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Go to the SBEC website: sbec.state.tx Click on SBEC Online for Educators

How to apply for your Initial Teaching Certificate All applications are completed online with the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC). http://www.sbec.state.tx.us. Go to the SBEC website: http://www.sbec.state.tx.us Click on SBEC Online for Educators.

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Go to the SBEC website: sbec.state.tx Click on SBEC Online for Educators

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  1. How to apply for your Initial Teaching CertificateAll applications are completed online with the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC). http://www.sbec.state.tx.us

  2. Go to the SBEC website: http://www.sbec.state.tx.us Click on SBEC Online for Educators

  3. Create an account if you are a new user or login if you already have an account. Answer these questions first.

  4. A series of questions will be asked, including your name, address, and email address. Once you have completed all of these questions and have created a username and password, you will be taken to the EDUCATOR MAIN MENU. From this menu, you will be able to apply for certification, check your status, view exam scores, and view a virtual certificate.

  5. This menu can be found on the left side of the screen in the Main Menu From this menu, check your application status, fingerprint status, apply for certification, view your certificates, view examinations, and update personal information.

  6. To apply, click on APPLICATIONS • Choose: Standard Certificate Texas Program • To add an additional certification by exam after becoming certified, click on Additional Certification by Examination.

  7. The next screen will provide general information. Click Here.

  8. The next screen will prompt completion of the APPLICANT’s AFFIDAVIT. Your name will be inserted here automatically.

  9. Check YES to complete the affadavit.

  10. Answer the following Yes or No. If you have any questions on how to answer, please call the SBEC Hotline at 1-888-863-5880.

  11. When it asks for recommending entity, make sure to choose TSU - UNIVERSITY BASED.If you choose TSU-Alternative or TSU-Master Teacher, we will not be able to make the recommendation.

  12. In the field designated “Subject applying for”, type in your certification field(s). You may abbreviate if all will not fit in box. All-Level PE & 8-12 Life Science Make sure to click on Apply.

  13. All first time certificate applicants must submit fingerprints. Make sure this is marked. Click here to continue.

  14. Based on the information provided, the state will determine the fees owed. Please click here to continue. You are almost done!

  15. The final screen will show your status and allow you to pay online. You must pay online. You can do so with a credit card or with an electronic check.

  16. At any time, you can access the Application Status Screen by logging in to your SBEC account and clicking on Application Status from the main menu on the left side of the screen.

  17. When your application has been completed correctly, you will receive an email from sbec@sbec.state.tx.us with the subject “Application Submitted”. “Your application for certification has been submitted to Tarleton State University. Thank You. This is a SBEC Online system generated information email – please do not respond. Thank You.”

  18. In a few days, two fingerprint cards should arrive in the mail. If you do not receive the cards, you may need to contact SBEC to request another set be sent to you. Most police stations will roll prints for around $10. The Tarleton Police station will roll prints for free by calling 968-9002 and setting up an appointment.

  19. The success rate with fingerprint cards has not been good. Here are some pointers: • Follow all instructions that come with the cards. • Make sure that you are not wearing any lotion on your hands when you go to have your prints rolled. • Ask if you can sign the cards before you are fingerprinted to avoid smudging the prints. • Do not fold the card.

  20. Your degree must be posted and all tests must be passed before Tarleton will recommend you. When Tarleton has completed the recommendation, you will receive an email from SBEC. If you have any questions, please contact:Allison Andrews, Program Specialist254-968-9815; andrews@tarleton.edu

  21. This PowerPoint can be found online at the certification website. http://www.tarleton.edu/~certification Help can also be found on the SBEC website. It may be easier to contact them by email rather than by phone. If you click on ‘Contact Us’ and then on ‘Email SBEC’, it will give you several options of email addresses, depending on the nature of your question. http://www.sbec.state.tx.us

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