• Resources

    Background Checks

    Candidates must undergo a criminal history background check prior to employment as an educator and/or prior to clinical teaching.

    GoTeach11 does not offer an advisory opinion on one’s criminal history; however, under recent legislation (HB963-Guillen) SBEC is required to issue, upon request, a criminal history evaluation letter to persons contemplating entering a profession requiring a license. This will help individuals to determine if they would likely be denied a license/certification because of the criminal histories.

    For additional information please contact SBEC Customer Service
    Monday – Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm CST
    (512) 936-8400 local;
    (888) 863-5880 toll free

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    Credit for Military Service Member or Military Veteran 

    Candidates in the Texas Alternative Certification Program or the Texas Post-Baccalaureate Program who are current military service members or military veteran candidates may receive credit towards the required training or education hours for Educator Preparation Program (EPP) completion provided that the military service, training, or education is directly related to the certificate being sought.

    To request a review for transfer of military service, training, or education hours, please submit a formal request to certservices@esc11.net. Your request should include your certification class (Teacher, Principal, or Superintendent) and documentation of the service, training, or education that you would like considered. Some examples of acceptable documentation include course descriptions, certificates of completion, etc. The program coordinator will review your request. A decision will be provided to you in writing.


    For information about the performance of the program, visit the TEA Performance Indicators for EPPs. For information regarding issues or complaints against this educator preparation program, you may visit the TEA website.