Important Updates
2008-09 Computer-Administered Testing (CAT) System Maintenance
System maintenance is being performed on the ETS Computer-Administered Testing (CAT) System on the following dates:
12/29/08 - 1/6/09
4/26/09 - 4/30/09
During this time, CAT exams will not be delivered. However, this will NOT affect your ability to register for paper-based and CAT exams.
Registration for 7 New CAT Tests Now Available
Registration for the following new CAT test titles is now available: 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).
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.
Test Center Info
Reporting Address Change for All TOPT Administrations
Candidates registered for TOPT administrations at Midwestern State University should report to the following address:
Midwestern State University
Bolin Science Hall
3410 Taft Boulevard
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
Testing Resumes After Hurricane Ike
Most test centers impacted by Hurricane Ike have resumed testing. If you have any questions regarding test administrations affected by Hurricane Ike, contact Customer Service at 1-800-205-2626 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central time.
Test Reporting Time Changes for TOPT Testing at Hanna High School
Some candidates scheduled for TOPT testing at Hanna High School in Brownsville, TX have been rescheduled for times later than originally scheduled. Affected candidates will be contacted but should also recheck their testing accounts to confirm their reporting times.
Reporting Address Change for All TOPT Administrations
Candidates registered for TOPT administrations at University of Texas--El Paso should report to the following address:
University of Texas--El Paso
Liberal Arts Building
Corner of University Avenue & Hawthorne Street
El Paso, TX 79969
Candidates registered for TOPT administrations at Baylor University should report to the following address:
Baylor University
Hankamer School of Business
Room 405 - 4th Floor
Speight Avenue at S 4th Street
Waco, TX 76706
Reporting Address Change for All TExES Administrations
Candidates registered for TExES administrations at Baylor University should report to the following address:
Baylor University
Hankamer School of Business
Room 306 - 3rd Floor
Speight Avenue at S 4th Street
Waco, TX 76706
Parking Information for CAT Test Centers
Candidates scheduled for computer-administered tests at Test Center #STN11819A University of Texas at El Paso should review the detailed parking instructions. These parking instructions pertain ONLY to computer-administered tests.
Candidates taking computer-administered tests at the following location should review the new parking and entering directions:
Education Service Center
7145 West Tidwell Road
Houston, TX 77092-2096
Test Center: STN12684A
Test Center Reporting Time Policy
You must report to the test center 30 minutes before the start time listed on your admission ticket. If you arrive late, you will not be admitted and your test fee will be forfeited. It is your responsibility to allow plenty of time to arrive by the designated time, regardless of whether there is traffic congestion, road construction, bad weather, car accidents, poor directions, or any other incident that might delay arrival.
Test Center Complaints
If you have comments about the test center or the conditions under which you took a test, please submit them in writing to ETS. See contact information below. Complaints for paper-based test centers must be received no later than 7 days after your test date. Complaints for CAT tests must be received no later than 2 days after your test date.
Paper-Based Tests
ETS-Texas Educator Certification Program
Test Administration Services
Mail Stop 34-Q
Princeton, NJ 08541-6051
Fax: 1-609-771-7710
E-mail: TexasTas@ets.org
Computer-Administered Tests
ETS-Texas Educator Certification Program
CAT Complaints
PO Box 6051
Princeton, NJ 08541-6051
Fax: 1-609-530-0581
E-mail: TexasCAT@ets.org