Probationary Certification Process

Apply for Probationary Certificate with Lamar University

Apply for Probationary Certificate with TEA

• Candidate will login in their TEAL account at tea.texas.gov
• Complete the Probationary Certificate Application: Select Applications, Probationary Certificate Texas Program, Alternative as the Entity

Please note: Candidate must submit fingerprints to TEA if needed. If the candidate fingerprints are not on file, TEA will provide the fingerprinting application immediate after they apply for certification with TEA.

Probationary Certification (230.37)

Texas Administrative Code (state.tx.us)

• Valid for one 12-month period
• Limited to two 12-months periods maximum
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education
• Participating in an EPP and internship course
• Test Exemption waiver was approved for the appropriate content examination(s), and the PPR, or candidate has taken and passed the appropriate content examination(s) and PPR.

Please note: A candidate must meet the subject matter knowledge requirements for issuance of a probationary certificate to serve an internship in a classroom teacher assignment for each subject area to be taught. TAC (230.37)

Field Experience Questions?

Jody Slaughter, M.Ed.
Director of School and Community Partnerships
(409) 880-2107
Education Building 201A
jslaughter@lamar.edu