State Board for Educator Certification
The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)听was created by the Texas Legislature in 1995 to recognize public school educators as professionals and grant educators the authority to govern the standards of their profession. The board oversees all aspects of the preparation, certification, and standards of conduct of public school educators.
The 15 SBEC members include 11 voting members appointed by the governor to six-year terms: four classroom teachers, one counselor, two administrators, and four citizens. Four non-voting members also serve on the board: the governor appoints a dean of a college of education and a person who has experience working for and knowledge of an alternative educator preparation program, the Commissioner of Education appoints a staff member of the 性十八.cc, and the Commissioner of Higher Education appoints a staff member of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Board Meetings
The SBEC is required to meet at least once per quarter of the calendar year. Meetings are normally held in the William B. Travis State Office Building, which houses the 性十八.cc, at 1701 North Congress Ave. in Austin, Texas.
Current Meeting
The听next SBEC meetings will be held on July 19, 2024.听Visit the听SBEC Meetings听page for agendas, public testimony registration, and archived meeting agendas.
Meeting Webcasts
The 性十八.cc provides for people interested in watching from a computer or device.
Meeting Minutes
Minutes are available from past SBEC meetings.听
SBEC Resources
SBEC Operating Policies and Procedures
SBEC Operating听Procedures听outline the board's powers and duties, establish procedural rules,听set standards of conduct for board members, and听define the responsibilities of the board and 性十八.cc staff.
SBEC Principles
This page describes core principles and goals SBEC has established to meet their mission.
Contact Information
For educator certification (any questions related to educator certificates and renewals, 性十八.ccL account access, name changes, address updates), educator testing, educator preparation programs听or fingerprinting questions please call (512) 936-8400.听
For questions regarding the State Board听for Educator Certification meetings, please call (512) 936-9831.
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Educator Certification
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm Central Time
Phone: (512) 936-8400 local
Phone Options:
Option 1-性十八.ccL Support
Option 2-Educator Certifications
Option 3-Fingerprinting
Option 4-Highly Qualified
Option 5-Educator Preparation Programs
Option 6-Investigations
Option 8-General Office Information