For information about obtaining your Texas Certification, "Becoming a Teacher" and other certification information, please contact the Texas Education Agency: TEA Education Certification Website or Phone: (512) 936-8400.

Hold a bachelor's degree or higher and wish to become an educator in TexAlternative certification programs (ACP’s) offer a nontraditional certification route that may allow you to teach while completing the requirements. Visit the TEA website for more information on becoming a Texas Educator through an ACP.

1. Must obtain an educational aide certification (applied for upon employment)
2. Must meet one of the following requirements to be considered Highly Qualified:
   • 2 years of study at an institution of higher education [48 semester hours (or equivalent trimester hours)]; or
   • Associate’s (or higher) degree; or
   • Met a rigorous standard of quality through a formal state/local assessment (provided by Chapel Hill ISD upon employment)