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TITLE 19 EDUCATION
PART 7STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION
CHAPTER 228REQUIREMENTS FOR EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS
RULE §228.2Definitions
ISSUE 10/03/2003
ACTION Final/Adopted
Preamble Texas Admin Code Rule

The following words and terms when used in this chapter shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

  (1)Ongoing experiences--experiences that are continued and built upon throughout the entire preparation program of study.

  (2)Relevant experiences--experiences that directly relate to the certificate sought.

  (3)Field-based experiences--experiences in which the primary activity of a candidate for certification is the performance of professional educator activities while interacting with pre-kindergarten-Grade 12 students and teachers and entity faculty/staff members in a school-related setting. The professional activities include more than observation within a classroom. The interaction with students, teachers, and entity faculty/staff must be ongoing and relevant.

  (4)Teaching practicum--supervised student teaching or internship with related duties and responsibilities.

  (5)Alternative certification program--an approved educator preparation program, delivered by entities described in §228.20(a) of this chapter, specifically designed as an alternative to a traditional undergraduate certification program, for individuals already holding at least a baccalaureate degree.

  (6)Teacher of record--an educator employed by a school district who teaches at least one class period in an academic instructional setting and is responsible for evaluating student achievement and assigning grades.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on September 22, 2003

TRD-200306142

Ron Kettler, Ph.D.

Interim Executive Director

State Board for Educator Certification

Effective date: October 12, 2003

Proposal publication date: June 27, 2003

For further information, please call: (512) 238-3280



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