TEMPORARY TEACHER CERTIFICATE updated 3/21/05

The State Board for Educator Certification approved the creation of the Temporary Teacher Certificate (TTC) at its April 2, 2004 meeting. The TTC provides an additional certification route for persons who hold a bachelor ' s degree or higher to enter the teaching profession. Persons requesting a TTC must be employed by a Texas school district(s) for the two-year validity period of the certificate. The school district(s) will assume the responsibility of training the individual for the validity period of the certificate. To view the entire rule as approved by the Board, please click here.

The information provided here will assist candidates wishing to apply for the Temporary Teacher Certificate and school districts wishing to hire candidates under this new route to certification.

Guidelines for Candidates

Guidelines for School Districts

List of Eligible Certificates

Anticipated Timelines

List of School Districts Approved to offer the Temporary Teacher Certificate