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TExES Special Education EC-12 Exam (161)

 
Preparing for the Certification Exam


As required by the Texas Education Code 21.048, successful performance on educator certification examinations is mandatory for the issuance of a Texas educator certificate.

The TExES Special Education EC-12 assessment aims to determine whether the applicant has the necessary skills and knowledge to become a special education teacher for students in early childhood through grade 12.

The Domains

 
Domain Domain Title Approx. Percentage of Test Standards Assessed
I. Understanding Individuals with Disabilities and Evaluating their Needs 13%
Special Education
EC-12: IV - V
II. Promoting Student Learning and Development 33%
Special Education
EC-12: VI - X
III. Promoting Student Achievement in English Language Arts and Reading and in Mathematics 33%
Special Education
EC-12: XI - XII
IV. Foundations and Professional Roles and Responsibilities 20%
Special Education
EC-12: I - III
 
 
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The first section, "Types of Exams," outlines current guidance for the following exams: Special Education EC-12 (161), Special Education Supplemental (163), and the Special Education Specialist EC-12 (186).

 

The last section, "Retaking the Exam," explains how to read and interpret a non-passing score report to help you focus your future study efforts.