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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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186 Special Education Specialist EC-12 Constructed Response Item Deep Dive Webinar and Work Session
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The 186 Special Education Specialist EC-12 CRI Deep Dive Webinar and Work Sessions will provide programs an overview of the constructed response item, including the CRI prompt and exhibits candidates can expect to engage with on the exam. Programs will also have an opportunity to work in collaborative groups to review sample CRI responses, share best practices for candidate success on the constructed response item, and discuss curriculum updates. These two identical sessions will be highly interactive! Attending and/or viewing the 186 Preparation Manual Overview webinar prior to work session attendance is strongly encouraged.
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Option 1:
Wednesday,
April 9, 2025
9:00-11:00 am CT,
via Zoom
Register Here
Option 2:
Monday,
May 5, 2025
2:00-4:00 pm CT,
via Zoom
Register Here
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Updates related to Educator Preparation Program Management
Reminder: ASEP Reporting 2024-2025 Mid-Year Data Set Availability
The Mid-Year Data Sets for 2024-2025 will be put into the ShareFile file locker available to Legal Authorities or Primary Points of Contact in late March/early April. The Legal Authority or Primary Point of Contact will receive an email when the data can be accessed in ShareFile. The data will include documentation. All listed Back-up Legal Authorities and Certification Officers will receive an email notifying them that the Legal Authority or Primary Point of Contact now has access to the data in Sharefile.
As in prior years, the Mid-Year data sets will include
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Year-to- Date Observations
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5-Year Continuing Enrollment Status
We recommend that EPPs use the data sets to monitor ASEP progress for the year. There is no requirement to use this information.
We take this space to highlight questions that we have heard from .
Q: Our EPP has an applicant for admission who has completed 30 clock-hours of field-based experiences (FBE) at her previous EPP. Does she have the required FBE completed once admitted to our EPP?
A: The educator has not completed the required FBE. Because the candidate is being admitted to your EPP after September 1, 2024, she is accountable to meet the FBE requirement of 50 clock-hours that is currently in effect. The EPP will decide, based on EPP policy, whether the previously completed 30 hours meets requirements for transfer credit in 19 TAC §228.35. The candidate must then complete any hours that remain to meet the 50 clock-hour requirement. The FBE requirements are in 19 TAC §228.43 and guidance regarding FBE is available in the Chapter 228 Adoption FAQ document located on the Program Provider Resources page.
Q: Do the 50 clock-hours of field-based experiences count toward the 300 required hours of coursework?
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 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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