Eligibility
In order to participate in the Texas Adult Education Teacher Credential you must be meet eligibility requirements. To confirm your eligibility, determine if you are a teacher of record in the Texas Educating Adults Management System (TEAMS). If you are not sure of your eligibility, check with your program director.

Getting Started
Prior to enrolling in the program, teachers will complete the introductory activity (Professional Development Planning Workshop-PDPW). Contact your regional GREAT Center for a schedule of dates.

The Enrollment Process

• Step 1. Attend a Professional Development Planning Workshop (PDPW).
• Step 2. Submit a Letter of Intent to the Credential Project
• Step 3. Obtain a Letter of Support from your administrator and submit it to the Credential Project.
• Step 4. Complete and submit a Professional Development Plan to the Credential Project.
• Step 5. Complete and submit a TEA Secure Environment (TEASE) Application to gain access to The Credential Information Tracking System (CredITS). The Tease application is submitted to Texas LEARNS.
• Step 6. Ask your Administrator to enroll or “assign” you in CredITS.