What is an MTT?

The Texas Legislature approved a new master teacher certification known as the Master Technology Teacher Certification. The certification recognizes the need for master teacher status in the areas of teaching and mentoring with technology. To receive the Master Technology Teacher certification, a teacher is required to attend an SBEC-approved program (such as the Houston ISD program) and pass the state Master Technology Teacher certification test administered by the State of Texas.

The MTT certification should be distinguished from other certifications offered by the State in that it is a master-level certification. The MTT certification indicates mastery in the area of teaching with technology, much like the Master Reading Teacher Certification and the Master Mathematics Teacher Certification do in their respective content areas.

A teacher holding a MTT certification might serve as a campus technology teacher, a classroom teacher, a librarian, or other instructional staff. The master technology teacher serves as a catalyst for staff development in the area of technology innovation.

For additional information regarding the standards that will be addressed and the draft of the MTT test framework, please see the State Board for Educator Certification website at http://www.sbec.state.tx.us/SBECOnline/default.asp.