Creating an SBEC Profile
Application for Initial Certification
It is each student’s responsibility to apply for initial certification with the Texas State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC). Registration will produce your identification number from the Texas Education Agency (TEA ID). After you apply for initial certification, you should save any emails you receive from SBEC that contain your TEA ID number or instructions regarding fingerprinting. Remember, you will have to create your SBEC profile BEFORE you register for any certification exams.
These instructions are only to be used by currently enrolled Trinity students/M.A.T. candidates.
REGISTRATION STEPS:
1. On the SBEC Registration Page, Click New User.
2. Enter your last name, SSN, date of birth, and select “Texas Program Completer & Education Aide.” Then click Search.
3. The Educator Profile Page will appear. Complete your profile. When you are finished, click Continue.
4. Create a username and password.
5. When the Educator Main Menu appears, you should:
a. Click Applications (left side of screen),
b. Click Standard Certificate Texas Program,
c. Read the “To Apply You Must” screen, and
d. Click Apply for Certification.
6. On the next page that appears, you should:
a. Answer the three yes or no questions,
b. Choose Trinity University, and
c. List your intended certification field.
7. A screen with information about fingerprinting will appear. Click Continue.
8 Click Pay On-line to pay for both certification ($77) and fingerprinting ($47).
9. Print your registration confirmation & TEA ID number for future reference.
10. Log-off.
- Remember to update your SBEC profile if you change your name or address.
If you would like additional assistance, please consult this step-by-step presentation.
