Repealed Date: 09/01/2024

(a) To offer intensive pre-service, an educator preparation program (EPP) shall provide the following programmatic requirements for a candidate prior to issuing an intern certificate:
  (1) a four-week minimum intensive program;
  (2) a minimum of 12 instructional days with one hour of supervised instruction per day;
  (3) a minimum of four face-to-face observation/feedback coaching cycles provided by qualified coaches with observations that are a minimum of 15 minutes and coaching meetings that are a minimum of 30 minutes; and
  (4) the requirements regarding coursework and/or training for a candidate seeking initial certification in the classroom teacher certification class as specified in §228.35(b)(1) and (2) of this title (relating to Preparation Program Coursework and/or Training).
(b) An EPP offering intensive pre-service shall ensure that:
  (1) a candidate coach participates in a minimum of four observation/feedback coaching cycles provided by program supervisors and ongoing training;
  (2) a candidate coach completes a TEA-approved observation training or has completed a minimum of 150 hours of observation/feedback training; and
  (3) a candidate coach shall have a current certification in the class in which supervision is provided.
(c) A candidate participating in intensive pre-service will be eligible for an intern certificate by completing:
  (1) the requirements as prescribed in §230.36(f) of this title (relating to Intern Certificates);
  (2) programmatic requirements under subsection (a)(1) - (4) of this section;
  (3) the requirements of the following proficiencies in §150.1002 of this title (relating to Assessment of Teacher Performance) for pedagogical skills that are used by the program and approved by the state and meet all of the following performance level measures:
    (A) Developing performance level on Planning Dimension 1.1: Standards and Alignment;
    (B) Developing performance level on Planning Dimension 1.2: Data and Assessment;
    (C) Developing performance level on Instruction Dimension 2.1: Achieving Expectations;
    (D) Developing performance level on Instruction Dimension 2.2: Content Knowledge and Expertise;
    (E) Developing performance level on Learning Environment Dimension 3.1: Classroom Environment, Routines, and Procedures;
    (F) Developing performance level on Learning Environment Dimension 3.2: Managing Student Behavior;
    (G) Developing performance level on Learning Environment Dimension 3.3: Classroom Culture;
    (H) Proficient performance level on Professional Practices and Responsibilities Dimension 4.1: Professional Demeanor and Ethics;
    (I) Developing performance level on Professional Practices and Responsibilities Dimension 4.2: Goal Setting; and
    (J) Developing performance level on Professional Practices and Responsibilities Dimension 4.3: Professional Development.
(d) A candidate participating in intensive pre-service will be eligible for a probationary certificate as prescribed in §230.37(f) of this title (relating to Probationary Certificates).
(e) The provisions in this subchapter apply to an applicant who is admitted to an EPP intensive pre-service on or after January 1, 2020.

Source Note: The provisions of this §228.33 adopted to be effective October 20, 2019, 44 TexReg 5903