TExES Special Education EC-12 Exam (161)
As required by the Texas Education Code 21.048, successful performance on educator certification examinations is mandatory for the issuance of a Texas educator certificate. The purpose of the TExES Special Education EC-12 assessment is to determine whether or not the applicant has the necessary skills and knowledge to become a special education teacher for students in early childhood to grade 12.
It is a computer administered 5 hour exam containing 150 multiple-choice questions that are based on the Special Education EC–12 test framework and cover grades EC–12. 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.
The Domains
Domain | Domain Title | Approx. Percentage of Test | Standards Assessed |
I. | Understanding Individuals with Disabilities and Evaluating their Needs | 13% |
Special Education
EC-12: IV - V
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II. | Promoting Student Learning and Development | 33% |
Special Education
EC-12: VI - X
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III. | Promoting Student Achievement in English Language Arts and Reading and in Mathematics | 33% |
Special Education
EC-12: XI - XII
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IV. | Foundations and Professional Roles and Responsibilities | 20% |
Special Education
EC-12: I - III
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