* These are not the instructions to apply for a probationary certificate!

Students must meet all university and program requirements, submit a copy of their service record to the
Certification Office, and the Certification Office must verify the following before a student will be recommended
for certification online:
    Successful in passing all ExCET/TExES tests required
    Valid Texas teaching certificate
    Required degree for certificate is conferred
    Completion of all course work on Certificate Plan - a request is sent to an advisor in the appropriate
    area to evaluate each applicants' completion of the program

How to Apply:
    To apply online go to Web Site www.sbec.state.tx.us and click on “Online Services for
    Educators.”  You will then be asked to either create a new account with SBEC or log in
    if you already have an account.  Once you have logged in, click on "Applications" on the
    left side of the screen and choose "Standard Certification" even though you are
    applying for a professional certificate.

    When asked for recommending entity, choose 'Tarleton State University - Alternative'.
    When asked for subject applying for, type in NCELP.

    If you have any problems or questions about the website, you will need to contact SBEC.
    You can call SBEC at 1 (888) 863-5880, M – F, 7:30a.m. – 7p.m. CST or e-mail questions
    to sbec@mail.sbec.state.tx.us

Letters of Completion:
    SBEC will e-mail you a letter acknowledging receipt of your online application for
    certification and another e-mail will be sent to you when Tarleton State University
    has recommended you online for your certificate.
 

SBEC may change the application process at any time.  Please use these instructions
as a guideline only.