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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Certification Exam Approval

Certification candidate must complete all 240 Tutoring / Certify Teacher (assigned by your Program Coordinator) study modules and submit passing score report of the practice test for official test approval.

If using 240 Tutoring, must pass the practice test with a 90% or higher within first 3 attempts of the practice (teacher candidates only).

If using Certify Teacher, must pass the practice test (in Exam Mode) with a 260 or higher (graduate students only)

If you do not already have a 240 Tutoring account, please reach out to Madison Owen (madison.owen@sulross.edu) to get an account.

Please utilize the study guide and take your time to learn the material. Once you have completed the study guide (including quizzes etc.), you will take the practice test.

 

When prepared and ready to take the actual TExES exam, candidates should use the exam application on this page.

Please note that evidence of your most recent practice exam attempts cannot be more than 30 days old.

Last update 9/3/2026

TExES Approval Requirements

Below are the current TExES approval policies

Path to TExES Approval 

Core Subjects EC–6 (391) certification candidates are required to actively and consistently participate in the Core EC–6 Support Course. The link below provides further detail specific to TExES 391 approval.

Core Subjects EC-6 (391) – TExES Approval

Updated Fall 2026

Implementation

These updated requirements are effective immediately and apply to all current and future candidates seeking test approval.

*Any change to this policy must be approved by the Dean of the College of Education in consultation with the Coordinator for the Teacher Education Program and the Certification Office.