TExES/ExCET

What is the ExCET (Examination for the Certification of Educators in Texas) or TExES (Texas Examinations of Educator Standards)?
ExCET and TExES represent state-mandated teacher tests in Texas. Teachers in Texas must demonstrate competency in both teaching and in their subject area. Additional requirements for certification in Spanish or French include the TOPT (Texas Oral Proficiency Test). More information about ExCET and TExES may be
found by visiting the following website:

http://texes.ets.org/

When do I take the ExCET/TExES?
Students who have been admitted to the program are advised to immediately register to take the subject ExCET/TExES. All students should register to take the subject ExCET/TExES during the first course, EDSE 5002. The Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (PPR) TExES is taken during EDSE 5470 when all four courses in the online program have been successfully completed.  The tests dates are posted on the following website:

http://www.coe.unt.edu/texes/

Where can I find information about study guides and preparation manuals for ExCET/TExES?
ExCET/TExES study guides and preparation manuals with sample tests can be downloaded from the 

State Board for Educator Certification website: 

http://www.texes.ets.org/prepMaterials/ 

If you are interested in 
    purchasing prep materials and/or attending test preparation 

seminars, there 
    are a number of ExCET/TExES websites that contain information

 that will help 
    you. Please use the following links to locate study guides and seminar

 information related to passing the ExCET or TExES:

http://www.passthetexes.com/

http://www.texesstudy.com/index.html

http://www.texes.net/learningcenter/about.php

http://www.texas-teachingsolutions.com/

http://www.excetreviews.com/

http://www.texesreviews.com/dallas.htm

How do I register for the ExCET/TExES?
All candidates are provided with information before and/or during the mandatory orientation meeting for EDSE 5002. Please consult our office (940.565.3319) for information about deadlines for applying to take ExCET/TExES during the academic year. Go to the following website to register for these tests. View the section titled, "Registering for Your Tests."

http://www.coe.unt.edu/texes/