Section 228.45 - [Effective 9/1/2024] Coursework and Training Requirements for Early Childhood(a) An educator preparation program (EPP) must provide a minimum of 300 clock-hours of coursework and/or training related to the educator standards for the Early Childhood: Prekindergarten-Grade 3 certificate adopted by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) as specified in Chapter 235, Subchapter B, of this title (relating to Elementary School Certificate Standards).(b) An EPP shall provide each candidate who holds a valid standard, provisional, or one-year classroom teacher certificate specified in § 230.31 of this title (relating to Types of Certificates) in a certificate category that allows the applicant to teach all subjects in Prekindergarten, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, or Grade 3 with a minimum of 150 clock-hours of coursework and/or training that is directly aligned to the educator standards as specified in Chapter 235, Subchapter B, of this title. A clinical teaching, internship, or practicum assignment is not required for completion of program requirements.(c) An EPP shall provide each candidate who holds a valid standard, provisional, or one-year classroom teacher certificate as specified in § 230.31 of this title in a certificate category that does not allow the candidate to teach all subjects in Prekindergarten, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, or Grade 3 coursework and/or training as specified in § 228.33 of this title (relating to Preparation Program Coursework and/or Training for All Certification Classes) and §228.37 of this title (relating to Coursework and Training for Classroom Teacher Candidates of this section) that is directly aligned to the educator standards as specified in Chapter 235, Subchapter B, of this title. An EPP shall also provide such a candidate a clinical experience as specified in §228.61(a) of this title (relating to Required Clinical Experiences) and §228.63 of this title (relating to Locations for Required Clinical Experiences), a mentor or cooperating teacher as specified in Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Support for Candidates During Required Clinical Experiences), and field supervision and ongoing support as specified in Subchapter F of this chapter.19 Tex. Admin. Code § 228.45
Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 49, Number 20, May 17, 2024, TexReg 3547, eff. 9/1/2024