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
Upcoming Deadlines
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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
Reminder: 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.
Updates related to actions by the State Board for Educator Certification, the State Board of Education, and the Legislature.
New: The February SBEC meeting will be held on Friday, February 16th
More information about the SBEC meeting, including the meeting agenda and access to view the meeting virtually, can be found on the SBEC webpage.
We take this space to highlight questions that we have heard from .
Q: If a candidate switches schools during an internship within the same district, does the candidate need the intern certificate deactivated?
A: An EPP would not have to deactivate the certificate if the candidate is switching placement by going from one school to another without losing district employment. An EPP would deactivate the certificate if the candidate is unemployed during transition time.
Q: Can a candidate who is pursuing certification in a non-teacher class such as Principal or Educational Diagnostician hold an Intern or Probationary certificate?
A: Yes, an EPP may recommend an Intern or Probationary certificate for a non-teacher candidate who is completing a practicum if the candidate meets the certification requirements.
Your best source for information and support at the TEA.
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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 assigned Education Specialist.
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For most efficient assistance, please submit a Help Desk ticket to Preparation Programs.
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EPPs may contact their assigned Education Specialist directly via phone or email.
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Candidates may call (512) 936-8400 and select Option #2: Educator Preparation and Certification for assistance.
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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 Preparation and Certification
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Option 3: Fingerprinting
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Option 6: Investigations
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