Unless a candidate qualifies as a late hire under §228.55
of this title (relating to Late Hire Candidates), a candidate shall
complete the following prior to any clinical teaching, internship,
or residency:
(1) a minimum of 50 clock-hours of field-based experiences
that are integrated into coursework and are completed as described
in §228.43 of this chapter (relating to Pre-Service Field-Based
Experiences for Classroom Teacher Candidates); and
(2) 150 clock-hours of coursework and/or training as
prescribed in §228.57 of this title (relating to Educator Preparation
Curriculum) that allows candidates to demonstrate proficiency through
performance tasks in:
(A) preparing clear, well-organized, sequential, engaging,
and flexible lessons that reflect best practice, align with standards
and related content, are appropriate for all learners, and encourage
higher-order thinking, persistence, and achievement;
(B) formally and informally collecting, analyzing,
and using student progress data to inform instruction and make needed
lesson adjustments;
(C) ensuring high levels of learning and achievement
for all students through knowledge of students, proven practices,
and differentiated instruction;
(D) clearly and accurately communicating to support
persistence, deeper learning, and effective effort;
(E) organizing a safe, accessible, and efficient classroom;
(F) establishing, communicating, and maintaining clear
expectations for student behavior;
(G) leading a mutually respectful and collaborative
class of actively engaged learners;
(H) meeting expectations for attendance, professional
appearance, decorum, procedural, ethical, legal, and statutory responsibilities;
(I) reflecting on his or her practice;
(J) effectively communicating with students, families,
colleagues, and community members;
(K) proactively implementing instructional planning
techniques and inclusive practices for all students, including students
with disabilities; and
(L) effectively implementing open education resource
instructional materials included on the list of approved instructional
materials maintained by the State Board of Education under Texas Education
Code, §31.022, in each subject area and grade level covered by
the certification category.
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