Part VII.
State Board for Educator Certification
Chapter 230.
Professional Educator Preparation and Certification
Subchapter U. Assignment of Public School Personnel
19 TAC §230.601
The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) adopts
an amendment to §230.601, concerning Assignment of Public School Personnel
without changes to the proposed text as published in the December 11, 1998,
issue of the
Texas Register
(23 TexReg 12603)
and will not be republished.
The amendments establish assignment criteria for newly-approved courses
based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
In July 1997, the State Board of Education (SBOE) completed adoption of
the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). The TEKS set standards for
the content that Texas public school students must know and be able to do.
School districts began implementation of the TEKS September 1, 1998. The TEKS
add new courses to the public school curriculum. At the August 7, 1998 meeting,
the Board adopted the first set of amendments addressing assignment criteria
for many of the new TEKS courses. This amendment includes assignment criteria
for additional TEKS courses in areas such as Career and Technology Education,
English Language Arts and Reading, Social Studies, and Fine Arts.
School district personnel who are appropriately certified and have the
necessary skills and knowledge for the assignment can more effectively educate
students.
No comments were received regarding adoption of the rule.
The amendment is adopted under the Texas Education Code (TEC),
§21.041(b)(2) which requires the State Board for Educator Certification
to propose rules that specify the classes of certificates to be offered.
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 February
22, 1999.
TRD-9901039
Pamela B. Tackett
Executive Director
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 14, 1999
Proposal publication date: December 11, 1998
For further information, please call: (512) 469-3001
19 TAC §230.611
The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) adopts
the repeal of §230.611, concerning Standards for Management and Leadership
Development for Administrators without changes to the proposed text as published
in the December 11, 1998, issue of the
Texas Register
(23 TexReg 12603) and will not be republished.
The rule is repealed because it is no longer necessary. 19 TAC Chapter
232, Subchapter R, relating to Certificate Renewal and Continuing Education
Requirements, will satisfy the requirements of the Texas Education Code (TEC),
§21.041(9) and §21.054 relating to continuing education requirements.
This repeal will allow the Board to adopt amendments to 19 TAC, Chapter
230, Subchapter V, relating to Continuing Education, by deleting §230.611,
Standards for Management and Leadership Development for Administrators, and
changing the subchapter heading. The new rules governing certificate renewal
(19 TAC Chapter 232, Subchapter M), as well as new rules for the Principal
and Superintendent Certificates, render §230.611 unnecessary. However,
§230.610 will remain as written in 19 TAC, Chapter 230, Subchapter V,
relating to Continuing Education.
New rules will be implemented on September 1, 1999 requiring SBEC to issue
the Standard Certificate, which must be renewed every five years. Included
in the renewal requirements for administrators is the completion of 200 clock
hours of continuing professional education during that five-year period. As
a result of these new rules, existing provisions in Chapter 230, Subchapter
V should be eliminated to remove conflicting language.
New rules governing certificate renewal and continuing professional education
will be implemented and old rules eliminated.
No comments were received regarding adoption of the repeal.
The repeal is adopted under the Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.041(b)(9)
which requires the Board to provide for continuing education requirements.
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 February
22, 1999.
TRD-9901040
Pamela B. Tackett
Executive Director
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 14, 1999
Proposal publication date: December 11, 1998
For further information, please call: (512) 469-3001
19 TAC §§241.1, 241.5, 241.10, 241.15, 241.20, 241.25, 241.30, 241.35, 241.40
The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) adopts
new §§241.1, 241.5, 241.10, 241.15, 241.20, 241.25, 241.30, 241.35
and 241.40, concerning Principal Certificate without changes to the proposed
text as published in the December 11, 1998, issue of the
Texas Register
(23 TexReg 12603) and will not be republished.
The new rules focus on defining seven specific standards with accompanying
knowledge and skills, rather than specific coursework requirements. The Standard
Principal Certificate would become the appropriate certificate under Texas
Education Code §21.003(a) to be employed as a principal or assistant
principal. In addition to identifying the standards, the new rules contain
language addressing requirements for admission to a principal preparation
program, specific activities that must occur during preparation, requirements
to receive the Provisional and Standard Principal Certificates, and renewal
requirements including activities related to assessment, development of an
individual growth plan, and continuing professional education.
The Texas Education Code, §21.054(b) specifies that continuing education
for principals must be based on an individual assessment of the standards
identified by the SBEC. It is important to note that although currently certified
principals and assistant principals are exempt from renewal requirements,
TEC §21.054(b) does not allow the Board to exempt these individuals from
the assessment requirements. As a result, language is included in the rule
in 19 TAC 241.30(b) requiring all principals and assistant principals to complete
the individual assessment and professional growth plan.
No comments were received regarding adoption of the new rules.
The new sections are adopted under the Texas Education Code (TEC),
Chapter 21, Subchapter B. TEC §21.040(4) requires the Board to appoint
for each class of educator certificate an advisory committee composed of members
of that class to recommend standards for that class to the Board. TEC §21.041(b)(2)-(4)
requires the Board to specify the classes of certificates to be issued, specify
the period of validity for each class of educator certificate, and specify
requirements for the issuance and renewal of an educator certificate. TEC
§21.046(b) requires that the qualifications for certification of a principal
must: allow an outstanding teacher to qualify by substituting approved experience
and professional training for part of the educational experience; provide
that supervised and approved on-the-job experience must be accepted in lieu
of classroom hours; and emphasize instructional leadership; administration,
supervision, and communication skills; curriculum and instruction management;
performance evaluation; and organization and fiscal management. TEC §21.046(c)
requires the Board to ensure that each candidate for certification as a principal
is of the highest caliber and multilevel screening processes, validated comprehensive
assessment programs, and flexible internships with successful mentors exist
to determine whether a candidate for certification as a principal possesses
the essential knowledge, skills, and leadership capabilities necessary for
success. TEC §21.046(d) requires the Board to consider the knowledge,
skills, and proficiencies for principals as developed by relevant national
organizations and the State Board of Education. TEC §21.054(a) requires
the Board to establish a process for identifying continuing education courses
and programs that fulfill continuing education requirements. TEC §21.054(b)
requires that continuing education for principals be based on an individual
assessment of the knowledge, skills, and proficiencies necessary to perform
successfully as a principal; an individualized professional growth plan shall
be developed as a result of the assessment; assessment results and the growth
plan may only be released with the approval of the principal assessed and
be used for professional growth purposes; and each certified principal shall
participate in the assessment process at least once every five years.
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 February
22, 1999.
TRD-9901041
Pamela B. Tackett
Executive Director
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 14, 1999
Proposal publication date: December 11, 1998
For further information, please call: (512) 469-3001
19 TAC §§242.5, 242.10, 242.15, 242.20, 242.25, 242.30, 242.35
The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) adopts
new §§242.5, 242.10, 242.15, 242.20, 242.25, 242.30, and 242.35
concerning Superintendent Certificate without changes to the proposed text
as published in the December 11, 1998, issue of the
Texas Register
(23 TexReg 12608) and will not be republished.
The new rules are necessary to create standards for leadership that are
unique to the campus and district levels.
The Standard Superintendent Certificate will become the appropriate certificate
under TEC §21.003(a) to be employed as a public school superintendent.
In addition to identifying the required knowledge and skills, these rules
contain language addressing requirements for admission to a superintendent
preparation program, specific activities that must occur during preparation,
requirements to receive the Standard Superintendent Certificate, activities
related to mentorship for first-time superintendents, renewal, and continuing
professional education.
The new rules also require first-time superintendents to participate in
a one-year mentorship to include at least 36 clock hours of professional development
directly related to the standards identified in new §242.15.
No comments were received regarding adoption of the new rules.
The new rules are adopted under the Texas Education Code (TEC),
Chapter 21, Subchapter B, §21.040(4) which requires the Board to appoint
for each class of educator certificate an advisory committee composed of members
of that class to recommend standards for that class to the Board. TEC §21.041
(b) (2) (3) (4) requires the Board to specify the classes of certificates
to be issued, specify the period of validity for each class of educator certificate,
and specify the requirements for issuance and renewal of an educator certificate.
TEC §21.046 (a) requires that the qualifications for superintendent must
permit a candidate for certification to substitute management training or
experience for part of the educational experience.
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 February
22, 1999.
TRD-9901042
Pamela B. Tackett
Executive Director
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 14, 1999
Proposal publication date: December 11, 1998
For further information, please call: (512) 469-3001
Subchapter A. Purchasing
Subchapter V. Induction for Beginning Teachers
Chapter 241.
Principal Certificate
Chapter 242.
Superintendent Certificate
Chapter 250.
Agency Administration