Standards Based Online Coursework
Standards Based Online Coursework
Complete FBE Documentation and upload to TOPP Profile
Email toppstaff@esc20.net to inform staff FBE Documentation has been uploaded and ready for access to Canvas.
Pass TExES practice test by meeting Step 1 passing criteria.
Email toppstaff@esc20.net
Complete Field Based Experience. Upload documentation to TOPP Profile. Email toppstaff@esc20.net informing documentation uploaded.
30 hours online training hours will be provided after completion of course.
EC-6 Core Subjects
4-8 Core Subjects
4-8 ELAR
4-8 ELAR & Social Studies
EC-12 Special Ed (core content practice exam be passed first)
Bilingual Supplemental & BTLPT (Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test)
Complete online preparation in 240 Tutoring. Meet practice testing requirements - See Step 1 -
Required to pass four (4) exams to secure an internship:
STR (Science of Teaching Reading) - ESC-4 Online preparation
EC-6/4-8 Core Subjects - 240 Tutoring
Bilingual Supplemental - 240 Tutoring
BTLPT (Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test) - Certify Teacher
Candidates taking an ELAR content exam are encouraged participate in TExES ESL Supplemental preparation to obtain approval to take the official exam.
The majority of school districts require candidates teaching ELAR to have the ESL Supplemental exam passed.
Candidates seeking certification in 4-8/7-12 ELAR are highly encouraged to prepare for the ESL Supplemental after content practice exam passed.
Reminder: 4-8 ELAR must pass STR exam first before moving forward with ESL Supplemental preparation.
Candidates seeking Special Education certification and have passed Science of Teaching Reading (STR) and TExES content exam will utilize 240 Tutoring to prepare for the Special Education EC-12 (161).
Candidates having content exams with Special Education EC-12 TExES (161) passed increase marketability in various special education job opportunities.