TACCTEP, TACO, TCTCT, TDFE, and TxATE Summer ConferenceTexas Education Agency Update

June 11, 2019

Overview

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• Technology and Data Updates• Legislative Update• Educator Standards and Testing Preparation• Accountability and ASEP• Support Opportunities

The next 20 minutes:

Technology Updates

Admissions Reporting

Survey Updates

ASEP Reporting Timeline

Technology Updates

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APR – Removed Reporting Responsibility

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Annual Performance Report• “Data TEA already has”• About 75% of programs had issues

with this data entry

• Admitted, Retained, and Completed will be auto-populated

• Applied will be collected directly, one time

• Programs will no longer be required to enter this information

Simple, one-time spreadsheet collection of Applied numbers

GPA Spreadsheet

• Goal: 2018-2019 as the last year for this collection

• Building Admissions screens within ECOS• Allow for one-time admissions reporting• Allow EPPs to view and monitor admissions• Auto-populate Finisher records list• Auto-populate Test approval list

Continuing to Improve

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On Target

All on Target. This will start with

admissions 9/1/2019 for the

2019-2020 AY.

Other things we have heard

Test approval email is confusing• New admissions will populate test

approval without issuing email. Email will issue when programs update status to “Approved for one attempt”

Retain certification fields from prior years on Finisher Records list• Identified as relatively small size. Goal

for completion in next AY.

Other Enrolled/Finisher Records mass update• On target for release 8/17/2019. This

is in time for use with 2018-19 reporting

Remove “All But Clinical” from Finisher Records list drop down options• Identified as relatively small size. Goal

for completion in next AY.• Removed from upload-to-update

instructions

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InProgress

InProgress

Admissions ReportingNEW AS OF 9/1/2019

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Admissions – 2018-2019 Process

Create .csv with test approval information –

or use the “one at a time” user interface.

Upload or enter into Test Approval within 7

days of formal admission

Create .csv with Finisher Records list information – or use

the “one at a time” user interface.

Upload or enter onto Finisher Records list

prior to ASEP reporting deadline

Enter all information onto GPA spreadsheet

Submit GPA spreadsheet once all

admissions are done for the year – but before

ASEP reporting deadline

Log admitted candidate demographics onto local tracker for APR

reporting

Report APR admitted numbers before ASEP

reporting deadline

Audit Test Approval with Other Enrolled

with GPA Spreadsheet with APR to ensure all

numbers match

Correct if needed, by ASEP reporting deadline

System creates associated record on Finisher Records ListStatus = “Other Enrolled”

System creates associated record for Test ApprovalStatus = “Eligible”

System calculates APR Admitted numbers

Admissions – Process as of 9/1/2019

Create .csv for newly admitted

candidates – or use the “one at a time”

user interface

Upload or enter within 7 days of

formal admission

Correct if needed, by ASEP reporting

deadline

1. Add new cert field? Add to Other Enrolled and Test Approval (same as current)

2. Candidate exits program? Remove from Other Enrolled and Test Approval (same as current)

3. Accidentally admitted a candidate? Contact TEA program specialist to delete admission (no process currently in place)

4. Why right now? To capture all AY2019-2020 admissions this way, so NO GPA SPREADSHEET IN

AUGUST 2020.

The Bottom Line:When a candidate is admitted, you report them as admitted.

Questions

Admissions File Requirements

1. File for upload in .csv2. Limit of 1,000 records at a

time3. Error lines will be listed on a

report; the rest of the file will load

4. Corrections can be made in the “one at a time” interface

5. Admissions can be viewed as downloadable reports

• TEA ID• Name (First & Last)• DOB• Email• Program Admission Date• Route• Certification License ID• Certificate Role• Overall GPA• Admission GPA• Subject Area HRS• Subject Area GPA• SAT Score• GRE Score• ACT Score

• Upload to update Finisher Records list (New!)• Other Enrolled Finisher• Other Enrolled Removed• Add new cert field

• Upload to update Test Approval (New!)• Eligible Approved for one Attempt• Eligible Removed• Add new exam

But I need to make mass updates….

Large programs can clean up their Finisher

Records list and Test Approval Rosters easily!

• Sunsetting the GPA Spreadsheet• Removing 75% of APR reporting responsibility

• 100% of data that must be checked against other sources• Removing 66% of new candidate reporting steps• Improved function with exception forms• Improved transparency / processes with survey roster review

This year’s progress:

Survey Updates

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Survey Progress

Principal Survey

10,738 completed

67.6%

2018: 56.1%

Teacher Survey

5,493 Completed

26.7%

Reminder: Not used for 18-19 accountability

Verification and Reporting Process

• ECOS (Principals)• Qualtrics (Teachers)• Complete June 17

Data Collection

• Clean with PEIMS data

• Clean with Certification Data

• Complete July 22

TEA Processing • Roster Verification

• Use provided form• Complete August 21

EPP Verification

• Score & Analyze• Identified data back

to EPPs• Deidentified data

posted online

TEA Analysis

ASEP Timelines

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ASEP Support and Guidance

Support Date

Updated 2018-2019 Technical Manual July 15 (Target)

ASEP Webinar August 6, 10:00am (CDT)

2019-2020 Technical Manual (with Admissions Guidance) August 15 (Target)

Admissions Reporting Webinar August 26, 2:00pm (CDT)

EPP support and guidance is being transitioned to a Help Desk System.

ASEP Timeline

Activity Date

EPPs Report Data Now

ASEP Webinar August 6

2018-19 Reporting Year Closed September 15

TEA review begins September 15

TEA review returned to EPPs October 4

EPPs review TEA review and identify necessary corrections October 7

2018-19 Reporting Year opened for revisions October 14

2018-19 Reporting Year closed –FINAL– October 18

Accelerated Progress in Updating Data Systems

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Updated in 2018-19

Annual Data Reporting

Principal Survey

Removal of required reporting for many elements

New in 2018-19

Teacher Survey

Interactive Map

Data communications throughout the year

Calculations Manual

New in 2019-20

Admissions Reporting

Public Dashboards

Measure of impact on student learning

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https://air-esri.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/f843bd7cdb3440b59b0b59b5ba656f85

Supporting Learning Organizations

Update TEA Data Infrastructure

Integrate with EPP Data Systems

Local, secure dashboards for EPP-driven analysis

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Supported by EPP-TEA collaboration and common data standards

Thanks!

Please capture any questions on your feedback document

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Overview

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• Technology and Data Updates• Legislative Update• Educator Standards and Testing Preparation• Accountability and ASEP• Support Opportunities

Texas Education Landscape

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Changes in Texas Schools

• The population of students we serve is large and growing. • Today we are serving over 1.5 million more students than

we were twenty years ago• Texas school demographics have become more diverse

than ever.• More than 69% of our students are Asian, African American

or Hispanic, as compared to 56% twenty years ago.• Our students have greater need for support than ever

before. • In 1997-98, 49% of students we served were economically

disadvantaged, and today that has risen to 59%

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47% 43% 47%50% 58%

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Student Achievement and Attainment Summary

3rd Grade Reading

Spring 2018 - STAAR “Meets” Grade Level

or Above

3rd Grade Math

Spring 2018 - STAAR “Meets” Grade Level

or Above

8th Grade Reading

Spring 2018 - STAAR “Meets” Grade Level

or Above

SAT/ACTPassing

2016 CohortAttaining College

Ready Score

High School Completion

2016 Cohort graduating within

4 years

College Enrollment

2015 Cohort Enrolledwithin 1-yr at a Texas IHE

Postsecondary Completion

2010 Cohort Completing Industry Certification or 2-or-4-

year Postsecondary DegreeIn TX within 6 years

8th Grade Math and EOCSpring 2018 - STAAR “Meets” Grade Level

or Above

Kindergarten Readiness

Fall 2016 - Based on local district reading

assessments

+4% -1%Goal: 60%

-2% -1%No Change*

No Change

+1%

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Reading Performance Is Declining According To NAEP

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1998 2002 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017

NAEP 4th Grade Reading Scores

Massachusetts

Florida

New York

United States CaliforniaTexas

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Teacher Experience Levels

Beginning 8%

1-5 Years Experience

29%

6-10 Years Experience

19%

11-20 Years Experience

28%

Over 20 Years Experience

16%37% of all Texas teachers

have been in the classroom for 5 years or

fewer

2017-18 TAPR 29

Legislative Update

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Legislative Update

Key Aspects Bills• Allows an education major• Eliminates the 18-hour limit on education courses

• House Bill 3217

• Establishes a micro-credentialing certification program for educator certification

• House Bill 2424

• Various mental health provisions• Permits IHEs to offer the mental health, substance abuse,

and youth suicide training

• House Bill 18

• School finance bill with some impacts to educator preparation and certification requirements

• House Bill 3

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House Bill 3 Changes Related to Educator Preparation

Reading Master Teacher

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Question: Is there a reason why after a candidate pays online for the fingerprinting that they are charged at the facility as well? If they should not have been charged at the facility as well, how do they get a refund?

Fingerprinting Fees

CERTIFICATE APPLICANT$40.25 (paid in ECOS)

+ $10.00 (paid to vendor)$50.25 (TOTAL)

NON-CERTIFIED APPLICANT• $48.25 (paid to vendor)

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• If district pre-enrolls as non-certified and applicant applies for certification within a few days, will create two charges.

• TEA will refund application fee upon written request.

Overview

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• Technology and Data Updates• Legislative Update• Educator Standards and Testing Preparation• Accountability and ASEP• Support Opportunities

Educator Standards, Testing and Preparation

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Testing

Preparation

Q&A

Test Administration – Jennifer Perez• 512-463-9039• Help desk ticket• Texas.support@pearson.com

Standards and Test Development – Beth Burkhart and Grace Wu

• Grace.wu@tea.texas.gov• Beth.Burkhart@tea.texas.gov• Redesign website

https://helpdesk.tea.texas.gov/hc/en-us/categories/115000066407-Educator-Certification-Testingmailto:Texas.support@pearson.commailto:Grace.wu@tea.texas.govmailto:Beth.Burkhart@tea.texas.govhttps://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Educator_Initiatives_and_Performance/Teacher_Certification_Redesign/

Family Consumer Science

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Beginning July 16, 2019 candidates will use the Pearson website to register and schedule exam appointments for the following AAFCS certification exams:

#200 Family & Consumer Sciences Composite#201 Hospitality, Nutrition & Food Science#202 Human Development & Family Studies

Exam appointments begin on September 9,2019.

Score report access and ResultsAnalyzer data will be available for exams taken after September 9, 2019.

Historical information will not be available through Pearson.

**EPP test approval must be given before registration

Science of Teaching Reading

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Current

EC-6 Core Subjects (291) +

pedagogy examination =

EC-6 Certification

Science of Teaching Reading (293)

Domain Domain Names CompetenciesDomain I Reading Pedagogy 001: Foundations of the Science of Teaching Reading

002: Foundations of Reading Assessment

Domain II Reading Development: Foundational Skills

003: Oral Language Foundations of Reading004: Phonological and Phonemic Awareness005: Print Concepts and Alphabet Knowledge 006: Phonics and Other Word Identification Skills007: Syllabication and Morphemic Analysis Skills008: Reading Fluency

Domain III Reading Development: Comprehension

009: Vocabulary Development 010: Comprehension Development011: Comprehension of Literary Texts012: Comprehension of Informational Texts

Domain IV Analysis and Response 013: Analysis and Response

Upcoming Tests

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July 29, 2019 September 23, 2020 March 26, 2021 TBD

Principal as Instructional Leader (268)

• EC-3 Content (292)

• Science of Teaching Reading (293)

• Educational Diagnostician (253)

• English Language Arts and Reading 4-8 (217)

• Physical Education (257)

• Health (258)• School Counselor

(252)• Trade and

Industrial Education PPR

• English Language Arts and Reading 7-12

• ESL Supplemental

• Bilingual Education Supplemental

• BTLPT-Spanish• Special Education

and related assessments

Chapter 230 Key Points

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edTPA Pilot• Allow performance assessments to be taken sooner than 45 days• edTPA assessment as option for all initial standard certifications• Fee for edTPAOther• Certification requirements for intensive pre-service • Fee for PACT

Adoption in July

edTPA Pilot Update

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27 programs participating in the pilot

59%IHE

41%ACP

Identify and develop best practices of implementation of

edTPA

Measure early outcomes for candidates and EPPs who

complete edTPA

Educator Standards, Testing and Preparation

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Testing

Preparation

Q&A

Educator Preparation – Tam Jones, Vanessa Alba, Lorrie Ayers, Kerri Elzie

• Tam.Jones@tea.texas.gov• Vanessa.Alba@tea.texas.gov• Lorrie.Ayers@tea.texas.gov• Kerri.Elzie@tea.texas.gov• Submit a Help Desk ticket

mailto:Tam.Jones@tea.texas.govmailto:Vanessa.alba@tea.texas.govmailto:Lorrie.Ayers@tea.Texas.govmailto:Kerri.Elzie@tea.texas.govhttps://helpdesk.tea.texas.gov/hc/en-us/categories/115000066407-Educator-Certification-Testing

Help Desk

• General Inquiries• Certification Deactivations• Updating Legal Authority• Certificate Issuance

Problems• Approved Placements • Add/Remove Certificate

Fields/Routes/Programs

https://helpdesk.tea.texas.gov/hc/en-us/categories/115000066407-Educator-Certification-Testing

Educator Standards, Testing and Preparation

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Principal as Instructional Leader Intern/Probationary Certificate

Question

• Before 9/1/2019 – Intern Certificate will issue with no passed tests

• Must be enrolled in an EPP• Must have met all pre-internship requirements

• After 9/1/2019 – Intern and Probationary Certificates will issue with 268 exam passed

• Intern/Probationary issued with passed 268 exam

• Standard PAIL Certificate issued with passed 268/368 PASL

Adjustments to 268

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Operational Adjustments:• 70 Multiple Choice Questions, 58 Scored• 4 Constructed Response Questions

Standard Setting prior to 9/1/2021• 36/58 scorable multiple-choice questions• 20/32 constructed-response questions

(each CR is scored twice on a 4 point rubric making each CR worth up to 8

points)

Standard Setting on or after 9/1/2021• 39/58 scorable multiple-choice questions• 22/32 constructed-response questions

(each CR is scored twice on a 4 point rubric making each CR worth up to 8

points)

Upcoming Dates and Timelines

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April 30, 2019

July 29, 2019

August 31, 2019

October 30, 2019

Registration opens for 268

http://www.tx.nesinc.com/Home.aspx

Administration available July 29-August 31

Passed 268 test results will exempt candidates from PASL

Last day to meet requirements for 068 and to be PASL exempt

Last day to recommend certification for 068 and to be PASL exempt

*Representative test March 20, 2020*Preparation manual adjusted for the number of multiple-choice questions*IPT purchased before 6/14 will be the longer length, after 6/14 will be the adjusted length

http://www.tx.nesinc.com/Home.aspx

Upcoming Testing Windows for PASL Exemption

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July

29 3213130

4 5 109876

11 12 1716151413

August

18 19 2423222120

25 26 3130292827

Testing Window #1 – Score Report Date of 8/23/2019

Testing Window #2 – Score Report Date of 9/20/19

Partial Testing Window #3 –Score Report Date of

9/20/19

Chapter 228 Key Points

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• Creates definition for intensive pre-service• Creates program requirements for intensive pre-service w/implementation date• Provides guidance for an intern and probationary certificate while participating in

intensive pre-service • Guidance for EPP name change• Support for candidates seeking certification

in two fields to have clinical teaching with support in the second field Adoption in July

Admitted with coursework or subject matter

examination

Successfully complete pre-

service and subject matter

examination Pass content test

Intern Cert Prob Cert

Chapter 227 Key Points

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First set of changes in 227 (PACT):• Proposes changes that allow for a subject-matter only exam to be taken for admission/PACT purposes• New definitions for content certification examination (required for admission)and content pedagogy

examinations (required for certification)

• Anyone can PACT if they achieve a passing score on a content certification examination prior to admission• Implementation date of 1/1/2020• Includes a new figure that lists all the initial certification areas and the pre-admission content test that should

be taken

Other changes:• Admission requirements for the Trade and Industrial Workforce Training Grades 6-12 certificate• Admission requirements for the Early Childhood through Grade 3 (EC-3) certificate

Proposal in July

● Each review has ‘Next Steps’ required to bring in compliance

● 8/31/19 due date for Next Steps due to TEA

● Recommended programs brought to October 4th SBEC meeting for continuing approval

Discussion only in July

5-Year Review

Received Question

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Will TEA-staff considered reviewing TAC 228.35(e)(8) – 160 clock-hour practicum specifically for Educational Diagnostician candidates? School districts in the DFW area are either not accepting candidates to complete the practicum or are not allowing the Educational Diagnosticians candidate to participation in all accepts of the assignment due to liability reasons. If a candidate cannot complete a practicum on their own site, it’s near impossible for a teacher-of-record to accumulate 160 clock-hours on a different site, especially at rural district sites.

Testing

Preparation

Q&A

Overview

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• Technology and Data Updates• Legislative Update• Educator Standards and Testing Preparation• Accountability and ASEP• Support Opportunities

ASEP Rule Updates

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Main Updates to Chapter 229

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High Performing EPPs

Adoption of Manual

Content Exam Standard: 75%

All Approved Exams for

Accountability (2020-2021)

Clean Up

229 Updates

High Performing EPPs• Shaped and edited based on EPAC and DWG feedback

Adoption of Manual• Extensive feedback from DWG• Principal Survey Scoring approach developed by DWG and approved by majority of DWG

Content Exam Standard: 75%• EPP testimony at SBEC meetings

All Approved Exams for Accountability (2020-2021)• Board concerns

Clean Up• Ad hoc questions from EPPs and other stakeholders• Demographic categories presented to DWG with majority bringing no objections

Overview

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• Technology and Data Updates• Legislative Update• Educator Standards and Testing Preparation• Accountability and ASEP• Support Opportunities

Support Opportunities

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Recruit, support, retain teachers and

principals

Build a foundation of reading and

math

Connect high school to career and

college

Improve low-performing schools

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Strengthen organizational foundations(resource efficiency, culture, capabilities, partnerships)

Ensure compliance, effectively implement legislation and inform policymakers

Increase transparency, fairness and rigor in district andcampus academic and financial performance

Every child, prepared for success in college, a career or the military.

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TEA Strategic Priority 1

Quality Teachers Matter

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Teachers are the most important in-school factor for improving student outcome.

Recruiting and Retaining More Effective Teachers

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Standards

Preparation

Recruitment

Hiring and Induction

Continuous Improvement

School Support and

Climate

Strategic Compensation

High School Students

Paraprofessionals

EPP Students

Certified Teachers

High-quality Education and Training programs, with dual credit

opportunities

Pathway 3: High-quality clinical teaching residencies and intensive preservice

training

Pathway 2: Bachelor’s degree completion and teaching

certifications in high-needs areas

Pathway 1: Stipends and professional development to grow Education and

Training programs

Grow Your Own Grant ProgramTeacher Pipeline and Entry Points

$3,000 - $6,000 funding per high school

$5,000 - $15,000 stipend per student teacher

$5,000 - $10,000 tuition reimbursement per candidate

$5,000 - $10,000 stipend per teacher

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Why Partner with Local Education Agencies (LEAs)?

• High-Quality Opportunities for Extended Clinical Practice

• Diverse Teacher Experiences• Teacher Recruitment in High-Needs Areas• Teacher Retention in Rural and Hard-to-Staff

Positions• Increased Student Achievement in Partner LEAs

Key Elements of EPP-LEA Partnerships Benefits for Educator Preparation Programs

• Strong Relationships and Structures• Common Vision• Shared Governance and Management• Continuous Improvement

GYO Grant Applications Open: September 2019

Detailed Information: https://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Educator_Initiatives_and_Performance/Grow_Your_Own/62

https://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Educator_Initiatives_and_Performance/Grow_Your_Own/

1. Improve the quality of principal candidate EPP/district preparation

2. Improve how districts recruit, support and retain next generation of leaders

3. Increase diversity of campus leadership

Principal Residency Grant Objectives

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Principal Residency Grant Program

LEAs that are awarded this grant will:

1) Identify strong principal residents from among their current staff through a targeted recruitment and selection process

2) Partner with an effective principal educator preparation program (EPP) that provides residents with course content focused on best practices in campus leadership, including a concentrated focus on instructional leadership (list vetted through upcoming RFQ)

3) Design and implement a year-long, full-time residency with a focus on authentic campus-based leadership experiences in partnership with the EPP

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Grant RFA Available

(September-November)

District Resident Recruitment

and Selection Begins

(March)

Distance Review

(November-December)

Grant Awards

Announced(February)

Finalist Interviews (January)

Principal Residency Grant Timeline

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Early Childhood-Grade 3 Certification Grant

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Supports:• Attending at TEA Reading

Academies Training (summer 2019)

• Course release to complete EC-3 certificate field addition application

• Candidate fees for Science of Teaching Reading

• Candidate fees for EC-3 Content

Awarded To:• Fully accredited or

accredited-not rated programs

• Programs requesting EC-3 certificate information

• Programs able to enroll by 9/1/2020

Contact Information

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Educator Preparation (5 year review process, technical assistance)

• Tam.Jones@tea.texas.gov• Vanessa.Alba@tea.texas.gov• Lorrie.Ayers@tea.texas.gov• Kerri.Elzie@tea.texas.gov• Submit a Help Desk ticket

Test Administration (test sites, test waivers, etc.)• 512-463-9039• Help desk ticket• Texas.support@pearson.com

Standards and Test Development (upcoming test development, edTPA pilot, PACT, intensive pre-service)

• Grace.Wu@tea.texas.gov• Beth.Burkhart@tea.texas.gov• Redesign website

mailto:Tam.Jones@tea.texas.govmailto:Vanessa.alba@tea.texas.govmailto:Lorrie.Ayers@tea.texas.govmailto:Kerri.Elzie@tea.texas.govhttps://helpdesk.tea.texas.gov/hc/en-us/categories/115000066407-Educator-Certification-Testinghttps://helpdesk.tea.texas.gov/hc/en-us/categories/115000066407-Educator-Certification-Testingmailto:Texas.support@pearson.commailto:Grace.wu@tea.texas.govmailto:Grace.Wu@tea.texas.govmailto:Grace.wu@tea.texas.govmailto:Beth.Burkhart@tea.texas.govhttps://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Educator_Initiatives_and_Performance/Teacher_Certification_Redesign/

TACCTEP, TACO, TCTCT, TDFE, and TxATE Summer Conference�Texas Education Agency Update �June 11, 2019 OverviewThe next 20 minutes:Technology UpdatesAPR – Removed Reporting ResponsibilityContinuing to ImproveOther things we have heardAdmissions Reporting�NEW AS OF 9/1/2019Admissions – 2018-2019 ProcessAdmissions – Process as of 9/1/2019QuestionsAdmissions File RequirementsBut I need to make mass updates….This year’s progress:Survey UpdatesSurvey ProgressVerification and Reporting ProcessASEP TimelinesASEP Support and GuidanceASEP TimelineAccelerated Progress in Updating Data SystemsSupporting Learning OrganizationsThanks!OverviewTexas Education LandscapeChanges in Texas SchoolsSlide Number 27Slide Number 28Teacher Experience LevelsLegislative UpdateLegislative UpdateHouse Bill 3 Changes Related to Educator PreparationFingerprinting FeesOverviewEducator Standards, Testing and PreparationFamily Consumer ScienceScience of Teaching Reading Science of Teaching Reading (293)Upcoming TestsChapter 230 Key PointsedTPA Pilot UpdateEducator Standards, Testing and PreparationHelp DeskEducator Standards, Testing and PreparationAdjustments to 268Upcoming Dates and TimelinesUpcoming Testing Windows for PASL ExemptionChapter 228 Key Points Chapter 227 Key PointsSlide Number 50Received QuestionOverviewASEP Rule UpdatesMain Updates to Chapter 229229 UpdatesOverviewSupport OpportunitiesSlide Number 58Quality Teachers Matter Recruiting and Retaining More Effective TeachersSlide Number 61Slide Number 62Slide Number 63Slide Number 64Slide Number 65Early Childhood-Grade 3 Certification GrantContact Information