In order to join our program, the following requirements must be met:
There is a potential ineligibility of certification for an individual who has been convicted of an offense (on completion of the program)
The current rules: State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) rules prescribed in §249.16 of this title (relating to Eligibility of Persons with Criminal History for a Certificate under Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 53, and Texas Education Code, Chapter 21)
The individual has the right to request a criminal history evaluation letter as provided in Chapter 227, Subchapter B, of this title (relating to Preliminary Evaluation of Certification Eligibility)
Individuals can request a preliminary criminal history evaluation from TEA. For more information go to the following website: https://tea.texas.gov/texas-educators/investigations/preliminary-criminal-history-evaluation-faqs
You WILL NOT be contacted for an interview
until the required documents have been received.