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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New: Reading Academies for EPP Webinar
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The application for EPPs to become Authorized Providers for Reading Academies is now open. If you have interest in applying to become an Authorized Provider we will be hosting a webinar providing a general overview of Reading Academies for EPPs and answering some frequently asked questions.
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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: Insight to Impact Dashboards Includes 2022-2023 Student Growth Data
The 2022-2023 Student Growth Data is now available in the Insight to Impact Dashboards. As a reminder, you can review navigation instructions and protocols for acting on your EPPs data at the Insight to Impact Academy.
Please note: there is currently a known issue affecting the Average Student Growth by Candidate page. When Academic Year is selected, only 2019 data is displaying. We are working to resolve this issue as soon as possible.
Reminder: 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.
We take this space to highlight questions that we have heard from .
Q: If I am a new Legal Authority or Back-Up Legal Authority, who do I need to contact to be added as new EPP staff?
A: EPPs often have staff changes in the fall, spring, and summer. If you are a new Legal Authority or Back-Up Legal Authority, you will first need to send an email to your Education Specialist assigned to request the template to change Legal Authority/Back-Up Legal Authority. Once that change request is received at TEA, staff will make the changes in the Business Partner Directory (BPD) and add you to the Contact List.
Q: I am the new Legal Authority for my EPP. What do I need to do to ensure that I have access to my EPP’s data?
A: If you are a new Legal Authority/Primary Point of Contact and the Legal Authority/Primary Point of Contact change request has been processed, a part of that process is for the Data Team to add you to the ShareFile. The Data Team receives weekly updates about Legal Authority change requests on Fridays and updates the ShareFile with the new Legal Authority at that time. If you are uncertain if you are listed on the ShareFile, please contact your Education Specialist assigned.
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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