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TEAL and ECOS Access Instructions for EducatorsTEAL (TEA Login) is the security gateway to Texas Education Agency (TEA) web resources. To access your Educator Account, you willneed a TEAL profile that is set up with access to your profile in the Educator Certification Online System (ECOS).TEA SystemsTEALTEA Login: Gateway toSecured Educator Profileat TEAECOSEducator AccountEducator CertificationOnline systemYour information withinECOSETSEducational TestingService(Independent company)OSIMPORTANT!!! Your name is used to connect all your records and is transmitted to the Educational Testing Service (ETS). If yourname does not match EXACTLY on your Texas Driver's License/State ID card and on your Educator Certification profile, you willnot be able to log in to your Educator Account or register for tests at the ETS. If your name has changed or differs between thesesources, STOP, and follow the Name Change Information at the end of this document.Page 1 of 18

TEAL and ECOS Access Instructions for EducatorsPart 1: TEA Login (TEAL) Access1. Go to the TEA website, tea.texas.gov, and click ECOS forEducators at the top of the main page.2. On the next screen, click Create new TEAL account.3. Enter required information on the TEAL profile page. You must enter the name in your TEAL profile as it exists on your TexasDriver's License/State ID card and on your Educator Certification. Do not use nicknames (example: "Bill" vs. "William") orother variations.If your name has changed or differs between these sources, STOP, and follow the Name Change Information at theend of this document before completing your TEAL profile.Also, make sure you capitalize the first letter of your first and last name and make the rest lower case. For example: Jane Doe;Not JANE DOE or jane doe. Enter your email address in lower case.Page 2 of 18

TEAL and ECOS Access Instructions for Educators4. Select "Educator" for the Organization Type and enter the required information.5. Click Submit.Page 3 of 18

TEAL and ECOS Access Instructions for Educators6. On the next screen, click Done. This finalizes your submission.7. Wait for system-generated email that will be sent to the email address you provided. The email is sent from a TEAL Adminaddress.Page 4 of 18

TEAL and ECOS Access Instructions for Educators8. When the email arrives, read it carefully and follow the instructions to access TEAL. From there, you will be able to accessyour Educator Account in ECOS.Page 5 of 18

TEAL and ECOS Access Instructions for Educators9.Go to the TEAL login page at https://pryor.tea.state.tx.us/ and enter the username and temporary password sent in theemail.Tip: Copy and paste the username and temporary password from the email, rather than typing them in.Page 6 of 18

TEAL and ECOS Access Instructions for Educators10. The first time you log in, you will be prompted immediately to change the temporary password and set up answers to threesecurity questions. Enter the temporary password and the new password you want to use. The password must meet theTEAL security requirements listed on that page. You will be prompted to answer these questions if you need to reset yourpassword.Page 7 of 18

TEAL and ECOS Access Instructions for Educators11. Once you log in to TEAL, you will see the Self-Service menu on the left and the Applications tab to the right.On the right, you should see the Educator link with your TEA ID number below it. If you do not see this link, complete thesteps in the Special Instructions section.If you do see the Educator link, click to access your Educator Account in the ECOS application.Page 8 of 18

TEAL and ECOS Access Instructions for EducatorsSpecial Instructions: Access to Educator Certification Online System (ECOS) if Your Accounts Are NotLinkedComplete these steps only if you see the Apply for Access link instead of the Educator link after logging on to TEAL.1. From the Self-Service menu, click My Application Accounts.2. Then click Request New Account.Page 9 of 18

TEAL and ECOS Access Instructions for Educators3. Click on ECOSEducator and then click Go To Account Details Form at the bottom of the page.Page 10 of 18

TEAL and ECOS Access Instructions for Educators4. Enter the required information (so that TEAL can verify your Educator Certification in ECOS), and click Create.The system displays confirmation in green.(If an error message is displayed, you may have a name mismatch. Please review the Name Change Information at theend of this document. Your TEAL access name and the name on your certification/ECOS account and Texas Driver'sLicense/State ID must match exactly.)Page 11 of 18

TEAL and ECOS Access Instructions for Educators5. Click Done at the bottom of the page or click the "x" on the tab. Close the My Accounts tab.Page 12 of 18

TEAL and ECOS Access Instructions for Educators6. On the Applications tab, you should now see the Educator link with your TEA ID number underneath.For instructions on accessing records in your Educator account, review the following pages, Part 2: Accessing your PersonalEducator Account.Page 13 of 18

TEAL and ECOS Access Instructions for EducatorsPart 2: Accessing your Personal Educator Account1. Click on the Educator link.This logs you into ECOS and brings up your profile page. Make any necessary changes and click Continue at the bottom to savethe changes.SEE EXAMPLE NEXT PAGEPage 14 of 18

TEAL and ECOS Access Instructions for EducatorsTIP: The ETS pulls your profile information from this page. Any changes must be made here to be reflectedin your account with ETS at www.texes.ets.org.Page 15 of 18

TEAL and ECOS Access Instructions for EducatorsClick options in the left menu to perform tasks such as renewing certification, or viewing or printing certificates.MAIN MENU brings you to the home page where you can select an option on the far left side belowthe tab.APPLICATION/FEE STATUS allows you to make the online payment if you previously submitted anapplication, but did not pay OR were not directed to the secure payment screens after submittingthe online application to SBEC/TEA; this tab also allows you to view all previous E-commercetransactions and print payment confirmation receipts if needed.FINGERPRINT STATUS allows you to verify whether or not your fingerprint status is complete.APPLICATIONS contains all of the online Texas applications in the dropdown menu selection:Standard Certificate Texas Program – application used by candidates in Texas educator preparationprograms seeking initial certification, certification in Trade and Industrial Education or HealthScience, and additional certification for Principal, Superintendent, School Counselor, SchoolLibrarian, Reading Specialist, Educational Diagnostician, and Master Teacher (Reading, Mathematics,Science, and Technology).Renew a Standard Certificate – application used by all Texas educators needing to renew their fiveyear standard certificates (includes all areas of certification).Additional Certification by Examination – application used by Texas educators already issued alifetime provisional certificate in a classroom teaching area or five-year standard certificate holderswith classroom teaching certificates.Probationary Certificate Texas Program – application used by candidates enrolled in Texas approvededucator preparation programs (majority of applications submitted by alternative certificationprogram candidates, but some traditional program candidates also eligible to apply with programapproval and recommendation).Out-of-State Certified Applicants – application used by educators with standard certificates inanother state. Certified educators from other states can use this tab to apply for the review ofcredentials, one-year certificate, and five-year standard certificate.Out-of-Country Certified Applicants - application used by educators certified in another country.Certified educators from other countries can use this tab to apply for the review of credentials, oneyear certificate, and five-year standard certificate.Page 16 of 18

TEAL and ECOS Access Instructions for EducatorsTemporary Teacher Certificate – application currently not used because there are no activeparticipating school districts to assist with completion of this certification processEducational Aide Certificate – application used by individuals seeking employment with a schooldistrict. Individuals should not apply unless directed to do so by employing district. Individuals usethis application to apply for the initial educational aide certificate, but must also use this applicationand pay another fee if being recommended for a higher level of educational aide certificate by theemploying district. This certificate can be issued at level I, II, or III.Renew a Standard Aide Certificate – application used by individuals to renew their educational aidecertificate for another five-year period. Important to note that moving to a higher level ofeducational aide certificate does not renew the lower level educational aide certificate alreadyissued.Statement of Qualifications – document used by individuals seeking one of the Career and TechnicalEducation Certificates requiring verification of work experience. The completed form should betaken to an approved Texas educator preparation program or in some instances, the employingschool district.VIEW CERTIFICATES allows you to view your online Texas certificate record.Official Certificate – provides the full history of your certificate record. All certificates with a current,valid status will appear at the top of the online record. All other certificates with expired timeframeswill appear at the bottom half of the online record. This format mirrors the information displayedwhen using the “Certificate Lookup” function from the main pages of the TEA website. To print thecertificate, select File - Print from the browser menu, or right-click on the certificate and selectPrint.VIEW EXAMINATIONS provides the full testing history and also confirms test approval status underthe “Maintain Approved Exams” section.APPROVED PROGRAMS allows individuals to search for approved Texas educator preparationprograms.CHANGE ADDRESS allows individuals to update the mailing address in their educator profileSATISFACTION SURVEY provides individuals an opportunity to comment on services received fromTEA.Page 17 of 18