up-to-date information.

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Technical Manual

The Texas Educator Certification Tests Technical Manual (PDF) explains various technical aspects of the Texas Educator Certification assessments, including the purpose and use of the tests, how the tests are developed, test validity, statistical analyses that support the psychometric quality of the tests and score reporting processes.

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Event Calendar

The online issue of the event calendar is password-protected and uses the same password as the EPP Newsletter. You can obtain a password by emailing EPPAdmin@ets.org.

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EPP Admin Mailbox

Just about any troubleshooting issue you may have, such as getting an intern/educator registered to take a test or running reports and rosters in the ETS EPP Admistrator section, can be resolved quickly by sending your inquiry to the EPPAdmin@ets.org mailbox.

You can email the EPP Admin mailbox for practically any registration, test administration or score reporting issue. We encourage you to make sending an email to this mailbox your first attempt to resolve these types of issues.

For issues involving an Educator Profile in the TEA Educator Certification Online System, contact TEA at 1-512-936-8400.

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Representative Tests

Representative forms of TExES and TExMaT tests have been developed by TEA and ETS. These Representative Tests are used at State Board for Educator Certification-approved EPPs throughout Texas and are designed exclusively to assist staff in measuring candidates' knowledge and skills in relation to the approved TExES and TExMaT test frameworks. They are also useful in preparing certification candidates for testing. The following Representative Tests are scheduled to be delivered in 2012.

  • English as a Second Language (ESL) Supplemental (154)
  • Mathematics 4-8 (115)
  • School Counselor (152)
  • School Librarian (150)

A Representative Test CD-ROM includes:

  • the test framework
  • a test administration manual
  • the test form
  • an answer key
  • an answer sheet

To order a Representative Test, log in to the secure Administrator section, review and complete the User Agreement and the Order Form, and submit them with payment and a copy of your tax-exempt certificate (if applicable).

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Summary Statistics for Total Scores

Total test scaled scores show how candidates performed on the test as a whole and whether they passed the test. Further data about total scores for many of the Texas tests is available in the Summary Statistics for Total Scores see below.

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EPP Mailing Information

It is important to keep the mailing information for your institution current so materials can be sent to the proper person and location. Please send updates to OS_Internet@ets.org and be sure to update your TEA profile as necessary.

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Helpful Links

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