19 Tex. Admin. Code § 228.33 - Preparation Program Coursework and/or Training for All Certification Classes
(a) An educator
preparation program (EPP) shall provide coursework and/or training to
adequately prepare candidates for educator certification and ensure the
educator is effective in the assignment.
(b) Coursework and/or training shall be
sustained, rigorous, intensive, interactive, candidate-focused, and must
include multiple performance tasks and other evaluative tools that require
candidates to demonstrate proficiency in the educator standards and test
framework competencies related to the certificate class or category
sought.
(c) All coursework and/or
training shall be completed prior to an EPP identifying a candidate as a
completer and recommending standard or enhanced standard
certification.
(d) Coursework and
training that is offered online must meet criteria set for accreditation,
quality assurance, and/or compliance with one or more of the following:
(1) Accreditation or Certification by the
Distance Education Accrediting Commission;
(2) Program Design and Teaching Support
Certification by Quality Matters;
(3) Part 1, Chapter 2, Subchapter J, Rule
§
2.204 of this title (relating to
Approval of Distance Education Courses and Programs for Public Institutions);
or
(4) Part 1, Chapter 7, of this
title (relating to Degree Granting Colleges and Universities Other than Texas
Public Institutions).
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