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Educator Preparation Program Support 

Updates related to Educator Preparation Program Management  
 

Save the Date! Insight to Impact Data Dashboards Launch 

Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 5, for a launch event for the Insight to Impact dashboards. This in-person event will feature demonstrations, technical support, and the launch of the Insight to Impact Academy – support materials for getting the most out of these dashboards. Please note that limited funding will be available to support EPP representatives in attending this event. More information here. Please continue to watch this space for updates! 

FYI: New Report on Building Content Knowledge in Teacher Preparation 

Last week, the National Council on Teacher Quality released a report and data set about educator preparation and the building of candidates’ content knowledge. This report has data views at the individual preparation program level. We wanted to link to it as an FYI for our EPPs in Texas. Here is the report.  

Educator Standards and Testing   

Once registered for an exam, My Candidate Roadmap lets candidates track their progress and access links to suggested tutorials, guides, and other available materials. They can also view future steps so that they can plan appropriately. To access My Candidate Roadmap, visit Current Registrations. 

TEA Updates 

Additional updates on initiatives and opportunities from the TEA.  

New Opportunities at the TEA:  

The Educator Quality team is hiring! Please see the role descriptions below for more information:  

Director of Educator Standards and Testing: The Educator Quality team at the Texas Education Agency is hiring a Director of Educator Standards and Testing to lead the strategic and operational oversight of the state’s educator testing program. Flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates. See the link to learn more: http://tinyurl.com/4bucja65 

 Director of Strategic Staffing Models: The Educator Quality team at the Texas Education Agency is hiring a Director of Strategic Staffing Models to lead the development and execution of the state strategic staffing strategy that supports LEAs and EPP partners in the design and implementation of innovative staffing models that enable strong talent pathways. Flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates. See the link to learn more: https://tinyurl.com/yp93266t 

 Educator Preparation Continuous Improvement Specialist: The Educator Quality team at the Texas Education Agency is hiring an Educator Preparation Continuous Improvement Specialist. The specialist will guide the development of resources and support to scale high quality educator preparation practices. Flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates. See the link to learn more: https://tinyurl.com/45mkcy5b 

For More Information...   

Information regarding educator certification testing can be accessed at the Texas Educator Certification Exam website.   

Information and updates regarding the Performance Assessment for School Leaders (PASL) can be accessed at the Important Updates link.   

Updated information related to the COVID-19 response can be accessed here.   

To view previous editions of the weekly newsletter, please see the Texas Educator Preparation Program Weekly Newsletter webpage.  

Information regarding the current Texas certification exams can be found on the 2021-2022 Required Test Chart for Texas Certification. 

Educator account setup instructions can be found on the TEA’s Educator Certification Online System website. 

EPP Points of Contact   

Your best source for information and support at the TEA.   

As an Educator Preparation Program, your main point of contact is your Education Specialist.   

• View a list of EPPs and their associated Education Specialist. 
• For easiest assistance, file a HelpDesk Ticket.  
• Or EPPs (and candidates) may call (512) 936-8400 and select Option #5: Educator Preparation Programs. If an Education Specialist is not available to answer the call at that time, please leave a voicemail. An Education Specialist will promptly return the call.  

If EPPs (and candidates) would like to speak to a representative from another area(s), they may call (512) 936-8400 and select one of the options listed below. 

• Option 2: Educator Certification  
• Option 3: Fingerprinting  
• Option 6: Investigations
• Option 8: General Office Information 

The Teal Account Access team and Educator Testing team are available through the Help Desk.