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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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Educator Preparation Program Listserv Registration
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Description
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Event Date & Time
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Redesigned 257 Health EC-12 Exam Framework and CRI Deep Dive Webinar
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This webinar will guide programs through the framework for the redesigned 257 Health EC-12 exam and closely examine an example of the constructed response item.
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Tuesday, July 2, 2024
9:00 - 10:30 am CT
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Redesigned 258 Physical Education EC-12 Exam Framework and CRI
Deep Dive Webinar
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This webinar will guide programs through the framework for the redesigned 258 Physical Education EC-12 exam and closely examine an example of the constructed response item.
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Tuesday, July 2, 2024
3:00 - 4:30 pm CT
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Redesigned 331 ELAR
7-12 Framework and CRI
Deep Dive Webinar
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This webinar will guide programs through the framework for the redesigned 331 ELAR 7-12 exam, and closely examine an example of the constructed response item.
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Tuesday, July 9, 2024
3:00 - 4:30 pm CT
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ASEP Reporting 2023-2024
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This webinar will provide reminders and updates about annual state reporting requirements to EPPs.
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Tuesday, August 6, 2024,
10:30 - 11:30 am CT
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Updates related to Educator Preparation Program Management
New: Principal and Teacher Survey Roster Reviews
Each year, the Educator Data, Research, and Strategy team shares the teacher and principal survey rosters for EPPs to review. In previous years, these rosters have been shared in early July. This year, due to necessary updates in our processing, the rosters will be shared in early August for review. Please watch for additional updates about data sharing in August and September.
Updates related to Educator Standards and Certification Testing
Reminder: Upcoming 2024 Exam Launch Framework and CRI Deep Dive Webinars
We are excited to announce upcoming Framework and CRI Deep Dive webinars for three new content pedagogy exams launching in September of 2024. The webinars will guide programs through frameworks for the redesigned 331 ELAR 7-12, 257 Health EC-12, and 258 Physical Education exams, and closely examine examples of constructed response items for each. Recordings will be available to those who cannot attend. Webinars will be held on the following dates:
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257 Health EC-12 Framework Overview and CRI Deep Dive Webinar
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258 Physical Education Framework Overview and CRI Deep Dive Webinar
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331 ELAR 7-12 Framework Overview and CRI Deep Dive Webinar
More information on each exam, including exam one-pagers, can be found on the Educator Testing site. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Updates related to Education Preparation and Certification
Reminder: EPP Legal Authority Change Requests
As we enter the summer months, EPPs begin to make staff changes. If you have a Legal Authority, Back-Up Legal Authority, Certification Officer, or other change at your EPP, please contact your assigned Education Specialist to request the Legal Authority/Back-up Legal Authority change request template. Once we receive the completed request, we will make the changes for you.
We take this space to highlight questions that we have heard from .
Q: I am a Certification Officer at my EPP. How can I gain access to my EPP’s data?
A: All data is provided to the Legal Authority or Primary Point of Contact. When it is sent out, the Legal Authority is alerted via an email with instructions to access it through the EPP’s Data ShareFile. For security reasons, the data only goes to the Legal Authority and that individual decides who needs to access it. Please contact your Legal Authority or Primary Point of Contact if you need access to the data.
Q: Can anyone be the Legal Authority at an EPP?
A: No. The TEA Business rules require that the individual with ultimate authority at an EPP be the Legal Authority. This is typically the Dean, Owner, or School District Superintendent. If you have questions about who the Legal Authority at your EPP is, contact your Education Specialist assigned.
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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