Section 228.81 - [Effective 9/1/2024] Clinical Experience for Certification Other Than Classroom Teacher(a) During the practicum, the candidate must demonstrate proficiency in each of the educator standards for the certificate class being sought.(b) A practicum may not take place exclusively during a summer recess.(c) An intern or probationary certificate may be issued to a candidate for a certification in a class other than classroom teacher who meets the requirements and conditions, including the subject matter knowledge requirement, prescribed in § 230.36 of this title (relating to Intern Certificates) and § 230.37 of this title (relating to Probationary Certificates).(d) An educator preparation program (EPP) may require additional hours of a practicum, including a practicum under an intern or probationary certificate if: (1) the EPP certifies that the first practicum was not successful, the EPP has developed a plan to address any deficiencies identified by the candidate, the candidate's field supervisor, and/or the candidate's site supervisor, and the EPP implements the plan during the additional practicum; or(2) the EPP certifies that the first practicum was successful and that the candidate is making satisfactory progress toward completing the EPP before the end of the additional practicum.(e) A practicum is successful when the field supervisor and the site supervisor recommend to the EPP that the candidate should be recommended for a standard certificate. If either the field supervisor or site supervisor does not recommend that the candidate should be recommended for a standard certificate, the person who does not recommend the candidate must provide documentation (e.g., evidence of failure to demonstrate proficiency in educator standards, evidence of failure to meet program requirements, evidence of failure to adhere to campus policies) supporting the lack of recommendation to the candidate and either the field supervisor or site supervisor.(f) An EPP must provide ongoing support to a candidate as described in Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Support for Candidates During Required Clinical Experiences) for the full term of the initial and any additional practicum, unless, prior to the expiration of that term: (1) a standard certificate is issued to the candidate;(2) the candidate is discharged or is released from the EPP; or(3) the candidate withdraws from the EPP.19 Tex. Admin. Code § 228.81
Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 49, Number 20, May 17, 2024, TexReg 3548, eff. 9/1/2024