Student Teacher Orientation Spring 2012

Student Teacher Orientation Spring 2012

TExES and Student Advising OfficeTExES and Student Advising Office


What’s NewWhat’s New

Number of Paper Based Test administrations reduced

-3 sessions for 2011-2012 testing year

Fixed Administration CAT Exams-Offered 6 times per year

Art EC-12, Business 6-12, Chemistry 8-12,

ESL/Generalist EC-6, Physical Science 8-12,

Technology Apps EC-12, Theater EC-12,

Reminders:-Test admission ticket will no longer be mailed. -Score reports will not be mailed.

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The State of Texas is complying with a Federal mandate that requires new elementary teachers to show competency in all subject areas to comply with the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). For Texas teachers, this requires passing a Generalist exam (EC-6, 4-8).

Who does this impact:Content specific 4-8 certifications: Math, Science, Social Studies,

English Language Arts





The State of Texas will now require all candidates seeking a standard classroom teaching certificate to pass the PPR EC-12 beginning September 1, 2011

Who does this impact:-Students admitted to Teacher

Education before February 16, 2011

-Students who previously had approval for PPR EC-6,

PPR 4-8, or PPR 8-12 and did not pass that exam by August 31, 2011, or those who did not request to switch

to PPR EC-12





Updated security measures at test centers

Beginning in September 2011, PBT and CAT test centers will begin fingerprinting and photographing all test takers as confirmation of their identity. As this will take additional time during check-in, all test takers are advised to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the test start time. Test takers refusing to comply with these security measures will be dismissed from the testing center and will forfeit all test fees.




Types of Exam OfferedTypes of Exam Offered

Paper-Based Test (PBT)> 3 times a year

Computer-Based Test (CAT)> 5-6 times a week at most test centers

Fixed Computer-Based Test (CAT)> 6 times a year (3-day window)




Test dates PBTTest dates PBT

September 24, 2011

January 28, 2012

May 19, 2012




CAT DatesCAT Dates

Dates vary from one CAT center to another.

Not all CAT exams are offered at all CAT centers.

Plan accordingly.

Fixed CAT Test DatesOctober 2011, December 2011, February 2012, April 2012, June 2012, August 2012




I am not sure which tests I am supposed to take?Go to www.coe.unt.edu/texes




How should I prep for the tests?Free study guides @ www.texes.ets.org.Practice exams @ www.coe.unt.edu/texesTalk to friends who have taken the exams.Course work.




Practice examsRegister @ www.coe.unt.edu/texes

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When should I take the exams?

Ideal time ……..Anytime between now and graduation.




Where and how do I sign up?Go to TEA website @ www.tea.state.tx.usCreate Educator AccountObtain TEA ID#

Go to ETS website @ www.texes.ets.orgCreate Testing Account




What should I do the daybefore the exam?


Print admission ticket!Print admission ticket!Print admission ticket!



What should I do on the dayof the exam?-Arrive early @ least 30 minutes before.-Bring IDs to test centers.-Check Registration Bulletin-Do NOT bring your cell phone




Scores and such.

Get scores online @ ETS website.Print score reports within 90 days.




Apply for graduation

Spring 2012 – February 7

Check Academic Calendar for date changes




Apply for certification @ TEA•Final semester•Passed all required exams

Complete fingerprinting

Get a




TExES Advising OfficeMatthews Hall 103 940-369-8601 [email protected]

Student Advising Office940-565-2736

TEA 512-936-8400

ETS 800-205-2626


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Student Teacher Orientation Spring 2012