Elementary Education: Special Education General Curriculum K-6 Add-On – Texas
Educational Requirements
According to the Texas Department of Education:
The state of Texas offers the following endorsements:
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Texas offers Elementary General (1-6) and Elementary-Generic Special Education.
Additional Requirements (After Degree Conferral)
- Please submit all licensure documents (located on the Gate 4 Checklist) to gate4@liberty.edu.
- Students will be required to pass the Science of Teaching Reading (STR) Exam.
- Students will need to obtain their Virginia license first to qualify for reciprocity.
- Gate 4 will complete a College Verification Form which will be used to apply for Virginia licensure.
- After obtaining a Virginia license students can then apply for a Texas license through reciprocity.
Reciprocity
Individuals who hold a standard educator certificate from another U.S. state or territory and are seeking certification in Texas must first apply for a Review of Credentials through the Texas Education Agency (TEA). A standard certificate is defined in 19 TAC §230.1(22) as a certificate issued to an individual who has met all requirements for a specific class of certification.
Texas does not have reciprocity with any other state, meaning it does not automatically recognize or accept out-of-state teaching certificates. Instead, TEA conducts a credential review to determine whether an applicant’s certification, teaching experience, and exams align with Texas standards. Even if an educator holds a valid standard certificate elsewhere, they must still apply for Texas certification and may be required to complete additional exams unless they qualify for a test exemption.