Special Education TExES

As required by the Texas Education Code 21.048, successful performance on educator certification examinations is required for the issuance of a Texas educator certificate. Each TExES test is a criterion-referenced examination designed to measure the knowledge and skills delineated in the corresponding TExES test framework. East test framework is based on standards that were developed by Texas educators and other education stakeholders.

Each TExES test is designed to measure the requisite knowledge and skills that an entry-level educator in this field in Texas public schools must possess. The tests include both individual, or stand-alone, test items (questions) and items that are arranged in clustered sets based on real-world situations faced by educators.

Domain I Understanding Individuals with Disabilities and Evaluating 
Their Needs
Standards Assessed:
Special Education EC-12 Standard IV
Special Education EC-12 Standard V

Domain II Promoting Student Learning and Development 
Standards Assessed:
Special Education EC-12 Standard VI
Special Education EC-12 Standard VII
Special Education EC-12 Standard VIII
Special Education EC-12 Standard IX
Special Education EC-12 Standard X

Domain III Promoting Student Achievement in English Language Arts  and Reading and in Mathematics
Standards Assessed:
Special Education EC-12 Standard XI
Special Education EC-12 Standard XII

Domain IV Foundations and Professional Roles and Responsibilities 
Standards Assessed:
Special Education EC-12 Standard I
Special Education EC-12 Standard II
Special Education EC-12 Standard III