INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP OF TEXAS

For questions regarding certifications or permits, please email Certification@ILTexas.org

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Resources for Principals

• View the Certification Guide for answers to your Certification questions.

• Administrators can view educator certifications in TEAL or SBEC using the following links:

  • TEAL: https://pryor.tea.state.tx.us/TSP/TEASecurePortal/Access/LogonServlet

    • Log into TEAL

    • Once in TEAL select International Leadership of Texas (ILTexas) under ECOS for Entities.

    • Once in ECOS for Entities select Educator Information, then Educator Search.

    • Enter the Social Security Number or TEA Test ID to locate the educator you are searching.

    • Choose Certifications from the list of tabs to view all current and expired certifications and permits for the educator.

    • Choose Examinations to view all certification examinations educators have attempted.

  • SBEC: https://secure.sbec.state.tx.us/SBECONLINE/virtcert.asp

    • *Please note that educator test data is confidential and should not be shared.

 

Certification Resources

• You can find additional information and answers to several of your certification questions on the TEA (Texas Education Agency) website: www.tea.texas.gov or call (512) 936-8400.

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How Do I Apply for my Educational Aide Certificate?

• Educational Aide Certification Instructions

 

How Do I Update My TEAL Educator Information?

• Log into TEAL

• Choose Educator below Educator Certification Online System for Educators

• Update your information as necessary

• Choose Continue

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If you are an Out-of-State/Out-of-Country applicant you will need to visit the TEA website and complete the Review of Credential process.

• https://tea.texas.gov/texas-educators/certification/out-of-state-certification/out-of-state-certified-educators

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How Do I Renew My Certification:

• Please review the step-by-step process to renew your standard certificate. You need a TEA Login (TEAL) account to access your educator account and renew your certificate.

• Read the instructions and set up your TEAL account. Failure to follow the instructions will delay your renewal.

  • Log into TEAL.

  • Once in TEAL select Educator to log in to your Educator Certification Online System (ECOS) account.

  • Once in ECOS, select Applications, then Renew a Standard Certificate.

  • Follow the prompts to submit the online application and make your payment.

  • You are prompted if fingerprinting is required. We will not issue your certificate until fingerprinting is complete. If you have questions, contact the fingerprint department at 512-936-8400, option 3.

  • Once your certification has been renewed, please email a copy of the renewed certificate to Certification@ILTexas.org.

 

Alternative Certification (NOT REQUIRED)

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Alternative Certification is a nontraditional route to certification that will let you teach while completing the requirements. Teachers who are going through an AC (alternative certification) program must meet that program's requirements. **Each program can differ somewhat in program requirements.

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To access a list of approved programs please click here: http://secure.sbec.state.tx.us/SBECOnline/approvedprograms.asp?s=4&sid

 

International Leadership of Texas provides Alternative Certification options to our Educators. Please visit their website using the link below and they will contact you within 24 hours. http://www.texasteachers.org/