STR Exam for Certification Fields
- Certification Fields Requiring STR Exam:
- Early Childhood: EC – Grade 3
- Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood–Grade 6
- Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Grades 4–8
- English Language Arts and Reading with Science of Teaching Reading: Grades 4–8
- English Language Arts and Reading/Social Studies with Science of Teaching Reading: Grades 4–8
- Implementation Date: January 1, 2021
- Impact: Candidates seeking certification after January 1, 2021
Exam Webinar
- Multi-Subject: Teachers of Early Childhood (Birth-Grade 2) Part Two: Mathematics (246) Test
- Webinar Dates: April 3, 2023, 3:00-4:00 pm ET or April 4, 2023, 10:00-11:00 am ET
Other Exam Updates
- New Fall Testing Window Available for Business & Marketing and 7 Other CSTs
- Additional testing window: 9/17/18 to 10/14/18
Educator Certification Exam Vouchers
- Available for purchase by educator preparation programs
Early Childhood PK-3 #292 Certification
- Not available under the “Certification by Exam” option, requires specific coursework and training
Educator Certification Examination Retake Limit Change
- Candidates are limited to a total of 5 attempts to pass a certification examination under Texas Education Code §21.048
