- A Texas public school district. CPE number is county/district number. School district in-service or staff development activities must be developed, approved, and conducted in accordance with the Texas Education Code 21.451 and meet the following conditions: (1) conducted in accordance with standards developed by the district; (2) designed to improve education in the district. Entities do not have to register with TEA.
- A private school whose educational program has been evaluated by a regional accrediting agency and whose program has met and is maintaining certain educational standards. Entities do not have to register with TEA.
- An accredited institution of higher education that at the time is accredited or approved by an accrediting organization recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Entities do not have to register with TEA.