Texas Administrative Code
Title 19 - EDUCATION
Part 7 - STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION
Chapter 228 - REQUIREMENTS FOR EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS
Subchapter D - REQUIRED EDUCATOR COURSEWORK AND TRAINING
Section 228.33 - Preparation Program Coursework and/or Training for All Certification Classes

Universal Citation: 19 TX Admin Code ยง 228.33

Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024

(a) An educator preparation program (EPP) shall provide coursework and/or training to adequately prepare candidates for educator certification and ensure the educator is effective in the assignment.

(b) Coursework and/or training shall be sustained, rigorous, intensive, interactive, candidate-focused, and must include multiple performance tasks and other evaluative tools that require candidates to demonstrate proficiency in the educator standards and test framework competencies related to the certificate class or category sought.

(c) All coursework and/or training shall be completed prior to an EPP identifying a candidate as a completer and recommending standard or enhanced standard certification.

(d) Coursework and training that is offered online must meet criteria set for accreditation, quality assurance, and/or compliance with one or more of the following:

(1) Accreditation or Certification by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission;

(2) Program Design and Teaching Support Certification by Quality Matters;

(3) Part 1, Chapter 4, Subchapter P, of this title (relating to Approval of Distance Education Courses and Programs for Public Institutions); or

(4) Part 1, Chapter 7, of this title (relating to Degree Granting Colleges and Universities Other than Texas Public Institutions).

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