Effective 12/15/2023 Texas Phase I requirements are as follows and advisors should recommend the order of completion as such.  


Phase I:

  1. Required Online Training
    1. Upon enrolling in the program, you should focus first on completing our required online training.  Our online training will provide you with vital teaching terminology and pedagogy best practices that will help you in passing your exam.  Additionally, it will prepare you for teaching in the classroom, setting you up for a successful first year of teaching.
    2. TExES content exams will test you on both your knowledge of the subject as well as how to teach that subject.  Completion of the required online training will help you with the pedagogy portion of your exam.  
  2. Test Prep 
    1. Texas Teachers provides free test prep for your content exam right in your intern portal.  You will need to complete this first, prior to gaining approval for your exam.  
    2. Our test prep includes a practice exam that simulates the real exam with similar style questions and content.  
  3. Testing
    1. Upon completing your required online training and your test prep, you will be ready to take your exam! 
  4. Field-Based Experience
    1. Field-based experience is an opportunity to gain real-world experience in the classroom by observing and assisting a certified teacher.