Project P.a.C.E. - Preparing and Certifying Educators

 FIND A CERTIFICATION AREA THAT INTERESTS YOU! 

The United States Department of Education (ED) has approved the 2022-2023 teacher shortage areas submitted by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). 

Texas has requirements that must be met before you may be certified as a teacher. We will evaluate your transcript with you and help you learn the certification and eligibility criteria for the area in which you wish to teach. 

ALL LEVELS (EARLY CHILDHOOD—GRADE 12)  

• Music EC-12 (177)
• Physical Education EC-12 (158)
• Special Education EC-12 (161)
• Theatre Arts EC-12 (180)

EARLY CHILDHOOD - GRADE 6

• Core Subjects EC-6 (391) with Science of Teaching Reading
• Bilingual Education Supplemental - Spanish (164)
• BTLPT - Spanish (190)
• Science of Teaching Reading (293)

GRADE 4-8

• Core Subjects 4-8 (211) with the Science of Teaching Reading
• English Language Arts/Reading 4-8 (217) with Science of Teaching Reading
• English Language Arts/Reading and Social Studies 4-8 (113) with Science of Teaching Reading 293
• Science of Teaching Reading (293)
• Mathematics 4-8 (115)
• Math and Science 4-8 (114)
• Science 4-8 (116)
• Social Studies 4-8 (118)

GRADE 6-12  

• Dance 6-12 (279)
• Physical Science 6-12 (237)
• Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)

GRADE 7-12  

• Chemistry
• English Language Arts/Reading 7-12 (231)
• Mathematics 7-12 (235)
• Math and Physics
• Science 7-12 (236)
• Social Studies 7-12 (232)   

SUPPLEMENTAL

• English as a Second Language Supplemental   

The approved state-level shortage areas for the 2022-2023 school year are: 

• Bilingual/English as a Second Language – Elementary and Secondary Levels
• Special Education – Elementary and Secondary Levels
• Career and Technical Education – Secondary Levels
• Technology Applications and Computer Science – Elementary and Secondary Levels
• English Language Arts and Reading - Elementary and Secondary Levels
• Mathematics - Secondary Levels
• Science - Secondary Levels

Click the map/link to access the TEA Website containing current Educator Preparation Program (EPP) information for the Region One ESC area. Scroll under the EPPs in Texas header and click on REG 01 EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER. 

http://tea-texas.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/8fdeed6e29b741ba8bac151ac023186d