Important Information Regarding Pedagogy Tests for Certification updated 10/18/04

SBEC has become aware that some candidates have successfully completed a pedagogy test at a grade level that is not in strict compliance with SBEC policy. Due to the confusion that has been inadvertently created by the language in the TExES / ExCET 2003-2004 registration bulletin concerning the correct pedagogy and content test combinations, SBEC will accept any combination of pedagogy and content area tests successfully completed through June 26, 2004. The grade level of pedagogy test (PPR) passed after June 26, 2004 must correspond to the grade levels of the initial content-area certificate sought.

Pedagogy Tests for Classroom Certificates
To obtain an initial certificate in Texas, all candidates must pass a pedagogy test and content-area requirements (usually a content-area test, if available). Under the TExES program, the Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (PPR) tests (EC-4, 4-8, 8-12, or EC-12) fulfill the pedagogy requirement.

The content-area test, not the pedagogy test, determines the certificate and its grade levels.

Example: A candidate seeking a TExES-based Special Education EC-12 certificate must take TExES EC-12 PPR test. That candidate will be certified to teach at the EC-12 grade level based on passing the TExES Special Education EC-12 content-area test.

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A candidate seeking a TExES-based Generalist 4-8 certificate must take either the TExES 4-8 or EC-12 PPR test. That candidate will be certified to teach at the 4-8 grade level based on passing the TExES Generalist 4-8 content-area test.

Preparation programs are strongly encouraged to carefully review each candidate’s exam registration to ensure that the proper grade level of pedagogy test passed (PPR) corresponds to the grade levels of the initial content-area certificate sought.

In compliance with the intent of the overlap year policy, it is crucial to remember that passing scores on ExCET Elementary and Secondary PD tests administered on or before June 28, 2003 may be used for certification purposes only through August 31, 2004 . Candidates who have passed an ExCET PD test, but have not passed a content area test or have not completed all other requirements for certification by August 31 2004, will be required to take and pass the appropriate TExES PPR test.