Is Teachworthy TEA Approved?

Last reviewed October 2026

Short answer: Yes. Teachworthy (formerly ACT San Antonio) has been an approved Texas educator preparation program (EPP) since 2005, and it is currently Accredited, the top of the state’s accreditation statuses. The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) rates every program each year in the Accountability System for Educator Preparation (ASEP), and Teachworthy has been rated Accredited every year shown below. You can check this yourself on TEA’s website using the links on this page.

Teachworthy’s accreditation status

What “Accredited” means

Every year, the state rates each Texas EPP on how its candidates do, such as certification exam pass rates, feedback from the principals who hire them, and the quality of field supervision. Programs earn points in ASEP, and the points decide the status:

Has TEA reviewed Teachworthy’s program?

Yes. TEA reviewed Teachworthy in fall 2023 as part of its five-year Continuing Approval Review. Read the full report: Teachworthy review report (2023–2024).

How can I check this myself?

• Accreditation status of every Texas program: TEA’s ASEP dashboard
• Exam pass rates and other program data: TEA’s EPP Consumer Information dashboard
• All of TEA’s consumer information about EPPs: Consumer Information About Educator Preparation Programs

Why it matters when you choose a program

Only an approved program can recommend you for a Texas teaching certificate. When you compare programs, check each one’s status on TEA’s ASEP dashboard, not just its own website. See also 11 Things to Consider When Selecting an Alternative Teacher Certification Program.

Questions or concerns

Our State Disclosures page explains how to raise a concern with Teachworthy and, if it isn’t resolved, with TEA.

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