Educator Certification Online System
The Educator Certification Online System (ECOS) allows educators to view certification records, apply for certification, and manage certification-related activities. Before accessing ECOS, you must create an account through the Texas Education Agency Login (TEAL), the agency's secure access portal.
If you have previously setup your account, you may log into TEAL.
Important: If you currently hold or have ever held a Texas educator certificate and are unsure if you previously setup an account, please use the forgot your password and/or forgot your username options before attempting to setup a new account. Attempting to create another account while already having one established can create delays and duplicate account issues.
Creating your TEAL user account
Please read through all instructions before setting up your account.
- Create a new TEAL account
- Complete your user information, making sure to select Educator as your organization type.
- You will be prompted to enter your social security number to verify your account. TEA no longer issues temporary identification numbers (P-numbers) to establish educator accounts.
- You will then be required to create a new password and set up security questions.
- Click on the blue View My Educator Certification Account link to complete your educator profile in your ECOS account.
- Click on Continue at the bottom of the page to save your information.
- Congratulations! You have set up your TEAL and ECOS accounts.
If you need additional assistance setting up your accounts or assistance updating your email address in our system, please submit a help desk ticket.