HCDE Certification Conference

Sept. 12th

Deadline to Register: Sept. 4th 

Limited Seating (Only 100)- NO Walk-ins

Pre-Assessments must be completed  before Sept. 4th to hold your spot. 

 

Presented in Partnership with the National Literacy Institute

Get exam-ready with expert-led prep sessions across every major TExES content area. Whether you're preparing for your first certification exam or adding a new certification area, this one-day conference gives you focused, practical strategies to walk into your exam with confidence.

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Registration Fee: $25

Breakfast and lunch provided.

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Location:  6515 Irvington Blvd.  Houston, Texas 77022

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Content Area Sessions Available:

• Science of Teaching Reading (STR)

• Math 4-8

• Math 7-12

• EC-6 (Early Childhood–6th Grade Generalist)

• Special Education (SPED)

• Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (PPR)

• Science 4-8

• Science 7-12

• Social Studies 4-8 & 7-12

• Language Arts 4-8 & 7-12

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How It Works

1. Register for your $25 seat below.

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2. Take Your Pretest. After registering, click the link below to complete your certification area pretest through the Pathways to Pass Assessment Portal. This pretest must be completed before the day of the conference.

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👉 Take Your Pretest Here

3. Get Your Results. Your pretest scores will be submitted back to you directly, so you know exactly where you stand heading into the exam.

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4. Sessions Built Around Your Needs. The National Literacy Institute uses aggregate pretest results to plan and tailor conference sessions to the specific certification area needs of attendees — so the day is built around what participants actually need to strengthen, not a generic overview.

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5. Attend Conference Day. Join us for a full day of focused prep, expert instruction, and practical strategies — breakfast and lunch included.

 

Who Should Attend

Future and current educators preparing for TExES certification exams, alternative certification candidates, and anyone looking to add a new certification area to their credentials.

Seats are limited — register today to reserve your spot and complete your pretest.

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[Register Now — $25]

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