New Application Process for Educational Aides 9/19/2006

Effective immediately, employing Texas public schools must enter basic profile information online before an educational aide can set up an account and apply for certification on this website. Texas public school employees who have been authorized to recommend educational aides for certification will enter the basic profile information using the secure entity access screen, selecting “Educational Aides” from the menu, then “Search Add/Edit Applicants”.

After the district has entered the basic profile information, the educational aide will be able to set up an online account through this website by clicking on “SBEC Online for Educators”, then “New User? Create New Account”. After the educational aide has set up a new account, he or she may then apply for a certificate and be recommended by the employing school.

This new process pertains only to first-time applicants for an educational aide certificate. Persons who are applying for additional educational aide certification, renewal of a standard educational aide certificate, or a duplicate of a prior certificate will be able to set up an account and apply without the assistance of an employing school district.

Any questions regarding this process should be directed to the Texas Education Agency, Department of Educator Certification and Standards at 1-888-863-5880, Monday – Friday, 8 am to 5 pm CST.