19 Tex. Admin. Code § 228.61 - Required Clinical Experiences
(a) To prepare a
candidate for initial certification in the classroom teacher certification
class, an educator preparation program (EPP) shall provide the candidate one of
the following:
(1) clinical teaching that
meets the standards in §
228.67 of this title (relating to
Clinical Teaching); or
(2) a
clinical teaching option that is approved by the State Board for Educator
Certification through an exception request under §
228.71 of this title (relating to
Exceptions to the Clinical Teaching Requirement); or
(3) an internship that meets the requirements
of §
228.73 of this title (relating to
Internship); or
(4) a residency
that meets the requirements of §
228.65 of this title (relating to
Residency).
(b)
Candidates participating in an internship or a clinical teaching assignment
must experience a full range of professional responsibilities that shall
include the start of the school year. The start of the school year is defined
as the first 15 instructional days of the school year. If these experiences
cannot be provided through clinical teaching or an internship, they must be
provided through field-based experiences.
(c) To prepare a candidate for initial
certification in a class other than classroom teacher, an EPP shall provide a
practicum for a minimum of 160 clock-hours that meets the requirements in
§
228.81 of this title (relating to
Clinical Experience for Certification Other Than Classroom Teacher).
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