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Texas Administrative Code › Title 19 - EDUCATION › Part 7 - STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION › Chapter 239 - STUDENT SERVICES CERTIFICATES › Subchapter B - SCHOOL LIBRARIAN CERTIFICATE › Section 239.65 - Requirements to Renew the Standard School Librarian Certificate

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) An individual issued a standard librarian
				  certificate from September 1, 1999, to August 31, 2000, is subject to Chapter
				  232, Subchapter B, of this title (relating to Certificate Renewal and
				  Continuing Professional Education Requirements), except that only 150
				  clock-hours of continuing professional education must be completed during the
				  first five-year renewal period. During subsequent renewal periods, the holder
				  of such an active standard librarian certificate must satisfy the most current
				  requirements for renewal.
(b) An
				  individual issued the standard School Librarian Certificate on or after
				  September 1, 2000, is subject to Chapter 232, Subchapter B, of this
				  title.
(c) An individual who holds
				  a valid Texas school librarian certificate or endorsement issued prior to
				  September 1, 1999, may voluntarily comply with the requirements of this section
				  under procedures implemented by the Texas Education Agency staff under §
				  232.810 of this title (relating to Voluntary Renewal of Current Texas
				  Educators).
Texas Administrative Code › Title 19 - EDUCATION › Part 7 - STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION › Chapter 239 - STUDENT SERVICES CERTIFICATES › Subchapter B - SCHOOL LIBRARIAN CERTIFICATE › Section 239.70 - Transition and Implementation Dates

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Section
				  239.60
				  of this title (relating to Requirements for the Issuance of the Standard School
				  Librarian Certificate) shall be implemented on September 1, 2002, and shall
				  supersede all conflicting provisions in this title on September 1, 2003. All
				  other sections of this subchapter shall take effect pursuant to the Texas
				  Government Code, §
										2001.036.
(b) Not later than September 1, 2003, the
				  following provisions shall no longer apply to the School Librarian Certificate:
(1) Section
				  245.5(a)(2)
				  of this title (relating to Requirements for Issuance of a Texas Certificate
				  Based on Certification from Another Country), as it existed on May 5, 2000;
				  and
(2) the "teaching practicum"
				  requirement in §
											245.10(a)(2)(B)
				  of this title (relating to Application Procedures) as it existed on May 5,
				  2000.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 19 - EDUCATION › Part 7 - STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION › Chapter 239 - STUDENT SERVICES CERTIFICATES › Subchapter C - EDUCATIONAL DIAGNOSTICIAN CERTIFICATE › Section 239.80 - General Provisions

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Because the
				  educational diagnostician plays a critical role in campus effectiveness and
				  student achievement, the rules adopted by the State Board for Educator
				  Certification in this subchapter ensure that each candidate for the Educational
				  Diagnostician Certificate is of the highest caliber and possesses the knowledge
				  and skills necessary to improve the performance of the diverse student
				  population of this state.
(b) An
				  individual serving as an educational diagnostician is expected to actively
				  participate in professional development activities to continually update his or
				  her knowledge and skills. Currency in best practices and research as related to
				  both assessment and student learning is essential.
(c) The holder of the Educational
				  Diagnostician Certificate issued under the provisions of this subchapter may
				  serve as an educational diagnostician, including providing educational
				  assessment and evaluation, as required by the Individuals with Disabilities
				  Education Act (IDEA) or other applicable law, for students from birth through
				  adulthood.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 19 - EDUCATION › Part 7 - STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION › Chapter 239 - STUDENT SERVICES CERTIFICATES › Subchapter C - EDUCATIONAL DIAGNOSTICIAN CERTIFICATE › Section 239.81 - Minimum Requirements for Admission to an Educational Diagnostician Preparation Program

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Prior to
				  admission to an educator preparation program leading to the Educational
				  Diagnostician Certificate, an individual must:
(1) hold a baccalaureate degree from an
				  accredited institution of higher education that at the time was accredited or
				  otherwise approved by an accrediting organization recognized by the Texas
				  Higher Education Coordinating Board;
(2) hold a valid classroom teaching
				  certificate; and
(3) meet the
				  requirements for admission to an educator preparation program under Chapter 227
				  of this title (relating to Provisions for Educator Preparation
				  Candidates).
Texas Administrative Code › Title 19 - EDUCATION › Part 7 - STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION › Chapter 239 - STUDENT SERVICES CERTIFICATES › Subchapter C - EDUCATIONAL DIAGNOSTICIAN CERTIFICATE › Section 239.82 - Preparation Program Requirements

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a)
				  Structured, field-based training must be focused on actual experiences with
				  each of the standards identified in §
										239.83
				  of this title (relating to Standards Required for the Educational Diagnostician
				  Certificate) to include experiences with diverse types of students, grade
				  levels, and campuses.
(b) An
				  educator preparation program may develop and implement specific criteria and
				  procedures that allow a candidate to substitute related professional
				  educational diagnostician training and/or experience directly related to the
				  standards identified in §
										239.83
				  of this title for part of the preparation coursework or other program
				  requirements.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 19 - EDUCATION › Part 7 - STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION › Chapter 239 - STUDENT SERVICES CERTIFICATES › Subchapter C - EDUCATIONAL DIAGNOSTICIAN CERTIFICATE › Section 239.83 - Standards Required for the Educational Diagnostician Certificate

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Educational Diagnostician Certificate
				  Standards. The knowledge and skills identified in this section must be used by
				  an educator preparation program in the development of curricula and coursework
				  and by the State Board for Educator Certification as the basis for developing
				  the examination required to obtain the standard Educational Diagnostician
				  Certificate. The standards also serve as the foundation for the professional
				  growth plan and continuing professional education activities required by §
										239.85
				  of this title (relating to Requirements to Renew the Standard Educational
				  Diagnostician Certificate).
(b)
				  Standard I. The educational diagnostician understands and applies knowledge of
				  the purpose, philosophy, and legal foundations of evaluation and special
				  education.
(1) The educational diagnostician
				  knows and understands:
(A) state and federal
				  regulations relevant to the role of the educational diagnostician;
(B) laws and legal issues related to the
				  assessment and evaluation of individuals with educational needs;
(C) models, theories, and philosophies that
				  provide the basis for special education evaluations;
(D) issues, assurances, and due process
				  rights related to evaluation, eligibility, and placement in the least
				  restrictive environment within a continuum of services; and
(E) rights and responsibilities of
				  parents/guardians, schools, students, and teachers and other professionals in
				  relation to individual learning needs.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 19 - EDUCATION › Part 7 - STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION › Chapter 239 - STUDENT SERVICES CERTIFICATES › Subchapter C - EDUCATIONAL DIAGNOSTICIAN CERTIFICATE › Section 239.84 - Requirements for the Issuance of the Standard Educational Diagnostician Certificate

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
To be eligible to receive the standard Educational
					 Diagnostician Certificate, a candidate must:
(1) successfully complete an educational
				  diagnostician preparation program that meets the requirements of §
										239.82
				  of this title (relating to Preparation Program Requirements) and §
										239.83
				  of this title (relating to Standards Required for the Educational Diagnostician
				  Certificate);
(2) successfully
				  complete the examination based on the standards identified in §
										239.83
				  of this title;
(3) hold, at a
				  minimum, a master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
				  that at the time was accredited or otherwise approved by an accrediting
				  organization recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating
				  Board;
(4) hold a valid classroom
				  teaching certificate; and
(5) have
				  three creditable years of teaching experience as a classroom teacher, as
				  defined in Chapter 153, Subchapter CC, of this title (relating to
				  Commissioner's Rules on Creditable Years of Service) and the Texas Education
				  Code, §
										5.001(2).
Texas Administrative Code › Title 19 - EDUCATION › Part 7 - STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION › Chapter 239 - STUDENT SERVICES CERTIFICATES › Subchapter C - EDUCATIONAL DIAGNOSTICIAN CERTIFICATE › Section 239.85 - Requirements to Renew the Standard Educational Diagnostician Certificate

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) An individual issued the standard
				  Educational Diagnostician Certificate under this title is subject to Chapter
				  232, Subchapter A, of this title (relating to Certificate Renewal and
				  Continuing Professional Education Requirements).
(b) An individual who holds a valid Texas
				  educational diagnostician certificate issued prior to September 1, 1999, may
				  voluntarily comply with the requirements of this section under procedures
				  implemented by the Texas Education Agency staff under §
										232.3
				  of this title (relating to Voluntary Renewal of Current Texas Educators).
Texas Administrative Code › Title 19 - EDUCATION › Part 7 - STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION › Chapter 239 - STUDENT SERVICES CERTIFICATES › Subchapter C - EDUCATIONAL DIAGNOSTICIAN CERTIFICATE › Section 239.86 - Implementation Date

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The provisions of this subchapter apply to an applicant who
					 is admitted to an educator preparation program for the Educational
					 Diagnostician Certificate on or after September 1, 2018.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 19 - EDUCATION › Part 7 - STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION › Chapter 239 - STUDENT SERVICES CERTIFICATES › Subchapter D - READING SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE › Section 239.90 - General Provisions

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Because the
				  reading specialist plays a critical role in campus effectiveness and student
				  achievement, the rules adopted by the State Board for Educator Certification in
				  this subchapter ensure that each candidate for the Reading Specialist
				  Certificate is of the highest caliber and possesses the knowledge and skills
				  necessary to improve the performance of the diverse student population of this
				  state.
(b) An individual serving as
				  a reading specialist is expected to actively participate in professional
				  development activities to continually update his or her knowledge and skills.
				  Currency in best practices and research as related to both campus leadership
				  and student learning is essential.
(c) The holder of the Reading Specialist
				  Certificate issued under the provisions of this subchapter may teach reading to
				  students in Prekindergarten-Grade 12.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 19 - EDUCATION › Part 7 - STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION › Chapter 239 - STUDENT SERVICES CERTIFICATES › Subchapter D - READING SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE › Section 239.91 - Minimum Requirements for Admission to a Reading Specialist Preparation Program

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Prior to
				  admission to an educator preparation program leading to the standard Reading
				  Specialist Certificate, an individual must:
(1) hold a baccalaureate degree from an
				  accredited institution of higher education that at the time was accredited or
				  otherwise approved by an accrediting organization recognized by the Texas
				  Higher Education Coordinating Board; and
(2) meet the requirements for admission to an
				  educator preparation program under Chapter 227 of this title (relating to
				  Provisions for Educator Preparation Candidates).
Texas Administrative Code › Title 19 - EDUCATION › Part 7 - STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION › Chapter 239 - STUDENT SERVICES CERTIFICATES › Subchapter D - READING SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE › Section 239.92 - Preparation Program Requirements

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a)
				  Structured, field-based training must be focused on actual experiences with
				  each of the standards identified in the State Board for Educator
				  Certification-approved reading specialist standards to include experiences with
				  diverse types of students, grade levels, and campuses.
(b) An educator preparation program must
				  develop and implement specific criteria and procedures that allow a candidate
				  to substitute related professional reading specialist training and/or
				  experience directly related to the standards identified in subsection (a) of
				  this section for part of the preparation coursework or other program
				  requirements.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 19 - EDUCATION › Part 7 - STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION › Chapter 239 - STUDENT SERVICES CERTIFICATES › Subchapter D - READING SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE › Section 239.93 - Requirements for the Issuance of the Reading Specialist Certificate

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
To be eligible to receive the standard Reading Specialist
					 Certificate, a candidate must:
(1)
				  successfully complete a reading specialist preparation program that meets the
				  requirements of §
										239.92
				  of this title (relating to Preparation Program Requirements);
(2) successfully complete the examination
				  based on the standards identified in §
										239.92
				  of this title;
(3) hold, at a
				  minimum, a master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
				  that at the time was accredited or otherwise approved by an accrediting
				  organization recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board;
				  and
(4) have two creditable years
				  teaching experience as a classroom teacher, as defined in Chapter 153,
				  Subchapter CC, of this title (relating to Commissioner's Rules on Creditable
				  Years of Service) and the Texas Education Code, §
										5.001(2).
Texas Administrative Code › Title 19 - EDUCATION › Part 7 - STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION › Chapter 239 - STUDENT SERVICES CERTIFICATES › Subchapter D - READING SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE › Section 239.94 - Requirements to Renew the Standard Reading Specialist Certificate

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) An individual issued the standard Reading
				  Specialist Certificate under this title is subject to Chapter 232, Subchapter
				  B, of this title (relating to Certificate Renewal and Continuing Professional
				  Education Requirements).
(b) An
				  individual who holds a valid Texas reading specialist certificate issued prior
				  to September 1, 1999, may voluntarily comply with the requirements of this
				  section under procedures implemented by the Texas Education Agency staff under
				  § 232.810 of this title (relating to Voluntary Renewal of Current Texas
				  Educators).
Texas Administrative Code › Title 19 - EDUCATION › Part 7 - STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION › Chapter 239 - STUDENT SERVICES CERTIFICATES › Subchapter D - READING SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE › Section 239.95 - Transition and Implementation Dates

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Section
					 239.93
					 of this title (relating to Requirements for the Issuance of the Reading
					 Specialist Certificate) shall be implemented on September 1, 2003, and shall
					 supersede all conflicting provisions in this title on September 1, 2004. All
					 other sections of this subchapter shall take effect pursuant to the Texas
					 Government Code, §
										2001.036.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 19 - EDUCATION › Part 7 - STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION › Chapter 239 - STUDENT SERVICES CERTIFICATES › Subchapter E - LEGACY MASTER TEACHER CERTIFICATE › Section 239.101 - General Provisions for Legacy Master Teacher Certificates

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) A Legacy Master Teacher certificate will
				  be issued to individuals who held valid or inactive master teacher certificates
				  on August 31, 2019.
(b) Legacy
				  Master Teacher certificates do not expire and are not subject to renewal
				  requirements.
(c) Any suspension of
				  or condition on an educator's master teacher certificate in accordance with
				  Chapter 249 of this title (relating to Disciplinary Proceedings, Sanctions, and
				  Contested Cases) will apply to the educator's Legacy Master Teacher certificate
				  upon issuance.
(d) All other
				  standard certificates held by the Legacy Master Teacher certificate holders are
				  subject to renewal and continual professional education requirements as
				  prescribed by Chapter 232 of this title (relating to General Certification
				  Provisions).
(e) A legacy master
				  teacher may serve as a mentor to other teachers in the subject area of his or
				  her Legacy Master Teacher certification.
(f) A legacy master teacher may teach in
				  assignments as specified in Chapter 231 of this title (relating to Requirements
				  for Public School Personnel Assignments).
Texas Administrative Code › Title 19 - EDUCATION › Part 7 - STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION › Chapter 239 - STUDENT SERVICES CERTIFICATES › Subchapter E - LEGACY MASTER TEACHER CERTIFICATE › Section 239.103 - Definitions

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The following words and terms, when used in this
					 subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly
					 indicates otherwise.
(1) Expired--An
				  expired credential is no longer valid because it was issued for a specific
				  term, and the ending date has passed.
(2) Inactive--An inactive certificate does
				  not currently entitle the certificate holder to work as a professional educator
				  in a Texas public school. A certificate is placed on inactive status when one
				  or more of the following conditions exists, and the certificate is returned to
				  valid status once an educator satisfies the condition or conditions that caused
				  the certificate to be placed on inactive status:
(A) the holder's standard certificate has not
				  been renewed;
(B) the certificate
				  holder has not completed fingerprinting as required by the Texas Education
				  Code, §
											22.0831; or
(C) the certificate holder has fees pending.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 19 - EDUCATION › Part 7 - STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION › Chapter 241 - PRINCIPAL CERTIFICATE › Subchapter A - PRINCIPAL AS INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER CERTIFICATE AND ENDORSEMENT › Section 241.1 - General Provisions

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) The Principal as
				  Instructional Leader certificate may be issued no earlier than December 1,
				  2018, and Principal as Instructional Leader Endorsement may be issued no
				  earlier than September 1, 2019.
(b)
				  The holder of the Principal as Instructional Leader certificate issued under
				  the provisions of this chapter may serve as a principal or assistant principal
				  in a Texas public school.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 19 - EDUCATION › Part 7 - STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION › Chapter 241 - PRINCIPAL CERTIFICATE › Subchapter A - PRINCIPAL AS INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER CERTIFICATE AND ENDORSEMENT › Section 241.5 - Minimum Requirements for Admission to a Principal Preparation Program

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Prior to admission to an educator
				  preparation program (EPP) leading to the Principal as Instructional Leader
				  certificate, an individual must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited
				  institution of higher education that at the time was accredited or otherwise
				  approved by an accrediting organization recognized by the Texas Higher
				  Education Coordinating Board.
(b)
				  An EPP may adopt requirements for admission in addition to those required in
				  subsection (a) of this section.
(c)
				  The EPP shall implement procedures that include screening activities to
				  determine the candidate's appropriateness for the Principal as Instructional
				  Leader certificate as identified in Chapter 227 of this title (relating to
				  Provisions for Educator Preparation Candidates).
Texas Administrative Code › Title 19 - EDUCATION › Part 7 - STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION › Chapter 241 - PRINCIPAL CERTIFICATE › Subchapter A - PRINCIPAL AS INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER CERTIFICATE AND ENDORSEMENT › Section 241.10 - Preparation Program Requirements for Principal as Instructional Leader Certificate

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) The standards
				  identified in §
										241.15
				  of this title (relating to Standards Required for the Principal as
				  Instructional Leader Certificate) and Chapter 228 of this title (relating to
				  Requirements for Educator Preparation Programs) shall be the curricular basis
				  for an educator preparation program (EPP) preparing candidates to be
				  principals. The EPP shall establish benchmarks and structured assessments of
				  the candidate's progress and needed growth throughout the EPP based on the
				  standards identified in §
										241.15
				  of this title.
(b) The principal
				  preparation program shall include a field-based practicum whereby a candidate
				  must demonstrate proficiency in each of the standards identified in §
										241.15
				  of this title.
(c) An EPP may
				  develop and implement specific criteria and procedures that allow a candidate
				  to substitute related experience and/or professional training directly related
				  to the standards identified in §
										241.15
				  of this title for part of the preparation requirements.
(d) The calculation determining an EPP's
				  accountability rating in accordance with Chapter 229 of this title shall not
				  include a candidate's performance on the Principal as Instructional Leader
				  pilot examination.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 19 - EDUCATION › Part 7 - STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION › Chapter 241 - PRINCIPAL CERTIFICATE › Subchapter A - PRINCIPAL AS INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER CERTIFICATE AND ENDORSEMENT › Section 241.15 - Standards Required for the Principal as Instructional Leader Certificate

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Principal as Instructional Leader
				  Certificate Standards. The knowledge and skills identified in this section must
				  be used by an educator preparation program (EPP) in the development of
				  curricula and coursework and by the State Board for Educator Certification as
				  the basis for developing the examinations required to obtain the standard
				  Principal as Instructional Leader certificate. The standards also serve as the
				  foundation for the individual assessment, professional growth plan, and
				  continuing professional education activities required by §
										241.30 of this title (relating to
				  Requirements to Renew the Standard Principal as Instructional Leader
				  Certificate).
(b) School Culture.
				  The principal:
(1) ensures that a positive,
				  collaborative, and collegial school culture facilitates and enhances the
				  implementation of campus initiatives and the achievement of campus
				  goals;
(2) uses emerging issues,
				  recent research, demographic data, knowledge of systems, campus climate
				  inventories, student learning data, and other information to collaboratively
				  develop a shared campus vision;
(3)
				  facilitates the collaborative development of a plan in which objectives and
				  strategies to implement the campus vision are clearly articulated;
(4) supports the implementation of the campus
				  vision by aligning financial, human, and material resources;
(5) establishes processes to assess and
				  modify the plan of implementation to ensure achievement of the campus
				  vision;
(6) acknowledges,
				  recognizes, and celebrates the contributions of students, staff, parents, and
				  community members toward the realization of the campus vision;
(7) models and promotes the continuous and
				  appropriate development of all learners, including faculty and staff, in the
				  campus community;
(8) uses
				  strategies to ensure the development of collegial relationships and effective
				  collaboration of campus staff;
(9)
				  develops and uses effective conflict-management and consensus-building
				  skills;
(10) establishes and
				  communicates consistent expectations for staff and students, providing
				  supportive feedback to ensure a positive campus environment;
(11) implements effective strategies to
				  systematically gather input from all campus stakeholders, supporting innovative
				  thinking and an inclusive culture;
(12) creates an atmosphere of safety that
				  encourages the social, emotional, and physical well-being of staff and students
				  and creates an inclusive school environment; and
(13) ensures that parents and other members
				  of the community are an integral part of the campus culture and fosters parent
				  involvement.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 19 - EDUCATION › Part 7 - STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION › Chapter 241 - PRINCIPAL CERTIFICATE › Subchapter A - PRINCIPAL AS INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER CERTIFICATE AND ENDORSEMENT › Section 241.20 - Requirements for the Issuance of the Standard Principal as Instructional Leader Certificate

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
To be eligible to receive the standard Principal as
					 Instructional Leader certificate, a candidate must:
(1) successfully complete the appropriate
				  examinations required under Chapter 230, Subchapter C, of this title (relating
				  to Assessment of Educators);
(2)
				  hold, at a minimum, a master's degree from an accredited institution of higher
				  education that at the time was accredited or otherwise approved by an
				  accrediting organization recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating
				  Board;
(3) hold a valid classroom
				  teaching certificate;
(4) have two
				  creditable years of teaching experience as a classroom teacher, as defined in
				  Chapter 153, Subchapter CC, of Part 2 of this title (relating to Commissioner's
				  Rules on Creditable Years of Service) and the Texas Education Code, §
										5.001(2);
				  and
(5) successfully complete a
				  principal preparation program that meets the requirements of §
										241.10 of this title (relating to
				  Preparation Program Requirements for Principal as Instructional Leader
				  Certificate), §
										241.15 of this title (relating to
				  Standards Required for the Principal as Instructional Leader Certificate),
				  Chapter 227 of this title (relating to Provisions for Educator Preparation
				  Candidates), and Chapter 228 of this title (relating to Requirements for
				  Educator Preparation Programs).
Texas Administrative Code › Title 19 - EDUCATION › Part 7 - STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION › Chapter 241 - PRINCIPAL CERTIFICATE › Subchapter A - PRINCIPAL AS INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER CERTIFICATE AND ENDORSEMENT › Section 241.25 - Requirements for the First-Time Principal in Texas

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) A principal or assistant principal
				  employed for the first-time as a campus administrator (including the first time
				  in the state) shall participate in an induction period of at least one
				  year.
(b) The induction period
				  should be a structured, systemic process for assisting the new principal or
				  assistant principal in further developing skills in guiding the everyday
				  operation of a school, adjusting to the particular culture of a school
				  district, and developing a personal awareness of self in the campus
				  administrator role. Mentoring support must be an integral component of the
				  induction period.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 19 - EDUCATION › Part 7 - STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION › Chapter 241 - PRINCIPAL CERTIFICATE › Subchapter A - PRINCIPAL AS INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER CERTIFICATE AND ENDORSEMENT › Section 241.30 - Requirements to Renew the Standard Principal as Instructional Leader Certificate and Principal Certificate

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) An individual
				  who holds a standard Principal as Instructional Leader certificate and
				  Principal certificate is subject to Chapter 232, Subchapter A, of this title
				  (relating to Certificate Renewal and Continuing Professional Education
				  Requirements).
(b) To satisfy the
				  requirements of this section, an individual must complete 200 clock-hours of
				  continuing professional education every five years directly related to the
				  standards in §
										241.15 of this title (relating to
				  Standards Required for the Principal as Instructional Leader
				  Certificate).
(c) An individual who
				  holds a valid Texas professional administrator certificate issued prior to
				  September 1, 1999, may voluntarily comply with the requirements for continuing
				  professional education in this section.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 19 - EDUCATION › Part 7 - STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION › Chapter 241 - PRINCIPAL CERTIFICATE › Subchapter A - PRINCIPAL AS INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER CERTIFICATE AND ENDORSEMENT › Section 241.35 - Requirements for the Issuance of the Principal as Instructional Leader Endorsement

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
To be eligible to receive the Principal as Instructional
					 Leader Endorsement, a candidate must:
(1) hold a valid certificate to serve in the
				  role of principal; and
(2)
				  successfully complete the appropriate examinations required under Chapter 230,
				  Subchapter C, of this title (relating to Assessment of Educators).
Texas Administrative Code › Title 19 - EDUCATION › Part 7 - STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION › Chapter 242 - SUPERINTENDENT CERTIFICATE › Section 242.1 - General Provisions

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Due to the
				critical role the superintendent plays in school district effectiveness and
				student achievement, the rules adopted by the State Board for Educator
				Certification ensure that each candidate for the Superintendent Certificate is
				of the highest caliber and possesses the knowledge and skills necessary for
				success.
(b) As required by the
				Texas Education Code, §
									21.046(b)(1)-(6),
				the standards identified in §
									242.15
				of this title (relating to Standards Required for the Superintendent
				Certificate) emphasize instructional leadership; administration, supervision,
				and communication skills; curriculum and instruction management; performance
				evaluation; organization; and fiscal management.
(c) An individual serving as a superintendent
				is expected to actively participate in professional development activities to
				continually update his or her knowledge and skills. Currency in best practices
				and research as related to both school district leadership and student learning
				is essential.
(d) The holder of the
				Superintendent Certificate issued under the provisions of this chapter may
				serve as a superintendent, principal, or assistant principal in a Texas public
				school.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 19 - EDUCATION › Part 7 - STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION › Chapter 242 - SUPERINTENDENT CERTIFICATE › Section 242.5 - Minimum Requirements for Admission to a Superintendent Preparation Program

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Prior to
				admission to an educator preparation program leading to the Superintendent
				Certificate, an individual must hold, at a minimum, a master's degree from an
				accredited institution of higher education that at the time was accredited or
				otherwise approved by an accrediting organization recognized by the Texas
				Higher Education Coordinating Board.
(b) An educator preparation program may adopt
				requirements for admission in addition to those required in subsection (a) of
				this section.
(c) The educator
				preparation program shall implement procedures that include screening
				activities to determine the candidate's appropriateness for the Superintendent
				Certificate as identified in Chapter 227 of this title (relating to Provisions
				for Educator Preparation Candidates).
Texas Administrative Code › Title 19 - EDUCATION › Part 7 - STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION › Chapter 242 - SUPERINTENDENT CERTIFICATE › Section 242.10 - Preparation Program Requirements

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) The
				design of the superintendent preparation program resides with the State Board
				for Educator Certification-approved educator preparation program and curricula
				and coursework shall be based upon the standards in §
									242.15
				of this title (relating to Standards Required for the Superintendent
				Certificate) and Chapter 228 of this title (relating to Requirements for
				Educator Preparation Programs).
(b)
				The superintendent preparation program shall include a field-based practicum
				whereby candidates must demonstrate proficiency in each of the standards
				identified in §
									242.15
				of this title.
(c) An educator
				preparation program may develop and implement specific criteria and procedures
				that allow a candidate to substitute related experience and/or professional
				training directly related to the standards identified in §
									242.15
				of this title for part of the preparation requirements.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 19 - EDUCATION › Part 7 - STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION › Chapter 242 - SUPERINTENDENT CERTIFICATE › Section 242.15 - Standards Required for the Superintendent Certificate

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Superintendent Certificate Standards. The
				knowledge and skills identified in this section must be used by an educator
				preparation program in the development of curricula and coursework and the
				State Board for Educator Certification as the basis for developing the
				examinations required to obtain the standard Superintendent Certificate. The
				standards also serve as the foundation for the individual assessment,
				professional growth plan, and continuing professional education activities
				required by §
									242.30
				of this title (relating to Requirements to Renew the Standard Superintendent
				Certificate).
(b) Learner-Centered
				Values and Ethics of Leadership. A superintendent is an educational leader who
				promotes the success of all students by acting with integrity, fairness, and in
				an ethical manner. A superintendent understands, values, and is able to:
(1) model and promote the highest standard of
				conduct, ethical principles, and integrity in decision making, actions, and
				behaviors;
(2) implement policies
				and procedures that encourage all school district personnel to comply with
				Chapter 247 of this title (relating to Educators' Code of Ethics);
(3) serve as an articulate spokesperson for
				the importance of education in a free democratic society;
(4) enhance teaching and learning by
				participating in quality professional development activities, study of current
				professional literature and research, and interaction with the school
				district's staff and students;
(5)
				maintain personal physical and emotional wellness; and
(6) demonstrate the courage to be a champion
				for children.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 19 - EDUCATION › Part 7 - STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION › Chapter 242 - SUPERINTENDENT CERTIFICATE › Section 242.20 - Requirements for the Issuance of the Standard Superintendent Certificate

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
To be eligible to receive the standard Superintendent
				  Certificate, a candidate must:
(1)
				satisfactorily complete an examination based on the standards identified in
				§
									242.15
				of this title (relating to Standards Required for the Superintendent
				Certificate); and
(2) successfully
				complete a State Board for Educator Certification-approved superintendent
				preparation program and be recommended for certification by that program;
				and
(3) hold, at a minimum, a
				master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education that at the
				time was accredited or otherwise approved by an accrediting organization
				recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board; and
(4) hold, at a minimum, a principal
				certificate or the equivalent issued under this title or by another state or
				country; or
(5) have at least three
				creditable years of managerial experience in a public school district.
(A) The managerial experience must include
				responsibility for:
(i) supervising or
				appraising faculty or staff;
(ii)
				conducting district-level planning and coordination of programs, activities, or
				initiatives; and
(iii) creating or
				maintaining a budget.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 19 - EDUCATION › Part 7 - STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION › Chapter 242 - SUPERINTENDENT CERTIFICATE › Section 242.25 - Requirements for the First-Time Superintendent in Texas

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) A first-time superintendent (including
				the first time in the state) shall participate in a one-year mentorship that
				should include at least 36 clock-hours of professional development directly
				related to the standards identified in §
									242.15
				of this title (relating to Standards Required for the Superintendent
				Certificate).
(b) During the
				one-year mentorship, the superintendent should have contact with his or her
				mentor at least once a month. The mentorship program must be completed within
				the first 18 months of employment as superintendent in order to maintain the
				standard certificate.
(c)
				Experienced superintendents willing to serve as mentors must participate in
				training for the role.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 19 - EDUCATION › Part 7 - STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION › Chapter 242 - SUPERINTENDENT CERTIFICATE › Section 242.30 - Requirements to Renew the Standard Superintendent Certificate

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) An individual who holds the standard
				Superintendent Certificate is subject to Chapter 232, Subchapter B, of this
				title (relating to Certificate Renewal and Continuing Professional Education
				Requirements).
(b) To satisfy the
				requirements of this section, an individual must complete 200 clock-hours of
				continuing professional education every five years directly related to the
				standards in §
									242.15
				of this title (relating to Standards Required for the Superintendent
				Certificate).
(c) An individual who
				holds a valid Texas professional administrator certificate issued prior to
				September 1, 1999, may voluntarily comply with the requirements of this section
				under procedures implemented by the Texas Education Agency staff under §
				232.810 of this title (relating to Voluntary Renewal of Current Texas
				Educators).
Texas Administrative Code › Title 19 - EDUCATION › Part 7 - STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION › Chapter 244 - CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OF TRAINING FOR APPRAISERS › Section 244.1 - General Provisions

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
As authorized by the Texas Education Code (TEC), Chapter 21,
				  Subchapter H, the commissioner of education rules for a recommended teacher
				  appraisal system; for a recommended principal appraisal system; and for a
				  recommended administrator appraisal process for administrators other than
				  principals are codified in Chapter 150 of this title (relating to
				  Commissioner's Rules Concerning Educator Appraisal). Other appraisal systems
				  may be locally developed and adopted by a school district according to the TEC,
				  Chapter 21, Subchapter H, and Chapter 150 of this title.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 19 - EDUCATION › Part 7 - STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION › Chapter 244 - CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OF TRAINING FOR APPRAISERS › Section 244.2 - Training for Appraisers of Educators in School Districts Using a Recommended Appraisal Process

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) The State Board
				for Educator Certification hereby adopts the appraiser qualifications, required
				appraiser training, and criteria for acceptable appraiser performance under the
				recommended teacher appraisal system and the recommended principal appraisal
				system, as established by the commissioner of education in Chapter 150 of this
				title (relating to Commissioner's Rules Concerning Educator
				Appraisal).
(b) Training of
				appraisers shall be provided in accordance with the rules established by the
				commissioner of education in Chapter 150 of this title. The providers of such
				training are responsible for verifying completion of the training. The regional
				education service center designated by the commissioner to serve as the
				appraiser certification provider for the state is responsible for maintaining
				documentation and for issuing certification to individuals who have completed
				training to appraise teachers or principals.
(c) A school district using the
				commissioner-recommended appraisal process for administrators other than
				principals shall comply with §
									150.1022(c)
				of this title (relating to Commissioner-Recommended Administrator Appraisal
				Process: Procedures) and §
									244.3
				of this title (relating to Training for Appraisers of Educators in School
				Districts Using Locally-Developed Educator Appraisal Systems).
Texas Administrative Code › Title 19 - EDUCATION › Part 7 - STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION › Chapter 244 - CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OF TRAINING FOR APPRAISERS › Section 244.3 - Training for Appraisers of Educators in School Districts Using Locally-Developed Educator Appraisal Systems

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
A school district that locally develops and adopts its own
				  educator appraisal system should have a clearly defined set of procedures for
				  training appraisers. The school district should identify the qualities
				  appraisers must demonstrate and include appropriate proficiency checks to
				  evaluate the performance of all educators performing appraisals under the
				  district's locally adopted appraisal systems. The school district shall be
				  responsible for documenting that appraisers have met training criteria
				  established by the district.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 19 - EDUCATION › Part 7 - STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION › Chapter 245 - CERTIFICATION OF EDUCATORS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES › Section 245.1 - General Provisions

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) A Texas educator
				certificate may be issued to an individual who holds a college degree and an
				acceptable certificate or other credential issued by the authorized licensing
				agency in another country and who meets appropriate requirements specified in
				§
									230.11 of
				this title (relating to General Requirements) and in this chapter.
(b) The degree held by an applicant from
				another country must be equivalent to at least a bachelor's degree or higher
				issued by an accredited institution of higher education in the United States
				accredited or otherwise approved by an accrediting organization recognized by
				the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board or by the U.S. Department of
				Education.
(c) The certificate(s)
				or other credential(s) issued by the authorized licensing agency in another
				country may not be a temporary permit, a credential issued by a city or school
				district, or a certificate for which academic or other program deficiencies are
				indicated. Specific examination or renewal requirements shall not be considered
				academic or program deficiencies.
(d) A statement or approval letter issued by
				the authorized licensing agency in another country specifying eligibility for
				full certification upon employment or completion of specified examination
				requirements shall have the same standing as a certificate.
(e) The certificate(s) or other credential(s)
				and areas of certification issued by the authorized licensing agency in another
				country must be equivalent to a certificate or grade level that is within the
				early childhood-Grade 12 level and approved by the State Board for Educator
				Certification (SBEC). Based on the certificate(s) submitted with the
				application for review of credentials, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) staff
				shall identify the certification areas for which the applicant qualifies in
				Texas. The certificate(s) for which the applicant qualifies may be issued by
				the TEA staff under the authority of the SBEC.
(f) If a Texas examination or certification
				is scheduled to be eliminated, an individual requesting certification and
				examination comparability must ensure that the application and all review
				documentation, including examination scores, are received by TEA staff 60
				calendar days before the application submission deadline for the examination
				and/or certification sought.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 19 - EDUCATION › Part 7 - STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION › Chapter 245 - CERTIFICATION OF EDUCATORS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES › Section 245.5 - Requirements for Issuance of a Texas Certificate Based on Certification from Another Country

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) The appropriate
				standard certificate issued under Chapter 230, Subchapter D, of this title
				(relating to Types and Classes of Certificates Issued), may be issued to an
				applicant holding an acceptable certificate or other credential and college
				degree as specified in §
									245.1 of this
				title (relating to General Provisions). The applicant must:
(1) pass the appropriate examination(s)
				prescribed in the Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.048(a), and §
										230.21 of
				this title (relating to Educator Assessment);
(2) achieve an acceptable score on an
				examination(s) similar to and at least as rigorous as the requirements
				prescribed in the TEC, §
										21.048(a),
				and §
										230.21 of
				this title that was administered under the authority of another country. The
				applicant shall verify in a manner determined by the Texas Education Agency
				staff the level of performance on acceptable examinations administered under
				the authority of another country; or
(3) qualify for an exemption from required
				Texas examinations through provisions in §152.1001 of Part 2 of this title
				(relating to Exceptions to Examination Requirements for Individuals Certified
				Outside the State).