Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the acronym for the Texas Educational Support Staff Association?
- TESA
- TESA
- What does STEM stand for?
- Staff Training for Effective Management
- Staff Training for Effective Management
- What does CEOP stand for?
- Certified Educational Office Professional
- Certified Educational Office Professional
- What is the TESA website address?
- Do I need to take the classes in any particular order?
- No, there is no required order. There is no time limit for completion after the first class is taken.
- No, there is no required order. There is no time limit for completion after the first class is taken.
- Is TESA membership required?
- No, you may attend classes without membership; however, membership is required to receive your CEOP certification. The Central Office will maintain a record of all classes attended by TESA members.
- No, you may attend classes without membership; however, membership is required to receive your CEOP certification. The Central Office will maintain a record of all classes attended by TESA members.
- How many hours do I have to take for certification?
- The program requires 60 hours. STEM courses comprise 45 hours while 15 hours are job-related self-directed study taken in a classroom setting with a certified instructor in a minimum of three hour increments.
- The program requires 60 hours. STEM courses comprise 45 hours while 15 hours are job-related self-directed study taken in a classroom setting with a certified instructor in a minimum of three hour increments.
- At what point must the Certification Application be submitted?
- At any time.
- At any time.
- What is Certification Update?
- Certification update consists of six clock-hours of course study per year for those CEOP recipients who wish to keep their CEOP certification current. This course work must be completed between August 1 and July 31 of each year to meet requirements for that year.
- Certification update consists of six clock-hours of course study per year for those CEOP recipients who wish to keep their CEOP certification current. This course work must be completed between August 1 and July 31 of each year to meet requirements for that year.
- Can I take a class a second time for re-certification credit?
- Yes, after three years.
- Yes, after three years.
- Where can I find a Course Documentation Form?
- On the TESA website.