Earn the CPE clock hours you need to renew your Texas teaching certificate, on your own schedule. iTeachAI Academy offers state-aligned professional development for K-12 educators, anchored to Texas frameworks, each course three clock hours, with a Certificate of Completion that documents toward your renewal.
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Texas requires standard certificate holders to complete 150 hours of Continuing Professional Education every five years. iTeachAI Academy was founded by Dr. Janette Camacho, a 30-year K-12 educator, and every Texas course is anchored to specific Texas Education Agency frameworks, not generic national content. Courses are self-paced, work on any device, and are designed to fit the Texas CPE and district in-service pathways.
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Texas Certificate Renewal Requirements
To renew a standard Texas educator certificate, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) require Continuing Professional Education completed during each five-year period:
- 150 CPE clock hours for a standard certificate (classroom teachers), every five years.
- 200 CPE clock hours for a professional certificate (principals, counselors, and other professional roles).
- Renewal and CPE are logged through the TEA Educator Certification Online System (ECOS), and CPE may be earned through SBEC-recognized providers and district-approved professional development.
- Required content areas include digital learning, diverse student populations, dropout early-warning indicators, and dyslexia training.
Every iTeachAI Academy course provides three IACET-aligned clock hours and a verifiable Certificate of Completion you can document toward this total. Confirm with your district how external CPE is recorded.
How to Renew Your Texas Teaching Certificate
A Texas standard certificate is valid for five years. Follow these steps to renew through the Texas Education Agency before your certificate expires.
- Confirm your timeline and CPE total. Your standard certificate is valid for five years, so check your expiration date and make sure you have completed 150 CPE clock hours for the period. At least 80% must relate directly to your teaching assignment, and you must include required training on educating students with disabilities, including dyslexia.
- Earn and document your CPE hours. Keep documentation for every activity. iTeachAI Academy courses are online and self-paced, providing CPE-eligible clock hours with a verifiable certificate of completion you keep as proof toward your 150-hour total.
- Log in to TEAL and open ECOS. Sign in to your TEAL (TEA Login) account, click "View My Educator Certification Account" to open ECOS (the Educator Certification Online System), and verify that your profile information is current.
- Start your renewal application. In ECOS, select "Applications," then "Renew a Standard Certificate," and follow the prompts to confirm your eligibility and certificate details.
- Pay the fee and submit. Pay the state renewal fee and submit your application. Renew on or before your expiration date, because a late fee applies if you renew after your certificate has expired.
Texas Standards and Frameworks Anchored
Each course cites and references specific Texas frameworks by name, not generic national standards.
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
The K-12 academic standards anchoring every Texas course in the catalog.
SBEC Educator Standards
State Board for Educator Certification standards governing teacher practice and certification renewal.
Texas Reading Academies (HB 3)
K-3 literacy professional development mandate under House Bill 3, anchoring our reading-focused courses.
English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS)
Texas standards for English learner instruction across content areas.
T-TESS (Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System)
The state teacher observation framework anchoring our teaching effectiveness courses.
Texas A-F Accountability System
The state accountability framework that drives Texas district priorities and informs our content focus.
How Texas Districts Approve iTeachAI for In-Service Hours
Texas approves educator Continuing Professional Education at multiple levels. SBEC recognizes CPE provider approval through TEA, while Texas school districts and charter networks independently approve professional development for their educators under district CPE policies. iTeachAI Academy courses are aligned to TEKS and designed to fit both pathways. The district route is simple:
- A district designee reviews one or more courses through a no-cost reviewer account.
- The district documents approved courses on its in-service form.
- Teachers complete courses, receive a Certificate of Completion, and submit it for renewal credit.
What Makes Texas Coursework Different at iTeachAI
- Educator-built, not vendor-built. Authored by a 30-year K-12 educator with a doctorate.
- Texas frameworks by name. TEKS, SBEC Educator Standards, Texas Reading Academies (HB 3), ELPS, and T-TESS. No generic content.
- Multi-modal. Each course includes a study guide, slide deck, and a built-in AI study guide trained on that course.
- Renewal-ready documentation. A verifiable Certificate of Completion with contact hours, built for your CPE total and the district in-service form.
- Reasonable in cost and time. Accessible for individual teachers and districts, with no procurement RFP required.
- IACET-aligned three-clock-hour design. Self-paced, on any device.
For Texas School District Leadership
If you direct curriculum, professional learning, or federal programs at a Texas district, I would be glad to send a no-cost reviewer account so a designee can audit any course end to end before approval.
I will also share a sample certificate, the course catalog with descriptions, and a fifteen-minute call at your convenience.
Reply by email: info@iteachai.co or call (561) 450-8377.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is iTeachAI Academy continuing education for already-licensed teachers, or initial teacher preparation?
- It is continuing education for educators who are already licensed in Texas and renewing their standard certificate. iTeachAI Academy provides CPE clock hours toward your renewal. We do not prepare candidates for a first-time teaching credential and our courses do not lead to initial licensure.
- How do I renew my Texas teaching certificate?
- Standard certificate holders renew every five years by completing 150 CPE clock hours and paying the renewal fee through the TEA Educator Certification Online System (ECOS). Professional certificate holders complete 200 CPE hours. iTeachAI courses provide clock hours and a Certificate of Completion you document toward that total.
- Do iTeachAI courses count toward my 150 CPE hours?
- Each course provides three IACET-aligned clock hours with a Certificate of Completion suitable for documentation toward Texas CPE renewal. Texas recognizes CPE through SBEC provider approval and district acceptance, and our courses are aligned to TEKS for both pathways. Confirm with your district how external CPE is logged.
- How many clock hours does each course provide?
- Three clock hours per course, IACET-aligned, suitable for the Texas district in-service form and your CPE total.
- What does it cost in time and money?
- iTeachAI keeps both reasonable. Each course runs about three clock hours, is self-paced, and stays accessible for individual teachers, with district site licenses available. Email info@iteachai.co for current options.
- Do you provide a certificate of completion?
- Yes. Every completed course awards a verifiable Certificate of Completion with contact hours, suitable for documentation toward Texas educator certificate renewal.
- How do I get a reviewer account for my district?
- Email info@iteachai.co with your district name and role. A no-cost reviewer account is provisioned within one business day.
- How many CPE hours do I need to renew my Texas teaching certificate?
- 150 CPE clock hours every five years, with at least 80% related to your teaching assignment.
- How long is a Texas standard teaching certificate valid?
- Five years.
- Is there a fee to renew a Texas teaching certificate?
- Yes, Texas charges a renewal fee through your TEAL account, plus a late fee if you renew after expiration. That state fee is separate from your professional development.
- Can I earn CPE hours online for Texas recertification?
- Yes. iTeachAI Academy courses are online, self-paced, and provide CPE-eligible clock hours with a certificate of completion you can document toward your 150 hours.
- What happens if my Texas teaching certificate expires?
- It becomes inactive and you cannot be employed as a certified Texas educator until you reinstate it by meeting requirements and paying the reinstatement fee.
- What CPE topics does Texas require?
- Texas requires training on educating students with disabilities, including dyslexia, and at least 80% of your hours must relate to your teaching assignment.