Teacher Certification
Learn more about Relay and state certification requirements.
I have a question about Texas Certification
- What should I use to study for the Pre-Admissions Content Test (PACT)? (TX only)
- How do I register for the Pre-Admissions Content Test (PACT)? (TX only)
- I was previously enrolled in a certification program and need to register for the PACT. What are my next steps? (TX only)
- Can I take my certification test outside of Texas?
- What is the criminal history check requirement in Texas?
- How does the Relay Texas certification program prepare teachers to use technology in the classroom?
I have questions about teacher certification
- How do I submit certification materials on the Relay Admissions Platform?
- How do I sign up for a national online content workshop to prepare for my certification exams?
- Can I apply for a fee waiver for my Praxis exam?
- How do I enroll in the Canvas Teacher Certification Exam Preparation Course?
- Where do I find out about certification at the Atlanta campus?
- How do I get certified?
I have questions about the edTPA
- How do I register for the edTPA?
- When should I register for the edTPA?
- New York only: I'm a single-subject secondary teacher (e.g., grades 6–8 science), but my certification pathway is Middle Childhood Generalist (5–9). Which edTPA should I complete?
- New York only: If I taught and was certified in another state before coming to New York, is the edTPA a requirement?
- New York only: I completed an edTPA portfolio in another state. Do I need to submit another edTPA portfolio?
- Do I register for the national or Washington versions of the edTPA?