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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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Event Date & Time
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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:
Monday, May 5, 2025
2:00-4:00 pm CT, via Zoom
Register Here
Option 2:
Monday, June 16, 2025
9:00-11:00 pm CT, via Zoom
Register Here
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Updates related to Educator Preparation Program Management
New: ASEP Reporting 2024-2025 Mid-Year Data Sets Uploaded
The Mid-Year Data Sets for 2024-2025 were uploaded on March 31, 2025, into the ShareFile file locker available to Legal Authorities or Primary Points of Contact. As in prior years, the Mid-Year data sets 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. Should you have questions about the data, please submit a Helpdesk ticket to the Data Reporting Help Desk.
New: Additional Year of Perception Surveys in Insight to Impact
An additional year of data has been added to the Perception Surveys Dashboards in Insight to Impact. If you have any questions, issues, or enhancement requests for the Insight to Impact Dashboards, please submit them to the HelpDesk.
Updates related to Educator Standards and Certification Testing
Update: 186 Special Education Specialist EC-12 CRI Deep Dive and Work Sessions Date Change
Thank you again to those programs who attended the 186 Special Education Specialist EC-12 Preparation Manual Overview Webinar last week! Please see the table below for updated information for the 186 Special Education Specialist EC-12 CRI Deep Dive and Work Session options. Dates and times have been updated. Please ensure you are registered for the session that best suits your availability.
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186 Special Education Specialist EC-12 Constructed Response Item Deep Dive Webinar and Work Sessions
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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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These webinars and work sessions are intended for special education faculty, staff, and/or other individuals responsible for supporting the preparation of special education candidates. Programs are highly encouraged to attend the sessions that best suit their availability.
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186 Special Education Specialist EC-12 Constructed Response Item Deep Dive Webinar and Work Session (Option 1)
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2:00-4:00 pm CT, via Zoom
186 Special Education Specialist EC-12 Constructed Response Item Deep Dive Webinar and Work Session (Option 2)
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9:00-11:00 am CT, via Zoom
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We take this space to highlight questions that we have heard from .
Q: My EPP can no longer access TAC from the Texas Register. Why is that?
Q: Is there another way for my EPP staff to access TAC?
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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