TExES Special Education Specialist EC-12 (186) — Texas Education Agency
The Texas Examinations of Educator Standards Special Education Specialist EC-12 exam (186) is the certification exam for special education teachers in Texas, launched in September 2025 to replace the older 161 and 163 exams. It has 90 selected-response questions and one constructed-response question in about five hours, and the passing scaled score is 240. SummitCert's portal helps you prepare with exam-style questions and explanations, flashcards and progress tracking by area. Its practice questions cover the multiple-choice content only; written responses are not scored.
One-time purchase · lifetime access · study on any device
Everything included — in full detail
This is exactly what you unlock. No vague promises — real numbers, straight from the portal.
Your full practice pool — 350 questions total, written to mirror the real exam blueprint, with full answer explanations for every question.
Including Legal and Ethical Guidelines and Knowledge of Learners, Assessment and Program Planning, Curricular Knowledge and Instructional Practices, and more.
A complete, realistic exam-day simulation with the same question count and time limit as the real thing.
Covering every key term, concept, and framework you're expected to know.
Hand-picked walkthroughs and explainers organized by topic.
Visual breakdowns of the frameworks and models the exam tests you on.
The exact formulas and calculations you need, ready to review before test day.
A searchable glossary so unfamiliar terminology never slows you down.
See your accuracy by domain, spot weak areas early, and follow a built-in study schedule.
Tailored to this exam: it knows your progress and weak areas, remembers your earlier chats, and picks up where you left off on your other devices.
Study anywhere — your progress syncs on the device you are using and picks up where you left off.
No subscriptions, no renewals — buy once and keep studying until you pass.
See the TExES Special Education Specialist EC-12 (186) portal
Real screenshots — this is exactly what you'll be studying in. Click to zoom in.
How would you like to start?
Try before you buy, or jump straight into full access.
Topics you'll drill
5 core topics pulled straight from the real question bank.
- Legal and Ethical Guidelines and Knowledge of Learners
- Assessment and Program Planning
- Curricular Knowledge and Instructional Practices
- Professional Collaboration, Learning, and Responsibilities
- Analysis and Response
TExES Special Education Specialist EC-12 (186) exam requirements & cost
Straight from the certifying body — separate from what we charge for the study portal.
The TExES Special Education Specialist EC-12 (186) exam has 90 selected-response questions and 1 constructed-response question, in a 5-hour appointment that includes 15 minutes for the tutorial and 4 hours 45 minutes of testing time (TExES test page). The passing scaled score is 240, and the scaled score is based only on scored questions; some questions are unscored and evaluated for future use. This portal's practice set has 90 selected-response questions; the written response is not scored here. The passing scaled score is 240. Scores are based only on scored questions, and some questions are unscored items under evaluation for future administrations. The TExES test page lists a $136 fee for the Special Education Specialist EC-12 (186) exam and notes that additional fees may apply. The content outline spreads questions across 5 areas; the largest are Curricular Knowledge and Instructional Practices (26.7%); Analysis and Response (19.8%); Legal and Ethical Guidelines and Knowledge of Learners (17.8%). The full list of areas and weights is on the portal exam page. Candidates seeking an intern, probationary or standard certification in Special Education EC-12 take the 186 exam; anyone enrolling from September 2025 takes it, and the test page lists no further prerequisites.
TExES Special Education Specialist EC-12 (186) exam blueprint
Real domain weighting from the certifying body's own published exam syllabus.
- Legal and Ethical Guidelines and Knowledge of Learners17.8%
- Assessment and Program Planning17.8%
- Curricular Knowledge and Instructional Practices26.7%
- Professional Collaboration, Learning, and Responsibilities17.8%
- Analysis and Response19.8%
Real pass rate, retake policy, scoring, and a study timeline for TExES Special Education Specialist EC-12 (186) — free, no purchase required.
Common questions
You might also need
MSÜ'nün 120 soruluk testi (Türkçe 40, Temel Matematik 40, Sosyal Bilimler 20, Fen Bilimleri 20; 165 dakika) için 1.000 bilgi kartı, 350 alıştırma sorusu ve 120 soruluk deneme sınavıyla hazırlanın.
Prepare la prueba CCSE de nacionalidad española: 25 preguntas en 45 minutos y 15 aciertos para obtener APTO, con 1.000 tarjetas de estudio, 350 preguntas de práctica y un examen simulado de 25 preguntas.
Prepare el instrumento de admisión USICAMM para educación primaria: 90 reactivos con tres opciones en tres áreas, con 1.000 tarjetas de estudio, 350 reactivos de práctica y un examen simulado de 90 reactivos.
Treine os Conhecimentos Gerais do CNU (Bloco Temático 1): 30 questões de conhecimentos gerais na prova de Nível Superior — com 1.000 flashcards, 350 questões de prática e um simulado de 30 questões.
Treine a Formação Geral do Enade 2026: 15 questões de múltipla escolha em uma prova de 4 horas — com 1.000 flashcards, 350 questões de prática e um simulado de 15 questões.