Certification Information


> To apply and receive your Initial Texas Standard Teacher Certificate
> To apply and receive your Texas Student Services Certificate
     Principal, Counselor, Diagnostician, Superintendent or other Administrative or Advanced Practice Certification
> If you are Hearing Impaired,
     Contact Ms. Lena Francis in person, Education Building, Center for Professional Services, Office 201-C

Frequently Asked Questions
> Fingerprinting and Background Check
> How To Renew your Certificate
> How to be certified in additional teaching areas?

 > To view list of certifications offered, CLICK  and select Lamar University (NOT Lamar State College)

> To apply and receive your Initial Texas Standard Teacher Certificate
 To apply for certification, candidates who have completed all requirements of any Educator Preparation Program (EPP) must have:
When these requirements have been met, each candidate MUST apply for certification to be fully certified to teach in Texas.
Recent graduates in their first year of teaching, but who have not applied and received their Standard Teacher Certification,
   OR
Candidates who may be teaching with a probationary or tenporary certificate while completing the PB Alternative Certification Program
MUST complete the application process for full certification.

The Application for a Texas Teachers certificate is TWO (2) parts:
1. Apply with the EPP insitution for recommendation For LU EPP candidates, contact Ms. Lena Francis, Certification Officer.
2. Apply with the Texas State Board for Teacher Certification (SBEC).

PART 1. Apply for recommendation with Ms. Lena Francis, Certification Officer.

The application for recommendation may be completed online, printed faxed to (409) 880-8690
<Click Here> to open the Application Recommendation in yout internet browser. print this form and your information. 
FAX the completed form to faxed to (409) 880-8690,
    OR
MAIL the completed form to:
    Lena Francis, Certification Officer,
    Lamar University College of Education and Human Development
    Box 10034
    Beaumont, TX 77710
    OR
The application may be made in person in the LU Certification Office
               Education Building, Center for Professional Services, Office 201-C


PART 2. Apply for certification with Texas State Board of Educator Certification

Complete the online application SBEC.
> To apply and receive your Texas Student Services Certificate
     Principal, Counselor, Diagnostician, Superintendent or other Administrative or Advanced Practice Certification

To apply for certification, candidates who have completed all requirements of any Educator Preparation Program (EPP) must have:
When these requirements have been met, each candidate MUST apply for certification to be fully certified to in Texas.


The Application for a Texas Student Services certificate is TWO (2) parts:
1. Apply with the EPP insitution for recommendation For LU EPP candidates, contact Ms. Lena Francis, Certification Officer.
2. Apply with the Texas State Board for Teacher Certification (SBEC).

PART 1. Apply for recommendation with Ms. Lena Francis, Certification Officer.

The application for recommendation may be completed online, printed faxed to (409) 880-8690
<Click Here> to open the Application Recommendation in yout internet broweser. You may enter your information in the web form.  When complete, print this form, it cannot be saved.
FAX the completed form and Documentation of 2 years teaching expereince (Service Record) to (409) 880-8690,
    OR
MAIL the completed form and Documentation of 2 years teaching expereince (Service Record) to:
    Lena Francis, Certification Officer,
    Lamar University College of Education and Human Development
    Box 10034
    Beaumont, TX 77710
    OR
The application may be made in person in the LU Certification Office.
Be sure to bring Documentation of 2 years teaching expereince (Service Record).
               Education Building, Center for Professional Services, Office 201-C


PART 2. Apply for certification with Texas State Board of Educator Certification

Complete the online application SBEC.
> If you are Hearing Impaired,
     Contact Ms. Lena Francis in person, Education Building, Center for Professional Services, Office 201-C




> How to be certified in additional teaching areas?

Teachers who hold a Lifetime, Professional, Provisional Lifetime, or Standard Texas Teachers Certificate may add certification to teach additional subjects, or grade levels. There are several options:

You may be able to apply directly with SBEC   for the appropriate TExES Exam. Upon passing the TExES exam, apply directly with SBEC to add the new certification area.

Lamar offers courses which may prepare you for additional certification areas, such as:
 You may also wish to investigate the Master's Degree programs offered though Lamar Education in both teaching and School Administration.

For more information, Contact:
Dr. Lula Henry,
Director, Center for Professional Services,
Lamar University
(409) 880-8902
lula.henry@lamar.edu
Education Building, Center for Professional Services, Office 201-H,