TEACHER ASSIGNMENT CHART
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PART I REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSIGNMENT OF TEACHERS
• PREKINDERGARTEN-GRADE 6
• GRADES 6-8
• ELECTIVES, DISCIPLINARY COURSES, LOCAL
CREDIT COURSES, AND INNOVATIVE COURSES,
GRADES 6-12 ASSIGNMENTS
• GRADES 9-12
PART II REQUIREMENTS FOR TEACHERS ASSIGNED TO
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ASSIGNMENTS
PART III REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSIGNMENT OF SPECIAL
EDUCATION RELATED SERVICES PERSONNEL
PART IV REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSIGNMENT OF
ADMINISTRATORS, OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL AND
PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT, AND PARAPROFESSIONAL
PERSONNEL
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PREKINDERGARTEN-GRADE 6
ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
Prekindergarten (PK) General Education All-level certification in art, health education, music, physical education, speech communication and theatre
arts, or theatre may be assigned to teach in the certified area(s) in Prekindergarten-Grade 12.
Bilingual Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 4
Early Childhood-Grade 6
Core Subjects: Early Childhood-Grade 6
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6
Early Childhood: Prekindergarten-Grade 3
Early Childhood Education:
Grades PK-K
Elementary:
General (See Notes A and B)
Grades 1-6—General (See Notes A and B)
Grades 1-8—General (See Notes A and B)
Grades PK-6—Early Childhood Education
Self-Contained Grades 1-8 (See Notes A and B)
English as a Second Language Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 4
Early Childhood-Grade 6
Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 4
Early Childhood-Grade 6
Grades Prekindergarten-Grade 5
Grades Prekindergarten-Grade 6
Kindergarten
Legacy Master Mathematics Teacher (Early Childhood-Grade 4) (mathematics only)
Legacy Master Reading Teacher (Early Childhood-Grade 12) (reading only)
Legacy Master Science Teacher (Early Childhood-Grade 4) (science only)
Teacher of Young Children—General
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PREKINDERGARTEN-GRADE 6
ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
Prekindergarten (PK) Bilingual Bilingual Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 4
Early Childhood-Grade 6
A valid classroom teaching certificate appropriate for the grade level and subject areas taught plus any
bilingual education certificate or endorsement.
Early Childhood Education (Grades PK-K) (See Notes D and F)
Elementary:
General (See Notes A, C, and F)
Grades 1-6 (See Notes A, C, and F)
Grades 1-8 (See Notes A, C, and F)
Grades PK-6 Early Childhood Education (See Notes D and F)
Self-Contained, Grades 1-8(See Notes A and B)
Elementary teacher certification with Bilingual Endorsement (See Notes A and B)
Grades PK-5—General (See Notes D and F)
Grades PK-6:
General (See Notes D and F)
Bilingual/ESL
Grades PK-12 Bilingual/ESL
Kindergarten (See Notes D and F)
Teacher of Young Children—General (See Notes D and F)
An assignment for the English component only of a dual language immersion/one-way or two-way bilingual education program model for Prekindergarten
is allowed with a valid classroom teaching certificate appropriate for the grade level and subject areas taught plus a bilingual education certificate or
endorsement or an English as a Second Language certificate or endorsement.
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PREKINDERGARTEN-GRADE 6
ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
Prekindergarten
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Bilingual Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 4
Early Childhood-Grade 6
Certificate in the subject and at the grade level plus:
Bilingual Education Supplemental
Bilingual Education Supplemental EC-4
Bilingual Education Supplemental 4-8
Bilingual Endorsement
Bilingual/ESL Endorsement
English as a Second Language Endorsement
English as a Second Language Supplemental
Early Childhood Education Grades PK-K (See Note E)
Elementary:
General (See Notes A, B, and E)
Grades 1-6 General (See Notes A, B, and E)
Grades 1-8 General (See Notes A, B, and E)
Self-Contained: Grades 1-8 (See Notes A and B)
Grades PK-6—Early Childhood Education (See Note E)
Elementary teacher certificate with Bilingual or ESL Endorsement (See Notes A and B)
English as a Second Language Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 4
Early Childhood-Grade 6
Grades PK-5—General (See Note E)
Grades PK-6:
General (See Note E)
Bilingual/ESL
Grades PK-12:
Bilingual/ESL
English as a Second Language
Kindergarten (See Note E)
Teacher of Young Children—General (See Note E)
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PREKINDERGARTEN-GRADE 6
ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
NOTES:
(A) Teachers assigned prior to the 1991-92 school year are required to complete a minimum of 90 clock-hours of in-service training (may be advanced
academic training) or six semester credit hours in early childhood education, inclusive of but not limited to child development or language acquisition, by
September 1, 1993, to be eligible for assignment.
(B) Initial assignments beginning with the 1991-92 school year require the early childhood education delivery system or endorsement.
(C) Initial assignments beginning with the 1991-92 school year require the early childhood education delivery system or endorsement and the bilingual
education delivery system or endorsement.
(D) Initial assignments beginning with the 1991-92 school year require the bilingual education delivery system or endorsement.
(E) Initial assignments beginning with the 1991-92 school year require the ESL endorsement or the bilingual education delivery system or endorsement.
(F) Teachers assigned prior to the 1991-92 school year are required to verify oral and written proficiency in the language of the target population as measured
by examinations approved by the Texas Education Agency by September 1, 1993, to be eligible for assignment.
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PREKINDERGARTEN-GRADE 6
ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
General Education, Prekindergarten All-level certification in art, health education, music, physical education, speech communication and theatre
arts, or theatre may be assigned to teach in the certified area(s) in Prekindergarten-Grade 12.
Bilingual Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 4
Early Childhood-Grade 6
Core Subjects: Early Childhood-Grade 6
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6
Early Childhood: Prekindergarten-Grade 3
Early Childhood Education (Grades PK-K)
Elementary (Grades PK-6)—Early Childhood Education
English as a Second Language Generalist:
Early Childhood Grade 4
Early Childhood-Grade 6
Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 4
Early Childhood-Grade 6
Grades PK-5—General
Grades PK-6—General
Kindergarten
Legacy Master Mathematics Teacher (Early Childhood-Grade 4) (mathematics only)
Legacy Master Reading Teacher (Early Childhood-Grade 12) (reading only)
Legacy Master Science Teacher (Early Childhood-Grade 4) (science only
Teacher of Young Children—General
Bilingual, Prekindergarten-Grade 6 Bilingual Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 4 (Kindergarten-Grade 4 only)
Early Childhood-Grade 6
Grades 4-8 (Grades 4-6 only)
A valid classroom teaching certificate appropriate for the grade level and subject areas taught plus any
bilingual education certificate or endorsement.
Grades PK-5—Bilingual/ESL (Grades PK-5 only)
Grades PK-6—Bilingual/ESL
Grades PK-12—Bilingual/ESL
An assignment for the English component only of a dual language immersion/one-way or two-way bilingual education program model for Kindergarten-Grade
6 is allowed with a valid classroom teaching certificate appropriate for the grade level and subject areas taught plus a bilingual education certificate or
endorsement or an English as a Second Language certificate or endorsement.
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PREKINDERGARTEN-GRADE 6
ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
English as a Second Language (ESL),
Prekindergarten-Grade 6
An elementary certified teacher with an English as a Second Language (ESL) supplemental certificate or
endorsement or bilingual education supplemental certificate or endorsement may be assigned to teach
ESL at the kindergarten level.
A valid classroom teaching certificate appropriate for the grade level and subject areas taught plus
Bilingual Education Supplemental
Bilingual Education Supplemental (Early Childhood-Grade 4)
Bilingual Education Supplemental (Grades 4-8)
Bilingual Endorsement
Bilingual/English as a Second Language Endorsement
English as a Second Language Endorsement.
English as a Second Language Supplemental.
Bilingual Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 4 (Kindergarten-Grade 4 only)
Early Childhood-Grade 6
Grades 4-8 (Grades 4-6 only)
English as a Second Language Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 4 (Kindergarten-Grade 4 only)
Grades 4-8 (Grades 4-6 only)
Early Childhood-Grade 6
Grades PK-5—Bilingual/ESL (for Grades PK-5 only)
Grades PK-6—Bilingual ESL
Grades PK-12:
English as a Second Language
Bilingual/ESL
Teacher certificate appropriate for grade level of assignment and assigned to teach English as a Second
Language (ESL) in an approved ESL program during the 1981-82 school year in the same school district.
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PREKINDERGARTEN-GRADE 6
ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
Elementary, Prekindergarten-Grade 6 Bilingual Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 4 (Grades 1-4 only)
Early Childhood-Grade 6
Grades 4-8 (Grades 4-6 only)
Core Subjects:
Early Childhood-6
Grades 4-8 (Grades 4-6 only)
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6
Early Childhood: Prekindergarten-Grade 3 (Prekindergarten-Grade 3 only)
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Grades 4-8 (Grades 4-6 only)
Elementary:
General
Grades 1-6
Grades 1-8
Grades PK-6--Early Childhood Education
Self-Contained Grades 1-8
English as a Second Language Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 4 (Grades 1-4 only)
Early Childhood-Grade 6
Grades 4-8 (Grades 4-6 only)
Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 4 (Grades 1-4 only)
Early Childhood-Grade 6
Grades 4-8 (Grades 4-6 only)
Grades PK-5—General (Grades 1-5 only)
Grades PK-6--General
Legacy Master Mathematics Teacher
Early Childhood-Grade 4 (Mathematics in Grades 1-4 only)
Grades 4-8 (Mathematics in Grades 4-6 only)
Legacy Master Reading Teacher (Early Childhood-Grade 12) (Reading in Grades 1-6 only)
Legacy Master Science Teacher
Early Childhood-Grade 4 (Science in Grades 1-4 only)
Grades 4-8 (science in Grades 4-6 only)
Teacher of Young Children—General (Grades 1-3 only)
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PREKINDERGARTEN-GRADE 6
ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
Reading, Prekindergarten-Grade 6 A teacher certificate that matches the subject and grade level of the assignment (PK-6)
An elementary teacher certificate appropriate for Grades 1-6 assignment
Bilingual Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 4 (Grades 1-4 only)
Early Childhood-Grade 6
Grades 4-8 (Grades 4-6 only)
Core Subjects:
Early Childhood-Grade 6
Grades 4-8 (Grades 4-6 only)
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6
Early Childhood: Prekindergarten – Grade 3 (Prekindergarten-Grade 3 only)
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Grades 4-8 (Grades 4-6 only)
English as a Second Language Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 4 (Grades 1-4 only)
Early Childhood-Grade 6
Grades 4-8 (Grades 4-6 only)
English Language Arts and Reading: Grades 4-8 (Grades 4-6 only)
English Language Arts and Reading/Social Studies: Grades 4-8 (Grades 4-6 only)
Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 4 (Grades 1-4 only)
Early Childhood-Grade 6
Grades 4-8 (Grades 4-6 only)
Legacy Master Reading Teacher: Early Childhood-Grade 12
Reading Specialist
Reading Specialist: Early Childhood-Grade 12
Languages Other Than English, Classical
Languages, American Sign Language, or
Discovering Languages and Cultures,
Prekindergarten-Grade 6
A teacher certificate that matches the subject and grade level of the assignment (Prekindergarten-Grade 6)
Languages Other Than English (LOTE) certificate in the appropriate language (Early Childhood-Grade 12)
Secondary teacher certificate with a teaching field in the language of assignment plus six semester credit
hours of elementary education
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PREKINDERGARTEN-GRADE 6
ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
Art, Prekindergarten-Grade 6 A teacher certificate that matches the subject and grade level of the assignment (PK-6)
All-Level or Grades PK-12:
Art
Art: Early Childhood-Grade 12
Bilingual Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 4 (Early Childhood-Grade 4 only)
Early Childhood-Grade 6
Core Subjects: Early Childhood-Grade 6
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6
Early Childhood: Prekindergarten-Grade 3 (Prekindergarten-Grade 3 only)
Early Childhood Education (Grades Prekindergarten and Kindergarten only)
English as a Second Language Generalist
Early Childhood-Grade 4 (Early Childhood-Grade 4 only)
Early Childhood-Grade 6
Generalist
Early Childhood-Grade 4 (Early Childhood-Grade 4 only)
Early Childhood-Grade 6
Music, Prekindergarten-Grade 6 A teacher certificate that matches the subject and grade level of the assignment (PK-6)
All-Level or Grades PK-12:
Music
Bilingual Generalist
Early Childhood-Grade 4 (Early Childhood-Grade 4 only)
Early Childhood-Grade 6
Core Subjects: Early Childhood-Grade 6
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6
Early Childhood: Prekindergarten-Grade 3 (Prekindergarten-Grade 3 only)
Early Childhood Education (Grades Prekindergarten and Kindergarten only)
English as a Second Language Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 4 (Early Childhood-Grade 4 only)
Early Childhood-Grade 6
Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 4 (Early Childhood-Grade 4 only)
Early Childhood-Grade 6
Music: Early Childhood-Grade 12
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PREKINDERGARTEN-GRADE 6
ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
Theatre, Prekindergarten-Grade 6 All-Level:
Speech and Drama
Speech Communications/Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts
An elementary teacher certificate appropriate for Grades PK-6 assignment
Early Childhood: Prekindergarten-Grade 3 (Prekindergarten-Grade 3 only)
Early Childhood Education (Grades Prekindergarten and Kindergarten only)
Theatre: Early Childhood-Grade 12
Physical Education, Prekindergarten-Grade 6 A teacher certificate that matches the subject and grade level of the assignment (PK-6)
All-Level:
Physical Education
Health and Physical Education
An elementary teacher certificate appropriate for Grades PK-6 assignment
Bilingual Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 4 (Early Childhood-Grade 4 only)
Early Childhood-Grade 6
Core Subjects: Early Childhood-Grade 6
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6
Early Childhood: Prekindergarten-Grade 3 (Prekindergarten-Grade 3 only)
Early Childhood Education (Grades Prekindergarten and Kindergarten only)
English as a Second Language Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 4 (Early Childhood-Grade 4 only)
Early Childhood-Grade 6
Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 4 (Early Childhood-Grade 4 only)
Early Childhood-Grade 6
Physical Education: Early Childhood-Grade 12
Technology Applications, Prekindergarten-
Grade 6
A teacher certificate that matches the subject and grade level of the assignment (PK-6), plus verification of
competency to teach Technology Applications
Technology Applications EC-12
Health Education, Prekindergarten-Grade 6 A teacher certificate that matches the subject and grade level of the assignment (Prekindergarten-Grade 6)
All-Level:
Physical Education
Health and Physical Education
An elementary teacher certificate appropriate for Prekindergarten-Grade 6 assignment
Bilingual Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 4 (Early Childhood-Grade 4 only)
Early Childhood-Grade 6
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Core Subjects: Early Childhood-Grade 6
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6
Early Childhood: Prekindergarten-Grade 3 (Prekindergarten-Grade 3)
Early Childhood Education (Prekindergarten and Kindergarten only)
English as a Second Language Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 4 (Early Childhood-Grade 4 only)
Early Childhood-Grade 6
Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 4 (Early Childhood-Grade 4 only)
Early Childhood-Grade 6
Physical Education: Early Childhood-Grade 12
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MIDDLE SCHOOL-GRADES 6-8
GRADES 6-8 (SELF-CONTAINED)
ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATE
Self-Contained, Grades 6-8 Bilingual Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Grades 4-8 (English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies only)
Core Subjects:
Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Grades 4-8 (English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies only)
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Grades 4-8 (English language arts,
mathematics, science, and social studies only)
Elementary:
General
Grades 1-6—General (Grade 6 only)
Grades 1-8—General
Grades PK-6—Early Childhood Education (Grade 6 only)
Self-Contained (Grades 1-8)
English as a Second Language Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Grades 4-8 (English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies only)
Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Grades 4-8 (English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies only)
Grades PK-6—General (Grade 6 only)
NOTE: Self-contained is defined as a class in which one teacher teaches all or most subjects to one class of students.
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GRADES 6-8 (DEPARTMENTALIZED)
ASSIGNMENTS ELEMENTARY LEVEL CERTIFICATE SECONDARY OR ALL-LEVEL CERTIFICATE
All General Subjects, Grade 6 Any elementary teacher certificate appropriate for
Grade 6
Bilingual Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 6
Grades 4-8 (English language arts, mathematics,
science, and social studies only)
Core Subjects:
Early Childhood-Grade 6
Grades 4-8 (English, language arts, mathematics,
science, and social studies only)
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early
Childhood-Grade 6
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading:
Grades 4-8 (English language arts, mathematics,
science, and social studies only)
English as a Second Language Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 6
Grades 4-8 (English, language arts, mathematics,
science, and social studies only)
Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 6
Grades 4-8 (English language arts, mathematics,
science, and social studies only)
Requirements for a 6th grade assignment for a holder
of a Secondary or All-Level certificate are the same
as those listed in departmentalized assignments
below.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS,
GRADES 6-8
English Language Arts, Grades 6-8
(Continued on next page)
Bilingual Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Grades 4-8
Core Subjects:
Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Grades 4-8
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early
Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Grades 4-8
Elementary, Grades 1-8—English
Elementary teacher certificate plus 18 semester credit
hours in English
English as a Second Language Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Grades 4-8
Junior High School, High School, Secondary,
Grades 6-12 or Grades 6-8:
English
English Language Arts, Composite
English Language Arts and Reading:
Grades 7-12 (Grades 7 and 8)
Grades 8-12 (Grade 8 only)
Secondary or All-Level teacher certificate plus 18
semester credit hours in English
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GRADES 6-8 (DEPARTMENTALIZED)
ASSIGNMENTS ELEMENTARY LEVEL CERTIFICATE SECONDARY OR ALL-LEVEL CERTIFICATE
English Language Arts, Grades 6-8
(Continued)
English Language Arts and Reading:
Grades 4-8
English Language Arts and Reading with Science of
Teaching Reading: Grades 4-8
English Language Arts and Reading/Social Studies:
Grades 4-8
English Language Arts and Reading/Social Studies with
Science of Teaching Reading: Grades 4-8
Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Grades 4-8
English as a Second Language, Grades 6-8
English as a Second Language, Grades 6-
8,
English Learners Language Arts, Grade 7,
English Learners Language Arts, Grade 8
Valid classroom teaching certificate appropriate for the
grade level and subject areas, plus:
Bilingual Education Supplemental
Bilingual Education Supplemental EC-4
Bilingual Education Supplemental 4-8
Bilingual Endorsement
Bilingual/ESL Endorsement
ESL Endorsement
ESL Supplemental
Or one of the following:
Bilingual Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Grades 4-8
Elementary: Grades 1-8—Bilingual/ESL
Elementary teacher certificate and assigned to teach
English as a Second Language (ESL) in an approved
ESL program during 1981-82 school year in the same
school district.
Elementary—Bilingual
English as a Second Language Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Grades 4-8
Grades PK-6—Bilingual/ESL (Grade 6 only)
Valid classroom teaching certificate appropriate for the
grade level and subject areas, plus:
Bilingual Education Supplemental
Bilingual Education Supplemental EC-4
Bilingual Education Supplemental 4-8
Bilingual Endorsement
Bilingual/ESL Endorsement
ESL Endorsement
ESL Supplemental
Or one of the following:
Junior High School, High School, Secondary,
Grades 6-12:
Bilingual/ESL
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GRADES 6-8 (DEPARTMENTALIZED)
ASSIGNMENTS ELEMENTARY LEVEL CERTIFICATE SECONDARY OR ALL-LEVEL CERTIFICATE
Reading (At or above grade level),
Grades 6-8
Bilingual Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Grades 4-8
Core Subjects:
Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Grades 4-8
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early
Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Grades 4-8
Elementary, Grades 1-8:
English
1
Reading
Elementary teacher certificate plus 18 semester credit
hours in English and nine semester credit hours of
upper-division coursework in reading with at least
one course in diagnostic reading techniques
English as a Second Language Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Grades 4-8
English Language Arts and Reading: Grades 4-8
English Language Arts and Reading with Science of
Teaching Reading: Grades 4-8
English Language Arts and Reading/Social Studies:
Grades 4-8
English Language Arts and Reading/Social Studies with
Science of Teaching Reading: Grades 4-8
Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Grades 4-8
English Language Arts and Reading:
Grades 7-12 (Grade 7 and 8 only)
Grades 8-12 (Grade 8 only)
Junior High School or High School,
English
English Language Arts, Composite
2
Reading
Legacy Master Reading Teacher (Early Childhood-
Grade 12)
Reading Specialist
Reading Specialist (Early Childhood-Grade 12)
Secondary, Grades 6-12 or Grades 6-8:
English
1
English Language Arts, Composite
2
Reading
Secondary or All-Level teacher certificate plus 18
semester credit hours in English and nine semester
credit hours of upper-division coursework in reading
with at least one course in diagnostic reading
techniques
1
Plus verifiable preparation in teaching of reading such as in-service, seminar, or college course in reading. Initial assignments beginning with the 1990-91
school year require nine semester credit hours of upper-division coursework in reading with at least one course in diagnostic reading techniques.
2
Includes at least six semester credit hours of reading. Initial assignments beginning with the 2003-2004 school year require nine semester credit hours of
upper-division coursework in reading with at least one course in diagnostic reading techniques.
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GRADES 6-8 (DEPARTMENTALIZED)
ASSIGNMENTS ELEMENTARY LEVEL CERTIFICATE SECONDARY OR ALL LEVEL CERTIFICATE
Reading Improvement
(One year or more below grade level),
Grades 6-8
Bilingual Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Grades 4-8
Core Subjects:
Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Grades 4-8
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early
Childhood-Grade 6
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Grades 4-8
Elementary, Grades 1-8:
English
1
Reading
Elementary teacher certificate plus 18 semester credit
hours in English and nine semester credit hours of
upper-division coursework in reading with at least
one course in diagnostic reading techniques
English as a Second Language Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Grades 4-8
English Language Arts and Reading: Grades 4-8
English Language Arts and Reading with Science of
Teaching Reading: Grades 4-8
English Language Arts and Reading/Social Studies:
Grades 4-8
English Language Arts and Reading/Social Studies with
Science of Teaching Reading: Grades 4-8
Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Grades 4-8
English Language Arts and Reading:
Grades 7-12 (Grade 7 and 8 only)
Grades 8-12 (Grade 8 only)
Junior High School, High School, Secondary, Grades
6-12 or Grades 6-8:
English
1
English Language Arts, Composite
2
Reading
Legacy Master Reading Teacher (Early Childhood-
Grade 12)
Reading Specialist
Reading Specialist (Early Childhood-Grade 12)
Teacher certificate plus 9 semester credit hours of
upper-division coursework in reading with at least
one course in diagnostic reading techniques
3
1
Plus verifiable preparation in the teaching of reading such as in-service, seminar, or college course in reading. Initial assignments beginning with the 1990-
91 school year require nine semester credit hours of upper-division coursework in reading with at least one course in diagnostic reading techniques.
2
Includes at least six semester credit hours in reading. Initial assignments beginning with the 2003-2004 school year require nine semester credit hours of
upper-division coursework in reading with at least one course in diagnostic reading techniques.
3
Initial assignments beginning with the 1990-91 school year require a teaching field or specialization in English plus nine semester credit hours of upper-
division coursework in reading with at least one course in diagnostic reading techniques.
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GRADES 6-8 (DEPARTMENTALIZED)
ASSIGNMENTS ELEMENTARY LEVEL CERTIFICATE
SECONDARY OR ALL LEVEL CERTIFICATE
Speech, Grades 6-8 Elementary:
Speech
Grades 1-8—Speech Communications
Elementary teacher certificate plus 12 semester credit
hours in speech
All-Level (Grades PK-12)—Speech
Communications/Theatre Arts
All-Level Speech and Drama
Junior High School or High School:
English Language Arts, Composite
4
Speech
Speech and Drama
Secondary, Grades 6-12 or Grades 6-8:
English Language Arts, Composite
4
Speech Communications
Secondary or All-Level teacher certificate plus 12
semester credit hours in speech
Speech:
Grades 7-12 (Grades 7 and 8 only)
Grades 8-12 (Grade 8 only)
4
Includes at least six semester credit hours in speech.
LANGUAGES OTHER THAN
ENGLISH, GRADES 6-8
Languages Other Than English,
Classical Languages, or
Discovering Languages and Cultures,
Grades 6-8
Elementary teacher certificate in the appropriate
language of assignment
Elementary teacher certificate plus 18 semester credit
hours in language of assignment
Languages Other Than English (LOTE) certificate in
the appropriate language (Early Childhood-Grade
12)
Secondary or All-Level teacher certificate plus 18
semester credit hours in language of assignment
Secondary teacher certificate in the appropriate
language of assignment
American Sign Language
American Sign Language
American Sign Language (ASL): Early Childhood-
Grade 12
NOTE: TASC-ASL is required for an American Sign Language assignment.
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GRADES 6-8 (DEPARTMENTALIZED)
ASSIGNMENTS ELEMENTARY LEVEL CERTIFICATE SECONDARY OR ALL LEVEL CERTIFICATE
SOCIAL STUDIES, GRADES 6-8
Social Studies, Grade 6
Any elementary teacher certificate appropriate for
Grade 6
Bilingual Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 6
Grades 4-8
Core Subjects:
Early Childhood-Grade 6
Grades 4-8
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early
Childhood-Grade 6
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Grades 4-8
English as a Second Language Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 6
Grades 4-8
English Language Arts and Reading/Social Studies:
Grades 4-8
English Language Arts and Reading/Social Studies
with
Science of Teaching Reading: Grades 4-8
Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 6
Grades 4-8
Social Studies: Grades 4-8
Junior High School or High School:
Anthropology
Economics
Geography
Government-Political Science
History
Psychology
Sociology
Social Science, Composite
Secondary, Grades 6-12, or Grades 6-8:
Economics
Geography
Government
History
Psychology
Sociology
Social Studies
Social Studies, Composite
Secondary or All-Level teacher certificate plus 18
semester credit hours in social studies
Social Studies, Grades 7 and 8
(Continued on next page)
Bilingual Generalist: Grades 4-8
Core Subjects: Grades 4-8
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading:
Grades 4-8
Elementary:
History
Elementary (Grades 1-8):
History
Social Studies
Elementary teacher certificate plus 18 semester credit
hours in social studies
English as a Second Language Generalist: Grades 4-8
History:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12 (Grade 8 only)
Junior High School or High School,
History
Social Science, Composite
Secondary, Grades 6-12, or Grades 6-8:
History
Social Studies
Social Studies, Composite
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GRADES 6-8 (DEPARTMENTALIZED)
ASSIGNMENTS ELEMENTARY LEVEL CERTIFICATE SECONDARY OR ALL LEVEL CERTIFICATE
Social Studies, Grades 7 and 8
(Continued)
English Language Arts and Reading/Social Studies:
Grades 4-8
English Language Arts and Reading/Social Studies with
Science of Teaching Reading: Grades 4-8
Generalist: Grades 4-8
Social Studies: Grades 4-8
Secondary or All-Level teacher certificate plus 18
semester credit hours in social studies
Social Studies:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12(Grade 8 only)
MATHEMATICS, GRADES 6-8
Mathematics, Grades 6-8
Bilingual Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Grades 4-8
Core Subjects:
Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Grades 4-8
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early
Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Grades 4-8
Elementary Grades 1-8:
Mathematics
Elementary teacher certificate plus 18 semester credit
hours in mathematics
English as a Second Language Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Grades 4-8
Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Grades 4-8
Mathematics: Grades 4-8
Mathematics/Science: Grades 4-8
NOTE: A teacher holding an Elementary Mathematics:
Grades 1-8, or Mathematics: Grades 4-8 certificate
may teach Algebra I at the middle school level for
high school graduation credit.
Junior High School or High School,
Mathematics
Mathematical Science, Composite
Legacy Master Mathematics Teacher:
Grades 4-8
Grades 8-12 (Grade 8 only)
Mathematics:
Grades 7-12 (Grades 7-8 only)
Grades 8-12 (Grade 8 only)
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering:
Grades 6-12
Grades 8-12 (Grade 8 only)
Physics/Mathematics:
Grades 7-12 (Grades 7-8 only)
Grades 8-12 (Grade 8 only)
Secondary, Grades 6-12, or Grades 6-8:
Mathematics
Secondary or All-Level teacher certificate plus 18
semester credit hours in mathematics
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GRADES 6-8 (DEPARTMENTALIZED)
ASSIGNMENTS ELEMENTARY LEVEL CERTIFICATE SECONDARY OR ALL LEVEL CERTIFICATE
SCIENCE, GRADES 6-8
Science, Grade 6
Any elementary teacher certificate appropriate for
Grade 6
Bilingual Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 6,
Grades 4-8
Core Subjects:
Early Childhood-Grade 6
Grades 4-8
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early
Childhood-Grade 6
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Grades 4-8
English as a Second Language Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 6
Grades 4-8
Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 6
Grades 4-8
Mathematics/Science: Grades 4-8
Science: Grades 4-8
Junior High School or High School,
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Science
Life/Earth Science
Life/Earth Middle-School Science
Physical Science
Physics
Science
Science, Composite
Legacy Master Science Teacher (Grades 4-8)
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering:
Grades 6-12
Secondary, Grades 6-12, or Grades 6-8:
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Science
Life/Earth Science
Physical Science
Physics
Science
Science, Composite
Secondary or All-Level teacher certificate plus 18
semester credit hours in any combination of sciences
Science, Grades 7 and 8
(Continued on next page)
Bilingual Generalist: Grades 4-8
Core Subjects: Grades 4-8
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading:
Grades 4-8
Elementary or Elementary (Grades 1-8):
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Science
Life/Earth Middle-School Science
Physical Science
Chemistry:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12 (Grade 8 only)
Junior High School or High School
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Science
Life/Earth Middle-School Science
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GRADES 6-8 (DEPARTMENTALIZED)
ASSIGNMENTS ELEMENTARY LEVEL CERTIFICATE SECONDARY OR ALL LEVEL CERTIFICATE
Science, Grades 7 and 8
(Continued)
Elementary or Elementary (Grades 1-8):
Physics
Elementary teacher certificate plus 18 semester credit
hours in any combination of sciences
English as a Second Language Generalist: Grades 4-8
Generalist: Grades 4-8
Mathematics/Science: Grades 4-8
Science: Grades 4-8
Junior High School or High School
Physical Science
Physics
Science
Science, Composite
Life Science:
Grades 8-12 (Grade 8 only)
Grades 7-12
Legacy Master Science Teacher:
Grades 4-8
Grades 8-12 (Grade 8 only)
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering:
Grades 6-12
Grades 8-12 (Grade 8 only)
Physical Science:
Grades 6-12
Grades 8-12 (Grade 8 only)
Physics/Mathematics:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12 (Grade 8 only)
Science:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12 (Grade 8 only)
Secondary, Grades 6-12, or Grades 6-8:
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Science
Life/Earth Science
Physical Science
Physics
Science
Science, Composite
Secondary or All-Level teacher certificate plus 18
semester credit hours in any combination of sciences
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GRADES 6-8 (DEPARTMENTALIZED)
ASSIGNMENTS ELEMENTARY LEVEL CERTIFICATE SECONDARY OR ALL LEVEL CERTIFICATE
Health, Grades 6-8
Bilingual Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade
6 only)
Core Subjects: Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6
only)
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early
Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Elementary, Grades 1-8:
Health
Health and Physical Education
Physical Education
English as a Second Language Generalist: Early
Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
All-Level:
Health and Physical Education
Physical Education
Health: Early Childhood-Grade 12
Junior High School or High School,
Health
Health and Physical Education
Physical Education
Physical Education: Early Childhood-Grade 12
Secondary, Grades 6-12, or Grades 6-8:
Health
Physical Education
Physical Education, Grades 6-8 Bilingual Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade
6 only)
Core Subjects: Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6
only)
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early
Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Elementary
Health and Physical Education
Physical Education
Elementary (Grades 1-8)
Physical Education
English as a Second Language Generalist: Early
Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
All-Level:
Health and Physical Education
Physical Education
Junior High School or High School:
Health and Physical Education
Physical Education
Secondary, Grades 6-12, Grades 6-8:
Physical Education
Physical Education (Early Childhood -Grades 12)
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Middle School 1-3
ASSIGNMENTS ELEMENTARY LEVEL CERTIFICATE SECONDARY OR ALL LEVEL CERTIFICATE
FINE ARTS, GRADES 6-8
Art, Middle School 1-3
Bilingual Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade
6 only)
Core Subjects: Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6
only)
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early
Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Elementary, Grades 1-8:
Art
Elementary teacher certificate plus 18 semester credit
hours in art
English as a Second Language Generalist: Early
Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Art: Early Childhood-Grade 12
Junior High School, High School, Secondary, Grades
6-12, Grades 6-8, or All Level:
Art
Secondary or All-Level teacher certificate plus 18
semester credit hours in art
Music, Middle School 1-3 Bilingual Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade
6 only)
Core Subjects: Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6
only)
Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early
Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Elementary or Elementary (Grades 1-8):
Music
Elementary teacher certificate plus 18 semester credit
hours in music
English as a Second Language Generalist: Early
Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 6 (Grade 6 only)
Junior High School, High School, Secondary,
Grades 6-12, Grades 6-8, or All-level:
Music
Music: Early Childhood-Grade 12
Secondary or All-Level teacher certificate plus 18
semester credit hours in music
Theatre, Middle School 1-3
Elementary—Drama
Elementary (Grades 1-8)—Theatre Arts
Elementary teacher certificate plus 18 semester credit
hours in theatre arts/drama
All-Level—Speech and Drama
All-Level (Grades PK-12)—Speech
Communications/Theatre Arts
Junior High School or High School:
Drama
Speech and Drama
Secondary, Grades 6-12, or Grades 6-8:
Theatre Arts
Secondary or All-Level teacher certificate plus 18
semester credit hours in theatre arts/drama
Theatre: Early Childhood-Grade 12
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GRADES 6-8 (DEPARTMENTALIZED)
ASSIGNMENTS ELEMENTARY LEVEL CERTIFICATE SECONDARY OR ALL LEVEL CERTIFICATE
Dance, Middle School 1-3
Dance: Grades 8-12
Dance: Grades 6-12
Technology Applications, Grades 6-8 Elementary teacher certificate plus verification of
competency to teach computer literacy
Information Processing Technologies Endorsement
(Level one or two)
Junior High School, High School, Secondary,
Grades 6-12, Grades 6-8:
Computer Information Systems
Secondary teacher certificate plus verification of
competency to teach computer literacy
Technology Applications:
Early Childhood-Grade 12
Grades 8-12 (Grade 8 only)
CAREER DEVELOPMENT,
GRADES 6-8
College and Career Readiness, or
Investigating Careers, Grades 6-8
Technology Applications: Early Childhood-Grade 12
Technology Applications: Grades 8-12
Any vocational or career and technical education
(CTE) classroom teaching certificate.
See 19 TAC §233.13 and §233.14 for examples of
current CTE certificates.
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19 TAC Chapter 231
GRADES 6-12
ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps: Grades 6-12
Emergency Permit for Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC): Grades 6-12
An ROTC instructor permit may not be renewed but must be reissued every year.
NOTE: School districts must apply and pay for reissuance of a new ROTC instructor emergency permit each
year the instructor serves.
Athletics, Cheerleading, Drill Team, Marching
Band
Teacher certificate appropriate for grade level of assignment
Disciplinary Alternative Education Programs
(See In-School Suspension)
In-School Suspension Class
(for students assigned less than six weeks)
Educational Aide III under daily supervision of a teacher certified at the grade level of assignment
In-School Suspension Class
(for students assigned more than six weeks)
Valid certificate appropriate for grade level of assignment
Innovative Course
Valid certificate that matches the grade level of the assignment and the teacher qualifications specified in the
approved innovative course description as determined by the Texas Education Agency.
Local Credit Course
Teacher certificate appropriate for grade level of assignment or appropriate qualifications as determined by
the school district
Advanced Placement Course:
International Baccalaureate
Course
Teacher certificate appropriate for the area and grade level of assignment unless otherwise specified in this
subsection
Driver Education, Grades 9-12 Driver Education Endorsement
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19 TAC Chapter 231
GRADES 9-12
ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS AND
READING, GRADES 9-12
English I-IV, Grades 9-12
English Language Arts and Reading:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only), High School, Secondary, Grades 6-12, or Grades 9-12:
English
English Language Arts, Composite
English I and II for Speakers of Other
Languages, Grades 9-12
English Language Development and
Acquisition (ELDA), Grades 9-12
English Language Arts and Reading:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only), High School, Secondary, Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12:
English
English Language Arts, Composite
Plus one of the following:
Bilingual Education Supplemental
Bilingual Education Supplemental EC-4
Bilingual Education Supplemental 4-8
Bilingual Endorsement
Bilingual/ESL Endorsement
English as a Second Language Endorsement
English as a Second Language Supplemental
Grades PK-12—Bilingual/ESL
Grades PK-12—English as a Second Language
Junior High School (grades 9-10 only), High School, or Secondary:
Bilingual/ESL
NOTE: At the discretion of the employing school district, persons assigned to teach ESOL I or ESOL II prior to June 21, 2009, may continue in the assignment
without holding an English, English Language Arts Composite, or English Language Arts and Reading certificate. If a person is reassigned and later returns
to teach in an ESOL I or ESOL II assignment, current rules will apply.
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19 TAC Chapter 231
GRADES 9-12
ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
English as a Second Language (ESL),
Grades 9-12
Teaching certificate appropriate for the grade level and subject areas taught plus one of the following:
Bilingual Education Supplemental
Bilingual Education Supplemental EC-4
Bilingual Education Supplemental 4-8
Bilingual Endorsement
Bilingual/ESL Endorsement
English as a Second Language Endorsement
English as a Second Language Supplemental
Grades PK-12—Bilingual/ESL
Grades PK-12—English as a Second Language
Junior High School (grades 9-10 only), High School, or Secondary:
Bilingual/ESL
Reading I, II, and III, Grades 9-12 English Language Arts and Reading:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only), High School, Secondary, Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12:
English
5
English Language Arts, Composite
6
Reading
Legacy Master Reading Teacher (Early Childhood-Grade 12)
Reading Specialist
Reading Specialist (Early Childhood-Grade 12)
Secondary or All-Level teacher certificate plus 9 semester credit hours of upper-division course work in
reading with at least one course in diagnostic reading techniques
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19 TAC Chapter 231
GRADES 9-12
ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
College Readiness and Study Skills,
Grades 9-12
English Language Arts and Reading:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only), High School, Secondary, Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12:
English
5
English Language Arts, Composite
6
Reading
Legacy Master Reading Teacher (Early Childhood-Grade 12)
Reading Specialist
Reading Specialist (Early Childhood-Grade 12)
5
Plus verifiable preparation in the teaching of reading such as in-service, seminar, or college course in reading. Initial assignments beginning with the 1990-
1991 school year require nine semester credit hours of upper-division coursework in reading with at least one course in diagnostic reading techniques.
6
Includes at least six semester credit hours in reading. Initial assignments beginning with the 2003-2004 school year require nine semester credit hours of
upper-division coursework in reading with at least one course in diagnostic reading techniques.
7
Initial assignments beginning with the 1990-91 school year require a teaching field in English plus nine semester credit hours of upper-division coursework
in reading with at least one course in diagnostic reading techniques.
Writing, Grades 9-12
Research and Technical Writing
Creative Writing
Practical Writing Skills
Literary Genres
Humanities
Independent Study in English
Visual Media Analysis and Production
Contemporary Media
English Language Arts and Reading:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only), High School, Secondary, Grades 6-12, or Grades 9-12:
English
English Language Arts, Composite
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GRADES 9-12
ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
Speech, Grades 9-12
Oral Interpretation I, II, III
Debate I, II, III
Public Speaking I, II, III
Independent Study in Speech
Communication Applications
All-Level—
Speech and Drama
Speech Communications/Theatre Arts
Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School:
English Language Arts, Composite
8
Speech
Speech and Drama
Secondary, Grades 6-12, or Grades 9-12:
Speech Communications
Speech:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
8
Includes at least six semester credit hours in speech.
Journalism, Grades 9-12
Journalism
Advanced Journalism
Yearbook I, II, III
Literary Magazine
Newspaper I, II, III Photojournalism
Advanced Broadcast Journalism I, II, III
Independent Study in Journalism
Journalism:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) High School, Secondary, Grades 6-12, or Grades 9-12:
English Language Arts, Composite
9
Journalism
9
Includes at least six semester credit hours in Journalism
Languages Other Than English, Grades 9-12
Languages Other Than English, Levels I-VII
Classical Languages, Levels I-VII
Discovering Languages and Cultures
Seminars in Languages Other Than English
Seminar in Classical Languages
Advanced Language for Career Exploration
Special Topics in Language and Culture
Languages Other Than English (LOTE) certificate in the appropriate language (Early Childhood-Grade 12)
Secondary teacher certificate in the appropriate language of assignment
American Sign Language, Grades 9-12
American Sign Language, Levels I-IV
American Sign Language, Advanced Independent
Study
American Sign Language
American Sign Language: Early Childhood-Grade 12
NOTE: TASC-ASL is required for an American Sign Language assignment.
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GRADES 9-12
ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
SOCIAL STUDIES, GRADES 9-12
History, Grades 9-12
History:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School:
History
Social Science, Composite
Secondary, Grades 6-12, or Grades 9-12:
History
Social Studies
Social Studies, Composite
Social Studies:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Geography, Grades 9-12 Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School
Geography
Social Science, Composite
Secondary, Grades 6-12, or Grades 9-12:
Geography
Social Studies
Social Studies, Composite
Social Studies:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Government, Grades 9-12 Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School:
Government-Political Science
Social Science, Composite
Secondary, Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12:
Government
Social Studies
Social Studies, Composite
Social Studies:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
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19 TAC Chapter 231
GRADES 9-12
ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
Psychology, Grades 9-12 Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only)
Psychology
Social Science, Composite
Secondary, Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12
Psychology
Social Studies
Social Studies, Composite
Social Studies:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Sociology, Grades 9-12 Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School:
Sociology
Social Science, Composite
Secondary, Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12
Sociology
Social Studies
Social Studies, Composite
Social Studies:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Special Topics in Social Studies,
Grades 9-12
Social Studies Advanced Studies
Special Topics in Social Studies
Social Studies Research Methods
(Continued on next page)
History:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School:
Anthropology
Economics
Geography
Government-Political Science
History
Psychology
Social Science, Composite
Sociology
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19 TAC Chapter 231
GRADES 9-12
ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
Special Topics in Social Studies,
Grades 9-12
Social Studies Advanced Studies
Special Topics in Social Studies
Social Studies Research Methods
(Continued)
Secondary, Grades 6-12, or Grades 9-12:
Economics
Geography
Government
History
Psychology
Social Studies
Social Studies, Composite
Sociology
Social Studies:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Economics with Emphasis on the Free
Enterprise System and Its Benefits or
Economics Advanced Studies, Grades 9-12
Any business certificate
Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School:
Economics
Social Science, Composite
Secondary, Grades 6-12, or Grades 9-12:
Economics
Social Studies
Social Studies, Composite
Social Studies:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Personal Financial Literacy, Grades 9-12
Any business certificate
Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School:
Economics
Social Science, Composite
Secondary, Grades 6-12, or Grades 9-12:
Economics
Social Studies
Social Studies, Composite
Social Studies:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
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Ethnic Studies, Grades 9-12
Mexican American Studies
African American Studies
History:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School:
History
Social Science, Composite
Secondary, Grades 6-12, or Grades 9-12:
History
Social Studies
Social Studies, Composite
Social Studies:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
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State Board for Educator Certification 19 TAC Chapter 231
GRADES 9-12
ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
MATHEMATICS, GRADES 9-12
Mathematics, Grades 9-12
Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School:
Mathematics
Mathematical Science, Composite
Legacy Master Mathematics Teacher (Grades 8-12)
Mathematics:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering:
Grades 6-12
Grades 8-12
Physics/Mathematics:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Secondary, Grades 6-12, or Grades 9-12
Mathematics
Algebraic Reasoning, Grades 9-12 Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School:
Mathematics
Mathematical Science, Composite
Legacy Master Mathematics Teacher (Grades 8-12)
Mathematics:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering:
Grades 6-12
Grades 8-12
Physics/Mathematics:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Secondary, Grades 6-12, or Grades 9-12
Mathematics
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Statistics, Grades 9-12 Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School:
Mathematics
Mathematical Science, Composite
Legacy Master Mathematics Teacher (Grades 8-12)
Mathematics:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering:
Grades 6-12
Grades 8-12
Physics/Mathematics:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Secondary, Grades 6-12, or Grades 9-12
Mathematics
SCIENCE, GRADES 9-12
Biology, Grades 9-12
Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) High School, Secondary, Grades 6-12, or Grades 9-12:
Biology
Science
Science, Composite
Life Science:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Legacy Master Science Teacher (Grades 8-12)
Science:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Chemistry, Grades 9-12
(Continued on next page)
Chemistry:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only), High School, Secondary, Grades 6-12, or Grades 9-12:
Chemistry
Science
Science, Composite
Legacy Master Science Teacher (Grades 8-12)
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State Board for Educator Certification 19 TAC Chapter 231
GRADES 9-12
ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
Chemistry, Grades 9-12(Continued) Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering:
Grades 6-12
Grades 8-12
Physical Science:
Grades 6-12
Grades 8-12
Science:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Physics, Grades 9-12 Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only), High School, Secondary, Grades 6-12, or Grades 9-12):
Physics
Science
Science, Composite
Legacy Master Science Teacher (Grades 8-12)
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering:
Grades 6-12
Grades 8-12
Physical Science:
Grades 6-12
Grades 8-12
Physics/Mathematics:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Science:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
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State Board for Educator Certification 19 TAC Chapter 231
GRADES 9-12
ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
Integrated Physics and Chemistry, Grades 9-12 Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School:
Chemistry, if issued prior to 9/1/1976
Physical Science
Physics, if issued prior to 9/1/1976
Science
Science, Composite
Legacy Master Science Teacher (Grades 8-12)
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering:
Grades 6-12
Grades 8-12
Physical Science:
Grades 6-12
Grades 8-12
Science:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Secondary, Grades 6-12, or Grades 9-12:
Physical Science
Science
Science, Composite
Secondary or All-Level classroom teaching certificate dated between September 1, 1966, and September 1,
1976, plus 24 semester credit hours in a combination of sciences completed prior to September 1, 1976.
Principles of Technology, Grades 9-12
(Continued on next page)
Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School:
Industrial Arts
Physics
Science, Composite
Legacy Master Science Teacher (Grades 8-12)
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering:
Grades 6-12
Grades 8-12
Physical Science:
Grades 6-12
Grades 8-12
Physics/Mathematics:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
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ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
Principles of Technology, Grades 9-12
(Continued)
Science:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Secondary, Grades 6-12, or Grades 9-12:
Industrial Arts
Industrial Technology
Physics
Science
Science, Composite
Technology Education: Grades 6-12
May also be taught with a vocational agriculture certificate or a trades and industry certificate with verifiable physics applications experience in business and
industry, if assigned prior to the 1998-99 school year. Six semester credit hours of college physics, chemistry, or electricity/electronics may be substituted
for the business and industry experience.
Astronomy, Grades 9-12 Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only), High School, Grades 6-12, or Grades 9-12:
Earth Science
Science
Science, Composite
Legacy Master Science Teacher (Grades 8-12)
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering:
Grades 6-12
Grades 8-12
Physical Science:
Grades 6-12
Grades 8-12
Physics/Mathematics:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Science:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Secondary (Grades 6-12):
Earth Science
Physics
Science
Science, Composite
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GRADES 9-12
ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
Earth and Space Science, Grades 9-12 Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only), High School, Secondary, Grades 6-12, or Grades 9-12:
Earth Science
Science
Science, Composite
Legacy Master Science Teacher (Grades 8-12)
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering:
Grades 6-12
Grades 8-12
Physical Science:
Grades 6-12
Grades 8-12
Science:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Environmental Systems
10
AP Environmental Science
10
IB Environmental Systems
10
Aquatic Science, Grades 9-12
Chemistry:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only), High School, Secondary, Grades 6-12, or Grades 9-12:
Biology
Earth Science
Science
Science, Composite
Life Science:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Legacy Master Science Teacher (Grades 8-12)
Science:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
10
Secondary or All-Level teacher certificate plus 24 semester credit hours in science, including at least 12 semester credit hours in environmental science
and/or ecology if assigned prior to the 1989-90 school year or any science teaching certificate with 12 semester credit hours in environmental science
and/or ecology.
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19 TAC Chapter 231
GRADES 9-12
ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
Anatomy and Physiology
Medical Microbiology
Pathophysiology, Grades 9-12
Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only), High School, Secondary, Grades 6-12, or Grades 9-12:
Biology
Science
Science, Composite
Health Science: Grades 6-12
Health Science Technology
Health Science Technology: Grades 8-12
Life Science:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Legacy Master Science Teacher (Grades 8-12)
Science:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Vocational Handicapped Health
Vocational Health Occupations
Vocational Health Occupations/Cooperative Training
Vocational Health Occupations/Pre-employment Lab
Scientific Research and Design, Grades 9-12 Any vocational or career and technical education (CTE) certificate with a Bachelor’s degree and 18 semester
credit hours in any combination of sciences.
See 19 TAC §233.13 and §233.14 for examples of current CTE certificates.
Any science certificate valid for Grades 6-12, 7-12 or 8-12
Any secondary science teaching field
Legacy Master Science Teacher (Grades 8-12)
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GRADES 9-12
ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
Health, Grades 9-12 All-Level—Health and Physical Education
Health: Early Childhood-Grade 12
Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School:
Health
Health and Physical Education
Secondary, Grades 6-12, or Grades 9-12:
Health
Physical Education, Grades 9-12 All-Level, Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School:
Health and Physical Education
Physical Education
Physical Education: Early Childhood-Grade 12
Secondary, Grades 6-12, or Grades 9-12:
Physical Education
FINE ARTS, GRADES 9-12
Art, Grades 9-12
Art: Early Childhood-Grade 12
Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only), High School, Secondary, Grades 6-12, Grades 9-12, or All Level:
Art
Music, including Musical Studies, Grades 9-12 Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only), High School, Secondary, Grades 6-12, Grades 9-12, or All Level:
Music
Music: Early Childhood-Grade 12
Theatre, including Musical Theatre and
Technical Theatre, Grades 9-12
All-Level Speech/Drama
All-Level (Grades PK-12)—Speech Communications/Theatre Arts
All-Level (Grades PK–12) Theatre Arts
Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School
Drama
Speech and Drama
Secondary, Grades 6-12, or Grades 9-12:
Theatre Arts
Theatre: Early Childhood-Grade 12
Dance, Grades 9-12 Dance:
Grades 8-12
Grades 6-12
Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only), High School, Secondary, Grades 6-12, or Grades 9-12
Dance
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GRADES 9-12
ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
International Baccalaureate Film Standard
Level and Higher Level, Grades 9-12
All-Level Speech/Drama
All-Level (Grades PK-12)—Speech Communications/Theatre Arts
All-Level (Grades PK–12) Theatre Arts
English Language Arts and Reding
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Secondary, Grades 6-12, or Grades 9-12:
English
English Language Arts, Composite
Theatre Arts
Theatre: Early Childhood-Grade 12
Career Development, Grades 9-12
Career Preparation I
1
Career Preparation II
1
Extended Career Preparation
1
Project-Based Research
Any vocational or career and technical education (CTE) classroom teaching certificate.
See 19 TAC §233.13 and §233.14 for examples of current CTE certificates.
Any special education certificate so long as, beginning with the 2020-2021 school year, the special education-
certified teacher assigned to teach this course shall complete Texas Education Agency-approved
training found at
tea.texas.gov/cte prior to teaching this course
Technology Applications: Early Childhood-Grade 12
Technology Applications: Grades 8-12
1
The school district is responsible for ensuring that each teacher assigned to this course has completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements
regarding work-based learning and safety.
Applied Mathematics for Technical
Professionals
2
, Grades 9-12
Any vocational or CTE classroom teaching certificate specified in §233.13 of this title or §233.14 of this
title. This assignment requires a bachelor's degree.
Legacy Master Mathematics Teacher (Grades 8-12).
Mathematics:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering:
Grades 6-12
Grades 8-12
Physics/Mathematics:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Secondary, Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12:
Mathematics
Computer Science: Grades 8-12
Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12—Computer Information Systems
Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School—Computer Information Systems
Secondary Computer Information Systems (Grades 6-12)
Technology Applications: Early Childhood-Grade 12
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Technology Applications: Grades 8-12
2
All teachers assigned to Applied Mathematics for Technical Professionals shall participate in Texas Education Agency-approved training prior to teaching
this course effective with the 2019-2020 school year. Specific details about the required training can be found at tea.texas.gov/cte.
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GRADES 9-12
ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
Agriculture, Food, And Natural Resources,
Grades 9-12
Advanced Energy and Natural Resource
Technology
Agriculture Laboratory and Field Experience
Equine Science
Food Processing
Food Technology and Safety
Forestry and Woodland Ecosystems
Greenhouse Operation and Production
Horticultural Science
Landscape Design and Management
Livestock Production
Principles of Agriculture, Food,
and Natural Resources
Professional Standards in Agribusiness
Range Ecology and Management
Small Animal Management
Turf Grass Management
Veterinary Medical Applications
Wildlife, Fisheries, and Ecology Management
Practicum in Agriculture, Food and Natural
Resources
1
Extended Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and
Natural Resources
1
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources: Grades 6-12
Agricultural Science and Technology: Grades 6-12
Any vocational agriculture certificate
1
The school district is responsible for ensuring that each teacher assigned to this course has completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements
regarding work-based learning and safety.
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GRADES 9-12
ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
Advanced Animal Science
2
Advanced Plant and Soil Science
2
,
Grades 9-12
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources: Grades 6-12
Agricultural Science and Technology: Grades 6-12
Any vocational agriculture certificate
Life Science:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Legacy Master Science Teacher (Grades 8-12)
Science:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Secondary Biology: Grades 6-12
Secondary Science, Composite: Grades 6-12
2
All teachers assigned to this course shall participate in Texas Education Agency (TEA)-approved training prior to teaching this course effective with the
2019-2020 school year. Specific details about the required training can be found at tea.texas.gov/cte.
Agribusiness Management and Marketing,
Grades 9-12
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources: Grades 6-12
Agricultural Science and Technology: Grades 6-12
Any business or office education certificate
Any marketing or distributive education certificate
Any vocational agriculture certificate
Business and Finance: Grades 6-12
Business Education: Grades 6-12
Marketing: Grades 6-12
Marketing Education: Grades 8-12
Mathematical Applications in Agriculture,
Food, and Natural Resources
2
, Grades 9-12
(Continued on next page)
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources: Grades 6-12
Agricultural Science and Technology: Grades 6-12
Any vocational agriculture certificate
Legacy Master Mathematics Teacher (Grades 8-12)
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GRADES 9-12
ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
Mathematical Applications in Agriculture,
Food, and Natural Resources
2
, Grades 9-12
(Continued)
Mathematics:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering:
Grades 6-12
Grades 8-12
Physics/Mathematics:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Secondary Mathematics: Grades 6-12
2
All teachers assigned to this course shall participate in Texas Education Agency (TEA)-approved training prior to teaching this course effective with the
2019-2020 school year. Specific details about the required training can be found at tea.texas.gov/cte.
Agricultural Equipment Design and
Fabrication
Agricultural Structures Design and
Fabrication
Agricultural Mechanics and Metal
Technologies
Agricultural Power Systems, Grades 9-12
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources: Grades 6-12
Agricultural Science and Technology: Grades 6-12
Any vocational agriculture certificate
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Grades 8-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment
requires appropriate work approval.
Vocational Trades and Industry - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Floral Design, Grades 9-12 Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources: Grades 6-12
Agricultural Science and Technology: Grades 6-12
Any vocational agriculture certificate
Art: Early Childhood-Grade 12
Junior High School, High School, Secondary, Grades 6-12, Grades 6-8, or All Level:
Art
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Grades 8-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment
requires appropriate work approval.
Vocational Trades and Industry - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
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Energy and Natural Resource Technology,
Grades 9-12
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources: Grades 6-12Agricultural Science and Technology: Grades 6-12
Any vocational agriculture certificate
Life Science:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering:
Grades 6-12
Grades 8-12
Secondary Industrial Arts (Grades 6-12)
Secondary Industrial Technology (Grades 6-12)
Technology Education: Grades 6-12
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12. This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Grades 8-12. This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
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ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION,
GRADES 9-12
Principles of Architecture Principles of
Construction, Grades 9-12
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources: Grades 6-12
Agricultural Science and Technology: Grades 6-12
Any home economics or homemaking certificate
Family and Consumer Sciences, Composite: Grades 6-12
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering:
Grades 6-12
Grades 8-12
Secondary Industrial Arts: Grades 6-12
Secondary Industrial Technology: Grades 6-12
Technology Education: Grades 6-12
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Grades 8-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment
requires appropriate work approval.
Vocational Trades and Industry - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Interior Design, Grades 9-12
Interior Design I
Interior Design II
Practicum in Interior Design
1
Extended Practicum in Interior Design
1
Any home economics or homemaking certificate
Family and Consumer Sciences, Composite: Grades 6-12
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Grades 8-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment
requires appropriate work approval.
Vocational Trades and Industry. This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
1
The school district is responsible for ensuring that each teacher assigned to this course has completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements
regarding work-based learning and safety.
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GRADES 9-12
ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
Architectural Design, Grades 9-12
Architectural Design I
Architectural Design I
Practicum in Architectural Design
Extended Practicum in Architectural Design
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering:
Grades 6-12
Grades 8-12
Secondary Industrial Arts: Grades 6-12
Secondary Industrial Technology: Grades 6-12
Technology Education: Grades 6-12
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Grades 8-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment
requires appropriate work approval.
Vocational Trades and Industry - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Any home economics or homemaking certificate
Family and Consumer Sciences, Composite: Grades 6-12
Construction Management; Construction
Technology, Grades 9-12
Construction Management I
Construction Management II
Construction Technology I
Construction Technology II
Practicum in Construction Management
1
Practicum in Construction Technology
1
Extended Practicum in Construction
Management
1
Extended Practicum in Construction
Technology
1
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Grades 6-12
Agricultural Science and Technology Grades 6-12
Any vocational agriculture certificate
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering:
Grades 6-12
Grades 8-12
Secondary Industrial Arts: Grades 6-12
Secondary Industrial Technology: Grades 6-12
Technology Education: Grades 6-12
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Grades 8-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment
requires appropriate work approval.
Vocational Trades and Industry - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
1
The school district is responsible for ensuring that each teacher assigned to this course has completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements
regarding work-based learning and safety.
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GRADES 9-12
ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
Building Maintenance Technology,
Grades 9-12
Building Maintenance Technology I
Building Maintenance Technology II
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources: Grades 6-12
Agricultural Science and Technology: Grades 6-12
Any vocational agriculture certificate
Secondary Industrial Arts: Grades 6-12
Secondary Industrial Technology: Grades 6-12
Technology Education: Grades 6-12
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Grades 8-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment
requires appropriate work approval.
Vocational Trades and Industry - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Mill and Cabinetmaking Technology,
Grades 9-12
Secondary Industrial Arts: Grades 6-12
Secondary Industrial Technology: Grades 6-12
Technology Education: Grades 6-12
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Grades 8-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment
requires appropriate work approval.
Vocational Trades and Industry - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Electrical Technology; Heating, Ventilation,
and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and
Refrigeration Technology; Masonry
Technology; and Plumbing Technology,
Grades 9-12
Electrical Technology I
Electrical Technology II
HVAC and Refrigeration I
HVAC and Refrigeration II
Masonry Technology I
Masonry Technology II
Plumbing Technology I
Plumbing Technology II
Practicum in Masonry Technology I
1
Extended Practicum in Masonry Technology
1
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Grades 8-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment
requires appropriate work approval.
Vocational Trades and Industry - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
1
The school district is responsible for ensuring that each teacher assigned to this course has completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements
regarding work-based learning and safety.
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GRADES 9-12
ASSIGNMENTS
CERTIFICATES
ARTS, AUDIO/VIDEO TECHNOLOGY,
AND COMMUNICATIONS
Professional Communications, Grades 9-12
All-Level Speech and Drama
All-Level (Grades PK-12)—Speech Communications/Theatre Arts
Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only), High School:
English Language Arts, Composite
Speech
Speech and Drama
Secondary, Grades 6-12, or Grades 9-12:
Speech Communications
Secondary, Grades 6-12:
English Language Arts, Composite
Speech
Speech:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Technology Applications: Early Childhood – Grade 12
Technology Applications: Grades 8-12
Any vocational or career and technical education classroom teaching certificate specified in §233.13 of this
title (relating to Career and Technical Education (Certificates not requiring experience and preparation in
a skill area)) or §233.14 of this title (relating to Career and Technical Education (Certificates requiring
experience and preparation in a skill area)). The school district is responsible for ensuring that each
teacher assigned to Professional Communications, Grades 9-12, has completed appropriate education
and/or training in effective communication strategies and demonstrates proficiency in oral and written
communication.
Principles of Arts, Audio/Video Technology,
and Communications, Grades 9-12
Any business or office education certificate
Business and Finance: Grades 6-12
Business Education: Grades 6-12
Secondary Industrial Arts: Grades 6-12
Secondary Industrial Technology: Grades 6-12
Technology Applications:
Early Childhood-Grade12
Grades 8-12
Technology Education: Grades 6-12
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Grades 8-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment
requires appropriate work approval.
Vocational Trades and Industry - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Any home economics or homemaking certificate
Family and Consumer Sciences, Composite: Grades 6-12
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GRADES 9-12
ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
Animation, Grades 9-12
Animation I
Animation I Lab
Animation II
Animation II Lab
Digital Art and Animation
3-D Modeling and Animation
Practicum in Animation
1
Extended Practicum in Animation
1
Any business or office education certificate
Business and Finance: Grades 6-12
Business Education: Grades 6-12
Secondary Industrial Arts: Grades 6-12
Secondary Industrial Technology: Grades 6-12
Technology Applications:
Early Childhood-Grade 12
Grades 8-12
Technology Education: Grades 6-12
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Grades 8-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment
requires appropriate work approval.
Vocational Trades and Industry - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
1
The school district is responsible for ensuring that each teacher assigned to this course has completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements
regarding work-based learning and safety.
Audio/Video Production; Graphic Design and
Illustration, Grades 9-12
Audio/Video Production I
Audio/Video Production I Lab
Audio/Video Production II
Audio/Video Production II Lab
Digital Audio Technology I
Digital Audio Technology II
Graphic Design and Illustration I
Graphic Design and Illustration I Lab
Graphic Design and Illustration II
Graphic Design and Illustration II Lab
Video Game Design
Web Game Development
Digital Design and Media Production
Digital Communications in the 21
st
Century
Practicum in Audio/Video Production
1
Extended Practicum in Audio/Video
Production
1
Practicum in Graphic Design and Illustration
1
Extended Practicum in Graphic Design and
Illustration
1
Secondary Industrial Arts: Grades 6-12
Secondary Industrial Technology: Grades 6-12
Technology Applications:
Early Childhood-Grade 12
Grades 8-12
Technology Education: Grades 6-12
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Grades 8-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment
requires appropriate work approval.
Vocational Trades and Industry - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
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ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
Photography, Grades 9-12
Commercial Photography I
Commercial Photography I Lab
Commercial Photography II
Commercial Photography II Lab
Art (Early Childhood-Grade 12).
Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only), High School, Secondary, Grades 6-12, or Grades 9-12:
Art
Secondary Industrial Arts: Grades 6-12
Secondary Industrial Technology: Grades 6-12
Technology Education: Grades 6-12
Technology Applications: Early Childhood – Grade 12
Technology Applications: Grades 8-12
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Grades 8-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment
requires appropriate work approval.
Vocational Trades and Industry - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Practicum in Commercial Photography
1
Extended Practicum in Commercial
Photography
1
Secondary Industrial Arts: Grades 6-12
Secondary Industrial Technology: Grades 6-12
Technology Education: Grades 6-12
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Grades 8-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment
requires appropriate work approval.
Vocational Trades and Industry - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Technology Applications: Early Childhood – Grade 12
Technology Applications: Grades 8-12
1
The school district is responsible for ensuring that each teacher assigned to this course has completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements
regarding work-based learning and safety.
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GRADES 9-12
ASSIGNMENTS
CERTIFICATES
Printing and Imaging Technology, Grades 9-12
Printing and Imaging Technology I
Printing and Imaging Technology I Lab
Printing and Imaging Technology II
Printing and Imaging Technology II Lab
Practicum in Printing and Imaging
Technology
1
Extended Practicum in Printing and Imaging
Technology
1
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Grades 8-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment
requires appropriate work approval.
Vocational Trades and Industry - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Technology Applications: Early Childhood – Grade 12
Technology Applications: Grades 8-12
Technology Education: Grades 6-12
Secondary Industrial Arts: Grades 8-12
Secondary Industrial Technology: Grades 6-12
Fashion Design, Grades 9-12
Fashion Design I
Fashion Design I Lab
Fashion Design II
Fashion Design II Lab
Practicum in Fashion Design
1
Extended Practicum in Fashion Design
1
Any home economics or homemaking certificate
Family and Consumer Sciences, Composite: Grades 6-12
1
The school district is responsible for ensuring that each teacher assigned to this course has completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements
regarding work-based learning and safety.
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND
ADMINISTRATION
Business Information Management I, Grades 9-
12
Any business or office education certificate
Business and Finance: Grades 6-12
Business Education: Grades 6-12
Marketing: Grades 6-12
Marketing Education: Grades 8-12
Health Science Technology Education: Grades 8-12. This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Health Science Education: Grades 6-12. This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Business Information Management II
Business Law
Touch System Data Entry
Practicum in Business Management
1
Extended Practicum in Business Management
1
Any business or office education certificate
Business and Finance: Grades 6-12
Business Education: Grades 6-12
Marketing: Grades 6-12
Marketing Education: Grades 8-12
Business Management
Business Lab
Global Business
Human Resources Management
Principles of Business, Marketing, and
Finance
Virtual Business
Any business or office education certificate
Any marketing or distributive education certificate
Business and Finance: Grades 6-12
Business Education: Grades 6-12
Marketing: Grades 6-12
Marketing Education: Grades 8-12
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GRADES 9-12
ASSIGNMENTS
CERTIFICATES
Business English
2
, Grades 9-12
Any business or office education certificate
Business and Finance: Grades 6-12
Business Education: Grades 6-12
English Language Arts and Reading: Grades 7-12
English Language Arts and Reading: Grades 8-12
Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12--English
Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12—English Language Arts, Composite
Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School--English
Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School--English Language Arts, Composite
Secondary English (Grades 6-12)
Secondary English Language Arts, Composite (Grades 6-12)
Marketing: Grades 6-12
Marketing Education: Grades 8-12
2
All teachers assigned to this course shall participate in Texas Education Agency-approved training prior to teaching this course effective with the 2019-2020
school year. Specific details about the required training can be found at tea.texas.gov/cte.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING,
GRADES 9-12
Instructional Practices
Principles of Education and Training
Practicum in Education and Training
1
Extended Practicum in Education and Training
1
Practicum in Early Learning
1
Extended Practicum in Early Learning
1
Any valid classroom teacher or administrator certificate.
1
The school district is responsible for ensuring that each teacher assigned to this course has completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements
regarding work-based learning and safety
Human Growth and Development, Grades 9-12
Any home economics or homemaking certificate
Family and Consumer Sciences, Composite: Grades 6-12
Health Science: Grades 6-12
Health Science Technology
Health Science Technology Education: Grades 8-12
Human Development and Family Studies: Grades 8-12
Vocational Health Occupations
Vocational Health Science Technology
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FINANCE, GRADES 9-12
Banking and Financial Services, Grades 9-12
Any business or office education certificate
Any marketing or distributive education certificate
Business and Finance: Grades 6-12
Business Education: Grades 6-12
Marketing: Grades 6-12
Marketing Education: Grades 8-12
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ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
Money Matters, Grades 9-12 Any business or office education certificate
Any homemaking or home economics certificate
Any marketing or distributive education certificate
Business and Finance: Grades 6-12
Business Education: Grades 6-12
Family and Consumer Sciences, Composite: Grades 6-12
Marketing: Grades 6-12
Marketing Education: Grades 8-12
Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12 Mathematics
Legacy Master Mathematics Teacher
Mathematics: Grades 7-12
Mathematics: Grades 8-12
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering: Grades 6-12
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering: Grades 8-12
Physics/Mathematics: Grades 7-12
Physics/Mathematics: Grades 8-12
Accounting I
Financial Analysis
Insurance Operations
Securities and Investments, Grades 9-12
Any business or office education certificate
Business and Finance: Grades 6-12
Business Education: Grades 6-12
Marketing: Grades 6-12
Marketing Education: Grades 8-12
Statistics and Business Decision Making
2
,
Grades 9-12
Any business or office education certificate
Business and Finance: Grades 6-12
Business Education: Grades 6-12
Legacy Master Mathematics Teacher (Grades 8-12)
Mathematics:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering:
Grades 6-12
Grades 8-12
Physics/Mathematics:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Secondary Mathematics: Grades 6-12
Marketing: Grades 6-12
Marketing Education: Grades 8-12
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Financial Mathematics, Grades 9-12
Any business or office education certificate
Business and Finance: Grades 6-12
Business Education: Grades 6-12
Legacy Master Mathematics Teacher (Grades 8-12)
Mathematics:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering:
Grades 6-12
Grades 8-12
Physics/Mathematics:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Secondary Mathematics: Grades 6-12
Marketing: Grades 6-12
Marketing Education: Grades 8-12
Accounting II
2
, Grades 9-12
(Continued on next page)
Any business or office education certificate
Business and Finance: Grades 6-12
Business Education: Grades 6-12
Legacy Master Mathematics Teacher (Grades 8-12)
Mathematics:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
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ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
Accounting II
2
, Grades 9-12(Continued) Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering:
Grades 6-12
Grades 8-12
Physics/Mathematics:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Secondary Mathematics: Grades 6-12
Marketing: Grades 6-12
Marketing Education: Grades 8-12
2
All teachers assigned to this course shall participate in Texas Education Agency-approved training prior to teaching this course effective with the 2019-2020
school year. Specific details about the required training can be found at tea.texas.gov/cte.
GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATION, GRADES 9-12
Foreign Service and Diplomacy
Planning and Governance
Political Science I
Political Science II
Principles of Government and Public
Administration
Public Management and Administration
Practicum in Local, State, and Federal
Government
1
Extended Practicum in Local, State, and
Federal Government
1
Grades 6-12 or 9-12:
Government
Social Studies
Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only) or High School:
Government-Political Science
Social Science, Composite
Secondary:
Government
Political Science
Social Studies, Composite
Secondary Social Science, Composite
Social Studies:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Grades 8-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment
requires appropriate work approval.
Vocational Trades and Industry - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
1
The school district is responsible for ensuring that each teacher assigned to this course has completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements
regarding work-based learning and safety.
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ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
Revenue, Taxation, and Regulation,
Grades 9-12
Any business or office education certificate
Business and Finance: Grades 6-12
Business Education: Grades 6-12
Grades 6-12 or 9-12:
Social Studies
Junior High (Grades 9-10 only) or High School:
Social Science, Composite
Secondary:
Social Studies, Composite
Social Science, Composite
Social Studies:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Grades 8-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment
requires appropriate work approval.
Vocational Trades and Industry - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
National Security, Grades 9-12 Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Grades 8-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment
requires appropriate work approval.
Vocational Trades and Industry - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
HEALTH SCIENCE, GRADES 9-12
Health Science Theory
Health Science Clinical
Pharmacology
Pharmacy II
Principles of Health Science
World Health Research
Practicum in Health Science
1
Extended Practicum in Health Science
1
Health Science: Grades 6-12
Health Science Technology Education: Grades 8-12
Vocational Health Occupations
Vocational Health Science Technology
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Medical Terminology, or
Medical Assistant, Grades 9-12
Secondary Biology (Grades 6-12)
Secondary Science (Grades 6-12)
Secondary Science, Composite (Grades 6-12)
Health Science: Grades 6-12
Health Science Technology Education: Grades 8-12
Life Science: Grades 7-12
Life Science: Grades 8-12
Legacy Master Science Teacher (Grades 8-12)
Science: Grades 7-12
Science: Grades 8-12
Vocational Health Occupations
Vocational Health Science Technology
1
The school district is responsible for ensuring that each teacher assigned to this course has completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements
regarding work-based learning and safety.
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GRADES 9-12
ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
Anatomy and Physiology
2
Medical Microbiology
2
Pathophysiology
2
Respiratory Therapy I, Grades 9-12
Health Science: Grades 6-12 - This assignment requires a bachelor’s degree.
Health Science Technology Education: Grades 8-12 - This assignment requires a bachelor’s degree.
Life Science:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Legacy Master Science Teacher (Grades 8-12)
Science:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Secondary:
Biology
Science
Science Composite
Vocational Health Occupations - This assignment requires a bachelor’s degree.
Vocational Health Science Technology - This assignment requires a bachelor’s degree.
Mathematics for Medical Professionals
2
Medical Coding and Billing, Grades 9-12
Health Science: Grades 6-12 - This assignment requires a bachelor's degree.
Health Science Technology Education: Grades 8-12 -This assignment requires a bachelor's degree.
Vocational Health Occupations - This assignment requires a bachelor's degree.
Vocational Health Science Technology - This assignment requires a bachelor's degree.
Legacy Master Mathematics Teacher (Grades 8-12)
Mathematics:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering:
Grades 6-12
Grades 8-12
Physics/Mathematics:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Secondary Mathematics
2
All teachers assigned to this course shall participate in Texas Education Agency-approved training prior to teaching this course effective with the 2019-2020
school year. Specific details about the required training can be found at tea.texas.gov/cte.
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GRADES 9-12
ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
Health Informatics, Grades 9-12 Health Science: Grades 6-12
Health Science Technology Education: Grades 8-12
Vocational Health Occupations
Vocational Health Science Technology
Healthcare Administration and Management
Leadership and Management in Nursing,
Grades 9-12
Health Science: Grades 6-12
Health Science Technology Education: Grades 8-12
Vocational Health Occupations
Vocational Health Science Technology
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM,
GRADES 9-12
Hospitality Services
Hotel Management
Principles of Hospitality and Tourism
Travel and Tourism Management
Practicum in Hospitality Services
1
Extended Practicum in Hospitality Services
1
Any home economics or homemaking certificate
Any marketing or distributive education certificate
Family and Consumer Sciences, Composite: Grades 6-12
Hospitality, Nutrition, and Food Sciences: Grades 8-12
Marketing: Grades 6-12
Marketing Education: Grades 8-12
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12 – This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Grades 8-12 – This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment
requires appropriate work approval.
Vocational Trades and Industry – This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
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Introduction to Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts
Advanced Culinary Arts
Practicum in Culinary Arts
1
Extended Practicum in Culinary Arts
1
Any home economics or homemaking certificate
Family and Consumer Sciences, Composite: Grades 6-12
Hospitality, Nutrition, and Food Sciences: Grades 8-12
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12 – This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Grades 8-12 – This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment
requires appropriate work approval.
Vocational Trades and Industry – This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
1
The school district is responsible for ensuring that each teacher assigned to this course has completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements
regarding work-based learning and safety.
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GRADES 9-12
ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
Food Science
2
, Grades 9-12 Any home economics or homemaking certificate
Chemistry:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Family and Consumer Sciences, Composite: Grades 6-12
Hospitality, Nutrition, and Food Sciences: Grades 8-12
Life Science:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Legacy Master Science Teacher (Grades 8-12)
Science:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Secondary
Biology
Chemistry
Science
Science, Composite
HUMAN SERVICES, GRADES 9-12
Child Development
Child Guidance
Family and Community Services
Interpersonal Studies
Principles of Human Services
Practicum in Human Services
1
Extended Practicum in Human Services
1
Any home economics or homemaking certificate
Family and Consumer Sciences, Composite: Grades 6-12
Human Development and Family Studies: Grades 8-12
1
The school district is responsible for ensuring that each teacher assigned to this course has completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements
regarding work-based learning and safety.
2
All teachers assigned to this course shall participate in Texas Education Agency-approved training prior to teaching this course effective with the 2019-2020
school year. Specific details about the required training can be found at tea.texas.gov/cte.
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ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness, Grades 9-12 Any home economics or homemaking certificate
Family and Consumer Sciences, Composite: Grades 6-12
Health Science: Grades 6-12
Health Science Technology Education: Grades 8-12
Hospitality, Nutrition, and Food Sciences: Grades 8-12
Human Development and Family Studies: Grades 8-12
Vocational Health Occupations
Vocational Health Science Technology
Counseling and Mental Health. Grades 9-12 Any home economics or homemaking certificate
Family and Consumer Sciences, Composite: Grades 6-12
Health Science: Grades 6-12
Health Science Technology Education: Grades 8-12
Human Development and Family Studies: Grades 8-12
Vocational Health Occupations
Vocational Health Science Technology
Dollars and Sense, Grades 9-12 Any business or office education certificate
Any home economics or homemaking certificate
Any marketing or distributive education certificate
Business and Finance: Grades 6-12
Business Education: Grades 6-12
Family and Consumer Sciences, Composite: Grades 6-12
Human Development and Family Studies: Grades 8-12
Marketing: Grades 6-12
Marketing Education: Grades 8-12
COSMETOLOGY, GRADES 9-12
Introduction to Cosmetology
Cosmetology I
Cosmetology II
Principles of Cosmetology Design and Color
Theory
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Grades 8-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training; Grades 6-12. This assignment
requires appropriate work approval.
Vocational Trades and Industry - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Plus: Valid Cosmetology Operator license or Class A Barber Operator license issued by the Texas Department
of Licensure and Regulation
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ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY,
GRADES 9-12
Principles of Information Technology
Networking
Networking Lab
Any business or office education certificate
Business and Finance: Grades 6-12
Business Education: Grades 6-12
Secondary:
Industrial Arts
Industrial Technology
Technology Applications:
Early Childhood-Grade 12
Grades 8-12
Technology Education: Grades 6-12
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Grades 8-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment
requires appropriate work approval.
Vocational Trades and Industry - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Digital Media, Grades 9-12 Any business or office education certificate
Business and Finance: Grades 6-12
Business Education: Grades 6-12
Secondary:
Industrial Arts
Industrial Technology
Technology Applications:
Early Childhood-Grade 12
Grades 8-12
Technology Education: Grades 6-12
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Grades 8-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment
requires appropriate work approval.
Vocational Trades and Industry - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
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Web Communications Web Design,
Grades 9-12
Secondary:
Industrial Arts
Industrial Technology
Technology Applications:
Early Childhood-Grade 12
Grades 8-12
Technology Education: Grades 6-12
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12 – This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Grades 8-12 – This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment
requires appropriate work approval.
Vocational Trades and Industry – This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Computer Maintenance, or Computer
Maintenance Lab, Grades 9-12
Secondary:
Industrial Arts
Industrial Technology
Technology Education: Grades 6-12
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12 – This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Grades 8-12 – This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment
requires appropriate work approval.
Vocational Trades and Industry – This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Technology Applications:
Early Childhood-Grade 12
Grades 8-12
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GRADES 9-12
ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
Computer Technician Practicum
1
Extended Computer Technician Practicum
1
Practicum in Information Technology
1
Extended Practicum in Information
Technology
1
, Grades 9-12
Secondary:
Industrial Arts
Industrial Technology
Technology Applications:
Early Childhood-Grade 12
Grades 8-12
Technology Education: Grades 6-12
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Grades 8-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment
requires appropriate work approval.
Vocational Trades and Industry - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Independent Study in Evolving/Emerging
Technologies
Independent Study in Technology
Applications, Grades 9-12
Any vocational or Career and Technical Education classroom teaching certificate specified in §233.13 of this
title (relating to Career and Technical Education (Certificates not requiring experience and preparation in a
skill area)) or §233.14 of this title (relating to Career and Technical Education (Certificates requiring
experience and preparation in a skill area)).
LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS,
AND SECURITY, GRADES 9-12
Correctional Services
Court Systems and Practices
Criminal Investigations
Federal Law Enforcement and Protective
Services
Firefighter I
Firefighter II
Law Enforcement I
Law Enforcement II
Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections,
and Security
Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections
and Security
1
Extended Practicum in Law, Public Safety,
Corrections and Security
1
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12 – This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Grades 8-12 – This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment
requires appropriate work approval.
Vocational Trades and Industry – This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Plus:
Valid license appropriate for the assignment.
1
The school district is responsible for ensuring that each teacher assigned to this course has completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements
regarding work-based learning and safety.
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ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
Forensic Science
2
, Grades 9-12 Chemistry:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Health Science: Grades 6-12 -This assignment requires a bachelor’s degree.
Health Science Technology Education: Grades 8-12 - This assignment requires a bachelor’s degree.
Life Science:
Grades 6-12
Grades 8-12
Legacy Master Science Teacher (Grades 8-12)
Science:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Secondary:
Biology
Chemistry
Science
Science, Composite
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12 – This assignment requires a bachelor’s degree and appropriate work approval
Grades 8-12 – This assignment requires a bachelor’s degree and appropriate work approval
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment requires appropriate work
approval
Vocational Health Occupations - This assignment requires a bachelor’s degree.
Vocational Health Science Technology - This assignment requires a bachelor’s degree.
Vocational Trades and Industry – This assignment requires a bachelor’s degree and appropriate work
approval
2
All teachers assigned to this course shall participate in Texas Education Agency-approved training prior to teaching this course effective with the 2019-2020
school year. Specific details about the required training can be found at tea.texas.gov/cte.
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ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
MANUFACTURING, GRADES 9-12
Diversified Manufacturing I
Diversified Manufacturing II
Manufacturing Engineering Technology I
Metal Fabrication and Machining I
Metal Fabrication and Machining II
Precision Metal Manufacturing I
Precision Metal Manufacturing II
Precision Metal Manufacturing II Lab
Principles of Manufacturing
Practicum in Manufacturing
1
Extended Practicum in Manufacturing
1
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering:
Grades 6-12
Grades 8-12
Secondary:
Industrial Arts
Industrial Technology
Technology Education: Grades 6-12
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Grades 8-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment
requires appropriate work approval.
Vocational Trades and Industry - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources: Grades 6-12
Agricultural Science and Technology: Grades 6-12
Any vocational agriculture certificate
WELDING, GRADES 9-12
Introduction to Welding
Welding I
Welding II
Welding II Lab
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources: Grades 6-12
Agricultural Science and Technology: Grades 6-12
Any vocational agriculture certificate
Secondary:
Industrial Arts
Industrial Technology
Technology Education: Grades 6-12
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Grades 8-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment
requires appropriate work approval.
Vocational Trades and Industry - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
1
The school district is responsible for ensuring that each teacher assigned to this course has completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements
regarding work-based learning and safety.
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ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
Manufacturing Engineering Technology II
2
(Continued)
Secondary:
Industrial Arts
Industrial Arts Technology
Secondary, Grades 6-12 or Grades 9-12:
Mathematics
Technology Education: Grades 6-12.
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12 - This assignment requires a bachelor's degree and appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 8-12 - This assignment requires a bachelor's degree and appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Vocational Trades and Industry. This assignment requires a bachelor's degree and appropriate work approval.
2
All teachers assigned to this course shall participate in Texas Education Agency-approved training prior to teaching this course effective with the 2019-2020
school year. Specific details about the required training can be found at tea.texas.gov/cte.
MARKETING
Social Media Marketing
Sports and Entertainment Marketing
Advanced Marketing
Practicum in Marketing
1
Extended Practicum in Marketing
1
Any marketing or distributive education certificate
Marketing: Grades 6-12
Marketing Education: Grades 8-12
Any business or office education certificate
Any marketing or distributive education certificate
Business and Finance: Grades 6-12
Business Education: Grades 6-12
1
The school district is responsible for ensuring that each teacher assigned to this course has completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements
regarding work-based learning and safety.
Advertising, Grades 9-12 Any marketing or distributive education certificate
Marketing: Grades 6-12
Marketing Education: Grades 8-12
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Grades 8-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment
requires appropriate work approval.
Vocational Trades and Industry - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Any business or office education certificate
Business and Finance: Grades 6-12
Business Education: Grades 6-12
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Fashion Marketing, Grades 9-12 Any home economics or homemaking certificate
Any marketing or distributive education certificate
Family and Consumer Science, Composite: Grades 6-12
Marketing: Grades 6-12
Marketing Education: Grades 8-12
Any business or office education certificate
Any marketing or distributive education certificate
Business and Finance: Grades 6-12
Business Education: Grades 6-12
Entrepreneurship, Grades 9-12
Any current vocational or career and technical education (CTE) classroom teaching certificate.
See 19 TAC §233.13 and §233.14 for examples of current CTE certificates.
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ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY,
ENGINEERING, AND
MATHEMATICS, GRADES 9-12
Principles of Applied Engineering, Grades 9-12
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources: Grades 6-12
Agricultural Science and Technology: Grades 6-12
Any vocational agriculture certificate
Health Science: Grades 6-12
Health Science Technology Education: Grades 8-12
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering:
Grades 6-12
Grades 8-12
Secondary:
Industrial Arts
Industrial Technology
Technology Education: Grades 6-12
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Grades 8-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment
requires appropriate work approval.
Vocational Health Occupations
Vocational Health Science Technology
Vocational Trades and Industry - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Principles of Biosciences, Grades 9-12 Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources: Grades 6-12
Agricultural Science and Technology: Grades 6-12
Any vocational agriculture certificate
Health Science: Grades 6-12
Health Science Technology Education: Grades 8-12
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering:
Grades 6-12
Grades 8-12
Secondary:
Industrial Technology
Industrial Arts
Technology Education: Grades 6-12
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 6-12. This assignment requires appropriate work approval
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12. This assignment requires appropriate work approval
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment requires appropriate work approval
Vocational Health Occupations
Vocational Health Science Technology
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ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
Biotechnology I
2
Biotechnology II
2
,
Grades 9-12
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources: Grades 6-12
Agricultural Science and Technology: Grades 6-12
Any vocational agriculture certificate
Health Science: Grades 6-12 -This assignment requires a bachelor’s degree.
Health Science Technology Education: Grades 8-12 – This assignment requires a bachelor’s degree.
Life Science:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Legacy Master Science Teacher (Grades 8-12)
Science:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Secondary:
Biology
Secondary Science
Secondary Science, Composite
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 6-12. This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12. This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Vocational Health Occupations with a bachelor’s degree
Vocational Health Science Technology with a bachelor’s degree
Engineering Design and Presentation I, or
Engineering Design and Presentation II,
Grades 9-12
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering:
Grades 6-12
Grades 8-12
Secondary
Industrial Arts
Industrial Technology
Technology Education: Grades 6-12
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Grades 8-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Vocational Trades and Industry - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
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Practicum in Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics
1
Extended Practicum in Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics
1
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources: Grades 6-12
Agricultural Science and Technology: Grades 6-12
Any vocational agriculture certificate
Health Science: Grades 6-12. This assignment requires a bachelor’s degree.
Health Science Technology Education: Grades 8-12. This assignment requires a bachelor’s degree.
Life Science: Grades 7-12
Life Science: Grades 8-12
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering:
Grades 6-12
Grades 8-12
Secondary
Industrial Arts
Industrial Technology
Technology Education: Grades 6-12
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Grades 8-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Vocational Trades and Industry - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
1
The school district is responsible for ensuring that each teacher assigned to this course has completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements
regarding work-based learning and safety.
2
All teachers assigned to this course shall participate in Texas Education Agency-approved training prior to teaching this course effective with the 2019-2020
school year. Specific details about the required training can be found at tea.texas.gov/cte.
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GRADES 9-12
ASSIGNMENTS
CERTIFICATES
Engineering Mathematics
2
Robotics II
2
, Grades 9-12
Legacy Master Mathematics Teacher (Grades 8-12)
Mathematics:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering:
Grades 6-12
Grades 8-12
Physics/Mathematics:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Secondary:
Mathematics
Industrial Arts
Industrial Technology
Technology Education: Grades 6-12
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 6-12. This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12. This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
AC/DC Electronics Solid State Electronics,
Grades 9-12
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering:
Grades 6-12
Grades 8-12
Secondary:
Industrial Arts
Industrial Technology
Technology Education: Grades 6-12
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12 – This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Grades 8-12 – This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Vocational Trades and Industry – This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
2
All teachers assigned to this course shall participate in Texas Education Agency-approved training prior to teaching this course effective with the 2019-2020
school year. Specific details about the required training can be found at tea.texas.gov/cte.
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GRADES 9-12
ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
Principles of Technology
2,3
, Grades 9-12 Legacy Master Science Teacher (Grades 8-12)
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering:
Grades 6-12
Grades 8-12
Physical Science:
Grades 6-12
Grades 8-12
Physics/Mathematics:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Science:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Secondary:
Industrial Arts
Industrial Technology
Physics
Science, Composite
Technology Education: Grades 6-12
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 6-12. This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12. This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Engineering Design and Problem Solving
2
,
Grades 9-12(Continued on next page)
Legacy Master Science Teacher (Grades 8-12)
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering:
Grades 6-12
Grades 8-12
Physical Science:
Grades 6-12
Grades 8-12
Physics/Mathematics:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
2
All teachers assigned to this course shall participate in Texas Education Agency-approved training prior to teaching this course effective with the 2019-2020
school year. Specific details about the required training can be found at tea.texas.gov/cte.
3
May also be taught with a vocational agriculture certificate or a trades and industry certificate with verifiable physics applications experience in business and
industry, if assigned prior to the 1998-99 school year. Six semester credit hours of college physics, chemistry, or electricity/electronics may be substituted
for the business and industry experience.
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GRADES 9-12
ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
Engineering Design and Problem Solving
2
,
Grades 9-12(Continued)
Science:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Secondary:
Industrial Arts
Industrial Technology
Physics
Science
Science, Composite
Technology Education: Grades 6-12
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 6-12. This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12. This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Scientific Research and Design
2
, Grades 9-12 Any vocational or career and technical education (CTE) classroom teaching certificate with a bachelor’s
degree and 18 semester credit hours in any combination of sciences
Any science certificate valid for the grade level
Legacy Master Science Teacher (Grades 8-12)
Engineering Science
2
, Grades 9-12 Legacy Master Science Teacher (Grades 8-12)
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering:
Grades 6-12
Grades 8-12
Physical Science:
Grades 6-12
Grades 8-12
Physics/Mathematics:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Science:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Secondary:
Industrial Arts
Industrial Technology
Physics
Science
Science, Composite
Technology Education: Grades 6-12
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 6-12. This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12. This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
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Digital Electronics
2
, Grades 9-12 Legacy Master Mathematics Teacher (Grades 8-12)
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering:
Grades 6-12
Grades 8-12
Physics/Mathematics:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Secondary:
Industrial Arts
Industrial Technology
Mathematics
Technology Education: Grades 6-12
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 6-12. This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12. This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
2
All teachers assigned to this course shall participate in Texas Education Agency-approved training prior to teaching this course effective with the 2019-2020
school year. Specific details about the required training can be found at tea.texas.gov/cte.
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GRADES 9-12
ASSIGNMENTS CERTIFICATES
Robotics I, Grades 9-12 Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering:
Grades 6-12
Grades 8-12
Physics/Mathematics:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Secondary
Industrial Arts (Grades 6-12)
Industrial Technology (Grades 6-12)
Technology Applications:
Early Childhood-Grade 12
Grades 8-12
Technology Education: Grades 6-12
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Grades 8-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Vocational Trades and Industry - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Computer Science I, II, III, or Digital
Forensics, Grades 9-12
Computer Science: Grades 8-12
Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only), High School, Secondary, Grades 6-12, or Grades 9-12
Computer Information Systems
Fundamentals of Computer Science
Advanced Placement Computer Science
Principles, Grades 9-12
C
omputer Science: Grades 8-12
Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only), High School, Secondary, Grades 6-12, or Grades 9-12:
Computer Information Systems
Technology Applications:
Early Childhood – Grade 12
Grades 8-12
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Grades 8-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
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Game Programming and Design, Grades 9-12 Computer Science: Grades 8-12
Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only), High School, Secondary, Grades 6-12, or Grades 9-12:
Computer Information Systems
Technology Applications:
Early Childhood – Grade 12
Grades 8-12
Technology Education: Grades 6-12
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Grades 8-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Vocational Trades and Industry – This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Mobile Applications Development, Grades 9-12
Computer Science: Grades 8-12
Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only), High School, Secondary, Grades 6-12, or Grades 9-12:
Computer Information Systems
Technology Applications:
Early Childhood – Grade 12
Grades 8-12
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Grades 8-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Any business or office education certificate
Business and Finance: Grades 6-12
Business Education: Grades 6-12
Marketing: Grades 6-12
Marketing Education: Grades 8-12
Cybersecurity, Grades 9-12
Cybersecurity Capstone
Foundations of Cybersecurity
Computer Science: Grades 8-12
Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only), High School, Secondary, Grades 6-12, or Grades 9-12:
Computer Information Systems
Technology Applications:
Early Childhood – Grade 12
Grades 8-12
Technology Education: Grades 6-12
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Grades 8-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Vocational Trades and Industry - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
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Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science Computer Science: Grades 8-12
Junior High School (Grades 9-10 only), High School, Secondary, Grades 6-12, or Grades 9-12:
Computer Information Systems
Legacy Master Mathematics Teachers (Grades 8-12)
Mathematics:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
Physics/Mathematics:
Grades 7-12
Grades 8-12
TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION,
AND LOGISTICS, GRADES 9-12
Energy and Power of Transportation Systems
Aircraft Airframe Technology
Aircraft Powerplant Technology
Automotive Basics
Automotive Technology I: Maintenance and
Light Repair
Automotive Technology II: Automotive
Service
Advanced Transportation Systems Laboratory
Basic Collision Repair and Refinishing
Collision Repair
Paint and Refinishing
Diesel Equipment Technology I
Diesel Equipment Technology II
Distribution and Logistics
Introduction to Aircraft Technology
Principles of Distribution and Logistics
Principles of Transportation Systems
Introduction to Transportation Technology
Management of Transportation Systems
Technology Education: Grades 6-12
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12 – This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Grades 8-12 – This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Vocational Trades and Industry – This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Practicum in Transportation Systems
1
Extended Practicum in Transportation
Systems
1
Practicum in Distribution and Logistics
1
Extended Practicum in Distribution and
Logistics
1
, Grades 9-12
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Grades 8-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Vocational Trades and Industry - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
1
The school district is responsible for ensuring that each teacher assigned to this course has completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements
regarding work-based learning and safety.
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Small Engine Technology I
Small Engine Technology II,
Grades 9-12
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources: Grades 6-12
Agricultural Science and Technology: Grades 6-12
Any vocational agriculture certificate
Secondary:
Industrial Arts (Grades 6-12)
Industrial Technology (Grades 6-12)
Technology Education: Grades 6-12
Trade and Industrial Education:
Grades 6-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Grades 8-12 - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Vocational Trades and Industry - This assignment requires appropriate work approval.
Energy, Grades 9-12
Oil and Gas Production I
Oil and Gas Production II
Oil and Gas Production III
Oil and Gas Production IV
Introduction to Process Technology
Foundations of Energy
Petrochemical Safety, Health, and
Environment
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources: Grades 6-12
Agricultural Science and Technology: Grades 6-12
Any vocational agriculture certificate
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 6-12. This assignment requires work approval.
Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 8-12. This assignment requires work approval.
Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12. This assignment requires work approval.
Vocational Trades and Industry. This assignment requires work approval.
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SPECIAL EDUCATION RELATED SERVICES PERSONNEL
TITLE CERTIFICATES
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Special Education Teacher
Blind School (Texas State School for the Blind and Visually Impaired only)
Deaf and Severely Hard of Hearing
Deaf School (Texas State School for the Deaf only)
Deaf-Blind
Deficient Vision
Early Childhood Education for Handicapped Children (Infants-Grade 6 only)
Elementary - Generic Special Education
Emotionally Disturbed
Generic Special Education
Hearing Impaired
High School - Generic Special Education
Language and/or Learning Disabilities
Mentally Retarded
Physically Handicapped
School Speech-Language Pathologist
Secondary Generic Special Education (Grades 6-12 only)
Severely and Profoundly Handicapped
Severely Emotionally Disturbed and Autistic
Special Education Supplemental (valid at grade levels and in the subject areas of the base certificates)
Special Education: Early Childhood-Grade 12
Speech and Hearing Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy
Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments Supplemental: Early Childhood-Grade 12
Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Early Childhood-Grade 12
Visually Handicapped
These certificates are appropriate for special education assignment in Prekindergarten-Grade 12 except where otherwise noted.
NOTES:
If an individual is providing content instruction in a special education classroom setting, a valid certificate that matches the subject and grade level of the
assignment is also required, or the individual must demonstrate competency through the state’s 2010 and 2011 high objective uniform State standard of
evaluation for elementary and secondary special education teachers.
The employing school district should make every effort to secure educators trained in the specialized skills and knowledge needed to serve the special
needs of the children. If a staff member does not have the skills and knowledge needed for the assignment, the school district will make provisions for the
person to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge.
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SPECIAL EDUCATION RELATED SERVICES PERSONNEL
TITLE CERTIFICATES
Teacher of Adaptive Physical Education All-Level—Health and Physical Education
All-Level—Physical Education
Elementary Physical Education (Grades 1-8)—grades 1-8 only
Grades 6-8—Physical Education (Grades 6-8 only)
Physical Education: Early Childhood-Grade 12
Secondary Physical Education (Grades 6-12 only)
Special education certificate plus the necessary skills and knowledge
1
1
Evidence of "necessary skills and knowledge" in adaptive physical education must be documented through in-service records, seminar attendance records, or
transcripts of college courses.
NOTE: Other licensed professionals may be eligible to provide adaptive physical education services to students with disabilities under the scope of practice of
the specific license held.
Teacher of Orthopedically Impaired or Other
Health Impaired in a Hospital Class or
Home-Based Instruction (Full-time)
Special education certificate
Teacher certificate plus:
Three semester credit hour survey course in special education and three semester credit hour course
related to teaching physically impaired or other health impaired students
Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments Deficient Vision
Visually Handicapped
Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments Supplemental: Early Childhood-Grade 12
NOTE: This teacher must be available to students with visual impairments.
Teacher of Students with Auditory
Impairments
Deaf and Severely Hard of Hearing
Hearing Impaired
Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Early Childhood-Grade 12
NOTE: This teacher must be available to students with auditory impairments.
A teacher in an assignment for Teacher of Students with Auditory Impairments is not required to pass the Texas Assessment of Sign Communication (TASC)
or the Texas Assessment of Sign Communication-American Sign Language (TASC-ASL) in order to be assigned to a classroom in which another
communication method is used predominately. If this teacher completes certification requirements through a State Board for Educator Certification-approved
educator preparation program in Texas, the program must have assessed proficiency in the communication method and verified it to be at an appropriate level.
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SPECIAL EDUCATION RELATED SERVICES PERSONNEL
TITLE CERTIFICATES
Teacher of Gifted and Talented Students Teacher certificate in an appropriate subject area and grade level of assignment
Gifted and Talented Endorsement (not required for assignment)
Gifted and Talented Supplemental (not required for assignment)
NOTE: In addition to the requirements specified in this subchapter, individuals assigned to a gifted and talented program must comply with the provisions of
Chapter 89, Subchapter A of this title (relating to Gifted/Talented Education.)
Special Education Counseling Services Counselor
School Counselor (Early Childhood-Grade 12)
Special Education Counselor
Special Education Visiting Teacher
Vocational Counselor
Educational Diagnostician Educational Diagnostician
NOTE: Individuals certified or licensed to practice in other professions may be eligible to provide counseling services or evaluation services for students with
disabilities under the scope of practice of the specific license held.
Speech Therapy Services School Speech-Language Pathologist
Speech and Hearing Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy
NOTE: Individuals licensed by the State Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathology and Audiology also may provide speech therapy services to
eligible students under the scope of practice of the specific license held.
Vocational Adjustment Coordinator Special education certificate
2
2
Plus 60 clock-hours of training appropriate for the assignment.
NOTE: Teachers will have three years from the date of assignment to complete the required training.
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ADMINISTRATORS AND OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL
TITLE CERTIFICATES
EDUCATIONAL AIDE
Educational Aide I
Performs routine tasks under the direction and
supervision of a certified teacher or other
professional personnel.
Educational Aide I, II, III or
Valid Texas Classroom Teacher Certificate
Educational Aide II Performs tasks under the general supervision of a
certified teacher or other professional personnel.
Educational Aide II, III or
Valid Texas Classroom Teacher Certificate
Educational Aide III Performs and assumes responsibilities for tasks under
the general guidance of a certified teacher or other
professional personnel. Responsibilities may include
relieving teacher of selected exercises and
instructional drills with students.
Educational Aide III or
Valid Texas Classroom Teacher Certificate
See §230.61 of this title (relating to Role Descriptions) for role descriptions of educational aides.
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ADMINISTRATORS AND OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL
TITLE CERTIFICATES
Superintendent
Administrator
Superintendent
Principal
Administrator
Mid-Management Administrator
Principal
Superintendent
Assistant Principal
Administrator
Assistant Principal
Mid-Management Administrator
Principal
Superintendent
School Counselor
Counselor
School Counselor (Early Childhood-Grade 12)
Special Education Counselor
Vocational Counselor
Librarian
Learning Resources Endorsement
Learning Resources Specialist
Librarian
School Librarian (Early Childhood-Grade 12)
Athletic Director
Teacher certificate
Professional Support Personnel Requiring
Other Professional License
A person must hold the appropriate credential or license from the appropriate state agency for any of the
professions listed below. Educator certification is not required for a school district assignment to provide
services that are within the scope of these professions.
Associate School Psychologist
Audiologist
Licensed Professional Counselor
Marriage and Family Therapist
Nurse
Occupational Therapist
Physical Therapist
Physician
School Psychologist
Social Worker
Speech-Language Pathologist
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