(a) The following are acceptable types of continuing
professional education (CPE) activities:
(1) participating in institutes, workshops, seminars,
conferences, interactive distance learning, video conferencing, online
activities, and in-service or staff development activities given by
an approved provider or sponsor, pursuant to §232.21 of this
title (relating to Provider Requirements). Staff development activities
completed through accredited public and private schools in other states,
United States territories, and countries other than the United States
may be accepted;
(2) completing undergraduate courses, graduate courses,
or training programs that are taken through an accredited institution
of higher education that at the time was accredited or otherwise approved
by an accrediting organization recognized by the Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board or as outlined in §230.1 of this title (relating
to Definitions);
(3) participating in an independent study in content
area knowledge and skills related to the certificate(s) being renewed,
not to exceed 20% of the required clock-hours, which may include:
(A) self-study of relevant professional materials (e.g.,
books, journals, periodicals, video and audio tapes, computer software,
interactive distance learning, video conferencing, or online activities);
(B) developing curriculum; or
(C) authoring a published work;
(4) developing, teaching, or presenting a CPE activity
described in this section, not to exceed 10% of the required clock-hours;
and
(5) providing professional guidance as a mentor to
another educator, not to exceed 30% of the required clock-hours.
(b) Completion of each CPE activity should be evidenced
by documentation (e.g., transcripts, certificates of completion, or
attendance logs).
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Source Note: The provisions of this §232.15 adopted to be effective August 12, 2012, 37 TexReg 5764; amended to be effective August 28, 2016, 41 TexReg 6195; amended to be effective August 6, 2020, 45 TexReg 5345 |