19 Tex. Admin. Code § 228.41 - Pre-Service Coursework and Training for Classroom Teacher Candidates

Unless a candidate qualifies as a late hire under § 228.55 of this title (relating to Late Hire Candidates), a candidate shall complete the following prior to any clinical teaching, internship, or residency:

(1) a minimum of 50 clock-hours of field-based experiences that are integrated into coursework and are completed as described in § 228.43 of this chapter (relating to Pre-Service Field-Based Experiences for Classroom Teacher Candidates); and

(2) 150 clock-hours of coursework and/or training as prescribed in § 228.57 of this title (relating to Educator Preparation Curriculum) that allows candidates to demonstrate proficiency through performance tasks in:

(A) preparing clear, well-organized, sequential, engaging, and flexible lessons that reflect best practice, align with standards and related content, are appropriate for all learners, and encourage higher-order thinking, persistence, and achievement;

(B) formally and informally collecting, analyzing, and using student progress data to inform instruction and make needed lesson adjustments;

(C) ensuring high levels of learning and achievement for all students through knowledge of students, proven practices, and differentiated instruction;

(D) clearly and accurately communicating to support persistence, deeper learning, and effective effort;

(E) organizing a safe, accessible, and efficient classroom;

(F) establishing, communicating, and maintaining clear expectations for student behavior;

(G) leading a mutually respectful and collaborative class of actively engaged learners;

(H) meeting expectations for attendance, professional appearance, decorum, procedural, ethical, legal, and statutory responsibilities;

(I) reflecting on his or her practice;

(J) effectively communicating with students, families, colleagues, and community members;

(K) proactively implementing instructional planning techniques and inclusive practices for all students, including students with disabilities; and

(L) effectively implementing open education resource instructional materials included on the list of approved instructional materials maintained by the State Board of Education under Texas Education Code, § 31.022, in each subject area and grade level covered by the certification category.

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19 Tex. Admin. Code § 228.41

Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 49, Number 20, May 17, 2024, TexReg 3541, eff. 9/1/2024