Texas Administrative Code
Title 19 - EDUCATION
Part 7 - STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION
Chapter 228 - REQUIREMENTS FOR EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS
Subchapter F - SUPPORT FOR CANDIDATES DURING REQUIRED CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
Section 228.105 - Formal Observations for All Candidates for Initial Classroom Teacher Certification

Universal Citation: 19 TX Admin Code § 228.105

Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025

(a) Educator preparation programs shall ensure that the field supervisor conducts formal observations of the candidates completing a clinical experience.

(b) Each formal in-person observation must be at least 45 minutes in duration, must be conducted by the field supervisor, and must be on the candidate's site in a face-to-face setting.

(1) at least 45 minutes in length;

(2) conducted by the field supervisor;

(3) followed by a post-observation conference within 72 hours of the educational activity; and

(4) conducted through use of an unedited electronic transmission, video, or technology-based method.

(d) For each formal observation, whether in-person or virtual, the field supervisor shall:

(1) participate in an individualized pre-observation conference with the candidate;

(2) document educational practices observed;

(3) provide written feedback through an individualized, synchronous, and interactive post-observation conference with the candidate; and

(4) provide a copy of the written feedback to the candidate's cooperating teacher or mentor.

(e) Neither the pre-observation conference nor the post-observation conference needs to be onsite.

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