Section 228.11 - New Entity Approval(a) An entity seeking initial approval to deliver an educator preparation program (EPP) shall attend a new applicant workshop conducted by Texas Education Agency (TEA) staff and, by December 1 of the same year as the entity attends the workshop, submit an application with evidence indicating the ability to comply with the provisions of this chapter, Chapter 227 of this title (relating to Provisions for Educator Preparation Candidates), Chapter 229 of this title (relating to Accountability System for Educator Preparation Programs), and Chapter 230 of this title (relating to Professional Educator Preparation and Certification). (1) The application will be in a format determined by the TEA and shall include all the following program components: (A) ownership and governance of the EPP;(B) criteria for admission to the EPP;(D) EPP coursework and training, including ongoing support during clinical teaching, internship, practicum, and residency experiences;(E) assessment and evaluation of candidates for certification and EPP improvement;(F) professional conduct of EPP staff and candidates;(G) EPP complaint procedures;(H) certification procedures;(I) required submissions of information, surveys, and other accountability data; and(J) as required under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.0443(b)(1) and (2), instruction for all candidates in proactive instructional planning techniques and inclusive practices for all students throughout coursework and clinical experiences.(2) The applicant may submit an application for one certificate class and up to five certificate categories within the certificate class requested for initial approval.(3) The applicant must provide evidence the proposed program has the staff, knowledge, and expertise to support individuals in each certificate class and category being requested.(b) TEA staff will review the application and conduct a pre-approval site visit.(c) TEA staff shall recommend to the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) whether the entity should be approved.(d) A post-approval site visit will be conducted after the end of the first academic year in which the entity reports completers to TEA in accordance with § 229.3 of this title (relating to Required Submissions of Information, Surveys, and Other Data).(e) All EPPs must be implemented as approved by the SBEC.(f) An individual or entity seeking approval from the SBEC as an EPP must have at least one physical location open for business in the state of Texas.19 Tex. Admin. Code § 228.11
Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 49, Number 20, May 17, 2024, TexReg 3544, eff. 9/1/2024