If you already know what grade and subject you want to teach: Fabulous! You can jump to the next section.
Not sure? Consider a shortage area or a subject that lets you teach all grades.
Once you know the grade and subject you want to teach, you can select your teaching certificate. Click the tabs to explore your options. (2)
Keep a list of certification areas handy, and get step-by-step details on pathways to teaching and how to get certified in Texas.
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Decide what you want to teach, and choose the teaching certificate that’s right for you. Download our free Certification Guide for even more info!
In some cases, you may have multiple teaching certificates to choose from! For example, if you want to teach middle school math, you could earn a math teaching certificate for grades 5–9 OR grades 7–12.
You can earn certificates in different subjects throughout your teaching career. You don’t have to get all your certifications at once. (3)
