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March 1, 2022: Texas Educator Preparation Programs Newsletter

edTPA Pilot Webpage   We are thrilled to inform you that the Texas edTPA Pilot webpage has launched! Please find the edTPA pilot webpage here , which includes information about the edTPA pilot in Texas for stakeholder groups (EPPs, P-12 partners, and candidates) and will feature regular updates. If you would like to offer suggestions to enhance the edTPA pilot webpage, please feel free to do so via this survey . If you have any questions regarding the edTPA pilot, please contact DeMarco Pitre at [email protected] .   

Educator Standards and Testing

Updates related to Educator Standards and Certification Testing    

New: PASL resources videos   As you work to help your students prepare for their PASL exam ETS has created two resource videos to help you navigate PASL.  

• The first video is a general PASL overview that covers the purpose/creation; PASL content; scoring/reports, score reporting process, and score reporting to candidates and preparation programs.  
• The second video is specific toward PASL structure and tasks and explains the structure of the PASL Tasks, provides an overview of each PASL task, and suggests resources for both candidates and educator preparation programs.    

We hope that you find these resources beneficial as you navigate PASL with your principal candidates.

NOTE: If you have trouble accessing the videos linked above, please copy and paste the links (see below) in your web browser.   

• First video: https://vimeo.com/user127014634/download/669946029/6aa375f585  
• Second video:  https://vimeo.com/user127014634/download/669946067/750a97cbf9    

ETS Seeking Scorers for PASL   ETS invites school leaders and preparation faculty to participate in the online scoring of the ETS® Performance Assessment for School Leaders (PASL). This is an excellent opportunity for school leaders and preparation program faculty to become more familiar with this certification exam. Professionals who meet the criteria listed on PASL Scoring Job Opportunities are eligible to be scoring professionals (raters) for the assessment.      

Approved Exam Framework Posted – Deafblind EC-12 #185   The development of certification exams is based on the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) approved certification standards for each field. Recently approved exam frameworks are posted on the New Educator Standards and Test Frameworks website .   

DID YOU KNOW ?     Representative Examinations are available for purchase on the Pearson website.    

• Core Subjects EC-6 (391)  
• English Language Arts & Reading 4-8 (217) – Available September 2022  

Information about Representative Examinations is available on the program website at http://www.tx.nesinc.com/PageView.aspx?f=GEN_AssessingCandidatesReadiness.html . To order a Representative Examination, authorized representatives from SBEC-approved educator preparation programs (EPPs) can send a request for an order form to [email protected] .  

Educator Certification 

Updates related to Educator Certification    

Updated Teacher Assignment Chart   The TAC Chapter 231 Teacher Assignment Chart document is available on the TEA website . EPPs can find the updated assignment chart in the Assignment Information section of the Certification page found under the Texas Educators tab on the TEA website.  

Program Spotlight

In each newsletter, we aim to ce lebrate the great work from EPPs around Texas.  

New: In this edition's spotlight, Dr. Belinda Flores, the Associate Dean of Professional Preparation & Partnerships and Principal Investigator & Founder of the Academy for Teacher Excellence Research Center at the University of Texas at San Antonio’s College of Education and Human Development (UTSA COEHD), conveyed the impact of teacher residencies in the current climate, stating, “The emergence of the COVID health pandemic presented new needs for LEAs and exacerbated existing challenge areas such as staffing shortages, teacher retention, the student digital divide, and mental wellness needs. [...] The Signature Teacher Residency program provided opportunities to direct customized support to partner districts and participating mentor teachers.”   

Read and learn more about the residency program at UTSA COED here and look for the key resources and hands-on tools that Dr. Flores has so graciously embedded within.    

Program Spotlight Nomination Form   TEA has created a process to gather information about the wonderful practices, partnerships, and initiatives conducted by EPPs. If you would like to nominate your EPP or another EPP you’ve worked with, please complete and submit the Program Spotlight Nomination Form . If you have any questions, please reach out to yo ur E ducation S pecialist.  

Every newsletter we take this space to highlight questions that we have heard from EPPs .    

Q: Where can I find the EPP curriculum extras requirements?   A: EPPs can find curriculum extras, such as the mental health, substance abuse, and youth suicide requirement in 19 TAC §228.30(c) .        

Q: How should my EPP handle a candidate admitted to my EPP who is also wanting to go through the out-of-state/country review of credentials process to be certified in Texas?   A:  TEA often gets Help Desk tickets from candidates who are trying to complete an EPP and go through the review of credentials process. An educator cannot do both. They must either complete an EPP to be certified in Texas, or if they have the equivalent of a standard certificate in another state or country, they would complete the Review of Credentials Process . If you have a candidate in that situation, please remove them from your system so they can complete the review of credentials process.  

For More Information...

Information regarding educator certification testing can be accessed at the Texas Educator Certification Exam website .    

Information regarding the Science of Teaching Reading Exam can be accessed at tea.texas.gov/str .    

Information regarding Spring 2022 edTPA Virtual Workshops and Webinars .    

Information and updates regarding the Performance Assessment for School Leaders (PASL) can be accessed at the Important Updates link.    

Updated information related to the COVID-19 response can be accessed here .    

To view previous editions of the weekly newsletter, please see the Texas Educator Preparation Program Weekly Newsletter webpage.   

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• Talent Strategy

Austin ISD is launching TeachAustin, an accelerated pathway to teaching.

This program is for current Austin ISD District of Innovation teachers or paraprofessionals wanting to earn teaching licenses. The inaugural cohort will include EC6 and Secondary STEM certification areas only and begin with a limited number of candidates.  Training starts in March and includes coursework, in-person sessions, ongoing observations, and coaching sessions. Learn more in our program flier and FAQ .

If you're interested and not yet in an Alternative Certification Program, please apply here by February 16th. 

Austin ISD is committed to hiring highly qualified teachers and teaching assistants, and finding opportunities for all staff to obtain higher degrees. The more high-quality a teacher's education, the better education they're able to provide to students. 

If you have questions or need any additional information, please contact the AISD Office of Talent Strategy through Let's Talk or email [email protected] .

Frequently Asked Questions

I know what i want to teach. what certifications do i need.

You can view the Texas Education Agency's Teacher Assignment chart here. This will give you information on required certifications based on grade, content area, etc. 

• A status of 'Retired'  indicates a valid certificate that is no longer offered by TEA. 
• At the Secondary Level, all Language Arts teachers must be ESL certified.

How do I become a certified classroom teacher in Texas?

• Out-of-State*
• Out-of-Country*
• Region 13's  Austin Teacher Academy
• TEA Educator Certification and Standards
• Educator Login/Account Set-up
• Certification/Testing Website

*We encourage all out-of-state and out-of-country applicants to apply immediately for the review of credentials, which can take up to four weeks.

Where can I get information on enrolling in an alternative certification program?

• Click here for more information on Region 13's Austin ISD Teacher Academy (ATA) . ATA trains teachers for AISD in the critical needs areas of math, science, bilingual education, bilingual special education, and CTE.
• See all state-approved Alternative Certification Programs here .

I'm already certified to teach in Texas – what's next?

All teachers employed with AISD must be certified in Texas and have a copy on file with the AISD Office of Talent Strategy. The certificate must be valid for employment in Texas public schools.

Services for certified teachers:

• Adding Additional Areas to your Standard Teaching Certificate
• Renewal of a Standard Certificate
• Principal and Superintendent Certification
• Student Services Certification

Does AISD offer supports to prepare for ESL and/or Bilingual Certification?

Yes! AISD Multilingual Education Team (MET) offers a variety of trainings and supports for those seeking supplemental certification in bilingual or ESL. See certification support offerings from Multilingual Education .

Does AISD offer support for other certification exams?

Yes! We have access to Study.com subscriptions. Click here for more information or simply reach out to [email protected] .

If I am on a temporary teaching permit or certification, what are my next steps to obtain a standard certification?

We have a checklist that can be used to help determine your next steps based on your permit type.

If you're currently teaching under a District of Innovation Permit, click here to see your timeline for joining an Alternative Certification Program!

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