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Texas A&M University-Kingsville is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

The educator preparation program is fully accredited by the Texas State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC), based on the combined performance of all our candidates on the Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES).

To develop proficient teachers and equip them with all the tools necessary to serve ALL students effectively. 

To become a national accredited educational program. 

Coming Soon! 

The United States Department of Education has approved the 2023-2024 teacher shortage areas submitted by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

The approved state-level shortage areas for the 2023-2024 school year are:

  • Bilingual/English as a Second Language
  • Career and Technical Education (secondary level only)
  • Computer Science/Technology Applications
  • English Language Arts and Reading (secondary level only)
  • Mathematics (secondary level only)
  • Science (secondary level only)
  • Social Studies (secondary level only)
  • Special Education

The approved shortage areas help administrators support the recruitment and retention of qualified teachers.

Supply and Demand: The Educator Workforce in Texas

Texas A&M University-Commerce is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and their Educator Certification Programs are accredited by the Texas Education Agency. You can view our performance data over the last five years.

A formal complaint is a signed written statement of complaints or concerns relating to the University’s EPP. Complaints must be submitted in writing, using the designated form and should include any supporting documentation. Complaints must be addressed to the Associate Dean, Office of the Dean, College of Education and mailed to:

Office of the Dean
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
College of Education & Human Performance
Rhode Hall, Suite 120
1055 University Boulevard, MSC 195
Kingsville, TX 78363

Complaints may also be emailed to:
Office of the Dean
College of Education & Human Performance

After all avenues have been pursued and not resolved to your satisfaction through the Educator Preparation Program (EPP), the final step will be to contact the Texas Education Agency to file a complaint. The website for the TEA Complaints Against Educator Preparation Programs can be found at here. Detailed instructions are included that provide guidance on filing a complaint. 

As per the TEA website information, "A formal complaint to TEA must allege non-compliance with either federal or state laws or rules that are under the jurisdiction of TEA. The complaint must be in writing and signed and include the facts or documentation on which the allegation is based."

Upon request of an individual, the EPP shall provide information in writing regarding filing a complaint under the EPP's complaint policy and the procedures to submit a complaint to TEA staff in accordance with subsection (c)(1) of 19TAC §228.70 Complaints and Investigations Procedures.

 

 

The Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) focuses on providing continuous, timely and formative feedback to educators so they can improve their practice.