coursework
300 Clock-Hours of Coursework
Rules adopted by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)
TAC §228.35. Preparation Program Coursework and/or Training
(b) Coursework and/or training for candidates seeking initial certification in the classroom teacher certification class. An EPP shall provide each candidate with a minimum of 300 clock-hours of coursework and/or training.
300 Clock-Hours of Coursework
Rules adopted by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)
TAC §228.35. Preparation Program Coursework and/or Training
(b) Coursework and/or training for candidates seeking initial certification in the classroom teacher certification class. An EPP shall provide each candidate with a minimum of 300 clock-hours of coursework and/or training.
Field-based experiences
30 Clock-Hours of Field-Based Experiences
Rules adopted by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)
TAC §228.35. Preparation Program Coursework and/or Training
(1) a minimum of 30 clock-hours of field-based experience. Up to 15 clock-hours of this field-based experience may be provided by use of electronic transmission or other video or technology-based method.
certification exams
Core Subjects EC - 6
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Core Subjects 4-8
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Bilingual Endorsement
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ESL Endorsement
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ELAR 7-12
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Mathematics 7-12
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Science Composite 7-12
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CLASSROOM experience
Internship
One (1) year teaching position (paid)
OR
Clinical Teaching
14 weeks (full day) OR 28 weeks (1/2 day)
Rules adopted by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)
§228.35. Preparation Program Coursework and/or Training
(B) Internship. An internship must be for a minimum of one full school year for the classroom teacher assignment or assignments that match the certification category or categories for which the candidate is prepared by the EPP.
(I) Clinical teaching must meet one of the following requirements:
(-a-) a minimum of 14 weeks (no fewer than 70 full days), with a full day being 100% of the school day; or
(-b-) a minimum of 28 weeks (no fewer than 140 half days), with a half day being 50% of the school day.
An employing school district & Texas Education Agency (TEA) will conduct a criminal background check & having a criminal record could jeopardize employment with a school district or issuance of a Standard Certificate by TEA.