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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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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 Standards and Certification Testing
Reminder: Representative Exam and Interactive Practice Tests Now Available
Representative Exams and Interactive Practice Tests are now available for the redesigned 257 Health EC-12, 258 Physical Education EC-12, and 331 ELAR 7-12 exams. More information can be found here.
Updates related to Education Preparation and Certification
New: Countdown to ASEP Reporting 2023-2024
To assist EPPs with completing ASEP Reporting with ease, we have developed weekly reminders for those EPP staff working on ASEP Reporting. Each week, you will receive weekly reminders in this Newsletter that include timely tasks that will lead to successful completion of data reporting by September 15. Please remember that the Technical Manual published on the Program Provider Resources page on the TEA website is a wonderful “how to” resource for using the various functions needed for reporting in ECOS and contains some useful tips for problem solving, if needed.
New: Week 1 ASEP Task Reminders 7/15-19/2024:
1. Know your assigned Education Specialist. This is the TEA staff member that you will need to reach out to when you have questions about ASEP Reporting. The EPP specialist assignment list is published on the Program Provider Resources page under Forms and Documents.
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Your Education Specialist is one of four staff members or the Director of Preparation Program Management:
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Vanessa Alba
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Rebecca Bunting
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Irene Chacon
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Keena Sandlin
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Lorrie Ayers, Director
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2. Become familiar with the Help Desk which EPPs should use for all questions related to ASEP Reporting. Your Education Specialist will address your EPP’s questions in the Help Desk. We are in the Help Desk under the Educator Testing and Preparation Programs tile. |
3. Review the 2023-2024 Technical Manual on the Program Provider Resources page. It is located under Forms and Documents. This is a helpful resource as it provides useful information needed to complete ASEP Reporting.
4. Review your ASEP reporting processes from 2022-2023. We recommend that you review internal documents, correspondence with your Education Specialist, and any place where you encountered difficulties. Particularly if your EPP encountered challenges with Observation reporting or were subject to an informal review, we encourage you to review your processes and reach out to your Education Specialist assigned early and proactively for support.
5. Register for the ASEP Reporting 2023-2024 webinar on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 10:30-11:30 AM CST. The webinar will provide useful information and reminders about state reporting processes and tips to improve the reporting experience. Please find the link in the Upcoming Events section above.
Reminder: 2024-2025 EPP Continuing Approval Review Material Posted
The 2024-2025 Continuing Approval Review (CAR) Handbook and Rubric are now posted on the Program Provider Resources page under Forms and Documents. All EPPs that have been selected for review in the 2024-2025 academic year have been notified. If you have questions about your CAR, please contact the Education Specialist assigned to your review.
Updates related to actions by the State Board for Educator Certification, the State Board of Education, and the Legislature.
Reminder: July 2024 SBEC Work Session and Meeting
The July SBEC summer work session and meeting will be on Thursday, July 18th and Friday, July 19th. More information about the SBEC work session and meeting, including the meeting agendas 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 .
A: Please submit a Help Desk ticket to Preparation Programs to advise TEA what needs to be updated, and TEA will make the corrections. It is typically the address, phone number, or website that may have changed at your EPP.
Q: As we begin to prepare for the end of the 2023-2024 year, what should my EPP be doing now?
A: The EPP should enter all observations for the 2023-2024 year now so you do not have to do that at the end of the year in August. This will give the EPP time to identify any issues with uploads and ensure that all observations are entered correctly.
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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