ExCET - Examination for the Certification of Educators in Texas

Important Updates

2008-09 Testing Fees
Fee increases for paper-based testing go into effect on August 11th. Fee increases for CAT testing will go into effect for CAT registrations processed beginning September 1, 2008. The $35 CAT testing fee will be eliminated on September 1, 2008 when the 2008-09 CAT test fee goes into effect.

Registration for 7 New CAT Tests Opens on September 2
Registration for the following new CAT test titles will open at 7:00 a.m. Central time on September 2: English Language Arts & Reading 4-8 (117), Health EC-12 (157), Life Science (138), Mathematics 4-8 (115), Science 4-8 (116), Science 8-12 (136), and Social Studies 4-8 (118). Because CAT registrations must be submitted at least 4 business days before the test date, the first test date available for these new CAT tests is September 8.

Retaking a CAT Test
Test takers who want to retake a CAT test must wait 60 days before they can retake the same test via computer. If they reregister before 60 days, the registration system will only display test dates 60 days or more after the previous CAT test date.

Administration Windows for the Master Technology Teacher (MTT) Test
The MTT test is offered at specially equipped computer-administered test (CAT) centers during two-week administration windows at various times throughout the year. To secure registrations for their preferred test dates and test centers, candidates wishing to take the MTT test are encouraged to register well in advance. The next MTT administration window is:

Monday, November 3 through Saturday, November 15

Dates for the upcoming administration window in late January/early February 2009 will be announced at a later time.

ETS Computer-Administered Testing (CAT) System Maintenance
System maintenance is performed on the ETS Computer-Administered Testing (CAT) System each Sunday from approximately 10:00 a.m. until approximately 2:00 p.m. (Central time). During this time, you will NOT be able to register, reschedule or cancel any CAT exams. If you encounter any problems, please try again later.

SBEC/TEA Online Maintenance
System maintenance is performed on the SBEC/TEA online system each Sunday from 8:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m. central time. The SBEC/TEA system may be temporarily unavailable during this time. This may affect your ability to register for a test and/or view your profile. If you encounter any problems, please try again later.

Important Message About Creating Your ETS Testing Account
The information you provide when creating your ETS testing account MUST match the information in your SBEC Educator Profile. Your TEA ID number (or Testing ID number), first name, last name, and date of birth must match what is in your SBEC Educator Profile. If it does not, you will receive an error message. If you receive an error message when you create your ETS testing account, please recheck your entries or check the information in your SBEC Educator Profile.