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Faith-Based Texas Standard Teacher Certificate Programs

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Certification Plans & Required Courses

To earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate, simply...
1. Select your intended Certification Area below;
2. Pass the designated coursework;
3. Pass the required TExES exams for your certification area; and
4. Pass the internship course, PPRO 5383 or 5387.
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Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: Bilingual Core Subjects/STR EC-6REQUIRED COURSEWORK and TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE Step 1: Teaching Preparation Courses BILG 5312 Introduction to Education BILG 5312 LAB Content Pedagogy and Classroom Observations (The lab must be taken with BILG 5312.) ESLS 5312 Teaching English as a Second Language SPED 5312 Teaching Special Education Step 2: Pre-Professional Teaching Courses BILG 5000 Content Pedagogy and Teaching Demonstrations BILG 6000 Advanced Content Pedagogy and TExES Preparation REQUIRED TExES EXAMS (Candidates must be enrolled in BILG 6000 to register for the TExES Exams.) 1. Core Subjects EC-6 #391 2. STR #293 3. BTLPT #190 4. Bilingual Supplemental #164 5. PPR EC-12 #160 Step 3: Professional Teaching Assignment Course PPRO 5383 Professional Internship (One Full School Year) Passing scores on the Core Subjects EC-6, STR, Bilingual Supplemental, and BTLPT qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the Core Subjects EC-6, STR, Bilingual Supplemental, BTLPT, and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching. **Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exam.** To change your Certification Plan, please submit this form: Certification Change or Additional Certification Request.
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Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: Core Subjects/STR EC-6REQUIRED COURSEWORK and TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE Step 1: Teaching Preparation Courses CORE 5312 Introduction to Education CORE 5312 LAB Content Pedagogy and Classroom Observations (The lab must be taken with CORE 5312.) ESLS 5312 Teaching English as a Second Language SPED 5312 Teaching Special Education Step 2: Pre-Professional Teaching Courses CORE 5000 Content Pedagogy and Teaching Demonstrations CORE 6000 Advanced Content Pedagogy and TExES Preparation REQUIRED TExES EXAMS (Candidates must be enrolled in CORE 6000 to register for the TExES Exams.) 1. Core Subjects EC-6 #391 2. STR #293 3. PPR EC-12 #160 Step 3: Professional Teaching Assignment Course PPRO 5383 Professional Internship (One Full School Year) Passing scores on the Core Subjects EC-6 and STR qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the Core Subjects EC-6, STR, and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching. **Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.** To change your Certification Plan, please submit this form: Certification Change or Additional Certification Request.
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Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: Core Subjects/STR 4-8REQUIRED COURSEWORK and TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE Step 1: Teaching Preparation Courses MIDL 5312 Introduction to Education MIDL 5312 LAB Content Pedagogy and Classroom Observations (The lab must be taken with MIDL 5312.) ESLS 5312 Teaching English as a Second Language SPED 5312 Teaching Special Education Step 2: Pre-Professional Teaching Courses MIDL 5000 Content Pedagogy and Teaching Demonstrations MIDL 6000 Advanced Content Pedagogy and TExES Preparation REQUIRED TExES EXAMS (Candidates must be enrolled in MIDL 6000 to register for the TExES Exams.) 1. Core Subjects 4-8 #211 2. STR #293 3. PPR EC-12 #160 Step 3: Professional Teaching Assignment Course PPRO 5383 Professional Internship (One Full School Year) Passing scores on the Core Subjects 4-8 and STR qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the Core Subjects 4-8, STR, and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching. **Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.** To change your Certification Plan, please submit this form: Certification Change or Additional Certification Request.
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Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: ELAR/STR 4-8REQUIRED COURSEWORK and TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE Step 1: Teaching Preparation Courses ELAR 5312 Introduction to Education ELAR 5312 LAB Content Pedagogy and Classroom Observations (The lab must be taken with ELAR 5312.) ESLS 5312 Teaching English as a Second Language SPED 5312 Teaching Special Education Step 2: Pre-Professional Teaching Courses ELAR 5000 Content Pedagogy and Teaching Demonstrations ELAR 6000 Advanced Content Pedagogy and TExES Preparation REQUIRED TExES EXAMS (Candidates must be enrolled in ELAR 6000 to register for the TExES Exams.) 1. ELAR #217 2. STR #293 3. PPR EC-12 #160 Step 3: Professional Teaching Assignment Course PPRO 5383 Professional Internship (One Full School Year) Passing scores on the ELAR #217 and STR qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the ELAR #217, STR, and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching. **Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.** To change your Certification Plan, please submit this form: Certification Change or Additional Certification Request.
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Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: ELAR 7-12REQUIRED COURSEWORK and TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE Step 1: Teaching Preparation Courses ELAS 5312 Introduction to Education ELAS 5312 LAB Content Pedagogy and Classroom Observations (The lab must be taken with ELAS 5312.) ESLS 5312 Teaching English as a Second Language SPED 5312 Teaching Special Education Step 2: Pre-Professional Teaching Courses ELAS 5000 Content Pedagogy and Teaching Demonstrations ELAS 6000 Advanced Content Pedagogy and TExES Preparation REQUIRED TExES EXAMS (Candidates must be enrolled in ELAS 6000 to register for the TExES Exams.) 1. ELAR #231 2. PPR EC-12 #160 Step 3: Professional Teaching Assignment Course PPRO 5383 Professional Internship (One Full School Year) A passing score on the ELAR #231 qualifies the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the ELAR #231 and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching. **Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.** To change your Certification Plan, please submit this form: Certification Change or Additional Certification Request.
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Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: ELAR/STR/SS 4-8REQUIRED COURSEWORK and TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE Step 1: Teaching Preparation Courses ELAR/SOCI 5312 Introduction to Education ELAR/SOCI 5312 LAB Content Pedagogy and Classroom Observations (The lab must be taken with ELAR/SOCI 5312.) ESLS 5312 Teaching English as a Second Language SPED 5312 Teaching Special Education Step 2: Pre-Professional Teaching Courses ELAR/SOCI 5000 Content Pedagogy and Teaching Demonstrations ELAR/SOCI 6000 Advanced Content Pedagogy and TExES Preparation REQUIRED TExES EXAMS (Candidates must be enrolled in ELAR/SOCI 6000 to register for the TExES Exams.) 1. ELAR #113 2. STR #293 3. PPR EC-12 #160 Step 3: Professional Teaching Assignment Course PPRO 5383 Professional Internship (One Full School Year) Passing scores on the ELAR #113 and STR qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the ELAR #113, STR, and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching. **Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.** To change your Certification Plan, please submit this form: Certification Change or Additional Certification Request.
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Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: JROTC 6-12REQUIRED COURSEWORK and TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE Step 1: Teaching Preparation Courses MIDL 5312 Introduction to Education MIDL 5312 LAB Content Pedagogy and Classroom Observations (The lab must be taken with MIDL 5312.) ESLS 5312 Teaching English as a Second Language SPED 5312 Teaching Special Education Step 2: Pre-Professional Teaching Courses MIDL 5000 Content Pedagogy and Teaching Demonstrations MIDL 6000 Advanced Content Pedagogy and TExES Preparation REQUIRED TExES EXAMS (Candidates must be enrolled in MIDL 6000 to register for the TExES Exams.) 1. PPR EC-12 #160 Step 3: Professional Teaching Assignment Course EXEMPT A passing score on the PPR EC-12 qualifies the JROTC Instructor for the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate. JROTC does not have a TExES content exam. TEA regulations exempt JROTC Instructors from the practicum requirement. **Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.** To change your Certification Plan, please submit this form: Certification Change or Additional Certification Request.
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Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: Math 4-8REQUIRED COURSEWORK and TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE Step 1: Teaching Preparation Modules MATH 5312 Introduction to Education MATH 5312 LAB Content Pedagogy and Classroom Observations (The lab must be taken with MATH 5312.) ESLS 5312 Teaching English as a Second Language SPED 5312 Teaching Special Education Step 2: Pre-Professional Teaching Modules MATH 5000 Content Pedagogy and Teaching Demonstrations MATH 6000 Advanced Content Pedagogy and TExES Preparation REQUIRED TExES EXAMS (Candidates must be enrolled in MATH 6000 to register for the TExES Exams.) 1. MATH #115 2. PPR EC-12 #160 Step 3: Professional Teaching Assignment Module PPRO 5383 Professional Internship (One Full School Year) A passing score on the Math #115 qualifies the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the Math #115 and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching. **Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.** To change your Certification Plan, please submit this form: Certification Change or Additional Certification Request.
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Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: Math/Science 4-8REQUIRED COURSEWORK and TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE Step 1: Teaching Preparation Modules MATS 5312 Introduction to Education MATS 5312 LAB Content Pedagogy and Classroom Observations (The lab must be taken with MATS 5312.) ESLS 5312 Teaching English as a Second Language SPED 5312 Teaching Special Education Step 2: Pre-Professional Teaching Modules MATS 5000 Content Pedagogy and Teaching Demonstrations MATS 6000 Advanced Content Pedagogy and TExES Preparation REQUIRED TExES EXAMS (Candidates must be enrolled in MATS 6000 to register for the TExES Exams.) 1. MATH #115 2. PPR EC-12 #160 Step 3: Professional Teaching Assignment Module PPRO 5383 Professional Internship (One Full School Year) A passing score on the Math #114 qualifies the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the Math #114 and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching. **Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.**
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Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: Math 7-12REQUIRED COURSEWORK and TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE Step 1: Teaching Preparation Modules SMAT 5312 Introduction to Education SMAT 5312 LAB Content Pedagogy and Classroom Observations (The lab must be taken with SMAT 5312.) ESLS 5312 Teaching English as a Second Language SPED 5312 Teaching Special Education Step 2: Pre-Professional Teaching Modules SMAT 5000 Content Pedagogy and Teaching Demonstrations SMAT 6000 Advanced Content Pedagogy and TExES Preparation REQUIRED TExES EXAMS (Candidates must be enrolled in SMAT 6000 to register for the TExES Exams.) 1. MATH #235 2. PPR EC-12 #160 Step 3: Professional Teaching Assignment Module PPRO 5383 Professional Internship (One Full School Year) A passing score on the Math #235 qualifies the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the Math #235 and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching. **Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.** To change your Certification Plan, please submit this form: Certification Change or Additional Certification Request.
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Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: Science 4-8REQUIRED COURSEWORK and TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE Step 1: Teaching Preparation Courses SCIE 5312 Introduction to Education SCIE 5312 LAB Content Pedagogy and Classroom Observations (The lab must be taken with SCIE 5312.) ESLS 5312 Teaching English as a Second Language SPED 5312 Teaching Special Education Step 2: Pre-Professional Teaching Courses SCIE 5000 Content Pedagogy and Teaching Demonstrations SCIE 6000 Advanced Content Pedagogy and TExES Preparation REQUIRED TExES EXAMS (Candidates must be enrolled in SCIE 6000 to register for the TExES Exams.) 1. Science #116 2. PPR EC-12 #160 Step 3: Professional Teaching Assignment Course PPRO 5383 Professional Internship (One Full School Year) A passing score on the Science #116 qualifies the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the Science #116 and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching. **Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.** To change your Certification Plan, please submit this form: Certification Change or Additional Certification Request.
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Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: Science 7-12REQUIRED COURSEWORK and TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE Step 1: Teaching Preparation Modules SCIS 5312 Introduction to Education SCIS 5312 LAB Content Pedagogy and Classroom Observations (The lab must be taken with SCIS 5312.) ESLS 5312 Teaching English as a Second Language SPED 5312 Teaching Special Education Step 2: Pre-Professional Teaching Modules SCIS 5000 Content Pedagogy and Teaching Demonstrations SCIS 6000 Advanced Content Pedagogy and TExES Preparation REQUIRED TExES EXAMS (Candidates must be enrolled in SCIS 6000 to register for the TExES Exams.) 1. Science #236 2. PPR EC-12 #160 Step 3: Professional Teaching Assignment Module PPRO 5383 Professional Internship (One Full School Year) A passing score on the Science #236 qualifies the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the Science #236 and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching. **Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.** To change your Certification Plan, please submit this form: Certification Change or Additional Certification Request.
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Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: Social Studies 4-8REQUIRED COURSEWORK and TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE Step 1: Teaching Preparation Modules SOCI 5312 Introduction to Education SOCI 5312 LAB Content Pedagogy and Classroom Observations (The lab must be taken with SOCI 5312.) ESLS 5312 Teaching English as a Second Language SPED 5312 Teaching Special Education Step 2: Pre-Professional Teaching Modules SOCI 5000 Content Pedagogy and Teaching Demonstrations SOCI 6000 Advanced Content Pedagogy and TExES Preparation REQUIRED TExES EXAMS (Candidates must be enrolled in SOCI 6000 to register for the TExES Exams.) 1. Social Studies #118 2. PPR EC-12 #160 Step 3: Professional Teaching Assignment Module PPRO 5383 Professional Internship (One Full School Year) A passing score on the Social Studies #118 qualifies the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the Social Studies #118 and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching. **Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 and TExES Special Education Supplemental #163 exams.** To change your Certification Plan, please submit this form: Certification Change or Additional Certification Request.
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Texas Standard Teacher Certificate: Special Education EC-12REQUIRED COURSEWORK and TExES EXAMS FOR THE TEXAS STANDARD TEACHER CERTIFICATE Step 1: Teaching Preparation Modules CORE 5312 Introduction to Education SPED 5312 LAB Content Pedagogy and Classroom Observations (The lab must be taken with SPED 5312.) ESLS 5312 Teaching English as a Second Language SPED 5312 Teaching Special Education Step 2: Pre-Professional Teaching Modules SPED 5000 Content Pedagogy and Teaching Demonstrations SPED 6000 Advanced Content Pedagogy and TExES Preparation REQUIRED TExES EXAMS (Candidates must be enrolled in SPED 6000 to register for the TExES Exams.) 1. Special Education EC-12 #161 2. PPR EC-12 #160 Step 3: Professional Teaching Assignment Module PPRO 5383 Professional Internship (One Full School Year) A passing score on the Special Education #161 qualifies the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Intern Teacher Certificate. Passing scores on the Special Education #161 and PPR EC-12 qualify the Teacher Candidate for the Texas Probationary Teacher Certificate. Both certificates allow the teacher to teach for one year while EARNING THE SALARY/BENEFITS OF A FIRST-YEAR TEACHER. The Intern Certificate is non-renewable. The Probationary Certificate is renewable for two additional years. The goal is to complete all certification requirements and earn the Texas Standard Teacher Certificate at the end of the first year of teaching. **Increase your employment opportunities by also passing the TExES ESL Supplemental #154 exam.** To change your Certification Plan, please submit this form: Certification Change or Additional Certification Request.
Texas Education Agency Required Coursework
(300 Clock Hours)
Academic Year 2022-24
Per the Texas Administrative Code (§228), every TEA-approved educator preparation program must provide each teacher candidate with a minimum of 300 clock-hours of coursework and/or training. Unless a candidate qualifies as a late hire, a candidate must complete the following prior to any clinical teaching or internship:
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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; and
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150 clock-hours of coursework and/or training as prescribed in §228.30(d):
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designing clear, well-organized, sequential, engaging, and flexible lessons that reflect best practice, align with standards and related content, are appropriate for diverse learners and encourage higher-order thinking, persistence, and achievement;
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formally and informally collecting, analyzing, and using student progress data to inform instruction and make needed lesson adjustments;
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ensuring high levels of learning, social-emotional development, and achievement for all students through knowledge of students, proven practices, and differentiated instruction;
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clearly and accurately communicating to support persistence, deeper learning, and effective effort;
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organizing a safe, accessible, and efficient classroom;
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establishing, communicating, and maintaining clear expectations for student behavior;
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leading a mutually respectful and collaborative class of actively engaged learners;
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meeting expectations for attendance, professional appearance, decorum, procedural, ethical, legal, and statutory responsibilities;
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reflect on his or her practice; and
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effectively communicating with students, families, colleagues, and community members.
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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 TXITE.