Early Childhood: PreKindergarten - Grade 3 Post Baccalaureate Teacher Certification

The Early Childhood: PreKindergarten - Grade 3 Post Baccalaureate Teacher Certification is an option for teachers who hold a valid Texas teaching certificate in a certificate category found in Texas Administrative Code and have demonstrated understanding of EC-3 content knowledge. Candidates for this plan must complete 150 clock hours of Educator Preparation Program (EPP) coursework aligned to the EC: PK3 educator standards, including the Science of Teaching Reading (STR) standards. A clinical teaching or internship assignment is not required. In addition, candidates must pass the Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities exam (160), the Early Childhood: PK3 exam (29.2), and the Science of Teaching Reading exam (293) to earn the EC-3 certification.