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This newsletter compiles the most up-to-date information concerning what EPPs need to know to best support their faculty/instructors, staff, and candidates. Please thoroughly read all the sections for reminders, upcoming events, To Dos, and FAQs.
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Updates related to Educator Preparation Program Management
New: Insight to Impact Dashboards - Survey Data Updated
TEA is in the process of updating the Insight to Impact dashboards to include data for both the 2022-2023 Principal Survey and New Teacher Satisfaction Survey. We are finalizing with our technology team to make these updates, and the data should be posted soon. If any questions or issues arise, please submit a ticket to the Insight to Impact Help Desk.
New: ASEP Status Letters
TEA issued notification letters to inform all EPPs of their recommended accreditation statuses on November 17, 2023 for the 2022-2023 academic year following the State Board of Education meeting. These letters were distributed to the Legal Authority or Point of Contact. To learn more about how the statuses were determined, please review the 2022-2023 ASEP manual located on the Consumer Information Page.
Updates related to Educator Standards and Certification Testing
Updates related to actions by the State Board for Educator Certification, the State Board of Education, and the Legislature.
New: The December SBEC meeting will be held on Thursday, December 7th and Friday, December 8th. More information about the SBEC meeting, including the meeting agenda and access to view the meeting virtually, can be found on the SBEC webpage.
Additional updates on initiatives and opportunities from the TEA.
: Texas SPED Support launched in August 2023 and houses a suite of valuable TEA resources for educators, administrators, and support staff working with students receiving special education services. Search Texas SPED Support by topic, type, or audience to find the TEA guidance documents, videos, tools and templates, online courses, and live events you need to support students with disabilities. Whether you’re looking for answers to specific questions or trying to find learning opportunities to extend your knowledge, Texas SPED Support has what you need.
We take this space to highlight questions that we have heard from EPPs
Q: I am a relatively new Certification Officer. If my EPP has a question, who should I contact at TEA?
A: You should contact your Education Specialist assigned for any questions that you may have that pertain to your program. The Education Specialist Assignments document is located under Forms and Documents on the Program Provider Resources page. If you have not had the opportunity to meet your Education Specialist assigned, we are happy to set up a virtual meeting so you can put a face to the name you receive emails and calls from throughout the year.
Q: Should I call TEA via the main line when my EPP has questions?
A: No. EPPs should contact their Education Specialist assigned by calling your Education Specialist’s direct phone line, via email, or by using the Help Desk. If you call via the main line, it may take longer to reach you because the main line is used for general calls from candidates and the public.
Your best source for information and support at the TEA.
As an Educator Preparation Program, your main point of contact is your Education Specialist.
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View a list of EPPs and their associated Education Specialist.
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For easiest assistance, please submit a Help Desk ticket to Preparation Programs.
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Or EPPs (and candidates) may call (512) 936-8400 and select Option #5: Educator Preparation Programs. If an Education Specialist is not available to answer the call at that time, please leave a voicemail. An Education Specialist will promptly return the call.
Updated: If EPPs (and candidates) would like to speak to a representative from another area(s), they may call (512) 936-8400 and select one of the options listed below.
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Option 2: Educator Certification
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Option 3: Fingerprinting
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Option 6: Investigations
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Option 8: General Office Information
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