Welcome
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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Educator Preparation Program Listserv Registration
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CTAPP Transformation Fellowship – Information Webinar for ACPs
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Learn more about an upcoming grant opportunity for EPPs from CTAPP at Dallas College! The Transformation Fellowship provides funding and technical assistance to alternative certification programs across a three-year partnership. Through a competitive grant application process, selected EPPs will receive $150,000 in grant funding to engage in technical assistance targeting teacher preparation quality, data-drive continuous improvement, and robust district partnerships and governance.
Transformation Fellowship One-Pager
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TIER Information Sessions for EPPs
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The TEA initiative, Tiered Interventions using Evidence-based Research (TIER) provides training, resources, and supports on best practices for multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS). These sessions will share information about all the free resources available for EPPs.
See flyer for more information
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10:00 – 11:00 AM
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2:00 – 3:00 PM
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Upcoming Deadlines
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The Reading Academies Authorized Provider Application
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This opportunity is open to Texas Educator Preparation Programs interested in becoming Authorized Providers, and the application is now available.
Additional information about Texas Reading Academies can be found on the Reading Academies website. For questions regarding Reading Academies or the opportunity to become an Authorized Provider you may submit questions or request additional information using the Zendesk at TEALearn Help Center.
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Submission due by: February 23, 2024
EPP Y5 Qualtrics Application
Preview of Qualtrics Application
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Updates related to Educator Preparation Program Management
New: Educator Preparation Framework Website Launch
We are happy to announce the launch of the Effective Preparation Framework (EPF) website. Since Spring 2021, TEA staff has collaborated with the SBEC and stakeholders to develop the Effective Preparation Framework (EPF) 1.0. The EPF is a framework that aims to define the highest leverage practices effective Texas educator preparation programs strive to implement daily and distinguishes effective preparation practices that yield improved outcomes for school children, future educators, local school districts, and EPPs. For more detailed information about the EPF, please visit the EPF website.
Reminder: 2022-2023 ASEP Technology Fee Collection Complete
A big “Thank you” to EPPs for ensuring the payment of the ASEP Fee for 2022-2023. All EPPs have now paid and been recorded. We here at TEA had some new processes, and we know that some EPPs also had some processes which added complexity to this annual process. Thank you for working together to submit and track these payments. We encourage you to mark your calendars now for mid-October 2024, when we plan to issue next year’s invoices.
We take this space to highlight questions that we have heard from .
Q: Can a non-Teacher program be an ACP?
A: Yes. There are two routes to certification for non-Teacher programs, the post-baccalaureate (PB) route and the alternative (ACP) route. The PB route requires the candidate to earn an advanced degree concurrent with certification. The ACP route is for those who already hold the advanced degree that is required for issuance of the certificate sought. The Alternative Certification Program definition is found in 19 TAC §228.2(3) and the Post-baccalaureate Program definition is found in 19 TAC §228.2(28).
Q: When reporting observations in ECOS, should the EPP report observations conducted by the mentor or only observations conducted by the field supervisor?
A: The EPP only reports formal observations conducted by the field supervisor. While it is a best practice for mentors to conduct observations and provide feedback to candidates, the reporting in ECOS is for formal observations that involve the EPP field supervisor. The EPP should retain the observation documents for all observations in the candidate’s local records.
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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