Part 7.
STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION
Chapter 230.
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND CERTIFICATION
Subchapter G. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT FOR CLASSROOM TEACHERS
19 TAC §§230.191, 230.193 - 230.196, 230.198, 230.199
The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) proposes
amendments to §§230.191, 230.193, 230.194, 230.195, 230.196, 230.198,
and 230.199, relating to certification requirement for classroom teachers.
The sections establish provisions relating to preparation required in all
programs (§230.191); teacher certificate--secondary (§230.193);
teacher certificate--all-level (§230.194); special education certificates
(§230.195); vocational agriculture certificates (§230.196); vocational
marketing education certificates (§230.198); and endorsements (§230.199).
The proposed amendments provide for the SBEC to cease issuing certain ExCET-based
certificates on September 1, 2007. The superseded certificates will remain
valid and SBEC will not require educators who hold one of these certificates
to obtain the corresponding new certificate. The amendments will allow for
an overlap of the superseded certificates and corresponding certification
exams.
Pursuant to §2001.034 of the Government Code, which allows a state
agency to adopt an emergency rule if the agency finds that a requirement of
state or federal law requires adoption of a rule on fewer than 30 days notice,
the proposed amendments were filed as emergency adoptions taking effect immediately
on January 19, 2006. The emergency adopted amendments were published in the
February 3, 2006, issue of the
Texas Register
(31
TexReg 619). The SBEC found that emergency amendments were necessary to comply
with the requirements of state and federal law.
With the exception of technical edits, the proposed amendments reflect
rule actions adopted by the SBEC in 2005. Specifically, the proposed amendments
accomplish the following.
In §230.191, language is added to subsections (c)(2)(A)(v), (c)(2)(B)(iii),
and (f) to allow provisions for the ExCET-based secondary Grades 6-12 certificates
and all level prekindergarten-Grade 12 certificates to expire on September
1, 2007. Additional non-substantive, technical edits are also made to this
section.
In §230.193, language is modified in subsection (d) to allow provisions
relating to art, dance, journalism, speech communications, and theatre arts
to expire on September 1, 2007, and provisions relating to business and other
languages to expire on September 1, 2008.
In §230.194, language is added in subsection (c) to allow provisions
relating to art, speech communications-theatre arts, and theatre arts to expire
on September 1, 2007.
In §230.195, language is added in subsection (c) to allow provisions
of the section to expire on September 1, 2007. Additional non-substantive,
technical edits are also made to this section.
In §230.196, language is added in subsection (g) to allow provisions
of the section to expire on September 1, 2007. Additional non-substantive,
technical edits are also made to this section.
In §230.198, language is added in subsection (f) to allow provisions
of the section to expire on September 1, 2007. Additional non-substantive,
technical edits are also made to this section.
In §230.199, language is added in subsection (c)(4)(D) to allow provisions
relating to endorsements for the visually handicapped delivery system area
to expire on September 1, 2007. Additional non-substantive, technical edits
are also made to this section.
These amendments are proposed in conjunction with proposed amendments to
rules in Subchapter P, Requirements for Standard Certificates and Specialized
Assignments or Programs, of this chapter and proposed amendments in 19 TAC
Chapter 233, Categories of Classroom Teaching Certificates.
Patricia Hayes, associate commissioner for educator quality and P-16 initiatives,
has determined that for the first five-year period the amendments are in effect
there will be no fiscal implications for state or local government as a result
of enforcing or administering the amendments.
Ms. Hayes has determined that for each year of the first five years the
amendments are in effect the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing
the amendments will be that obsolete certificates will be replaced by certificates
based on the public school curriculum outlined in the Texas Essential Knowledge
and Skills. There will be no effect on small businesses. There is no anticipated
economic cost to persons who are required to comply with the amendments.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez,
Policy Coordination Division, Texas Education Agency, 1701 North Congress
Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-1497. Comments may also be submitted
electronically to
rules@tea.state.tx.us
or
faxed to (512) 463-0028. All requests for a public hearing on the proposed
amendments submitted under the Administrative Procedure Act must be received
by the Department of Educator Quality and P-16 Initiatives, Texas Education
Agency, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, Attention: Patricia
Hayes, not more than 15 calendar days after notice of the proposal has been
published in the
Texas Register
.
The amendments are proposed under the following Texas Education
Code sections: §21.031(a), which vests the SBEC with the authority to
regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education,
and standards of conduct of public school educators; §21.041(b)(1), which
requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators
and the general administration of Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent
with that subchapter; §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to specify
the classes of certificates to be issued; and §21.041(b)(3), which requires
the SBEC to specify the period for which each class of educator certificate
is valid.
The proposed amendments implement Texas Education Code, §21.031(a)
and §21.041(b)(1), (2), and (3).
§230.191.Preparation Required in All Programs.
(a) - (b)
(No change.)
(c)
The teacher education program shall include academic specializations
and teaching fields in subjects approved to be taught in the public schools
of Texas or delivery systems authorized by the State Board of Education [
(1)
In addition to the teaching certificates specified in this
subchapter and Chapter 233 of this title
(relating to Categories of
Classroom Teaching Certificates)
, educator preparation entities operating
as alternative certification programs under
TEC,
[
(2)
For the teacher certificates, each academic specialization,
teaching field, and delivery system shall comply with one or more of the options
in this paragraph. In accordance with the
TEC,
[
(A)
The options for teacher certificate--secondary include
the following.
(i)
Option I (Grades 6-12) requires one 36-semester-hour (including
21 semester hours of upper-division courses) teaching field, with an additional
12 semester hours in a directly supporting field(s).
(ii)
Option II (Grades 6-12) requires two 24-semester-hour
(including 12 semester hours of upper-division courses in each) teaching fields,
delivery systems, or a combination of a teaching field and a delivery system.
(iii)
Option III (Grades 6-12) requires one 48-semester-hour
(including 24 semester hours of upper-division courses) broad teaching field.
(iv)
Option IV (Grades 6-12) requires one 48-semester-hour
(including 24 semester hours of upper-division courses, 12 of which are in
a single area) composite teaching field. A minimum of six semester hours shall
be required in each area.
(v)
The provisions of this subparagraph
expire on September 1, 2007.
(B)
The options for teacher
certificate--all-level
[
(i)
Option I (prekindergarten-Grade 12) requires one 48-semester-hour
(including 24 semester hours of upper-division courses) academic specialization,
which includes six semester hours designed for elementary level and six semester
hours designed for secondary level.
(ii)
Option II (prekindergarten-Grade 12) requires one 36-semester-hour
(including 18 semester hours of upper-division courses) academic specialization,
which includes six semester hours designed for elementary level and six semester
hours designed for secondary level. Option II is only available for the physical
education academic specialization.
(iii)
The provisions of [
(d)
The professional development sequence for the initial teacher
certificate shall consist of 18 semester hours of upper-division courses.
The following [
(1)
Core requirements common to all grade level options include
studies of:
(A)
teaching-learning processes, including measurement and
evaluation of student achievement;
(B)
human growth and development;
(C)
knowledge and skills concerning the unique needs of special
learners, such as:
(i)
multicultural education: the impact of cultural, ethnic,
language, and social differences upon instructional processes;
(ii)
the characteristics, assessment, least restrictive alternatives,
and admission, review, and dismissal processes for students requiring individualized
or specialized education programs; and
(iii)
the characteristics, identification, and needs of gifted
and talented students;
(D)
legal and ethical aspects of teaching to include the recognition
of and response to signs of abuse and neglect in children;
(E)
structure, organization, and management of the American
school system, with emphasis upon the state and local structure in Texas;
and
(F)
educational computing, media, and other technologies.
(2)
Methodology requirements specifically designed for the
grade level option selected shall include studies of the following:
(A)
instructional methods and strategies that emphasize practical
applications of the teaching-learning processes;
(B)
curriculum organization, planning, and evaluation;
(C)
basic principles and procedures of classroom management
with emphasis on classroom discipline, using group and individual processes
as well as different techniques and procedures adapted to the personality
of the teacher; and
(D)
the scope and sequence of the essential knowledge and skills
for all subjects required in the elementary course of study that are not included
in the academic specializations when elementary options are selected.
(e)
The professional development sequence for the teacher certificate--all-level
shall include a minimum of three semester hours designed for the elementary
level and three semester hours designed for the secondary level.
(f)
The provisions of subsections
(d) and (e) of this section expire on September 1, 2007.
§230.193.Teacher Certificate--Secondary.
(a) - (c)
(No change.)
(d)
The provisions of this section expire on September 1, 2005
,
with the exception of teaching fields in Art, [
§230.194.Teacher Certificate--All-Level.
(a)
The teacher certificate--all-level shall be based upon
completion of a teacher education program as described in §230.191 of
this title (relating to Preparation Required in All Programs). Areas of academic
specialization for the teacher certificate--all-level shall be:
(1)
art;
(2)
music;
(3)
physical education;
(4)
speech communications-theatre arts; and
(5)
theatre arts.
(b)
The provisions in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this section
expire on September 1, 2005.
(c)
The provisions of paragraphs
(1), (4), and (5) of this section expire on September 1, 2007.
§230.195.Special Education Certificates.
(a)
The special education certificates shall be based upon
completion of a teacher education program as described in §230.191(a),
(b), and (c) of this title (relating to Preparation Required in All Programs).
In accordance with the Texas Education Code [
(1)
survey of special education;
(2)
foundations of education for the deaf (history of education
of the deaf, psychology of deafness, the state curriculum for the deaf, and
the legal aspects of education for the deaf);
(3)
audiology (auditory training and testing and speech reading);
(4)
speech for the deaf;
(5)
language for the deaf;
(6)
manual communication (finger spelling, signed English,
and American Sign Language); and
(7)
teaching reading to the deaf.
(b)
The professional development sequence for special education
certificates shall consist of 18 semester hours of upper-division courses.
Reading, which may be offered beyond the 18 semester hours of professional
development courses, must be included. Reading instruction will be developmental
and corrective, and will incorporate identification, teaching strategies,
and resources for dyslexia and related disorders and other reading disorders.
The following components must be included.
(1)
Core requirements common to all grade levels shall include §230.191
(d)
[
(2)
Methodology requirements specifically designed for both
the elementary and secondary grade levels shall include §230.191
(d)
[
(c)
The provisions of this section
expire on September 1, 2007.
§230.196.Vocational Agriculture Certificates.
(a)
The program shall include at least one of the following
specializations:
(1)
production agriculture; or
(2)
ornamental horticulture.
(b)
The specialization in production agriculture shall consist
of 48 semester hours (24 semester hours of upper-division courses) of technical
agriculture as follows:
(1)
agricultural economics--three semester hours;
(2)
animal science--nine semester hours;
(3)
soil and plant science--nine semester hours;
(4)
agricultural engineering--nine semester hours; and
(5)
scientific agriculture electives--18 semester hours.
(c)
The specialization in ornamental horticulture shall consist
of 48 semester hours (24 semester hours of upper-division courses) of technical
agriculture. The program shall include the following areas:
(1)
agricultural economics;
(2)
genetics (plant reproduction);
(3)
greenhouse and nursery management;
(4)
plant nutrition;
(5)
plant pathology;
(6)
plant physiology;
(7)
plant and soil science; and
(8)
taxonomy of flowering plants.
(d)
The professional development sequence shall consist of
18 semester hours of upper-division courses. No more than nine semester hours
of the professional development sequence may be completed in vocational agriculture
education courses. Reading, which may be offered beyond the 18 semester hours
of professional development, must be included. Reading instruction will be
developmental and corrective, and will incorporate identification, teaching
strategies, and resources for dyslexia and other reading disorders.
(1)
Core requirements specifically designed for secondary grade
levels shall include §230.191
(d)
[
(2)
Methodology requirements shall include, but need not be
limited to:
(A)
adult and young farmer education;
(B)
youth leadership development and activities;
(C)
supervision of occupational experience programs;
(D)
history, principles, and foundations of vocational education
in agriculture;
(E)
advisory councils for vocational agriculture;
(F)
special needs of students in vocational agriculture;
(G)
instructional methods and strategies that emphasize practical
applications of the teaching-learning processes;
(H)
curriculum organization, planning, and evaluation; and
(I)
basic principles and procedures of classroom management
with emphasis on classroom discipline, using group processes as well as different
techniques and procedures adapted to the personality of the teacher.
(e)
Additional requirements for assignment to specialized programs
in vocational agriculture are described in this chapter.
(f)
Students also planning to qualify for a secondary teaching
certificate should complete a secondary, Option II, teaching field with the
amount in each field to be determined by the preparation program.
(g)
The provisions of this section
expire on September 1, 2007.
§230.198.Vocational Marketing Education Certificates.
(a)
The vocational marketing education certificate shall be
based upon completion of a teacher education program as described in §230.191
of this title (relating to Preparation Required in All Programs).
(b)
Academic preparation and work experience required for the
vocational marketing education certificate shall consist of:
(1)
48 semester hours (24 semester hours upper-division courses)
that include the following:
(A)
introduction to business;
(B)
business communication;
(C)
business law;
(D)
elementary accounting;
(E)
statistics;
(F)
retailing;
(G)
marketing;
(H)
principles of management;
(I)
principles of advertising; and
(J)
salesmanship; and
(2)
two years of wage-earning experience approved by the teacher
education program in one or more of the marketing occupations or one year
of wage-earning experience in addition to 1,000 clock hours of employment
experience supervised by the approved teacher education program.
(c)
The professional development sequence shall require 18
semester hours of upper-division courses. No more than nine semester hours
of the professional development sequence may be completed in vocational marketing
education courses. Reading, which may be offered beyond the 18 semester hours
of professional development courses, must be included. Reading instruction
will be developmental and corrective, and will incorporate identification,
teaching strategies, and resources for dyslexia and other reading disorders.
(1)
Core requirements specifically designed for secondary grade
levels shall include §230.191
(d)
[
(2)
Methodology requirements shall include §230.191
(d)
[
(d)
Additional requirements for assignment to specialized programs
in vocational marketing education are described in this chapter.
(e)
Students also planning to qualify for a secondary teaching
certificate should complete a secondary, Option II, teaching field with the
amount in each field to be determined by the
preparation program
[
(f)
The provisions of this section
expire on September 1, 2007.
§230.199.Endorsements.
(a) - (b)
(No change.)
(c)
Program requirements for endorsement in delivery system
areas.
(1) - (3)
(No change.)
(4)
Visually handicapped.
(A)
Certificate requirement. The visually handicapped endorsement
may be added only to special education certificates or to elementary or secondary
teacher certificates.
(B)
Professional development. The professional development
sequence for the visually handicapped endorsement shall consist of [
(i)
physiological, psychological, and social factors of blindness;
(ii)
literary braille (grade II);
(iii)
special braille notations (including nemeth code, braille
music, scientific notation, formal and foreign language);
(iv)
media, materials, and adaptations;
(v)
methods of instruction (including low vision, orientation
and mobility, vocational and career exploration, and
multihandicapped
[
(vi)
assessment and programming;
(vii)
intervention and parent training; and
(viii)
survey of exceptional children.
(C)
ExCET requirement: Visually Handicapped.
(D)
The provisions of this paragraph
expire on September 1, 2007.
(5)
(No change.)
(d)
(No change.)
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on March 20, 2006.
TRD-200601693
Patricia Hayes
Associate Commissioner, Educator Quality and P-16 Initiatives
State Board for Educator Certification
Earliest possible date of adoption: April 30, 2006
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
19 TAC §230.436
The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) proposes
an amendment to §230.436, relating to certification fees. The section
establishes the schedule of fees for certification services. The proposed
amendment would provide clarification regarding the fee for issuance of the
Temporary Teacher certificate and establish a fee for the issuance of the
Visiting International Teacher certificate.
The proposed amendment would remove language in paragraph (11) to clarify
that the Temporary Teacher certificate may be issued only based on recommendation
by an approved Texas public school district.
The proposed amendment would add new paragraph (21) to set a fee of $50
for issuance of the Visiting International Teacher certificate. The new Visiting
International Teacher certificate was approved by the SBEC at its October
13, 2004 meeting. However, the rule creating the new certificate (19 TAC §232.6)
did not set a fee for certificate issuance. The new Visiting International
Teacher certificate ensures that participants in recognized exchange programs
are highly qualified and meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind
Act. The new certificate replaces permits for Exchange Teachers (19 TAC §230.510)
and permits for Teachers for Bilingual Education Programs (19 TAC §230.511)
which do not comply with the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act.
Additional non-substantive, technical edits would also be made to this
section.
With the exception of the technical edits, the proposed amendment reflects
action taken by the SBEC in 2005. The SBEC confirmed action on the proposed
amendment at its January 2006 meeting.
Patricia Hayes, associate commissioner for educator quality and P-16 initiatives,
has determined that for the first five-year period the amendment is in effect
there will be fiscal implications for state government as a result of enforcing
or administering the amendments. An estimated cost of $124,800 is anticipated
for fiscal year 2006 for initial costs for programming. There may be other
additional costs for fiscal year 2006 that are unknown at this time. On-going
costs to maintain this component for the remaining fiscal years are unknown
at this time. There will be no fiscal implications for local government.
Ms. Hayes has determined that for each year of the first five years the
amendment is in effect the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing
the amendment will be efficient and updated rules governing the fees charged
for issuance of certificates to public school educators. There will be no
effect on small businesses. There is anticipated economic cost to persons
who are required to comply with the amendment. For each year of the first
five years the amendment is in effect, an individual seeking certification
as a visiting international teacher would pay a fee of $50. Individuals would
also be required to pay an additional fee of $2.00 for the purpose of recovering
the cost of the Texas Online Initiative as required by 19 TAC §230.438.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez,
Policy Coordination Division, Texas Education Agency, 1701 North Congress
Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-1497. Comments may also be submitted
electronically to
rules@tea.state.tx.us
or
faxed to (512) 463-0028. All requests for a public hearing on the proposed
amendment submitted under the Administrative Procedure Act must be received
by the Department of Educator Quality and P-16 Initiatives, Texas Education
Agency, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, Attention: Patricia
Hayes, not more than 15 calendar days after notice of the proposal has been
published in the
Texas Register
.
The amendment is proposed under the following Texas Education
Code sections: §21.031(a), which vests the SBEC with the authority to
regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education,
and standards of conduct of public school educators; §21.041(b)(1), which
requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators
and the general administration of Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent
with that subchapter; §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to specify
the classes of certificates to be issued; §21.041(b)(4), which requires
the SBEC to specify the requirements for the issuance and renewal of an educator
certificate; §21.041(b)(5), which requires the SBEC to provide for the
issuance of an educator certificate to a person who holds a similar certificate
issued by another state or foreign country, subject to §21.052; and §21.041(c),
which requires the SBEC to propose a rule adopting a fee for the issuance
and maintenance of an educator certificate that is adequate to cover the cost
of administration of this subchapter.
The proposed amendments implement Texas Education Code, §21.031(a); §21.041(b)(1),
(2), (4) and (5); and §21.041(c).
§230.436.Schedule of Fees for Certification Services.
An applicant for a certificate or a school district requesting a permit
shall pay the applicable fee from the following list.
(1)
Standard Educational Aide certificate--$30.
(2)
Standard certificate, additional specialization, teaching
field, or endorsement/delivery system, based on recommendation by an approved
teacher preparation entity or State Board for Educator Certification authorization;
or extension or conversion of certificate--$75.
(3)
Probationary certificate based on recommendation by an
approved teacher preparation entity or Texas public school district--$50.
(4)
Duplicate of certificate or change of name on certificate--$45.
(5)
Addition of certification based on completion of appropriate
examination--$75.
(6)
Review of a credential issued by a jurisdiction other than
Texas (nonrefundable)--$175.
(7)
Temporary credential based on a credential issued by a
jurisdiction other than Texas--$50.
(8)
Initial permit, reassignment on permit with a change in
assignment or school district, renewal [
(9)
Renewal in the school district of a permit at the same
target certificate level and initial activation, or renewal in the same school
district of a temporary classroom assignment permit--no fee.
(10)
National criminal history check for all first-time applicants
for credentials--$45.
(11)
Temporary
Teacher
certificate based on recommendation
by an approved [
(12)
Review of [
(13)
On-time renewal of Standard Educational Aide certificate--$10
.
(14)
Additional fee for late renewal of Standard Educational
Aide certificate--$5
.
(15)
Reactivation of
an
[
(16)
Reinstatement following restitution of child support or
student loan repayment for Standard
Educational Aide certificate
[
(17)
On-time
[
(18)
Additional fee for late renewal of Standard certificate--$10
.
(19)
Reactivation of an inactive Standard certificate--$40
.
(20)
Reinstatement following restitution of child support or
student loan repayment--$50
.
(21)
Visiting International Teacher
certificate--$50.
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been
reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority
to adopt.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on March 20, 2006.
TRD-200601694
Patricia Hayes
Associate Commissioner, Educator Quality and P-16 Initiatives
State Board for Educator Certification
Earliest possible date of adoption: April 30, 2006
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
19 TAC §§230.482 - 230.484
The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) proposes
amendments to §§230.482 - 230.484, relating to requirements for
standard certificates and specialized assignments or programs. The sections
establish provisions relating to specific requirements for standard certificates
and endorsements (§230.482); specific requirements for standard career
and technology certificates based on experience and preparation (§230.483);
and eligibility requirements for specialized assignments or programs (§230.484).
The proposed amendments provide for the SBEC to cease issuing certain ExCET-based
certificates on September 1, 2007. The superseded certificates will remain
valid and SBEC will not require educators who hold one of these certificates
to obtain the corresponding new certificate. The amendments will allow for
an overlap of the superseded certificates and corresponding certification
exams.
Pursuant to §2001.034 of the Government Code, which allows a state
agency to adopt an emergency rule if the agency finds that a requirement of
state or federal law requires adoption of a rule on fewer than 30 days notice,
these proposed amendments were filed as emergency adoptions taking effect
immediately on January 19, 2006. The emergency adopted amendments were published
in the February 3, 2006, issue of the
Texas Register
(31 TexReg 622). The SBEC found that emergency amendments were necessary
to comply with the requirements of state and federal law.
With the exception of technical edits, the proposed amendments reflect
rule actions adopted by the SBEC in 2005. Specifically, the emergency amendments
accomplish the following.
In §230.482, language is added in subsection (e) to establish that
the provisions of subsection (a)(2), (3), and (4), and subsections (b) and
(c) of this section, relating to standard classroom teacher certificate-all
level; standard special education certificates; standard agricultural science
and standard horticultural science certificates; standard marketing education
certificates; and endorsements shall expire on September 1, 2007.
In §230.483, language is added in subsection (b)(4) to allow provisions
relating to the standard marketing education certificate to expire on September
1, 2007. Additional non-substantive, technical edits are also made to this
section.
In §230.484, language is added in subsection (d)(2)(F) to allow provisions
relating to agricultural science and technology to expire on September 1,
2007. Additional non-substantive, technical edits are also made to this section.
These amendments are proposed in conjunction with proposed amendments to
rules in Subchapter G, Certification Requirements for Classroom Teachers,
of this chapter and proposed amendments in 19 TAC Chapter 233, Categories
of Classroom Teaching Certificates.
Patricia Hayes, associate commissioner for educator quality and P-16 initiatives,
has determined that for the first five-year period the amendments are in effect
there will be no fiscal implications for state or local government as a result
of enforcing or administering the amendments.
Ms. Hayes has determined that for each year of the first five years the
amendments are in effect the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing
the amendments will be that obsolete certificates will be replaced by new
certificates based on the public school curriculum outlined in the Texas Essential
Knowledge and Skills. There will be no effect on small businesses. There is
no anticipated economic cost to persons who are required to comply with the
amendments.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez,
Policy Coordination Division, Texas Education Agency, 1701 North Congress
Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-1497. Comments may also be submitted
electronically to
rules@tea.state.tx.us
or
faxed to (512) 463-0028. All requests for a public hearing on the proposed
amendments submitted under the Administrative Procedure Act must be received
by the Department of Educator Quality and P-16 Initiatives, Texas Education
Agency, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, Attention: Patricia
Hayes, not more than 15 calendar days after notice of the proposal has been
published in the
Texas Register
.
The amendments are proposed under the following Texas Education
Code sections: §21.031(a), which vests the SBEC with the authority to
regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education,
and standards of conduct of public school educators; §21.041(b)(1), which
requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators
and the general administration of Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent
with that subchapter; §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to specify
the classes of certificates to be issued; and § 21.041(b)(3), which requires
the SBEC to specify the period for which each class of educator certificate
is valid.
The proposed amendments implement Texas Education Code, §21.031(a)
and §21.041(b)(1), (2), and (3).
§230.482.Specific Requirements for Standard Certificates and Endorsements.
(a)
The following certificates require completion of an approved
educator preparation program offered under Subchapter G of this chapter (relating
to
Certification Requirement for Classroom Teachers
[
(1)
standard classroom teacher certificate--secondary;
(2)
standard classroom teacher certificate--all level;
(3)
standard special education certificates;
(4)
standard agricultural science and standard horticultural
science certificates; and
(5)
standard home economics certificate.
(b)
The standard marketing education certificate requires one
of the following:
(1)
completion of an approved program offered under §230.198
of this title (relating to Vocational Marketing Education Certificates); or
(2)
completion of requirements in §230.483(b) of this
title (relating to Specific Requirements for Standard
Career and Technology
[
(c)
All endorsements require completion of an approved program
offered under §230.199 of this title (relating to Endorsements) or completion
of requirements under provisions of §230.437 of this title (relating
to Issuance of Certificates Based on Examination).
(d)
The provisions of subsection
(a)(5)
[
(e)
The provisions of subsection
(a)(2), (3), and (4), and subsections (b) and (c) of this section shall expire
on September 1, 2007.
§230.483.Specific Requirements for Standard Career and Technology Certificates Based on Experience and Preparation.
(a)
(No change.)
(b)
Standard marketing education certificate.
(1)
The standard marketing education certificate may be based
on the program requirements specified in Subchapter G of this
chapter
[
(2)
Certification based on preparation and experience in the
skill area shall require:
(A)
a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with
six semester hours of courses in retailing and marketing;
(B)
completion of SBEC requirements in the United States and
Texas Constitutions;
(C)
two years of wage-earning experience approved by the employing
superintendent or certification officer of a college or university approved
to prepare teachers for the vocational certificate in one or more of the marketing
occupations;
(D)
12 semester hours of professional development from an institution
with an approved program in marketing education that includes the following:
(i)
history and philosophy of vocational education;
(ii)
methods of teaching marketing and distributive education;
(iii)
organizing and managing marketing education programs;
and
(iv)
techniques for coordinating marketing education programs;
and
(E)
two creditable years, as defined in Subchapter Y of this
chapter, of teaching experience on emergency permits in the area of marketing
education.
(3)
The standard marketing education certificate shall establish
eligibility to teach cooperative training, coordinated vocational-academic
education,
pre-employment
[
(4)
The provisions of this subsection
expire on September 1, 2007.
(c) - (h)
(No change.)
§230.484.Eligibility Requirements for Specialized Assignments or Programs.
(a) - (c)
(No change.)
(d)
Requirements for eligibility to teach in specialized assignments
or programs shall be as follows.
(1)
(No change.)
(2)
Agricultural science and technology.
(A)
Horticulture. Eligibility to teach horticulture shall require
a valid standard certificate for horticultural sciences. No additional course
or workshop shall be required for assignment to
pre-employment
[
(B)
Cooperative training programs. Eligibility to teach cooperative
training programs shall require a valid provisional certificate for agricultural
science and one of the following:
(i)
a workshop sponsored by the Texas Education Agency (TEA)
that is designed to provide specialized training for teachers assigned to
implement and conduct cooperative training programs; or
(ii)
three semester hours of agriculture education in the area
of the special agricultural science and technology program.
(C)
Pre-employment
[
(i)
a workshop sponsored by the TEA that is designed to provide
specialized training for teachers assigned to teach
pre-employment
[
(ii)
six semester hours of technical agriculture in the area
of the special agricultural science and technology program.
(D)
Courses and workshops. Agriculture education course work
and workshops sponsored by the TEA shall be conducted by institutions approved
for the preparation of agricultural science and technology teachers.
(E)
Teachers assigned to Career Investigation and Career Connections
must hold a teacher certification in any of the Career and Technology (CATE)
program areas, and shall participate in a
TEA-approved
[
(F)
The provisions of this paragraph
expire on September 1, 2007.
(3)
(No change.)
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been
reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority
to adopt.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on March 20, 2006.
TRD-200601695
Patricia Hayes
Associate Commissioner, Educator Quality and P-16 Initiatives
State Board for Educator Certification
Earliest possible date of adoption: April 30, 2006
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
Subchapter B. CERTIFICATE RENEWAL AND CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
19 TAC §232.850, §232.851
The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) proposes
amendments to §232.850 and §232.851, relating to certificate renewal
and continuing professional education (CPE) requirements. The sections establish
the number and content of required CPE hours (§232.850) and specify the
CPE requirements by classes of certificates (§232.851). The proposed
amendments establish a prorated schedule of CPE hours that may be used by
educators seeking to renew multiple classes of standard certificates issued
with different effective dates during the same five-year renewal cycle. The
proposed amendments also add CPE requirements for holders of school librarian
certificates and holders of standard certificates for supervisors, special
education supervisors, vocational supervisors, visiting teachers, and special
education visiting teachers. Holders of certain newly added certificates are
exempt from the CPE hours during the first five-year renewal period. The purpose
of the rule action is to clarify renewal requirements and provide relief to
educators who will renew multiple classes of certificates issued during the
same five-year renewal cycle.
Pursuant to §2001.034 of the Government Code, which allows a state
agency to adopt an emergency rule if the agency finds that a requirement of
state or federal law requires adoption of a rule on fewer than 30 days notice,
these proposed amendments were filed as emergency adoptions taking effect
immediately on January 19, 2006. The emergency adopted amendments were published
in the February 3, 2006, issue of the
Texas Register
(31 TexReg 624). The SBEC found that emergency amendments were necessary
to comply with the requirements of state and federal law.
With the exception of technical edits, the proposed amendments reflect
the separate rule actions adopted by the SBEC in 2004 and 2005. Specifically,
the proposed amendments accomplish the following:
(1) change language in §232.850(a) to indicate that the appropriate
number of CPE hours must be completed during each five-year renewal period
for each class of certification held;
(2) add language in §232.850(e) to allow an educator who is issued
an additional class of certificate after the beginning of the five-year renewal
cycle to satisfy the renewal requirement by completing a minimum of one-fifth
of the required CPE hours for each full year that the additional class of
certificate is valid;
(3) add language in §232.851(d) to require school librarians to complete
the same 200 CPE hour requirement as learning resources specialists;
(4) add language to §232.851(l) to clarify that the holder of more
than one class of standard certification would be required to complete no
more than 200 CPE hours for renewal of all certificates held unless otherwise
specified;
(5) add language to §232.851(m) to require 200 CPE hours every five
years for renewal of standard certificates for supervisors, special education
supervisors, vocational supervisors, visiting teachers, and special education
visiting teachers; and
(6) add language to §232.851(n) to exempt supervisors, special education
supervisors, vocational supervisors, visiting teachers, and special education
visiting teachers from the CPE hours during the first five-year renewal period
of the standard certificate.
The proposed amendments also re-title the chapter and subchapter, as follows.
The title of 19 TAC Chapter 232 changes to "General Certification Provisions"
from "General Requirements Applicable to All Certificates Issued." Subchapter
"R" is changed to "B" to allow for greater use of this chapter.
Patricia Hayes, associate commissioner for educator quality and P-16 initiatives,
has determined that for the first five-year period the amendments are in effect
there will be fiscal implications for state government as a result of enforcing
or administering the amendments. An estimated cost of $10,400 is anticipated
for fiscal year 2006 to modify the existing certification information system
to accommodate the proposed changes in certification. There may be other additional
costs for fiscal year 2006 that are unknown at this time. Additional costs
for the remaining fiscal years related to tracking the staggered continuing
education requirements are unknown at this time. There will be no fiscal implications
for local government.
Ms. Hayes has determined that for each year of the first five years the
amendments are in effect the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing
the amendments will be to clarify requirements for educators seeking renewal
of a standard certificate. Also, relief will be provided to educators who
will renew multiple classes of certificates issued during the same renewal
cycle. These amendments would allow educators with multiple certificates to
synchronize the expiration dates for their certifications. This may streamline
and simplify the renewal process for the educator, making it more efficient.
However, it is unclear whether these provisions would result in a cost savings
to educators who must renew multiple certificates. There will be no effect
on small businesses. There is no anticipated economic cost to persons who
are required to comply with the amendments.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez,
Policy Coordination Division, Texas Education Agency, 1701 North Congress
Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-1497. Comments may also be submitted
electronically to
rules@tea.state.tx.us
or
faxed to (512) 463-0028. All requests for a public hearing on the proposed
amendments submitted under the Administrative Procedure Act must be received
by the Department of Educator Quality and P-16 Initiatives, Texas Education
Agency, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, Attention: Patricia
Hayes, not more than 15 calendar days after notice of the proposal has been
published in the
Texas Register
.
The amendments are proposed under the following Texas Education
Code sections: §21.031(a), which vests the SBEC with the authority to
regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education,
and standards of conduct of public school educators; §21.041(b)(1), which
requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators
and the general administration of Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent
with that subchapter; §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to specify
the classes of certificates to be issued; and §21.041(b)(9), which requires
the SBEC to provide for continuing education requirements.
The proposed amendments implement Texas Education Code, §21.031(a)
and §21.041(b)(1), (2), and (9).
§232.850.Number and Content of Required Continuing Professional Education Hours.
(a)
Standard certificate.
The appropriate number of
[
(b) - (d)
(No change.)
(e)
An educator eligible to renew
multiple classes of certificates issued during the same renewal period may
satisfy the requirements specified in §232.851 of this title for any
class of certificate issued for less than the full five-year period by completing
a prorated number of the required CPE hours. Educators must complete a minimum
of one-fifth of the additional CPE hours for each full calendar year that
the additional class of certificate is valid.
§232.851.Number of Required Continuing Professional Education Hours by Classes of Certificates.
(a)
Holders of the Standard Superintendent Certificate must
complete 200 clock hours of continuing professional education every five years.
Specific requirements are contained in §242.30 of this title (relating
to Requirements for Continuing Education and the Renewal of the Standard Superintendent
Certificate).
(b)
Holders of the Standard Principal Certificate must complete
200 clock hours of continuing professional education every five years. Specific
requirements are contained in §241.30 of this title (relating to Requirements
to Renew the Standard Principal Certificate).
(c)
Holders of the Standard School Counselor Certificate must
complete 200 clock hours of continuing professional education every five years.
(d)
Holders of the Standard
School Librarian Certificate
and
Learning Resources Specialist Certificate must complete 200 clock
hours of continuing professional education every five years.
(e)
Holders of the Standard Educational Diagnostician Certificate
must complete 200 clock hours of continuing professional education every five
years.
(f)
Holders of the Standard Reading Specialist Certificate
must complete 200 clock hours of continuing professional education every five
years.
(g)
Holders of the Standard Master Teacher Certificate must
complete 200 clock hours of continuing professional education every five years.
(h)
Holders of the Standard Classroom Teacher Certificate must
complete 150 clock hours of continuing professional education every five years.
Specific requirements are contained in §232.850 of this title (relating
to Number and Content of Required Continuing Professional Education Hours).
(i)
Holders of the Standard Educational Aide Certificate are
exempt from the provisions of §232.850 of this title [
(j)
Holders of Professional Certificates issued prior to September
1, 1999, who opt into the Standard Certificate pursuant to §232.810 of
this
title
[
(k)
Holders of Provisional Certificates issued prior to September
1, 1999, who opt into the Standard Certificate pursuant to §232.810 of
this
title
[
(l)
An educator must complete a
total of 150 or 200 clock hours of continuing professional education during
each five-year renewal period unless otherwise specified in this title.
(m)
Holders of a Standard Certificate
in the following areas must complete 200 clock hours of continuing professional
education every five years:
(1)
Supervisor;
(2)
Special Education Supervisor;
(3)
Vocational Supervisor;
(4)
Visiting Teacher; and
(5)
Special Education Visiting Teacher.
(n)
Holders of a standard certificate
listed in subsection (m) of this section are exempt from the continuing professional
education hours stipulated in subsection (m) during the first five-year renewal
period of the standard certificate. During subsequent renewal periods, the
holder of such standard certificates must satisfy the most current requirements
for renewal.
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on March 20, 2006.
TRD-200601696
Patricia Hayes
Associate Commissioner, Educator Quality and P-16 Initiatives
State Board for Educator Certification
Earliest possible date of adoption: April 30, 2006
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
19 TAC §§232.860, 232.870 - 232.872
The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) proposes
amendments to §232.860 and §232.870 and new §232.871 and §232.872,
relating to certificate renewal and continuing professional education requirements.
The existing sections establish provisions relating to types of acceptable
continuing professional education (CPE) activities (§232.860) and approval
of CPE providers or sponsors (§232.870). The proposed new sections would
address approval of private companies, private entities, and individuals (§232.871)
and provider registration requirements (§232.872). The proposed amendments
would clarify the certificate renewal requirements, the registration process
and the approval of potential CPE providers.
The proposed amendment to §232.860 would change language in subsection
(a) to reference new §232.872 and remove reference to §232.870.
Language would be added to subsection (b) to clarify where to find in rule
the list of regional accrediting agencies.
The proposed amendment to §232.870 would change the title to "Pre-Approved
Professional Education Provider or Sponsor." The proposed amendment would
modify subsection (a) to add the reference for the new §232.872 and subsection
(a)(3) to add the reference to the definition of accredited entities. The
proposed amendment would also add a new subsection (b) that outlines that
a pre-approved provider is responsible for ensuring the quality and documentation
requirements of CPE activities conducted on their behalf by other entities
or individuals. Existing subsection (b) would be deleted and the provisions
relating to approval of providers or sponsors would be moved to new §232.871
to provide clarification between pre-approved providers and private companies,
private entities, and individuals. Subsections (c) - (f) would be deleted
for purposes of clarity and moved to new §232.872.
Proposed new §232.871 would be added to distinguish the approval process
for private companies, private entities, and individuals. The new section
would clarify that if CPE activities are provided by private companies, private
entities, or individuals, it is the educator's responsibility to ensure that
the provider is approved by SBEC.
Proposed new §232.872 would be added to specify provider registration
requirements, including the minimum information that should be provided to
educators as a record of CPE completion and documentation of all CPE activities
offered, participants, dates and CPE credit hours.
The proposed amendments also re-title the chapter and subchapter, as follows.
The title of 19 TAC Chapter 232 changes to "General Certification Provisions"
from "General Requirements Applicable to All Certificates Issued." Subchapter
"R" is changed to "B" to allow for greater use of this chapter.
Additional non-substantive, technical edits would also be made.
With the exception of technical edits, the proposed amendments and new
sections reflect rule actions taken by the SBEC in 2005. The SBEC confirmed
the proposed amendments and new sections at the January 2006 meeting.
Patricia Hayes, associate commissioner for educator quality and P-16 initiatives,
has determined that for the first five-year period the amendments and new
sections are in effect there will be no fiscal implications for state or local
government as a result of enforcing or administering the amendments and new
sections.
Ms. Hayes has determined that for each year of the first five years the
amendments and new sections are in effect the public benefit anticipated as
a result of enforcing the amendments and new sections will be efficient and
updated rules governing the certification requirements for classroom teachers.
There will be no effect on small businesses. There is no anticipated economic
cost to persons who are required to comply with the amendments and new sections.
The amendments and new sections restructure and clarify existing provisions
and requirements.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez,
Policy Coordination Division, Texas Education Agency, 1701 North Congress
Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-1497. Comments may also be submitted
electronically to
rules@tea.state.tx.us
or
faxed to (512) 463-0028. All requests for a public hearing on the proposed
amendments and new sections submitted under the Administrative Procedure Act
must be received by the Department of Educator Quality and P-16 Initiatives,
Texas Education Agency, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, Attention:
Patricia Hayes, not more than 15 calendar days after notice of the proposal
has been published in the
Texas Register
.
The amendments and new sections are proposed under the following
Texas Education Code sections: §21.031(a), which vests the SBEC with
the authority to regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing
education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; §21.041(b)(1),
which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of
educators and the general administration of Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a
manner consistent with that subchapter; §21.041(b)(2), which requires
the SBEC to specify the classes of certificates to be issued; and § 21.041(b)(3),
which requires the SBEC to specify the period for which each class of educator
certificate is valid.
The proposed amendments and new sections implement Texas Education Code, §21.031(a)
and §21.041(b)(1), (2), and (3).
§232.860.Types of Acceptable Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Activities.
(a)
Participation in institutes, workshops, seminars, conferences,
in-service or staff development activities given by an approved provider or
sponsor, pursuant to
§232.872 of this title (relating to Provider
Registration Requirements)
[
(b)
Completion of undergraduate courses in the content area
knowledge and skills related to the certificate(s) being renewed, graduate
courses, or training programs which are taken through an accredited institution
of higher education
as outlined in §230.801(8) of this title (relating
to Definitions)
.
(c) - (h)
(No change.)
§232.870. Pre-Approved [
(a)
The following may provide and/or sponsor continuing professional
education
(CPE)
activities and must comply with the provisions
of
§232.872 of this title (relating to Provider Registration Requirements).
Pre-approved providers include
[
(1)
State Board for Educator Certification;
(2)
Texas Education Agency;
(3)
accredited institutions of higher education
as outlined
in §230.801(8) of this title (relating to Definitions)
;
(4)
regional education service centers;
(5)
Texas public school districts - to be creditable toward
CPE requirements, school district in-service and/or staff development activities
must be developed, approved, and conducted in accordance with Texas Education
Code, [
(6)
private schools, as defined by [
(7)
professional membership associations
or non-profits
that have offered professional development in Texas for at least five
years and have tax-exempt status under 26 United States Code
, §501(c)(3)
- (6)
[
(8)
entities approved under
§232.871 of this title
(relating to Approval of Private Companies, Private Entities, and Individuals)
[
(b)
If private companies, entities,
and individuals provide CPE activities on behalf of a pre-approved provider,
the pre-approved provider is responsible for ensuring compliance with quality
and documentation requirements of §232.872 of this title.
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
§232.871.Approval of Private Companies, Private Entities, and Individuals.
Private companies, private entities, and individuals who wish to provide
continuing professional education (CPE) for Texas educators and administrators
must register with the State Board for Educator Certification and be approved
under §232.872 of this title (relating to Provider Registration Requirements).
(1)
The executive director shall develop procedures to approve
as providers and/or sponsors any other person, agency, or entity seeking to
offer CPE activities pursuant to the requirements of this subchapter.
(2)
It is the responsibility of the educator to verify the
approval status of any CPE provider prior to completion of the CPE activities.
§232.872.Provider Registration Requirements.
(a)
Procedures adopted by the executive director require all
pre-approved and all other continuing professional education (CPE) providers
or sponsors to register with the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)
by submitting the relevant sections of the provider registration form designated
by the executive director in order to accomplish any or all of the following,
as applicable:
(1)
notify the executive director of the intent to offer CPE
activities;
(2)
affirm compliance with all applicable statutes and rules;
(3)
prohibit discrimination in the provision of CPE activities
to any certified educator;
(4)
document that each CPE activity:
(A)
complies with applicable SBEC rules;
(B)
contributes to the advancement of professional knowledge
and skills identified by standards adopted by the SBEC for each certificate;
(C)
is developed and presented by persons who are appropriately
knowledgeable in the subject matter of the training being offered; and
(D)
specifies the content under §232.850(d) of this title
(relating to Number and Content of Required Continuing Professional Education
Hours) and number of creditable CPE clock hours; and
(5)
on a biennial or more frequent basis, conduct a comprehensive,
in-depth self-study to assess the CPE needs and priorities of educators served
by the provider as well as the quality of the CPE activities offered.
(b)
At the conclusion of each activity offered for CPE credit,
the provider or sponsor must provide to each educator in attendance written
documentation listing, at a minimum, the provider's name and provider number,
the educator's name, the date and content of the activity, and the number
of clock hours that count toward satisfying CPE requirements.
(c)
All providers are required to maintain a list of CPE activities
provided that includes a list of attendees, the date and content of the activity,
and the number of clock hours that count toward satisfying CPE requirements.
(d)
The executive director's failure to approve a provider
or sponsor does not entitle that provider or sponsor to a contested-case hearing
before the SBEC or a person designated by the SBEC to conduct contested-case
hearings.
(e)
The executive director shall develop procedures to receive
and investigate complaints against a provider or sponsor alleging noncompliance
with this section. If the investigation determines that the provider or sponsor
is operating in violation of any applicable provision of state law or rule,
the executive director may withdraw the approval granted under this section
to the provider or sponsor.
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on March 20, 2006.
TRD-200601697
Patricia Hayes
Associate Commissioner, Educator Quality and P-16 Initiatives
State Board for Educator Certification
Earliest possible date of adoption: April 30, 2006
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
19 TAC §233.2
The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) proposes
an amendment to §233.2, relating to categories of classroom teaching
certificates. The section addresses generalist certificates. The proposed
amendment would extend the timeline of the rule to the 2006 - 2007 school
year, including summer school 2007.
In January 2003, the SBEC approved an amendment to 19 TAC §233.2 that
allowed the holder of the Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 4, Bilingual Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 4, or English as a Second Language Generalist: Early
Childhood-Grade 4 certificate to be assigned to teach in a self-contained
classroom for Grades 5 and 6 during the school years 2003 - 2004, 2004 - 2005,
and 2005 - 2006. This provision was to expire June 30, 2006.
In consideration of the continued issues regarding the availability and
assignment of certified educators to teach in the hard-to-fill vacancies in
Grades 5 and 6, the proposed amendment would modify subsection (c) to extend
to the 2006 - 2007 school year the provision allowing school districts the
flexibility of hiring teachers who hold Generalist Early Childhood-Grade 4
certificates for self-contained classrooms for Grades 5 and 6. The expiration
date of the provision reflected in subsection (c)(4) would also be extended
in order to include summer school programs in 2007. Minor technical edits
are also made throughout the section.
Patricia Hayes, associate commissioner for educator quality and P-16 initiatives,
has determined that for the first five-year period the amendment is in effect
there will be no fiscal implications for state government as a result of enforcing
or administering the amendment. There will be fiscal implications for local
government. School districts will be able to continue using teachers who are
certified as Bilingual or English as a Second Language Early Childhood-Grade
4 Generalists to teach fifth and sixth graders in a self-contained classroom
through 2006 - 2007. School districts may incur increased costs following
the expiration of this provision if they need to hire or recertify Bilingual
or ESL teachers that are not currently certified for these grade levels. It
is not possible to provide a reliable estimate of these costs at this time.
Ms. Hayes has determined that for each year of the first five years the
amendment is in effect the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing
the amendment will be efficient and updated rules governing the assignment
of public school educators. School districts would have the flexibility of
hiring teachers who hold the Generalist Early Childhood-Grade 4 certificates
to teach in the hard-to-fill vacancies in self-contained fifth and sixth grade
classrooms during the 2006-2007 school year, including summer school 2007.
There will be no effect on small businesses. There is no anticipated economic
cost to persons who are required to comply with the amendment.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez,
Policy Coordination Division, Texas Education Agency, 1701 North Congress
Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-1497. Comments may also be submitted
electronically to
rules@tea.state.tx.us
or
faxed to (512) 463-0028. All requests for a public hearing on the proposed
amendments submitted under the Administrative Procedure Act must be received
by the Department of Educator Quality and P-16 Initiatives, Texas Education
Agency, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, Attention: Patricia
Hayes, not more than 15 calendar days after notice of the proposal has been
published in the
Texas Register
.
The amendment is proposed under the following Texas Education
Code sections: §21.031(a), which vests the SBEC with the authority to
regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education,
and standards of conduct of public school educators; §21.041(b)(1), which
requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators
and the general administration of Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent
with that subchapter; and §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to specify
the classes of certificates to be issued.
The proposed amendment implements Texas Education Code, §21.031(a)
and §21.041(b)(1) - (2).
§233.2.Generalist.
(a)
Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 4. The Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 4
[
(1)
Art;
(2)
Health;
(3)
Music;
(4)
Physical Education;
(5)
English Language Arts and Reading;
(6)
Mathematics;
(7)
Science;
and
(8)
Social Studies.
(b)
Generalist: Grades 4-8. The Generalist:
Grades
4-8
certificate may be issued no earlier than September 1, 2002. The holder of
the Generalist:
Grades
4-8 certificate may teach the following
content areas in Grades
4-8
[
(1)
English Language Arts and Reading;
(2)
Mathematics;
(3)
Science;
and
(4)
Social Studies.
(c)
The holder of the Generalist: Early Childhood-Grade 4,
Bilingual Generalist:
Early Childhood-Grade 4
[
(1)
The superintendent
of a school district
or designee
must report the assignment to the State Board for Educator Certification in
a manner approved by the executive director.
(2)
The superintendent or designee must affirm:
(A)
the
school
district's efforts to recruit and
employ a fully certified and qualified teacher for the assignment, including
the reason for determining as unqualified each appropriately certified applicant.
The district must maintain documentation of its recruiting efforts for a period
of two years from the date of the making of the record
;
[
(B)
that the holder of one of the certificates specified in
this subsection will be provided with a trained mentor for the entire period
of the assignment to help the person perform effectively in the assignment;
and
(C)
that written consent has been obtained from the holder
of one of the certificates specified in this subsection prior to assignment
to self-contained classes in
Grades 5 or 6
[
(i)
A teacher who refuses to consent to assignment under the
provisions of this subsection may not be terminated, nonrenewed, or otherwise
retaliated against because of the teacher's refusal to consent to the assignment.
(ii)
A teacher's refusal to consent to the assignment under
the provisions of this subsection shall not impair a school district's right
to implement a necessary reduction in force or other personnel action in accordance
with school district policy.
(3)
Individuals assigned to self-contained classrooms in
Grades 5 and 6
[
(4)
The provisions of
this
[
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been
reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority
to adopt.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on March 20, 2006.
TRD-200601698
Patricia Hayes
Associate Commissioner, Educator Quality and P-16 Initiatives
State Board for Educator Certification
Earliest possible date of adoption: April 30, 2006
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
19 TAC §§233.3, 233.8, 233.10, 233.12, 233.14, 233.15
The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) proposes
amendments to §§233.3, 233.8, 233.10, and 233.12 and new §233.14
and §233.15, relating to categories of classroom teaching certificates.
The existing sections address certificates for English language arts and reading;
social studies (§233.3); special education (§233.8); fine arts
(§233.10); and career and technology education, not requiring experience
and preparation in skills areas (§233.12). The new sections address certificates
for career and technology education, requiring experience and preparation
in a skill area (§233.14) and languages other than English (§233.15).
The proposed amendments provide for the SBEC to issue new categories of classroom
teaching certificates beginning on September 1, 2005. The superseded certificates
will remain valid and the SBEC will not require educators who hold one of
these certificates to obtain the corresponding new certificate. The amendments
will allow for an overlap of the superseded certificates and corresponding
certification exams.
Pursuant to §2001.034 of the Government Code, which allows a state
agency to adopt an emergency rule if the agency finds that a requirement of
state or federal law requires adoption of a rule on fewer than 30 days notice,
the proposed amendments were filed as emergency adoptions taking effect immediately
on January 19, 2006. The emergency adopted amendments were published in the
February 3, 2006, issue of the
Texas Register
(31
TexReg 619). The SBEC found that emergency amendments were necessary to comply
with the requirements of state and federal law.
With the exception of technical edits, the proposed amendments reflect
rule actions adopted by the SBEC in 2005. Specifically, the proposed amendments
add the following certificates beginning September 1, 2005.
In §233.3, language is added in subsection (g) to create a certificate
for journalism which allows the holder to teach all journalism courses in
Grades 8-12. Language is also added in subsection (h) to create a certificate
for speech which allows the holder to teach all speech courses in Grades 8-12.
In §233.8, language is added in subsection (c) to create a certificate
for a teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing which allows the holder to teach
at any level in a special education instructional program serving eligible
students, unless otherwise specified. Language is also added in subsection
(d) to create a supplemental certificate for a teacher of students with visual
impairments which allows the holder to teach at any level in a special education
instructional program serving eligible students, unless otherwise specified.
In §233.10, the unnumbered paragraph is now identified as subsection
(a) since new subsections are added to the section. Additional non-substantive,
technical edits are made in new subsection (a). Language is added in subsection
(b) to create a certificate for art which allows the holder to teach art in
a prekindergarten program, in kindergarten, and in Grades 1-12. Language is
added in subsection (c) to create a certificate for theatre which allows the
holder to teach theatre in a prekindergarten program, in kindergarten, and
in Grades 1-12. Language is added in subsection (d) to create a certificate
for dance which allows the holder to teach all dance courses in Grades 8-12.
In §233.12, language is added in subsection (f) to create a certificate
for agricultural science and technology that allows the holder to teach all
agricultural science and technology courses in Grades 6-12, including Introductory
Horticulture and Introductory Agricultural Mechanics.
New §233.14 establishes requirements for individuals seeking a TExES-based
career and technology education certificate that requires experience and preparation
in a skill area. The new section also creates a certificate for marketing
education, requiring two years of specific wage-earning experience, which
allows the holder to teach all marketing education courses in Grades 8-12.
New §233.15 creates a certificate for American Sign Language which
allows the holder to teach American Sign Language in a prekindergarten program,
in kindergarten, and in Grades 1-12.
These amendments are proposed in conjunction with proposed amendments to
rules in 19 TAC Chapter 230, Professional Educator Preparation and Certification,
Subchapter G, Certification Requirements for Classroom Teachers, and proposed
amendments in Chapter 230, Subchapter P, Requirements for Standard Certificates
and Specialized Assignments or Programs.
Patricia Hayes, associate commissioner for educator quality and P-16 initiatives,
has determined that for the first five-year period the amendments and new
sections are in effect there will be fiscal implications for state government
as a result of enforcing or administering the amendments and new sections.
An estimated cost of $10,400 is anticipated for fiscal year 2006 to enhance
the current certification information system to accommodate the new certificates.
There may be other additional costs for fiscal year 2006 that are unknown
at this time. On-going costs to maintain these enhancements for the remaining
fiscal years are unknown at this time. There will be no fiscal implications
for local government.
Ms. Hayes has determined that for each year of the first five years the
amendments and new sections are in effect the public benefit anticipated as
a result of enforcing the amendments and new sections will be that the new
certificates will provide greater assurance that educator preparation is focused
on the expectations for student learning as outlined in the Texas Essential
Knowledge and Skills. There will be no effect on small businesses. There is
anticipated economic cost to persons who are required to comply with the amendments
and new sections. For each year of the first five years the amendments and
new sections are in effect, individuals seeking one of the new certificates
will be required to pay a $75 fee for issuance of the standard certificate.
Individuals would also be required to pay an additional fee of $2.00 for the
purpose of recovering the cost of the Texas Online Initiative as required
by 19 TAC §230.438.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez,
Policy Coordination Division, Texas Education Agency, 1701 North Congress
Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-1497. Comments may also be submitted
electronically to
rules@tea.state.tx.us
or
faxed to (512) 463-0028. All requests for a public hearing on the proposed
amendments submitted under the Administrative Procedure Act must be received
by the Department of Educator Quality and P-16 Initiatives, Texas Education
Agency, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, Attention: Patricia
Hayes, not more than 15 calendar days after notice of the proposal has been
published in the
Texas Register
.
The amendments and new sections are proposed under the following
Texas Education Code sections: §21.031(a), which vests the SBEC with
the authority to regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing
education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; §21.041(b)(1),
which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of
educators and the general administration of Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a
manner consistent with that subchapter; §21.041(b)(2), which requires
the SBEC to specify the classes of certificates to be issued; §21.041(b)(3),
which requires the SBEC to specify the period for which each class of educator
certificate is valid; and §21.041(b)(6), which requires the SBEC to provide
for special or restricted certification of educators, including certification
of instructors of American Sign Language.
The proposed amendments and new sections implement Texas Education Code, §21.031(a)
and §21.041(b)(1), (2), (3), and (6).
§233.3.English Language Arts and Reading; Social Studies.
(a) - (f)
(No change.)
(g)
Journalism: Grades 8-12. The Journalism:
8-12 certificate may be issued no earlier than September 1, 2005. The holder
of the Journalism: 8-12 certificate is eligible to teach all Journalism courses
in Grades 8-12.
(h)
Speech: Grades 8-12. The Speech: 8-12
certificate may be issued no earlier than September 1, 2005. The holder of
the Speech: 8-12 certificate is eligible to teach all Speech courses in Grades
8-12.
§233.8.Special Education.
(a) - (b)
(No change.)
(c)
Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing:
Early Childhood-Grade 12. The Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Early
Childhood-Grade 12 certificate may be issued no earlier than September 1,
2005. The holder of the Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Early Childhood-Grade
12 certificate is eligible to teach at any level in a special education instructional
program serving eligible students, unless otherwise specified in §89.1131
of this title (relating to Qualifications of Special Education, Related Service,
and Paraprofessional Personnel).
(d)
Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments
Supplemental: Early Childhood-Grade 12. The Teacher of Students with Visual
Impairments Supplemental: Early Childhood-Grade 12 certificate may be issued
no earlier than September 1, 2005. The holder of the Teacher of Students with
Visual Impairments Supplemental: Early Childhood-Grade 12 certificate is eligible
to teach at any level in a special education instructional program serving
eligible students, unless otherwise specified in §89.1131 of this title
(relating to Qualifications of Special Education, Related Service, and Paraprofessional
Personnel).
§233.10.Fine Arts.
(a)
Music: Early Childhood-Grade 12. The Music:
Early Childhood
[
(b)
Art: Early Childhood-Grade 12. The Art:
Early Childhood-Grade 12 certificate may be issued no earlier than September
1, 2005. The holder of the Art: Early Childhood-Grade 12 certificate is eligible
to teach art in a prekindergarten program, in kindergarten, and in Grades
1-12.
(c)
Theatre: Early Childhood-Grade 12. The
Theatre: Early Childhood-Grade 12 certificate may be issued no earlier than
September 1, 2005. The holder of the Theatre: Early Childhood-Grade 12 certificate
is eligible to teach theatre in a prekindergarten program, in kindergarten,
and in Grades 1-12.
(d)
Dance: Grades 8-12. The Dance: Grades
8-12 certificate may be issued no earlier than September 1, 2005. The holder
of the Dance: Grades 8-12 certificate is eligible to teach all dance courses
in Grades 8-12.
§233.12.Career and Technology Education[
(a) - (e)
(No change.)
(f)
Agricultural Science and Technology: Grades
6-12. The Agricultural Science and Technology: Grades 6-12 certificate may
be issued no earlier than September 1, 2005. The holder of the Agricultural
Science and Technology: Grades 6-12 certificate is eligible to teach all Agricultural
Science and Technology courses in Grades 6-12, including Introductory Horticulture
and Introductory Agricultural Mechanics.
§233.14.Career and Technology Education (Certificates requiring experience and preparation in a skill area).
(a)
All individuals seeking a career and technology education
certificate specified in this section must have prior work experience and
preparation in a skill area approved by an educator preparation program approved
to prepare teachers for the career and technology certificate sought in accordance
with the provisions of §230.483(g) of this title (relating to Specific
Requirements for Standard Career and Technology Certificates Based on Experience
and Preparation).
(b)
Marketing Education: Grades 8-12. The Marketing Education:
Grades 8-12 certificate may be issued no earlier than September 1, 2005. The
holder of the Marketing Education: Grades 8-12 certificate is eligible to
teach all Marketing Education courses in Grades 8-12. The Marketing Education:
Grades 8-12 certificate requires two years of wage-earning experience approved
by the educator preparation program in one or more of the marketing occupations.
§233.15.Languages Other Than English.
American Sign Language (ASL): Early Childhood-Grade 12. The American
Sign Language (ASL): Early Childhood-Grade 12 certificate may be issued no
earlier than September 1, 2005. The holder of the American Sign Language (ASL):
Early Childhood-Grade 12 certificate is eligible to teach American Sign Language
in a prekindergarten program, in kindergarten, and in Grades 1-12.
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on March 20, 2006.
TRD-200601699
Patricia Hayes
Associate Commissioner, Educator Quality and P-16 Initiatives
State Board for Educator Certification
Earliest possible date of adoption: April 30, 2006
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
19 TAC §233.4
The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) proposes
an amendment to §233.4, relating to categories of classroom teaching
certificates. The section addresses certificates for mathematics and science.
The proposed amendment provides for the SBEC to issue new categories of classroom
teaching certificates beginning on September 1, 2005, for mathematics/physical
science/engineering and chemistry.
Pursuant to §2001.034 of the Government Code, which allows a state
agency to adopt an emergency rule if the agency finds that a requirement of
state or federal law requires adoption of a rule on fewer than 30 days notice,
the proposed amendment was filed as an emergency adoption taking effect immediately
on January 19, 2006. The emergency adopted amendment was published in the
February 3, 2006, issue of the
Texas Register
(31
TexReg 628). The SBEC found that emergency amendment was necessary to comply
with the requirements of state and federal law.
With the exception of technical edits, the proposed amendment reflects
rule action adopted by the SBEC in 2005. Specifically, the proposed amendment
adds the following new certificates beginning September 1, 2005.
In subsection (i), language is added to create a certificate for mathematics/physical
science/engineering which allows the holder to teach mathematics in Grade
8 and all mathematics courses in Grades 9-12. The holder is also eligible
to teach science in Grade 8, Integrated Physics and Chemistry and all of the
technology education courses in Grades 8-12, and Scientific Research and Design
in Grades 9-12. The new subsection specifies required training for beginning
principles of technology teachers.
In subsection (j), language is added to create a certificate for chemistry
which allows the holder to teach science in Grade 8 and all chemistry courses
in Grades 9-12.
Non-substantive, technical edits are made in subsections (g) and (h).
Patricia Hayes, associate commissioner for educator quality and P-16 initiatives,
has determined that for the first five-year period the amendment is in effect
there will be fiscal implications for state government as a result of enforcing
or administering the amendment. An estimated cost of $10,400 is anticipated
for fiscal year 2006 to enhance the current certification information system
to accommodate the new certificates. There may be other additional costs for
fiscal year 2006 that are unknown at this time. On-going costs to maintain
these enhancements for the remaining fiscal years are unknown at this time.
There will be no fiscal implications for local government.
Ms. Hayes has determined that for each year of the first five years the
amendment is in effect the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing
the amendment will be that the new certificates will provide greater assurance
that educator preparation is focused on the expectations for student learning
as outlined in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. There will be no
effect on small businesses. There is anticipated economic cost to persons
who are required to comply with the amendment. For each year of the first
five years the amendment is in effect, individuals seeking the new certificates
will be required to pay a $75 fee for issuance of the standard certificate.
Individuals would also be required to pay an additional fee of $2.00 for the
purpose of recovering the cost of the Texas Online Initiative as required
by 19 TAC §230.438.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez,
Policy Coordination Division, Texas Education Agency, 1701 North Congress
Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-1497. Comments may also be submitted
electronically to
rules@tea.state.tx.us
or
faxed to (512) 463-0028. All requests for a public hearing on the proposed
amendments submitted under the Administrative Procedure Act must be received
by the Department of Educator Quality and P-16 Initiatives, Texas Education
Agency, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, Attention: Patricia
Hayes, not more than 15 calendar days after notice of the proposal has been
published in the
Texas Register
.
The amendment is proposed under the following Texas Education
Code sections: §21.031(a), which vests the SBEC with the authority to
regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education,
and standards of conduct of public school educators; §21.041(b)(1), which
requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators
and the general administration of Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent
with that subchapter; §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to specify
the classes of certificates to be issued; and §21.041(b)(3), which requires
the SBEC to specify the period for which each class of educator certificate
is valid.
The proposed amendment implements Texas Education Code, §21.031(a)
and §21.041(b)(1), (2), and (3).
§233.4.Mathematics; Science.
(a) - (f)
(No change.)
(g)
Physical Science: Grades 8-12. The Physical Science: 8-12
certificate may be issued no earlier than September 1, 2002. The holder of
the Physical Science: 8-12 certificate
is eligible to
[
(h)
Physics/Mathematics: Grades 8-12. The Physics/Mathematics:
8-12 certificate may be issued no earlier
than
[
(i)
Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering:
Grades 8-12. The Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering: 8-12 certificate
may be issued no earlier than September 1, 2005. The holder of the Mathematics/Physical
Science/Engineering: 8-12 certificate is eligible to teach mathematics in
Grade 8 and all mathematics courses in Grades 9-12. The holder is also eligible
to teach science in Grade 8, Integrated Physics and Chemistry, and all of
the Technology Education courses, including Principles of Technology I and
II, in Grades 8-12, and Scientific Research and Design in Grades 9-12. All
teachers assigned to teach Principles of Technology I and II shall participate
in a Texas Education Agency-approved workshop for beginning principles of
technology teachers prior to teaching the course.
(j)
Chemistry: Grades 8-12. The
Chemistry: 8-12 certificate may be issued no earlier than September 1, 2005.
The holder of the Chemistry: 8-12 certificate is eligible to teach science
in Grade 8 and all chemistry courses in Grades 9-12.
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on March 20, 2006.
TRD-200601700
Patricia Hayes
Associate Commissioner, Educator Quality and P-16 Initiatives
State Board for Educator Certification
Earliest possible date of adoption: April 30, 2006
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
Subchapter E. MASTER TEACHER CERTIFICATES
19 TAC §239.104
The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) proposes
new §239.104, concerning the master teacher certificates. The new section
would establish certification requirements for master science teachers to
ensure that there are teachers with special training to mentor other teachers
and work with students in order to improve student science performance.
Proposed new §239.104 would create master science teacher certificates
to teach science in early childhood programs through Grade 4, Grades 4-8,
and Grades 8-12. The proposed new section includes eligibility criteria and
addresses training requirements.
Additional non-substantive, technical edits would also be made to this
section.
With the exception of the technical edits, the proposed new section reflects
action taken by the SBEC in 2005. The SBEC confirmed action on the proposed
new section at its January 2006 meeting.
Patricia Hayes, associate commissioner for educator quality and P-16 initiatives,
has determined that for the first five-year period the new section is in effect
there will be fiscal implications for state government as a result of enforcing
or administering the new section. The primary technology costs for this program
were incurred during fiscal year 2005. An estimated cost of $10,400 is anticipated
for fiscal year 2006 to maintain this system enhancement. There may be other
additional costs for fiscal year 2006 that are unknown at this time. On-going
costs to maintain this system enhancement for the remaining fiscal years are
unknown at this time. There will be no fiscal implications for local government.
Ms. Hayes has determined that for each year of the first five years the
new section is in effect the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing
the new section will be that students would benefit from public schools having
certified master science teachers to enhance instruction in science. There
will be no effect on small businesses. There is anticipated economic cost
to persons who are required to comply with the new section. For each year
of the first five years the new section is in effect, individuals seeking
the new certificates will be required to pay a $75 fee for issuance of the
certificate. Individuals would also be required to pay an additional fee of
$2.00 for the purpose of recovering the cost of the Texas Online Initiative
as required by 19 TAC §230.438.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez,
Policy Coordination Division, Texas Education Agency, 1701 North Congress
Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 475-1497. Comments may also be submitted
electronically to
rules@tea.state.tx.us
or
faxed to (512) 463-0028. All requests for a public hearing on the proposed
new section submitted under the Administrative Procedure Act must be received
by the Department of Educator Quality and P-16 Initiatives, Texas Education
Agency, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, Attention: Patricia
Hayes, not more than 15 calendar days after notice of the proposal has been
published in the
Texas Register
.
The new section is proposed under the following Texas Education
Code sections: §21.031(a), which vests the SBEC with the authority to
regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education,
and standards of conduct of public school educators; §21.041(b)(1), which
requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators
and the general administration of Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent
with that subchapter; §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to specify
the classes of certificates to be issued; and §21.0484, which requires
the SBEC to establish master science teacher certificates to teach at elementary
school, middle school and high school grade levels.
The proposed new section implements Texas Education Code, §21.031(a), §21.041(b)(1)
and (2), and §21.0484.
§239.104.Master Science Teacher Certification.
(a)
To ensure that there are teachers with special training
to work with other teachers and with students in order to improve student
science performance, the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) shall
establish:
(1)
a master science teacher certificate to teach science in
early childhood programs through Grade 4;
(2)
a master science teacher certificate to teach science in
Grades 4-8; and
(3)
a master science teacher certificate to teach science in
Grades 8-12.
(b)
To be eligible for a master science teacher certificate,
a person must:
(1)
hold a teaching certificate issued under this title;
(2)
have at least three years of teaching experience;
(3)
satisfactorily complete a knowledge-based course of instruction
through a preparation program approved by the SBEC on the science of teaching
children science that includes training in science instruction and professional
peer mentoring techniques that, through scientific testing, have been proven
effective;
(4)
satisfactorily complete a field-based practicum prescribed
by a preparation program approved by the SBEC;
(5)
perform satisfactorily on the appropriate master science
teacher certification examination prescribed by the SBEC; and
(6)
satisfy any other requirement generally applicable to certificates
issued under this title.
(c)
The course of instruction prescribed under subsection (b)(3)
of this section shall be developed by the SBEC in consultation with science
faculty members at institutions of higher education.
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on March 20, 2006.
TRD-200601701
Patricia Hayes
Associate Commissioner, Educator Quality and P-16 Initiatives
State Board for Educator Certification
Earliest possible date of adoption: April 30, 2006
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
Subchapter A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
(SBOE)
] under the Texas Education Code (TEC)
,
§28.002(b),
for use in the public schools of Texas.
Texas Education
Code (TEC)
] §21.049, relating to alternative certification, may
recommend candidates for certification in the following areas:
prekindergarten-Grade
12
[
Grades prekindergarten-12
] English as a second language
[
(ESL),
] and
prekindergarten-Grade 12
[
Grades prekindergarten-12
] generic special education. The provisions of this paragraph expire
on September 1, 2004.
Texas Education
Code (TEC)
] §21.050(b), additional semester hours in education
are permissible for certification in bilingual education, English as a second
language, early childhood education, and special education. For all other
certificates based on college-approved teacher education programs, reading
shall be included in the approved program. Reading instruction shall be developmental
and corrective and include study relating to the phonetic structure of the
English language; knowledge of reading instruction such as language-based,
phonics-based, and meaning-based instruction; demonstration and application
of reading theories; and identification of and teaching strategies and resources
for dyslexia and other reading disorders. Reading courses that fulfill these
requirements may be offered beyond the 18 semester hours of professional development
courses.
certificate-all-level
] include the following.
clause (ii) of
] this subparagraph
expire on September 1,
2007
[
2005
].
three
] components must be included.
Business,
]
Dance, Journalism, [
Other Languages,
] Speech Communications, and
Theatre Arts
, which expire on September 1, 2007, and the teaching fields
in Business and Other Languages, which expire on September 1, 2008
.
(TEC)
], §21.050(b),
additional semester hours in education are permissible for certification in
special education. Hearing impaired specialization shall prepare the individual
to teach prekindergarten through
Grade
[
grade
] 12 in
programs designed to serve the hearing impaired and shall require 36 semester
hours in courses specifically designed for teaching the deaf and severely
hard of hearing, including:
(e)
] (1) of this title (relating to Preparation Required
in All Programs).
(e)
] (2) of this title.
(e)
] (1) of this
title
(relating to Preparation Required in All Programs)
.
(e)
] (1) of this
title.
(e)
] (2)(A)-(C) of this title.
institution
].
:
] 21 semester hours directly related to teaching the visually handicapped
that must include, but need not be limited to:
mulitihandicapped
]);
Subchapter N. CERTIFICATE ISSUANCE PROCEDURES
is
] for nonconsecutive
years, or renewal of permit on a hardship basis (nonrefundable)--$55.
teacher preparation entity or
] Texas public school
district--$50.
an
] credentials requiring analysis
and research of college or university transcript and degrees for issuance
of a temporary certificate (nonrefundable)--$175.
a
] inactive
Standard Educational Aide certificate--$15
.
Education Aide Certificate
]--$20
.
One-time
] renewal of Standard
certificate (to include any paraprofessional certificates if held)--$20
.
Subchapter P. REQUIREMENTS FOR STANDARD CERTIFICATES AND SPECIALIZED ASSIGNMENTS OR PROGRAMS
Program
Requirements for Preparation of School Personnel for Initial Certificates
and Endorsements
]):
Vocational
] Certificates Based on Experience and Preparation
[
in Skill Areas
]).
(a),
paragraph (5)
] of this section shall expire on September 1, 2005.
title
] (relating to
Certification Requirement for
Classroom Teachers
[
Program Requirements for Preparation of School
Personnel for Initial Certificates and Endorsements
]) or preparation
and experience in the skill area.
preemployment
] laboratory,
and vocational education for the handicapped in marketing and distributive
education.
preemployment
] laboratory education (PELE) or vocational education for
the handicapped programs (VEH) in horticulture.
Preemployment
] laboratory
education and VEH. Eligibility to teach PELE or VEH shall require a valid
Texas certificate for agricultural science and one of the following:
preemployment
]; or
Texas
Education Agency (TEA) approved
] two hour workshop for beginning Career
Investigation / Career Connections teachers prior to teaching the course.
Teachers must also attend and participate in a
TEA-sponsored
[
TEA sponsored
] CATE Professional Development Conference prior to assignment.
Chapter 232.
GENERAL CERTIFICATION PROVISIONS
At least 150
] clock hours of continuing professional education (CPE)
, as specified in §232.851 of this title (relating to Number of Required
Continuing Professional Education Hours by Classes of Certificates),
must
be completed during each five-year renewal period. Educators should complete
a minimum of 20 clock hours of CPE each year of the renewal period. An educator
renewing multiple certificates should complete a minimum of five CPE clock
hours each year in the content area knowledge and skills for each certificate
being renewed.
(relating
to Number and Content of Required Continuing Professional Education Hours)
].
chapter
] (relating to Voluntary Renewal
of Current Texas Educators) must complete 200 clock hours of continuing professional
education every five years.
chapter
] must complete 150 clock hours of
continuing professional education every five years.
§232.870 of this title (relating
to Approval of Continuing Professional Education Provider or Sponsor)
],
which are related to or enhance the professional knowledge and skills of the
educator.
Approval of Continuing ] Professional Education Provider or Sponsor.
this section
]:
Chapter 21,
] §21.451;
Chapter 230, Subchapter
Y,
] §230.801 of this title [
(relating to Definitions)
];
§501(C)(3) - (C)(6)
], or a state association
affiliated with a national association with tax-exempt status; and
subsection (b) of this section
].
(b)
The executive director shall
develop procedures to approve as providers and/or sponsors any other person,
agency, or entity seeking to offer continuing professional education activities
pursuant to the requirements of this subchapter.]
(c)
The procedures adopted by
the executive director must require all providers or sponsors to:]
(1)
notify the executive director of the intent
to offer CPE activities;]
(2)
affirm compliance with all applicable statutes
and rules;]
(3)
prohibit discrimination in the provision of
CPE activities to any certified educator;]
(4)
document that each CPE activity:]
(A)
complies with applicable board rules;]
(B)
contributes to the advancement of professional
knowledge and skills identified by standards adopted by the board for each
certificate;]
(C)
is developed and presented by persons who are
appropriately knowledgeable in the subject matter of the training being offered;
and]
(D)
specifies the content under §232.850(d)
of this title (relating to Number and Content of Required Continuing Professional
Education Hours) and number of creditable CPE clock hours]
(5)
on a biennial or more frequent basis conduct
a comprehensive, in-depth self-study to assess the CPE needs and priorities
of educators served by the provider as well as the quality of the CPE activities
offered.]
(d)
At the conclusion of each
activity offered for CPE credit, the provider or sponsor must provide to each
educator in attendance written documentation listing the content of the activity
and the number of clock hours creditable toward CPE requirements. The executive
director shall establish the content for a record of completion that must
be utilized by all providers and sponsors.]
(e)
The executive director's failure
to approve a provider or sponsor does not entitle that provider or sponsor
to a contested-case hearing before the board or a person designated by the
board to conduct contested-case hearings.]
(f)
The executive director shall
develop procedures to receive and investigate complaints against a provider
or sponsor alleging noncompliance with this section. If the investigation
determines that the provider or sponsor is operating in violation of any applicable
provision of state law or rule, the executive director may withdraw the approval
granted under this section to the provider or sponsor.]
Chapter 233.
CATEGORIES OF CLASSROOM TEACHING CERTIFICATES
EC-4
] certificate may be issued
no earlier than September 1, 2002. The holder of the Generalist:
Early
Childhood-Grade 4
[
EC-4
] certificate may teach the following
content areas in a
prekindergarten
[
pre-kindergarten
]
program, in kindergarten, and in Grades
1 - 4
[
1 through 4
] :
4 through 8
] :
EC-4
],
or
[
and
] English as a Second Language Generalist:
Early
Childhood-Grade 4
[
EC-4
] certificates may be assigned to
teach the content areas specified in
subsection (a) of this section
[
§233.2(a) of this chapter
] in a self-contained classroom in
Grades 5 and 6
[
grades five and six
] during the school years
2003-2004, 2004-2005, [
and
] 2005-2006
, and 2006-2007
.
:
]
grades five or
six
].
grades five and six
] under the provisions
of this subsection are subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code
,
[
(TEC)
] §21.057 [
, Parental Notification
].
the
] subsection
shall expire on
August 1, 2007
[
June 30, 2006
].
The provisions of this subsection include 2006-2007 summer school programs
and exclude programs beginning in fall 2007.
EC
] -Grade 12 certificate may be issued
no earlier than September 1, 2004. The holder of the Music:
Early Childhood
[
EC
] -Grade 12 certificate
is eligible to
[
may
] teach music in a
prekindergarten
[
pre-kindergarten
] program, in kindergarten, and in
Grades
[
grades
]
1- 12.
. ] (Certificates not requiring experience and preparation in skills areas[ . ]).
may
] teach science in Grade 8 and all physics and chemistry courses, including
Integrated Physics and Chemistry, Principles of Technology I and II, and Scientific
Research and Design
,
in Grades 9 through 12. All teachers assigned
to teach Principles of Technology I and II shall participate in a Texas Education
Agency approved workshop for beginning principles of technology teachers prior
to teaching the course.
that
]
September 1, 2004. The holder of the Physics/Mathematics: 8-12 certificate
is eligible to
[
may
] teach mathematics in
Grade
[
grade
] 8 and all mathematics courses in
Grades
[
grades
] 9-12. The holder may also teach science in
Grade
[
grade
] 8, and all physics courses, Principles of Technology I and II,
and Scientific Research and Design in
Grades
[
grades
]
9-12. All teachers assigned to teach Principles of Technology I and II shall
participate in a Texas Education Agency approved workshop for beginning principles
of technology teachers prior to teaching the course.
Chapter 239.
STUDENT SERVICES CERTIFICATES
Chapter 249.
DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS, SANCTIONS, AND CONTESTED CASES INCLUDING ENFORCEMENT OF THE EDUCATOR'S CODE OF ETHICS