Texas Administrative Code
Title 19 - EDUCATION
Part 7 - STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION
Chapter 232 - GENERAL CERTIFICATION PROVISIONS
Subchapter A - CERTIFICATE RENEWAL AND CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Section 232.15 - Types of Acceptable Continuing Professional Education Activities

(1) participating in institutes, workshops, seminars, conferences, interactive distance learning, video conferencing, online activities, and in-service or staff development activities given by an approved provider or sponsor, pursuant to § 232.21 of this title (relating to Provider Requirements). Staff development activities completed through accredited public and private schools in other states, United States territories, and countries other than the United States may be accepted;

(2) completing undergraduate courses, graduate courses, or training programs that are taken through an accredited institution of higher education that at the time was accredited or otherwise approved by an accrediting organization recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board or as outlined in § 230.1 of this title (relating to Definitions);

(3) participating in an independent study in content area knowledge and skills related to the certificate(s) being renewed, not to exceed 20% of the required clock-hours, which may include:

(4) developing, teaching, or presenting a CPE activity described in this section, not to exceed 10% of the required clock-hours; and

(5) providing professional guidance as a mentor to another educator, not to exceed 30% of the required clock-hours.