Section 228.39 - Intensive Pre-Service(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 §228.41of this title (relating to Pre-Service Coursework and Training for Classroom Teacher Candidates) and §228.43 of this title (relating to Pre-Service Field-based Experiences for Classroom Teacher Candidates).(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 Texas Education Agency (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; and(3) the requirements of the following proficiencies in §150.1002 of Part II 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).19 Tex. Admin. Code § 228.39
Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 49, Number 20, May 17, 2024, TexReg 3541, eff. 9/1/2024