EPP Standards
Educator Preparation Program Standards
The State Board for Educator Certification creates standards for beginning educators. These standards are focused upon the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and State Teacher Standards. They reflect current research on the developmental stages and needs of children from Early Childhood (EC) through Grade 12.
Texas Approved Educator Standards
Texas Teaching Standards adopted in chapter 149 are mentioned below. More information regarding these certificates and standards can be found by clicking here.
Secondary Certificates Standards
- English Language Arts and Reading Grade (7-12)
- Social Studies (7-12)
- History (7-12)
All-level Certificate Standards
- Languages Other Than English
Standards for All Teachers
- Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Standards (EC-Grade 12)
- Technology Applications (All Beginning Teachers) - We are only responsible for teaching the first five standards.
